Desserts

Fudgy Buckwheat Brownies

My relationship with chocolate has been one of the most significant liaisons in my life. And I am not even kidding! Chocolate was uplifting, comforting, familiar and always there for me. Let me start by saying I was never a huge chocolate aficionado per se, until I started hanging out with the little Bulgarian posse…… Continue reading Fudgy Buckwheat Brownies

Breakfast · Entrees

Easy, Lazy, Nutrient-Dense Meals 101

Am back friends! A bit battered & bruised (quite literally) but all in one piece and very thankful the surgery is over with. My husband keeps joking I’m like “Wolverine” from the X-Men comics because my incisions healed so well and I bounced back in no time. I think that when you eat well and take good…… Continue reading Easy, Lazy, Nutrient-Dense Meals 101

Entrees · Poultry

Insanely Delicious Enchiladas!

So, it’s been a little quiet around here… I know, I know. I usually write 2-3 recipe posts a week; but I’ve got a little something personal to share with you. I’ve been busy getting ready for surgery tomorrow… Nothing major thankfully, just scheduled abdominal surgery to repair a hernia. I guess two beautiful back-to-back…… Continue reading Insanely Delicious Enchiladas!

Entrees · Meat · Uncategorized

Maple & Tamari Roasted Pork Chops & Veggies

I just finished watching yesterday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy and am enjoying a warm cup of green tea. I honestly had not watched TV in over a week and had not missed it.  Am finally starting to recover from bronchitis and this cough was very effective in getting me to write 4 recipes this week! Everyone tells me…… Continue reading Maple & Tamari Roasted Pork Chops & Veggies

Entrees · Vegetarian

Mexican Quinoa Casserole

Mexican take-out meets healthy deconstructed taco bowl. Except there’s no rice. I’ll do you better, it’s got protein rich quinoa which like rice; is also naturally gluten free. And it’s highly addictive kind-of-GOOD. Sans meat or with it; it’s totally customizable to your preferences. I enjoy this sans meat simply because the quinoa and black…… Continue reading Mexican Quinoa Casserole

Uncategorized

A Serene Little Mountain Getaway

Oh hello there! It’s been a few days since my last recipe… I had a lovely Easter weekend and I may have overdone it. Not exactly with the food per se (although I did overdo the food), just the planning, prepping, doing, always going. And guess what? I got bronchitis. I’m on antibiotics & hope…… Continue reading A Serene Little Mountain Getaway

Desserts

Mom’s Lemon Delight Bundt Cake

No Easter feast is complete without my mom’s “Lemon Delight Bundt Cake”. She’s pretty much made it ever since I can remember Easter ever happening. This is probably one of the best slices of cake you’ll ever have, and I don’t mean that lightly. It’s just the right amount of “lemony”. The perfect texture and…… Continue reading Mom’s Lemon Delight Bundt Cake

Desserts

Strawberry & Oreo Raw Cheesecake

  So… I know I promised I would get personal & share a little bit about our March Break holiday… but it’s Easter week! And am getting all sorts of e-mails asking for healthy dessert ideas. So how about we make deal… I’ll throw in a new raw cheesecake AND a glorious bundt recipe your…… Continue reading Strawberry & Oreo Raw Cheesecake