Hummus has been in the news the last few days because of a recall. While I’m not opposed to all store-bought hummus (I like the brand involved in the recall), I much prefer homemade hummus. You can adjust the flavor to your whims, make it in just minutes AND it’s less expensive so you can…
Walnut Kale Hummus, So Very GREEN!
I am always on the hunt for a new flavor combination to incorporate into hummus. This week I give you Walnut Kale Hummus! So yeah, it’s very green. Not a typical color for hummus at all. Color aside, it has a very bright flavor that is light and refreshing, not as heavy as some of…
Avocado Kale Salad, Quick & Easy for Summer!
Here’s another recipe from my “this is simple and we eat it often” category: Avocado Kale Salad. There are actually a few more ingredients than just avocados and kale. Tomatoes, Onion, Cucumber, Basil…If you are like me with a backyard garden in the Midwest, you may have those ingredients right outside your door. Talk about…
Pesto Stuffed Potatoes, Twelve Months of Healthy Eating
I bet you thought I had given up on my calendar project. Nope, I’m about to conquer that silly twelve month goal. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here’s the scoop: last December I got a calendar at Fausto’s in Key West. It featured a recipe each month that was healthy but didn’t…
Kale Basil Pesto, with a freeze-ahead option!
Although it’s nearly August, kale is still producing in large quantity in our little garden. And the basil. Oh my goodness, the basil! I went a little overboard with basil this year, planting six varieties. A few of them have grown into full-blown bushes. So what’s one to do with all of this kale and…
Kale Artichoke Dip, Crazy for Kale Launch Party!
You know, I’m a bit Crazy for Kale. Maybe more than a bit crazy, a whole lot crazy! Last fall I planted around 300 kale plants with my friend Renee. I did this because kale changed my life. Really, it did! Eating several servings of an extremely nutrient-dense dark leafy green has made me much…