A Delicious Baked Apple Dessert in a Snap

Actually, it's faster than a snap.  This apple dessert recipe took about seven minutes from conception to completion. After the delicious (really!) kale, lentil and sweet potato soup I made for the main course, I wanted something sweet but not a sugar overload. We had a bunch of apples in the house, so I pulled this recipe out of my you-know-where.  It turned out to be a winner....

Gina's Delicious Kale, Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Will she like it?  While looking for easy ways to use some vegetables I had on hand, I found a recipe for kale, lentil and sweet potato soup on the blog Eat Live Run.  While her version is great, I have formulated my own adaptation that I think is fabulous. Gina's Kale, Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup 1/2 cup red lentils 10 diced baby carrots, peeled and small diced 3/4 large onion,...

A Great Green Juice From Whole Foods That Will Appeal To All Palates

For those of you who just can't stomach a truly green, grassy juice, I've got something for you. Whole Foods has become a big player in the pre-bottled, unpasteurized juice game.  They offer everything from green lemonades to watermelon juices and more.   I stumbled across a new green concoction at the Highland Park store that is amazing called Happy Trails. It is a blend of kale, melon,...

The Best Green Smoothie Recipe Ever

The amazing green smoothie recipe keeps getting better. It's a perfect "kitchen sink" recipe because you throw whatever you have on hand in the blender for a fabulous breakfast, snack or quick lunch when paired with a few nuts or some string cheese. The double bonus: your kids will love it.  My daughter, Jordan, has a spinach smoothie almost every day at breakfast. My original green...

Recipe Review: Cooking Light's Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

If you know me, you know I can't cook. I can make awesome smoothies, excellent toast, rocking oatmeal, a decent salad with the dressing to boot. Other than that, I'm a failure. I once attempted a lowfat key lime pie that my dog wouldn't even try. To the point: Cooking Light magazine had an interesting Cheesy Chicken Enchilada recipe that I decided to try.  I posted it on Pinterest as soon as...