Oh. Em. GEE. These have got to be the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. Even if they were high-calorie and unhealthy, I’d have to snack on them. But they’re neither of those two things!!! A whole jicama fruit (root? bulb??) has only 250 calories, THIRTY-TWO grams of fiber and more than 200% of the … Read more
This is a really simple but super yummy side dish. It’s also healthy and filling! 1 clove garlic, minced 1t Italian seasoning mix1/2c farro1c water (use half chicken broth)1 bunch kale, trimmed and sliced into ribbons Saute the garlic and seasoning mix for 30 seconds in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the farro and … Read more
This is so unbelievably crazy good. It was only so-so until I added the parmesan, and then something just happened. Suddenly all the flavors were perfectly balanced (whereas before the rosemary had been a bit overpowering). 1-1/2 c sliced mushrooms (I like baby bellas) 1/2T butter 2T chopped green onions (I used shallot and only … Read more
Asparagus is super-yummy just tossed in a little oil and salt and roasted at high heat in the oven. But if you’re looking for a little variety, here are a few ways to dress it up: With Brown Butter and Lemon This one isn’t too terribly interesting. It’s basically just adding some lemon juice and … Read more
Like most roast vegetables, roasting radishes is incredibly easy – after cleaning and trimming them, chop them into quarters and toss in olive oil and a little salt. Roast at 400° for 15-18 minutes and serve. However, unless the radishes themselves are suuuuuuuper flavorful, they don’t taste like much. Enter, this tapinade recipe!! BTW the … Read more
I wasn’t sure I loved this recipe; but the leftovers were super delicious the next day. So it warrants being added to the blog! 2T apple cider vinegar 1/2T smoked paprika 3/4t sea salt 1/2t cumin pinch of cayenne 1-1/2T olive oil 1T honey 1lb carrots, scrubbed & trimmed 1/2c plain Greek yogurt Whisk together … Read more
This is a super yummy and filling salad that can be either a main dish or a side. As written below, I think there might even be a bit too much fruit. I think I would cut it down to 1/3c of each raisins and dried cranberries. The pecan-fruit mixture has 275 calories and 5g … Read more
This is such a yummy twist on coleslaw, without all that goopy mayonnaise. The pine nuts give it a terrific little something. But if you don’t have any on hand, walnuts would make an acceptable sub. I got it from The Spruce Eats and modified it. Makes 9, 1/2-cup servings; 123 calories per serving 1/3c … Read more
I’ve been craving this dish lately; and after reading a few different recipes I came up with my own version that was quite delicious. I started with about 3/4 of a pound of dried black-eyed peas and ended up adding maybe half of them to the collards. To make the black-eyed peas: Bring peas & … Read more
Ahhhhhh 2020, are there no limits to the havoc you will wreak? You’ve got me eating Jell-O! Mixed with Cool-Whip and sour cream, no less!!! Side bar: on all these recipe blogs I researched for this compilation, the writer always feels the need to clarify that we aren’t talking about salad, as in lettuce and … Read more