One of my favorite dishes for holiday eating is a big bowl of fruit. I think we skip over fruit salads as hum-drum when we’re thinking of celebrations and parties and get-togethers. And I guess they can be. But not when they’re alive with color and flavors like this Holiday […]
I like to wear a T-shirt that says, “Eat more plants!” For me, that means, eat more veggies. Does that sound drab or boring to you? It doesn’t have to be, not when you have the right recipe. Vegetables can be amazing and jam-packed full of flavor. Some salads can […]
I like to empower my meals by eating a rainbow of colors. Fruits and vegetables come in all the colors of the rainbow. The deeper the color, the more antioxidant power is packed in each bite. This is easy to do when you sit down to eat a salad. Not […]
Don’t let the words “low-fat” scare you away. This potato salad is still the zippy and creamy salad you’ve always loved. Whenever I think of picnics or eating outside, I always think of potato salad. The mayo has no cholesterol and is made with chickpeas and soft or silken tofu. […]
The thermometer says 89 but it really feels like 95! I’m sitting here in my air-conditioned house with a fan gently blowing. I’m clearly not turning on the oven today. I need all the help I can get to stay cool. How about as cool as a cucumber? I know–too […]
When summer rolls around, there’s nothing like a fresh garden tomato. It’s a flavor, I’ve been waiting for all year long. Nothing I can buy in the grocery store can match its texture and juiciness. They’re a must for every salad. But this time of year, I go beyond slicing […]
