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…
Category: Snacks
Tahini Brownies
Deep, dark chocolate brownies with a swirl of nuttiness from the sesame-based tahini. These brownies are rich and fudgy and the great news is they’re also good for you! A chocolate treat with health benefits from nutrient-rich, low saturated fat tahini which allows you to use less butter. And you get the bonus benefit of…
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding with Homemade Cashew Milk
Although you can find thousands of chia seed pudding recipes online, I thought is was worth posting one more. This easy pudding is naturally sweet and creamy with an added crunch from chia seeds. Using homemade cashew milk, you get the full nutrient profile of the cashews ( but you can swap any milk of…
Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding
This chia pudding is thick, creamy and chocolatey, and the chia seeds give it a pleasant, nutty flavor and texture. It can be made with any type of milk, low-fat dairy or plant-based and the sweetness comes from dates so there’s no added sugar. Definitely top it with assorted berries for a fresh, fruity flair!…
Whole Grain Carrot Cake with a Light Cream Cheese Frosting
With Easter quickly approaching, I searched my recipes for a lighter dessert option and found this carrot cake which is one of my favorites! Easter dessert is solved. This whole grain carrot cake is deliciously moist, just the right sweetness, and is topped with a lucious, creamy, light cream cheese frosting! The whole wheat flour,…
Six-Grain Superpower Pantry Porridge
We all have that one recipe that has been passed down from a long line of friends and relatives. It fills us with wonderful nostalgia and makes any occasion a special one. The best part is that these recipes are usually fool-proof because they’ve withstood the test of time. One of our clients, Lizette, has…
30 Seconds to peel a dozen hard-boiled eggs
Although this year, it might not be in the budget to be making a dozen hard boiled eggs but even if you’re only making a few eggs, try this foolproof, easy peel method. This magical tip for cooking hard boiled eggs results in shells that fall off like an unzipped jacket. Thank you to Cook’s…
Creamy Yogurt Cheese
Yogurt cheese, or strained yogurt, is a method of removing the liquid or whey from the yogurt to create a thick, creamy, slightly tangy “cheese” that is similar in texture to cream cheese. Labneh is a strained yogurt used in many Middle Eastern cuisines and is served as a savory dip, drizzled with olive oil…
Whole Grain Soda Bread
What’s not to love about a bread that can be mixed and ready for the oven in about 10 minutes. Irish soda bread is fast because you don’t use yeast so there’s no kneading and waiting for the dough to rise. Baking soda and baking powder combined with buttermilk do all the heavy lifting. Mixing…
The Cottage Cheese Bagels That Went Viral
TikTok has made these cottage cheese bagels famous but it seems the recipe first appeared on the MidEast American Dairy Association’s website. The original recipe claims only 3 ingredients, if using self-rising flour, but since I never have this type of flour in my pantry, I added baking powder and salt to the recipe. I…
Baked Tofu with any sauce you have in the fridge
Firm or extra firm tofu is an absorbent blank canvas of protein, ready to soak up any flavor you introduce. One of the simplest ways to use tofu is to cover it with your favorite sauce or dressing then bake it in a hot oven. To help the tofu take on a firmer texture, press…
Balance Your Breakfast with Oats
Did you know that 57% of Americans make time for breakfast every day? But that means 43% of us don’t! Eating a balanced meal in the morning helps regulate blood sugar, improves our food choices later in the day and helps us maintain a healthier weight. What you choose to eat in the morning does…