When you hear the word crema, do you first think of espresso and the layer of foam on top of it? If you drink espresso, you probably do. However, there’s another type of crema that’s near and dear to my heart, one usually made with heavy cream and buttermilk or sour cream. Creamy and tangy,…
Breakfast Burrito with Eggs, Tomato, and Avocado makes a healthy and satisfying breakfast filled with high quality protein, healthy fats, and tasty veggies. My breakfast on most mornings consists of Greek yogurt and fruit – sometimes with a little granola added for crunch. Add a cup of coffee and I’m set for the morning. But…
Homemade Salsa with Tomatoes and Mango – Fresh tomatoes and mango make a healthy, savory-sweet salsa with lots of flavor and a touch of heat. My heart feels a bit heavy tonight. There’s so much going on in the world these days: hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, people close to me dealing with hurt emotions. It makes me…
Since I’m a food blogger and dietitian, my kids have become accustomed to seeing new recipes, like this naan pizza, appear on the dinner table. They are, and always have been, my taste testers ever since I started this blog. But their taste testing feedback has evolved over the years. When they were younger, they…
Quiz time: What summer vegetable is actually a fruit and can grow anywhere from a few inches long to as large as even a baseball bat? The answer: Zucchini! It’s a healthy, easy to grow summer squash that’s as versatile in cooking as it is prolific. You can eat it raw, bake, grill or roast…
Zucchini Bread with Dark Chocolate and Dried Cherries – Zucchini bread takes on the sweet, rich flavors of dark chocolate and dried cherries for a delicious take on an old favorite. It’s that time of year again, when the neat and tidy garden I planted in the spring looks more like a jungle. Lots of…