This Halloween, don’t toss those pumpkin seeds. Try this simple 3 ingredient recipe, and enjoy with some spiced wine while admiring your carved creations. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of plant protein and fiber (including phytosterols that lower bad cholesterol), as well as unique antioxidant phytonutrients, and are high in minerals like zinc and […]

  This summer had a rainy start in New Jersey, so my organic garden summer squash has been growing like crazy! To make this lasagna, just layer your favorite sauce with slices of summer squash or zucchini as shown below.  Sauce on the bottom, a layer of squash, then one more layer of each, and […]

Use Greek yogurt in standard popsicle molds for a quick and easy grab and go breakfast, dinner party intermezzo, or light dessert.     Greek Yogurt Blueberry Lemon Basil Pops   12oz non-fat Greek yogurt Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp stevia, or 1 tbsp good maple syrup 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced 1/2 […]

      Seared Scallops over Mache Fennel and Orange Salad Serves 2   For the salad: 4 cups  mache, frisee, or your favorite green 1/2 cup shaved fennel 1/4 cup shaved red onion Sea salt and fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice or orange champagne vinegar such as Trader Joe’s 1 […]

Leftover hardboiled eggs from Easter? You will love this South-of the border version of deviled eggs. One whole egg is only 70 calories. The whites are a lean protein source, and the yolk is packed with beta carotene and other fat soluble vitamins. Choose free range omega 3 enriched to get extra essential fatty acids. […]