Category American Food

Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

This healthy, fulfilling and hearty soup is my favorite. Sometimes I even add squash or winter melon. For For an Indian touch, I fry cumin seeds in 1tsp of oil and garnish it.  Read below for the Health Benefits of Red Peppers and…

Oatmeal with Dates

Oatmeal with Dates & Walnuts from bonapetit.com Recently, I have been trying new food groups which is a good tradition and good for you. I am finding everywhere that what was once old is now new again.  Not long ago,…

The Best Onion Dip

This onion dip is a huge hit at every party!  There is never any left in the bowl.  It’s great to bring to picnics and barbecues.  The guests will ask you how you made it! Ingredients: 2    Large “Sweet” Onions…

Fabulous and Easy Apple Pie

This recipe is from an apple farm in the San Luis Obispo, CA area. I like to use Golden Delicious, but you can choose your favorite pie apples.  The best part is that the top is a crumble and not…

Mint Julep Grape Juice

Cool off this summer with fresh refreshing, healthy drinks full of antioxidants and vitamins. Everyone loved this drink at my first cooking class at Clabber Girl Cooking School in Terre Haute, IN. What a surprise it was to me when…

Fresh Fruit Juice Cocktail

Fresh juice is always healthy and refreshing.  The goodness of grapes, pineapple, oranges and pomegranate in a cocktail is one I always cherish. It goes very well with our Chaat, savories and snacks.  Usually when I have a lot of…

Garlic & Sesame Spinach

Photo courtesy of Food Network Toss Spinach in hot, garlicky oil for a cleansing and delicious dish. Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Cooking Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1    Tsp Olive Oil 1    Clove Garlic, pressed 1    Lb. Spinach Leaves Salt &…

Jumbo Garden Potatoes with Broccoli

Photo courtesy of Healthy Meals in Minutes Here’s a delicious way to get both your starch and your vegetables in one! Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium Cooking Preparation Time: 1 hour & 30-45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2    Large Potatoes 1    Cup…

Lemon Zest Banana Bread

Banana bread is simple to make and great to have around for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack. Baking Difficulty Level: Medium Preparation & Baking Time: 1 1/2 hours  Serves: 8 Large Slices Ingredients: 1 3/4 Cups Flour 2…

Broccoli & Potato Soup

If you are looking for a hearty healthy soup, this one’s for you.  Make a batch on Sunday night and pack in single serving size storage containers to have ready to take to work for lunch or ready for an…

Easy Sugar-Top Muffins

Photo courtesy of Tasty Kitchen These muffins are quick and easy to make for breakfast or a snack. Everyone will love them! Cooking Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Baking Time: 18-20 Minutes Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Serves: 12 Ingredients:  1    Cup…

5 Minute Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

This is a good recipe for when you don’t have a lot in the kitchen and don’t want to spend too much time cooking and cleaning, but also want something easy and healthy. You do need to have tomatoes and…