Here’s a 2-ingredient creamy pudding that’s a nutrient knockout. It provides a powerful punch of calcium, protein, vitamin D, fiber and healthy probiotics. In a small jar, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to 4-6 ounces of strawberry kefir (a wonderful yogurt-like beverage). I like to mix this in a small glass jar with a…
Category: Weekly Recipe Guides
Every week we select a few great recipes to cook this week!
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!…
Shrimp with Avocado, Lemon and Fresh Dill
I’m always on the hunt for recipes that are fast, delicious and healthy and this shrimp dish has become one of my favorites. The creaminess of the avocado provides a richness which plays well with the tartness of the lemon and the spicy bite of the arugula. For the whole grain, I used Khorasan wheat…
Easy Vinaigrette Dressings
Homemade salad dressings are so simple to make, there’s no need to buy them. Using an easy template of oil, acid, salt and pepper creates the base for endless possibilities. A traditional vinaigrette is 3 parts oil to 1 part acid but I prefer a 2 to 1 ratio, making the dressing a bit more…
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,…
Ginger Dressing
This dressing is inspired by our favorite Japanese restaurant, Harusame, in Wynnewood, PA. We love their ginger dressing so I decided to try to replicate the dressing at home and I think I got pretty close. Not only is it a gorgeous, vibrant orange, it’s extremely healthy (made mostly from carrots) and super easy to…
Kamut Salad with Arugula, Strawberries and Pistachios
Kamut, registered trademark of Khorasan wheat, is my new favorite whole grain. I mentioned it in my Ancient Grain post and have been using it in all of my salads. Kamut is an organic, sweet, nutty, buttery tasting grain with a firm texture and crunch. It may be better tolerated by those with a wheat sensitivity but…
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…
Pickled Red Beet Eggs
My family is from central Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Dutch territory) and red beet eggs where always on the table at family gatherings. As a little girl, I loved the reddish purple eggs because they reminded me of Easter eggs but I was not a fan of the red beets. Thankfully, my palate has expanded and red…
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…
Whole Grain Irish Soda Bread
Although a traditional menu item at any St. Patrick’s day celebration, this easy, whole grain soda bread should be baked any time of the year. No yeast, no kneading and no rising necessary so that means fresh baked bread in about 45 minutes. I often double the recipe so I have a loaf to eat…
Caprese Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese
This is my first post in a series of higher protein breakfast options. Protein at breakfast can be extremely helpful for setting the calorie tone of the day. You’ll be less likely to crave that mid-morning donut if you start out with a dose of AM protein. Balancing the protein with high fiber carbohydrates and…