Roasted Fennel Soup with dried cranberries and chopped hazelnuts
This soup is for my cousin Diane who remembers our families sitting around after holiday meals with a platter of fennel and assorted whole nuts. It’s a memory we share, but when presented to guests outside of our family, anise…
My Cleanse is over!
My cleanse is over! And how do I feel? Great! Better than ever! Truly this journey of 21 days has surprised and awakened me to my body’s response to vegetarian, clean eating in ways I did not expect. Midway through…
Tuscan Pork Ribs
This time of the year makes me want to cook long and slow dishes. Comfort food cooking in my kitchen fills my home with savory aromas and makes anyone stopping by instantly hungry. My son is not particularly fond of…
Gina’s Surprise Visit and Dinner
Now into the second week of my cleanse and halfway through the 21 days! I can honestly report that my meals have been satisfying and filling. I still have a long list of dishes I would like to prepare. And…
Roasted Pumpkin-Apple Soup and Roasted Pear Salad
I am on Day 4 of my wellness cleanse and I truly feel great! I normally eat fairly healthy so through the elimination of either the gluten or dairy or maybe both, my body feels lighter and I seem to have…
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
I am definitely on overload with pumpkin recipes! It is the season, tho and I so love incorporating pumpkin into my Fall meals. Plus pumpkin is nutrient rich; high in antioxidants, vitamin and minerals. A colorful addition to eating a…
Quinoa Pasta with Carmelized Onions, Cabbage and Walnuts
Day 1 of my 21 day cleanse! Over the weekend I prepped my pantry and refrigerator with lots of fun ingredients to get me started. I shopped at my local grocery store, my Italian deli and Whole Foods to gather…
Late Sunday Breakfast…Pumpkin Scones and Baked Apples
After a late night Halloween party, the idea of a quick, easy, comforting brunch feels just right to me. I love that I always have a batch of scones in my freezer so when weekend mornings like this arrive, along…
Quantum Wellness Cleanse
I can think about food all day and dream all night about romantic settings (with food), fantasy vacations to Italy (with food), entertaining friends (with food) and weekend getaways (with food). I am constantly on the search for new ideas;…
Pumpkin Biscotti
From October to November I get so excited about pumpkins! When my kids were little I overwhelmed them with pumpkin. From pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin butter, pumpkin breads, muffins and bagels, pumpkin cream cheese, pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin pie, cheesecake and…
