Roasted beets are natures “candy” vegetable. Yes, I did say candy, but it’s not actual candy, just a sweet vegetable that your kids will love! Roasting beets, as with most vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. Makes them a lovely treat for everyone to enjoy. Beets are high in immune-boosting vitamin C, fiber, and…
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Chicken Caprese Salad
A Caprese salad, meaning “Salad of Capri” is a simple Italian salad made with fresh, sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes and basil seasoned with salt and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. It is made to resemble the colors of the Italian flag and presented on a plate in a stacked manner; mozzarella cheese,…
Gourmet Chicken Salad Sandwich
Tired of the same old salad? How about incorporating some tasty chicken and grapes for a sweet & savory chicken salad and turning it into a whole meal? For this recipe I used an herb seasoned organic rotisserie chicken and removed the chicken, skinless and off the bone. You may either shred the chicken or…
Chicken Avocado Burgers
Are you craving a juicy, meaty burger with all of the delicious toppings that will drip down the side of your mouth when you take a bite? I know I am. Mmmmm, burgers, who can resist them? But how about a healthier version that will still satisfy your craving but be gentle to…
Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Salad
It seams like most of us are looking for healthier eating options. We have days where we try to avoid meat, calling it “Meatless Mondays”, we cut back on our red meat consumption and try to substitute it with something else. But sometimes those options are not tasty, they leave us feeling hungry and are…
Lemon Broiled Salmon Steaks with a Mango Sauce
Salmon is a great source of your omega-3 intake . It provides so many beneficial nutrients for your skin, hair, eyes and heart. Salmon is an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium. It is a good source of niacin, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, phosphorus, and vitamin B6. It is also a good source of…
Rosemary Garlic Ribeye Steak
Steak! Who doesn’t love a nice, melt-in-your-mouth good piece of steak? Just the smell of steak being cooked, either on the grill or on the stove, makes me take in a nice long breath of enjoyment. We hear so often that steak is not good for us, but actually, just like anything else in moderation,…
Orzo Pasta Salad
Oh no, it is Labor Day, the last summer holiday! I am going out kicking and screaming! I do not want summer to end, it’s a tragedy. I will miss all of the fun barbecues, picnics, swimming, sun bathing, the boat rides, so sad. I am getting teary eyed just thinking about this. But at…
Chicken, Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad
Nothing like a beautiful, colorful and tasty summer salad to enjoy on this sunny 82 degree New York City day! I feel very fortunate not only to live in one of the greatest cities in the world, but to also enjoy a lovely home that allows me to dine on a beautifully landscaped roof top…
I have 24 Dyed Easter Eggs, YIKES, Now What Do I Do With Them????????
As a child I loved to color Easter eggs with my family, it was so much fun! My mom would boil the eggs, let them cool and then we would have the whole kitchen table set up with so many different cups of colors to dye the eggs with. My mom would also do some…
Endive, Radicchio, Pear Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Spring is trying to make it’s way here (thank God) and to celebrate, I have decided to make a salad that reminds me of some flowers and light afternoon meals! If you look at the way I arranged the radicchio it looks like a pansy. Very pretty! Instead of eating a heavy sandwich that is…
Healthy Baked Chicken Salad
Here is a healthy, tasty, time and money saving recipe that will help you stay right on track with your new year resolution. It is made with baked chicken, romaine lettuce, kale, haricot verts, mango, grapes and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Now, you may be asking, how is this easy and time…
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