Rainbow Roasted Salad

  Rainbow Roasted Salad This makes a great fall or winter salad, but get out the grill and you’ll see that it works any time of the year. It would be excellent for entertaining. Best of all, the presentation is really amazing while the work required to make...

This Month: Add a Vegetable

When discussing healthy eating, fruits and vegetables are usually talked about together. According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation,  regularly eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables supports both short-term needs (such as immune function and...

Quick Pickles

Here is a fun project to make quick pickles using fresh fruits and vegetables and a little vinegar. The process of quick pickling adds a super crunch and intensifies flavors but without all the salt and time-consuming processes of regular pickles. PLUS having these on...

Simply Radish-ing

Radish skin can be white, pink, purple, red, brown, black, or green. Some even look like tiny watermelons!  When you eat radishes, you get a good dose of vitamin C, phosphorous, and zinc at only 9 calories per half cup. Radishes are related to cabbage, broccoli, and...

Double Roasted Beets

Double Roasted Beets This recipe uses gold and red beets. What a color combination! Roasted beets taste so wonderful and there is very little work involved. Plus they are versatile! You can serve them hot or cold. 2 red beets (rinsed)2 golden beets (rinsed)Olive oil...

Fall in Love with Pumpkins

Pumpkins are full of nutrients, low in calories, and a seasonal delight! Fun Fact #1: Did you know that a single serving of pumpkin weighs in at 171% of your recommended daily value for vitamin A? It’s low in calories at just 30 per cup of roasted cubes. Fun Fact...