What's so special about tomato paste? Umami, of course! And what makes tomato paste in a tube so cool? There's no waste! Gone are the days of opening a can of tomato paste to use only a tablespoon or two. Even with good intentions - and I always had them - that leftover tomato paste would spoil in ... Read More...
Healthy Shrimp and Grits: Yes, there is such a thing!
Healthy shrimp and grits! Indeed, this Southern comfort food doesn't have to be laden with extra calories, sodium and saturated fat. And the taste is still amazing. I grew up in Florida and was raised to love grits (as well as all types of citrus fruit and seafood). My kids - born and ... Read More...
Unstuffed Cabbage: a healthy one pot meal
I enjoyed stuffed cabbage rolls as a kid. Unfortunately, they're time intensive. All that boiling and rolling cabbage leaves! So I created this one pot version and "healthified" it, so I could still enjoy a healthy comfort food without all the fuss. What's not to love about the simplicity of ... Read More...
5 Healthy Comfort Food Hacks
Holidays or no holidays. Cold weather or warm. We all need a little comfort food now and then. They tantalize the taste buds, warm the soul and take us back to a time and place when life was simpler and problems were small. But yikes! Traditional comfort foods are popping with added sugars, ... Read More...
Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe: a healthy, delicious take on an old favorite
Sweet and savory. Delicious and nutritious. Fiber-rich and protein-rich. And a bit of comfort too. You're going to like these lentil sloppy joes! When I found my cholesterol level creeping up, I knew I had to change something. But what? I already had a really good diet. Could I switch things up ... Read More...