Turmeric is one of those spices that I know is good for me, I want to use it, but I have no idea how! Should I get ground turmeric or fresh turmeric? Where does one even find fresh turmeric? Am I supposed to peel it? Help! Turmeric is an orange root that looks similar to ginger in shape and ...
recipe redux
Oven-Dried Tomato Pesto Fettuccine
Pasta has a bad rep when it comes to healthy eating. It is ridiculed for having too many carbs and calories, and that is mostly right if you're eating tons of it and covering it in a super creamy and cheesy sauce. But that doesn't mean it can't be part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, it's a great ...
Oven-Dried Tomatoes {Recipe Redux}
If you're anything like me, you are thinking of every way possible to hold on to summer's bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't get me wrong- I love fall weather and root vegetables, but nothing beats a perfectly juicy tomato. This month's Recipe Redux theme was all about dehydrating. If ...
Salted Caramel Cashew Bars
When I saw that the recent Recipe Redux monthly theme was bars and bites I was pumped. Who doesn't like easy to make and healthy snack bars?! I am such a sucker for any kind of snack bar or bite size snack bite (also known as balls...sorry). When it came time to make the bar recipe I had ...
Vegetable Gratin
When I started brainstorming what I would make for the latest Recipe Redux challenge- a recipe combining oats and dairy- my mind immediately went to sweet breakfast foods. I can think of plenty of ways to combine yogurt with granola or milk with oatmeal, but I rarely see savory dishes using oats. So ...
