Budwig Diet Smoothie by John Spottiswood

Someone turned me on to Dr. Johanna Budwig recently. I read a bit about her research and her diet online. While there isn't a lot of hard evidence behind it, she was definitely ahead of her time in recognizing the importance of good fats, and the harmful effects of bad fats, in our modern diets. She strongly encouraged the…

In-a-Pinch Cranberry Sauce made from Dried Cranberries by Salad Foodie

I serve turkey year round but forget to keep canned cranberry sauce on hand; even when I do it's hard to use up the whole can because not everone eats it. Recently the craving for cranberries with roast turkey breast was too strong. I grabbed the Craisin bag from the pantry and experimented making a small amount of cranberry sauce.…

Bananarama Smoothie by erin de martini

Banana Nut Muffins by erin de martini

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation) by Salad Foodie

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and kids of all ages) will love. Start with a can of fruit cocktail, add some chopped fruit in season, and make a simple vanilla sauce to top it. (This dessert converts easily to a…

Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos Miller

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade!

Banana Nut Appetizer by Wendi Taylor

These quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party.

Baked Apples with Honey and Almonds by Kyle Dalakas

Baked Apples with Honey and Almonds; an easy, fast, delicious and low calorie dessert or snack.

Avocado Crema For Mexican Dishes by Doctor Jo

Avocado crema is the perfect topper for my Cauliflower, Chickpea Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and all of your favorite Mexican dishes. It’s creamy goodness with a hint of lime.

Spicy Red Anjou Pear Sauce: by Julia Ann Souders

A cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice flavored sauce made from Red Anjou Pears. A tasty side dish to have with pork, chicken or vegetarian as salad or dessert. Great with cottage cheese. Recipe adapted from my recipe of apple sauce. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks…

Pumpkin Cider Oatmeal Muffins by Kyle Dalakas

Pumpkin Cider Oatmeal Muffins are the ultimate in fall baking! Simple, delicious and healthy, these are done in 30 minutes! Try this seasonal treat for breakfast or snack time!

Blue Apple-Nut Oatmeal by Twinkle103

Waldorf Salad by K. Garner

"Spreading the dressing over the fruit mixture before it's chilled seals out air and helps keep the fruit fresh longer". Who am I to edit out the original note from the Meredith Corporation's 1989 edition of the "Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook"? No, nay, never! I like this version because I can tell my son there's…

Frosted Grapes by Andra Kiser

These are a beautiful garnish around a cake, cheese plate or just as a yummy snack.