Quinoa really is a special (and addictive) gluten-free grain alternative. The nutty taste, easy preparation, and sky-high nutrient count are impossible to ignore. I’ve already shared two other quinoa recipes Black Quinoa with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tomato Mint Chutney and Italian Style Pizza with Quinoa Crust so it’s obvious I’m a fan. This delicious recipe […]
Glowing Green Salad with Peppery Dandelion Dressing
To me green is life. It’s all around us. The color that feels good under our feet, brings us joy when we look at it, that animals feast on, and contain some of the most powerful nutrients on Earth. I make a point of including something green every day of my life especially in the […]
Black and Blue Berry Freezer Yogurt Cream Cake
Is there anything prettier than a frozen berry dessert? Gazing at it, I can see a myriad of blues and reds dancing around in cool iciness, just waiting to turn off the summer heat with class. It always looks so regal. And stunning. And delicious. No wonder I just had to make one. Better yet, […]
Mexican Chili Chowder with “Smoked” Black Lentil Relish
There are times when being a cook (and uncook) is very unpredictable. I might find myself in the kitchen with the intention of making one recipe just to end up with another dish entirely. Sometimes there isn’t even a real explanation except that I didn’t pay attention and maybe added too much of this or […]
Spice and Hearth Chocolate Elixir Pudding
This dessert always makes me feel like I’m at a ski lodge relaxing in a so-comfortable-I-can’t-get-out-of-it oversized chair soaking up the warmth of a blazing hearth fire. I’m wrapped in a warm blanket; all snuggled in and watching the snow lovers outside through ceiling high windows. This is actually a little more than a feeling; it’s the […]




