Recently Added Recipes

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0400

Peanut butter cookies are amazing but using commercial brand peanut butter isn't so amazing when you consider the added sugar and oil! Natural peanut butter is available at Health Food Stores and most grocery stores now. This recipe uses all natural peanut butter and honey to sweeten.

Pumpkin Pecan Bread

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0400

A recent comment from Marcie inspired this little gem of a bread. It's a spin off from our banana bread recipe that replaces the banana with pumpkin. The flavors are wonderful. It's a great way to welcome in the fall season.

Healthy Steel Cut Oatmeal Cookies

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0400

This is a recipe I have come up with for steel cut oatmeal, walnut and date cookies. They are made with applesause instead of oil or butter and I use whole grain flour. They also are made with either raw sugar (very little) or brown sugar Splenda, depending on your personal preference. Everyone that has tried them loves them and they are so healthy.

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0400

I know what you're thinking, another chocolate chip cookie. Upon further inspection you will notice that this one has a third less sugar than our other chocolate chip cookie recipes. Not that those are particularly high in sugar. We just wanted to see how far we could push the envelope and still make a delicious cookie with great texture and flavor.

Soba Spring Rolls

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0400

Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls make the perfect warm weather treat. They burst with freshness from the flavors of fresh mint and cilantro. Spring rolls make a great appetizer, or a delicious alternative to sandwiches for a picnic treat. Our version is made with Soba noodles.

Soba is a traditional Japanese buckwheat noodle with a rich history. The flavor is mild and works quite well as an alternative to the white rice noodles commonly used in spring rolls. While technically not a grain, buckwheat's groats are used as a grain and are packed with nutrients. Buckwheat is rich in the bioflavonoid Rutin which is known to have antioxidant properties and has been shown to prevent oxidation of LDL cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.

Chocolate Pear and Pecan Bread

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0400

If you have tried our banana bread, then you will probably understand why it is the most frequently baked item in our home. We absolutely love it. Yet, there are times when we seek a change of pace. Lately this is the recipe we find ourselves turning to. Valrhona cocoa, ripe pears, cinnamon, and lemon zest combine to create a flavor that is at once exotic and familiar.

Tuscan Penne Pasta Salad

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:08:14 -0400

This simple whole wheat pasta salad is one of our favorites. The combination of flavors really lends itself to whole wheat pasta. The sweet acidity of the balsamic vinegar pairs perfectly with the fresh basil and creates a delightful contrast to the hint of fresh garlic. The sundried tomatoes and fresh shredded parmesan provide just the right accent. The peas and corn give it great texture.

Ultimate Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0400

Most of the recipes you will find on this site are lower in sugar and added fat than conventional recipes. Not this one. Sometimes we deserve to be spoiled with richly decadent treats.

As you will learn if you try this recipe, richly decadent does not require using bleached and refined flour and sugar. Outstanding results are possible with white whole wheat flour and organic sugar. It takes some trial and error, but we've taken care of that step for you.

Brown Rice and Tofu Poke Salad

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:06:08 -0400

Poke, pronounced POH-keh, is a traditional Hawaiian fish preparation that has evolved into what today is a combination of cubed sashimi style seafood tossed with a variety of Hawaiian and Japanese condiments. It is typically served as an appetizer and its flavors reflect the cultural and culinary melting pot that make up the Hawaiian islands.

We prepare a vegetarian version at home with tofu and serve it over a wonderful salad made with kale, broccolini, edamame, and brown rice. If you have ever enjoyed poke, you will love this salad. The flavor combinations are unique and wonderfully refreshing. It makes a perfect light and satisfying summer lunch.

Chicken and Mango Quesadilla

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0400

The underlying culinary theme around our home lately has been simple and easy. Like most people, we lead busy lives and don't always have the time to plan or prepare elaborate meals. Regardless, we are committed to maintaining a nutritionally complete diet built around natural ingredients that include whole grains.