No Cholesterol Deviled Eggs

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

This is NOT a TYPO!  there is absolutely no cholesterol in these deviled eggs! HOW can this be? All the cholesterol (and fat) is concentrated in the yolk of the egg; remove the yolk and form the fillings and voila! the cholesterol is gone! The key is to replace the yolk ...

Fresh Hummus

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

 Hummus is a very old and traditional dish. Its main ingredient is crushed chickpeas, AKA garbanzo beans or ceci bean. There are many variations , some call for olive oil, some for butter, some include tahini ( sesame seeds) .  Our version is nut free and gets its wonderful bright ...

Ricotta and Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Pie

Friday, December 12th, 2008

  This is what comfort food is all about! In this pie, ricotta combines with spinach and tasty sun-dried tomatoes to create a wonderful  crowd-pleaser. Great for brunch, lunch , the holidays, or for a delectable meat-free dinner.  It's best make to make 2 together. Eat one for dinner and slice a piece for ...

Zucchini Fingers

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Thinking of unique appetizer that is on the healthy-side? Try using zucchini! If you are calorie conscious, bake the zucchini in a 375 degree oven for 20 mins. This dish is so versatile  that it can be an appetizer or a side dish; either way, boring zucchini never tasted this good! Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini 2 tbsp olive ...

Banana Nut Bread

Monday, December 8th, 2008

A Healthy Banana nut bread with low cholesterol? is that possible? Absolutely! The trick is to use a ripe banana and cream it as if it were butter. The result is a  flavorful loaf that will please any crowd. If you have leftovers, they make the most amazing toast. Please note: the recipe can ...