Honey Recipes
Sweetgreenโs Guacamole Greens Salad (aka Guac Greens)
This copycat version of a restaurant favorite is filling, flavor-packed and makes healthy eating a breeze. And if you’ve struggled to find a cilantro lime vinaigrette recipe that tastes great, your search may be over. (No blender required either!) Last summer, my older son John was accepted into a program in New York City.…
Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Balsamic Honey Glaze (or just carrots)
Need a healthy, prep-ahead side for your holiday table? This colorful dish has you covered! Don’t have parsnips? Use all carrots. Lately things have been looking rather orange around here. Tis the season, I suppose! Root veggies, winter squash, and Halloween-themed eats provide a golden glow that feels fittingly fall. (For those who are missing…
Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn
Effortless to pull together with a gourmet feel, Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn is a go-to entertaining option yet easy enough for busy weeknights. Light and healthy too! Nestled in the fragrant woods near a crystal clear lake in the Poconos lies the home away from home to which my in-laws have long…
Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Muffins that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast yet decadent enough for dessert โ Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins fit the bill. Plus they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free, use minimal sweetener, and freeze well! A recent train ride to New York City seemed like an ideal opportunity to write about the merits of todayโs…
Immunity Boosting Smoothie
Looking for some immunity boosting magic? ย If you’ve skimmed a newspaper or tuned into the morning news (anyone else a Hoda fan?) even once or twice over the past few weeks, you likely know this is the worst flu season in years. ย As if that’s not enough, there’s a severe upper respiratory infection and a…
(Slow Cooker) Ginger Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Easy to make and deeply satisfying, a simple adjustment makes this soul-warming soup vegan-friendly. A few weeks into my son Johnโs first semester at college, a friend asked him to sign a Meatless Monday pledge. He figured one day a week without meat wouldnโt be too hard, so he put pen to paper. Several…
Roasted Feta with Honey
A dear friend called this delicious appetizer easy but “showy,” and it’s a perfect description! As the New Year approaches, itโs natural to ponder our hopes and dreams and to consider the multitude of resolutions we could make (and possibly break) in the months ahead. Itโs also a good time to look back…
Homemade Cold Remedy
The holidays are full of family, friends, and good cheer. All the fun and festivities, however, seem to go hand-in-hand with a present none of us wantโthe common cold. Thereโs no joy to be found in the common cold, and Iโve long been intrigued by any home remedy that claims to alleviate its symptoms. Several…
Roasted Eggplant Salad with Smoked Almonds & Goat Cheese
This unique salad offers a little something smoky/salty/tangy plus a hint of crunch to balance the creaminess of the roasted eggplant. For a heartier meal option, stir cooked pasta into the eggplant mixture…or add the cold leftovers to a bowl of baby spinach for a filling green salad. My friend Dan’s two favorite foods are eggplant…
Piรฑa Colada Smoothie Bowl
As a boy, my Dad was required to take a spoonful of cod liver oil every morning before breakfast. It was one of those oft-repeated stories we heard if we voiced displeasure with what was on our plate. I still have this mental picture of my maternal grandmother hovering over my dad as a young…
Strawberry Avocado Salad
Quick and easy to make, full of fresh flavor, and tossed with a simple poppyseed dressing โ a side of grilled chicken or salmon is all that’s needed for a light and satisfying summer meal. As I glance back on the last few posts, things are looking rather fruity and salad-y. Tis the season,…
Honey Yogurt Poppy Seed Dressing
Nothing screams “Summer is almost here!” like red, ripe, juicy strawberries. (Side note: This reminds me of one of my sons’ favorite childhood storybooks, The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear. If you have toddlers in your life and like to read aloud to them, this is a fun one!) But…
