We all love dessert but sometimes it doesn’t love us. Still, you want to enjoy life, so why not have something sweet once in a while? My Apple Cups with Pumpkin dessert recipe below will satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar. It's a delightful and healthy dessert with only a sprinkle of sugar that you can serve guilt-free to your grandchildren, elderly … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
I love pizza but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the phrases “gluten-free” or “gluten intolerant” being bandied about. About 2% of the population actually has celiac disease but some people may get indigestion when eating foods containing gluten. What inspired me to create these gluten-free mini pizzas is that they are seriously tasty. Enjoy … [Read more...]
Bitter Melon Stir Fry: Okinawa Goya Chanpuru
This recipe for Bitter Melon, also known as Goya Chanpuru, originated in Okinawa, Japan, and is made with tofu and pork. It's a typical Japanese dish made in an area of the world with a large population of centenarians. Enjoy this recipe! Misao Okawa was a centenarian from Japan who died in April 2015 at 117 years of age. She was verified as only one of 5 … [Read more...]
No-Flour Muffins with Dark Chocolate and Berries
If you want a decadent dessert but are looking for something gluten-free, you will love this recipe for no-flour muffins. The recipe calls for ground almond meal instead of flour. This gives the muffins a rich consistency and mixed with dark chocolate, they are heavenly. Enjoy this recipe! Can muffins made without flour taste good? Of course! With tangy berries and … [Read more...]
Bigos Polish Hunter’s Stew: Poland’s National Dish
We took a winter trip to Eastern and Central Europe, including Poland, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. While we were in Poland, we had one of my favorite Polish dishes, Polish Hunter's Stew, known there as Bigos. Enjoy this recipe! The National Dish of Poland I used to have a Polish acting teacher who would spend days cooking a huge pot of Bigos for his … [Read more...]