Every time I am at the grocery store and I pass the tomato section, especially in the summer, and I see those bright red vibrant tomatoes on the vine, I think of my mom. I think of her picking through the bunches and bringing those bright red orbs to her nose to see if they…
Dips
Low-Fat Lemon Poppy seed Dressing
Even though my husband’s least favorite food is leafy green salads it does not stop me from trying to get them into his diet as much as I possibly can. Although his list is limited, the two “acceptable” types of salads that he will eat include classic Caesar with romaine, drenched in dressing or a spinach…
Medjool Date Paste
When you try to minimize refined sugar in your diet you tend to lean on dates to sweeten things. Even if you don’t like dates to start (as I did) somewhere along the line you realize how incredible these little gems are. They already taste like slow cooked caramel and they are packed with fiber…
Mediterranean Cannellini Bean Dip
A while back I stumbled across a recipe online that would turn into one of my party favorites and entertaining staple for years to come. Gena Hamshaw over at The Full Helping blog created a recipe that can stand the test of time. Every single time I make her Polenta Squares with Walnut Tapenade I would end…