Note: This is the inaugural post in a new post category, “From the Peanut Gallery,” in which I will answer questions I have received from my readers. If you have a question you’d like me to answer, please let me …
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Fun & Healthy Snack: Polenta Chips
Polenta chips are great for snacking, and also work well as a garnish for any dish (I like to serve them with fish, makes for a nice play on textures). I like simple flavors with my polenta chips, just a …
Broccoli & Cheese Galette
My friend EZRJ had lots of leftover cooked broccoli from Shabbat lunch and needed something to do with it. She was thinking about a crustless quiche but I suggested she do a galette, basically a flat piece of dough that …
A Light Post-Thanksgiving Recipe
We all know what it is. That post-Thanksgiving “oh my, I probably should not have eaten so much, I just won’t eat today” feeling. Bad idea. Never detox from overeating by fasting, just eat light–salad, fruit, lean proteins. Here is …
The Magical Properties of Zest
I recently saw a Food Network segment on how citrus zest can take a great dish to the next level (yes, that is why my recent recipes have utilized the ingredient :)). I was skeptical that a little bit of …
Penny Pinching Tip #3: Meet the Munchies
I’m a snacker. Instead of eating large meals three times a day, I try and eat smaller meals and then a healthy snack or two in between. I usually try to have snacks that are filling and soothe any current …
Going Gluten Free: Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Muffins
Some of you may have noticed that my recipes are frequently gluten free. That’s because I’m slowly going gluten free (and feeling much better as I go!). I’ve found a lot of ways to substitute high gluten things in my …
Greatest Hits: Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins
I love muffins. It’s easy portion control (if you have self control), and I can easily grab one on my way to work or as a quick snack while I’m getting dinner together (whoever said you can’t have dessert first …