Are you looking for the perfect appetizer to serve at your next gathering or to take to a potluck? A friend of mine shared her recipe for Salmon Olive dip a while back and so far, every time I've made it it's been a hit. Enjoy this recipe. We often bring this dish along for picnics as it's easy to transport. Just stick it in an insulated cold container. I prefer … [Read more...]
Organic Chicken Pot Au Feu Stew
A Pot au feu (pot on the fire) is defined as a French Stew consisting of meat and vegetables. It's steeped in rustic tradition and is typically made with beef, oxtail, or other types of meat. This recipe is made with chicken but it can be replaced by the meat of your choice. If possible, use certified organic chicken if available, for the best quality and … [Read more...]
Russian-Style Stuffed Cabbage
My mother always claimed she didn't like to cook but had a few specialties she made on occasion. One is her Russian-style Stuffed Cabbage. It's a wonderful dish to eat on a cold winter's day. This recipe is from my mother's Eastern European roots. It's sweetened with honey and raisins. Enjoy this recipe A little family history My … [Read more...]
After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
Waste not, want not . . . right? Or rather I should say, "waist not, don't want." Thanksgiving can be hazardous to our waistlines. Eating healthy soup, after the feast is over, makes it easier to control. I love to make my favorite Herb Marinated and Roasted Turkey Recipe, and eat it until all that's left is the carcass. … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
I brought a colorful Halloween Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing to an October potluck. To spook up the spinach leaves, I added orange and gold bell peppers, red onions, radishes, and pumpkin seeds and displayed the salad in an orange bowl. Enjoy this recipe. Have you ever tried pumpkin seed oil? Pumpkin seed oil has many benefits and … [Read more...]