Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Brussel Sprouts I absolutely cannot complain, I have kids who love brussels sprouts.  Recently, I happen to stumble upon a large bag of it at Costco and of course I had to buy it.  This time of the year we see it at most grocery stores and I thought I would share how I prepared … Continue reading Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Cranberry Apple Butter

Cranberry Apple Butter This year instead of serving cranberry sauce, I wanted to make something different. The thing is that I didn't want to completely eliminate cranberries, after all it is synonymous with the holidays. After some thought, I thought it might be nice to make a cranberry apple butter. The sweetness of the apple … Continue reading Cranberry Apple Butter

Cinnamon Apple Butter

Cinnamon Apple Butter Don't laugh at me but I have been very hesitant about using my electronic pressure cooker (aka. instant pot). I had this irrational fear of it exploding in my kitchen and food all over my walls. I must have read the instruction pamphlet a hundred times, to ensure there was no mistake … Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Butter

Pea Shoot Shrimp Summer Rolls

Pea Shoots Shrimp Summer Rolls Recently, my friends at Pilates Barre of NJ took me to the Happy Harvest Hydroponic Farms. These ladies were working on balancing clean living with clean eating and thought I would enjoy the field trip. I have to admit outside of Disney World's EPCOT, I have not seen a working hydroponic … Continue reading Pea Shoot Shrimp Summer Rolls

Crockpot Chicken

Crockpot Chicken This is one of the original recipes on my Facebook blog and I thought it might come in handy as we approach the fall holidays.  I know that at my grocery store around Thanksgiving, when you spend a certain amount you have a choice of a free ham, whole turkey or a whole … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken

Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo

Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo 2017 I am delighted to announce that the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo will be returning to the Secaucus Meadowland Exposition Center from October 14-15.  Last year, I went to the Expo and even brought all 4 kids with me.  There was so much food and games there, that they … Continue reading Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo

Mango Protein Smoothie

Mango Protein Smoothie This particular recipe is inspired by one of my favorite Indian drink and it is the mango lassi.  Traditionally the recipe involves mangoes and yogurt. Since most restaurants do not have dairy-free yogurt, I haven't had it for a while. After my run today, I really had a massive craving for it … Continue reading Mango Protein Smoothie

Watermelon Mint Smoothie

Watermelon Mint Smoothie Many times when I talk about summer, I talk about strawberries but we really can forget about the watermelon.  Where would 4th of July be without the wedges of watermelon with our barbecue?  I know that after a long day on the beach, my kids rush to the fridge to get a … Continue reading Watermelon Mint Smoothie

Grainless Chia Crepes

Grainless Chia Crepes I seem to be on a crepe frenzy lately with my last recipe being a Chocolate Banana Crepe.      In my recipe directory, I also have a tapioca based white vegan crepe. Now, for my third crepe recipe, the grainless chia crepe which is also vegan!  I don't know about your world but … Continue reading Grainless Chia Crepes

Strawberry Cobbler

Strawberry Cobbler This year, strawberry season started on Memorial Day weekend.  It was a great way to spend time with my family and just be outside.  We tried a new farm not too far from us and was pleasantly surprised.  It wasn't the biggest farm but it was well kept and had a good amount of … Continue reading Strawberry Cobbler