Raspberry Muffins – A summertime treat filled to the brim with sweet raspberries, a hint of lemon, and nourishing whole grains. It’s been one of those days. I have a raspberry muffin recipe to share today and the words just won’t come. I’ve tried about a dozen different openers, all to no avail. They didn’t…
My youngest son recently tried his hand at developing a new smoothie recipe, and he’s been begging me to share it with you. He’d been having a rough couple weeks and wanted to use the strawberries and blueberries we had in the freezer. He needed a little positive encouragement and a feeling of success. You…
Do you ever find yourself making things more complicated than they need to be? I do. Lately, when I make sweet potatoes, I’ve been peeling, cutting, chopping, seasoning, and then roasting or grilling them. They’re wonderful – full of flavor and a healthy dose of nutrients. The other night I made cinnamon-maple roasted sweet potatoes;…
When apple season rolls around, one of my family’s favorite dishes is homemade applesauce. It doesn’t last long around here and everyone agrees it’s better than store-bought. Applesauce is easy to make, tastes great, loved by kids, and a healthy addition to any meal or snack. Apples are a good source of fiber and low in calories, sodium,…
We made burgers the other night. I know, I know – burgers are not seen as the healthiest food item for a menu. They usually bring with them excess fat, sodium, and calories. But my family has a recipe we’ve enjoyed for years. It’s not a typical burger, but has layers of savory flavor. Basil. Garlic. sun-dried…
Blueberry Banana Smoothies – Healthy, easy, and quick to prepare, it’s a refreshing treat after a morning run or an afternoon in the hot sun. Do you like blueberries? I do! And I hope to find some this year when they’re in season and get them into the freezer for those months when fresh blueberries…