“I feel a recipe is only a theme which an intelligent cook can play each time with a variation.” — Madam Benoit Pumpkins are a favorite treat this time of year. I found a new way to indulge in their goodness. Pumpkin Deviled Eggs 12 large eggs (hard-boiled) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup…

“Real cooking is more about following your heart than following recipes.” – Unknown I love those large blooming onions, but they always lead to overeating. These personal-sized cakes are ideal! Onion Cakes Non-stick spray and olive oil ½ cup almond flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup milk Salt and…

“It’s just really hard to commit to clean eating, and then sometimes you don’t want to eat cold salads. Sometimes you want that warm comfort food.” -Ari Lennox Life can throw us many curve balls! How about a warm, comforting dish of pasta? Cozy Sweet Pea Carbonara 16 oz favorite pasta…

“A healthy outside starts from the inside.” -Robert Urich Coffee was my first choice for a hot beverage in the morning until I discovered tangerine with turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. I suffer from neuropathy in my hands, feet, and stomach due to my struggle with breast cancer. I am cancer…

“The secret of happiness is variety, but the secret of variety, like the secret of all spices, is knowing when to use it.” — Daniel Gilbert A steak can sit heavy, weighing you down and tiring those creative juices. I love a great steak, but my body can’t digest much…

“When I’m cooking for myself, I find that I eat almost completely vegetarian, although I’m not vegetarian.” -Gail Simmons I’ve been experimenting with tofu. It’s economical and tasty! Yum Yum Air Fryer Tofu 1–16 oz block of firm tofu, pat dry and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon garlic…

“Go vegetable heavy. Reverse the psychology of your plate by making meat the side dish and vegetables the main course.” — Bobby Flay Once you taste spinach served this way, you will agree with this quote! My family requests this recipe regularly. It’s even great reheated the next day. So…

“The first time you make something, follow the recipe, then figure out how to tailor it to your own tastes.” — Ruth Reichl Have you ever baked an egg? Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray. Set the pan in a 13 by 9-inch…

“A grandfather makes us laugh, makes us feel safe, and always makes us feel loved.” — Kate Summers My grandpa used to take us to pick sweet corn when we were kids. We would help shuck it and watch him cut it off the cob. The whole time we were…