Originating in the Mediterranean tapenade is made with olives, anchovies, capers, garlic and herbs – nutrient density at its best! Olives are rich essential minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zin and copper, polyphenols and omega-9 fatty acids that can help...
We usually have hummus or bean dip in our house. It’s a quick snack with rice cakes, pretzels, carrot/celery sticks. Dips make a great sandwich or wrap spread, simply add shredded carrots, spinach (or other green like arugula, baby kale etc) and a sprinkle of pumpkin...
More than of recipe, this is a launching point for cranberry sauce. And not just for Thanksgiving. In the Good Mood Red Foods category, cranberries are rich in flavonoids which can help improve memory and brain function. This sauce can be used so many ways. Here are...
Beans are so important to our health that we should Eat More Beans. Hummus/bean dips are a delicious way to do this. I use them instead of mayo as a sandwich spread, or in wraps with leftover grains and spinach (or other greens). Roasted bell peppers make this one of...
Traditionally basil pesto is made with pine nuts, but they’re expensive and sometimes hard to find so I generally use almonds. Basil pesto is also made with Parmesan cheese, but I generally skip the cheese. Basil has exceptional flavor and is a rich source of...
