Colorful farmer’s market and grocery store displays make it clear that we are well into pumpkin season. And along with pumpkins come all the other varieties of squash to enjoy in countless ways. Winter squash are not only satisfying and comforting in recipes…
Healthy Snack On-The-Go: Tropical Fruit & Nut Bars
About three years ago, I got stuck in an elevator on my way out for lunch for over two hours with eleven other people. Two takeaways. 1) One, never get…
Delightful Veggie Flautas with Salsa Verde
“Flauta” is Spanish for flute and also the shape for rolled-up tortillas that are traditionally filled with a mixture of shredded chicken, beef, or…
Spicy Cilantro Pesto
Traditional pesto is an uncooked sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, parmesan or pecorino cheese, pine nuts and olive oil used in Italian cuisine that plays well with pasta and gnocchi. Here, we're replacing the basil with its leafy amigo cilantro, skipping…
Heart Healthy and Delicious Lentils
Out of all the ingredients in my pantry, I consider lentils a super star ingredient. Like other legumes, such as beans, lentils are an excellent source of dietary fiber with 16 grams per cup. You may have also heard that lentils are good for the heart. That’s…