Outside my kitchen window, I’m soaking in the fall colors. The trees are ablaze in gold, orange, and a touch of crimson. A gentle rain has knocked more of the leaves on the ground and a small flock of turkeys is strutting by. It’s definitely a gorgeous fall day. And […]
If you’re into hummus, then you probably know about tahini. It’s a Middle Eastern spread made from ground-up sesame seeds and packed with antioxidant power. Its creaminess lends itself to many dishes around the world. You’ll find it in toasty stir-fries, in Greek salads, drizzled over Ethiopian pizzas, and much […]
A delicious, mood-boosting salad dressing made with chia seeds Have you heard of ALA? It stands for alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fat that is essential for proper brain function and controlling your moods. Since the body can’t manufacture ALA, we have to derive this essential fat from plants. One of […]
A simple, refreshing dressing to enjoy on many salads. When I want a light salad, I tend to think of fruit or juice. But I still long for the tang of a dressing. Lime Dressing always fills the bill. It’s light in calories and has the zing in every bite. […]
This creamy dressing isn’t just for putting over our Garden Cucumber Salad. It’s a great dressing for any salad. Use it inside a pita-bread sandwich, a wrap, or on top of a baked potato. Or stir it in with some brown rice and beans. It’s such a versatile dressing, I […]
I can’t imagine digging into a salad without a taste of garlic. There’s not a drop of Italian in my veins but there’s definitely a love for garlic. Which is why Italian dressing has always been my go-to-dressing whenever salad is on the menu. When I began this whole food-plant […]
