Morning Glory Oat Bran Muffins

If you’re eating muffins for breakfast, they should be hearty enough to sustain you throughout your morning,  Most muffins are nothing more than a glorified cupcake but not these muffins.  Packed with fiber-rich whole grains, golden raisins, shredded carrots and chopped apples, these are deliciously healthy “start your morning off right” kind of muffins. This…

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…

Cod with Fennel and Fresh Tarragon

Even if you’re not a fan of fish, you must give this recipe a try. Cod has such a light, subtle flavor with a “meaty”, substantial texture. I purchase most of my fish at Costco, opting for frozen, individually wrapped fish because it’s convenient, reasonably priced and flash frozen for freshness. I take the fillets…

Rainbow Slaw

We’re told to eat the rainbow when it comes to fruits and vegetables and this salad offers a burst of color.  Whether using a cabbage mix from a bag or chopping your own, you have the base for this crunchy salad.  Add some strips of colorful bell peppers, edamame, chopped scallions, and carrots. Instead of…