I discovered tinned smoked trout at Trader Joes and I will never go back to canned tuna fish. These meaty fillets are packed in a tin so they can be kept in your pantry for quick, easy, weeknight meals. For those of you not sure about the strong flavor of tinned fish like sardines and…
Category: Mini-meal Snacks
Cheesy White Beans
This is so easy, and so pantry friendly, I couldn’t believe the intensity of flavor from so few ingredients. Just beans, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic and some cheese! Add a few other herbs and spices or not. It’s great as is and makes a fast and simple lunch or dinner. I serve it with…
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
These muffins come together quickly with just a few pulses in a food processor. You start by making your own oat flour from old-fashioned oats then combine all of the other ingredients for a quick, easy batter. In 15-minutes you have delicious, warm cinnamon-spiced muffins. Nutrition note: Use gluten-free oats if needed and there’s no…
Carrot Cake Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
I always think of muffins as just cupcakes with a health halo. Most muffin recipes, especially store bought muffins, are nothing more than sugar, butter and refined white flour. That’s why I’m bringing you this wonderful recipe from my favorite chef/dietitian, Ellie Krieger, RDN. Not only are these carrot cake muffins delicious enough to serve…
Pumpkin Power Waffles
Waffles and pancakes are not always the best choice for breakfast. Most of full of refined flour and swimming in syrupy sweetness. Not the best combination for productive mornings. Not with these waffles (or pancakes). Whole grain oats, cottage cheese, eggs and pumpkin transform these waffles into a nutrient bundle that will power you through…
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
Looking for a make ahead breakfast? Baked oatmeal is your solution. There are infinite flavor possibilities so you’ll never get bored (see suggestions below). Try this baked oatmeal topped with chopped apples, walnuts, or pecans and dollop of yogurt or drizzle of almond butter. For busy mornings, cut the oatmeal into “bars”, wrap and freeze….
Apple Puff (Dutch) Baby
Dutch babies are pancakes that are baked in skillet with their signature puff or rise while in the oven. Here, the apples add sweetness, crunch and caramel flavor to this traditional pancake. Top them with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup. They are best served straight from the oven but…
Dark Chocolate Almond Dip with Apple Slices
When my kids were little, this was our favorite after school fruit dip and even though my kids are in their early 30’s, we are still making it! I’ve tweaked it along the way. Our original version was made with peanut butter and chocolate syrup but the more grown up version uses almond butter and…
Tahini Date Shake
Blending just 4 ingredients: tahini, dates, frozen bananas, and almond milk creates the most luscious, sweet but not too sweet, creamy (but no dairy), delicious anytime treat! Have this shake mid-day, as a quick and easy breakfast or for a healthy, yet rich and creamy, anytime dessert.
Cinnamon Oat Pancakes with Fresh Fruit Sauce
Light and fluffy and packed with the nutrients of whole oats, these pancakes are easy to whip up over the weekend and freeze for later in the week. Using ripe summer fruit, make a quick fruit syrup for an extra special touch! I used rhubarb from our garden and a touch of strawberry to make…
Roasted Carrot Dip
This is going to be your new favorite dip! My first taste of this was at a dinner party hosted by my friend, Wendy. She’s a fabulous home cook and she also wants her food to be delicious and healthy! What’s so amazing about this dip is that it uses 2 pounds of carrots! That’s…
Tahini Granola
This will be the fastest granola you’ll ever make. Basically, it’s stir and bake and with just 5 ingredients, you will never buy granola again. The flavor is so well-balanced because the hint of nutty bitterness from the tahini plays well with the slight sweetness from the maple syrup. Most granola recipes take 45 minutes…