French-Style Potato Salad with Green Beans
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen This light and satisfying salad is a take on the classic French potato salad with a white wine vinaigrette. A waxy potato such as Red Bliss, Fingerling, or new potatoes work well in potato salads. Use fresh green or yellow beans...
Healthy Cooking Oils (Updated)
Photo: iStock/AlexPro9500 One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, “What type of oil should I use in cooking?” A good quality cooking oil is definitely an important component of meal preparation and a healthy diet. With so many oils available...
Greek Salad with Lentils and Quinoa
photo: Love + Craft Kitchen The fresh and tangy flavors of traditional Greek salad pair wonderfully with the slight earthy and nuttiness of cooked lentils and quinoa. Serve this salad as a main course – lentils and quinoa are terrific protein sources – or as an...
French Yogurt Cake with Strawberries + Strawberry Balsamic Cream
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen This light and easy-to-prepare cake is one you may find yourself making often. Made in many parts of Europe, it is very versatile – like a blank canvas - so try it with any seasonal fruit, lemon instead of orange, no fruit at all, or...
Creamy Wild Rice-Mushroom Soup
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen Growing up in Minnesota, wild rice soup was a favorite, and still is. A steaming bowl does wonders for the soul on a chilly fall or winter day, and can also be a welcome change at other times of year. This version is similar to...
Buckwheat Crepes
photo: Love + Craft Kitchen Crepes are one of those foods that may initially feel intimidating, but do not need to be. After all, they are just a fancy pancake! Allow yourself some time to get the rhythm of spreading the batter and before you know it, you’ll...
Apple Crisp
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen Enjoy this warmly spiced, low sugar dessert featuring fresh fruit, nuts, honey and healthy walnut oil for an added nutritious punch. Enjoy it with or without a whipped topping. For seasonal flavor variations, use strawberries and...
Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Sauce
Photo: Sarah Gualtieri on Unsplash Easy to make, no added sugar, warm, fragrant spices! This fresh fruit sauce is delicious as a snack or dessert, and also when paired with entrees. Honeycrisp apples work well, but feel free to choose any favorite variety or...
Roasted Beets
Photo: Love+Craft Kitchen My favorite way to have beets! Roasted beets, with their candy-like flavor, can turn even the most skeptical eater into a believer. Beets are a power-packed superfood. Not only are they anti-inflammatory and contain anti-oxidants,...
Cashew Cheese Spread
Photo by Nutritionstripped.com I love easy recipes that seem more difficult while offering “wow” flavor! This delightfully versatile, make-ahead spread delivers. It can serve as a stand-alone appetizer with veggies or crackers, as a component of an appetizer,...
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