Are you a fan of the “morning glory” muffin? They are the breakfast muffin with a little bit of everything in them- carrots, raisins, apple butter, wheat germ, nuts. Well this cookie is similar to that. Packed with fiber, servings of fruit and vegetable, whole grains, and warm spices this...
Had I the fore-thought I would have bought dried peas and soaked them overnight, then cooked them off before beginning this dish. Because I didn’t, I used canned peas, but fresh-cooked are always the better option. This is a great dish which can be eaten as a vegetarian main course...
There is a new Farmer’s Market that’s started up right in my lovely little city of Holyoke. It’s on Saturday mornings at Open Square, and it’s already growing. You see, starting up a new market is no easy task according to farmer Dan from Astarte Farm. Farmers don’t want to...
High in protein and vitamin C this dish surprised us when it hit our tongues. Not that we thought it’d be gross or anything, we just didn’t have terribly high expectations. Succulent chunks of chicken, slightly crunchy bok choy, velvety shiitake mushrooms, a well-rounded flavor that’s slightly salty and powerful...
I love the season of the local Farmer’s Markets. Around New England, because it gets so darn cold in the winter, they generally run from the end of April through early November (outdoor markets, that is). They bring the fresh goodness that are the first strawberries of the year (which...
Ginger, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, garlic… oh my! This dish really packs a punch when it comes to flavor. Moist chunks of chicken in a reduced chicken broth with crunchy pieces of green beans- it wins on the texture side too.It’s fairly simple in execution and is done easiest...
If you’re in the market for a flavorful chili that’s low in fat and high in protein, this one’s for you. This recipe has absolutely no heat to it, so if you like it spicy, add a fresh jalepeno to the mix. Or you can opt to serve it garnished...
I absolutely adore the lemon ricotta cookie. It’s so zesty and tart, and sweet at the same time. After the passage of Cinco de Mayo I had a lot of limes to use up- one girl and one boy can only drink so many margaritas you know. So I embarked...
This salad is super-simple to throw together and is packed with flavor and nutrients. Have it as a side dish to some popcorn chicken with a selection of dipping sauces, or as a lunch. It would go great at a party as it can sit at room temp very comfortably. ...
My favorite cookie of all time is the molasses cookie. It’s rich in spice: cinnamon, ginger, clove. It’s chewy and crackled on top, and has crunchy crystals of turbinado sugar sprinkled over it. My Dad has always favored this cookie as well. This past weekend my father, who has always...