December 2011

Spicy hot popcorn.

If you’re captivated by spicy food, as I am, you may want to give this recipe a try.  First, homemade popcorn is so much better than microwaveable.  Second, popcorn is a healthy snack because it is a whole grain and has 1g of fiber per cup.  Third, it is much easier than you think to … Continue Reading »

Guava Martini.

Okay I love this drink.  Light, sweet & refreshing.  One part vodka (1 shot)  to three parts Guava juic (3 shots) .  I finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a few ice cubes.  Watch out – it will become one of your favorites! Guava Martini.  

Healthy Whole Wheat {eggless} Flaxseed, Banana Pancakes

Okay thoughts of the New Year are upon us & I love healthy foods that taste great!  I came up with this recipe as we were out of eggs.  Necessity is the mother of invention, right?  The girls requested pancakes & here they are!  The recipe is super easy & totally kid approved!  My youngest, … Continue Reading »

El Gringo II.

  I had this amazing drink at The Standard in the Meatpacking District in NYC.  I fell in love with it.  It honestly seduced my thoughts from the time we left in September until we returned to NYC to celebrate my 40th birthday a week ago.  While we were there, we befriended the bartender to … Continue Reading »

Black Bean Pumpkin Chili.

I love black beans & pumpkin… so why not combine them?!  Perfect recipe for a cool fall day or a snowy winter one.  Easy & vegetarian! Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 tbl olive oil 6 garlic cloves, chopped 3 c vegetable broth 1 c of sweet corn (canned or frozen) … Continue Reading »

Teriyaki Orange Sesame Sauce

Perfect sauce for chicken (as shown in the photo), beef, tofu or even just vegetables. Ingredients: 1/4 c low sodium soy sauce 1 c water 2 – 3 tsp of freshly grated ginger 3 tbl light brown sugar 2 tbl toasted sesame seeds 3 garlic cloves, minced Zest from one orange 1/8 tsp red pepper … Continue Reading »

Cranberry Orange Chobani bread.

  This bread is so yummy!  Perfect during the holiday and it makes a delicious treat for friends and family! Ingredients: 2 c all purpose, unbleached flour 1 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 c of Chobani 2% vanilla yogurt (or use the non fat) 1 … Continue Reading »

Vanilla marshmallows.

Okay these marshmallows are heavenly pillows of deliciousness!  No lie, I have never tasted a marshmallow so good.  A must try recipe! Ingredients: 3 packages unflavored gelatin packets 1 c ice cold water, divided 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 c light corn syrup 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp vanilla extract OPTIONAL – 1 vanilla … Continue Reading »

Cinnamon sweet & oh so spicy almonds.

Perfect for snacking or for when you have company coming over.  These store perfectly in a tupperware container for up to about 2 months.  You can control the sweet/spicy combination by adjusting the ingredients to your preference. Ingredients: 2 egg whites 2 tsp cold water 1/2 c white or brown sugar 4 tbl vegetable oil … Continue Reading »

Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake

I love this time of year for many reasons, but one that really stands out is that winter yields Meyer lemons.  Okay what is a Meyer Lemon?  Well, it’s a cross between a mandarin orange and a lemon.  It originated in China and was brought to the US in the early 1900′s.  These fragrant little … Continue Reading »