Peach and Blackberry Crisp

Peach and Blackberry Crisp

Stone fruit and berries sprinkled with a blend of oats and nuts just barely crumbled together with a touch of butter (or coconut oil), and baked just enough to make each bite burst with flavor….hmmhmm summer has arrived! Mix some plain Greek yogurt sweetened...
Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Variations: • Use any nut instead of pecans – walnuts, almonds, pistachio • Use different herbs instead of cilantro – parsley, mint, basil • Add 1/4 cup of thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion • Add a 1/2 cup of frozen (or fresh) peas, or corn,or...
Southwest Hummus Wraps

Southwest Hummus Wraps

For a delicious lunch or light supper, spread this Southwest Hummus , enriched by red bell pepper and cilantro, on a wrap or into a pita bread, add black beans, avocado and spinach for a healthy, delicious quick lunch or light supper. For an extra-kick add some...
Southwest Hummus

Southwest Hummus

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...
Cumin Quinoa and Garbanzo

Cumin Quinoa and Garbanzo

I like the combination of rice and quinoa, and this dish can be more interesting using wild rice or red quinoa if it is available. But for quicker cooking on a busy night, you can use a single grain (either brown rice or quinoa). You can also make this with another...