Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts
At the holidays, vegetable and potato sides are often the “stars” of the meal. Here’s a simply delicious side that’s healthy and nutritious and so easy to make! It goes well with a meat or fish dish, and you can
Sweet Potato Puree
My "Sweet Potato Puree" goes great with a meat or fish entrée -- especially during the holiday season! As a matter of fact, for Thanksgiving, it's become one of the Spencer family's traditional holiday recipes! Its texture is so rich,
Pumpkin Zucchini Latkes
October is the month of the PUMPKIN. Here's a simple recipe you can enjoy for breakfast (with eggs) or brunch (with a large green salad). I also love this dish with a little applesauce and cinnamon as a snack! Pumpkin
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cardamom
A business associate and friend of mine, Earl Beadle, has a beautiful and talented daughter, Merris Beadle. Merris, who has a food blog, and is currently working on a friend's Colorado-based health conscious vegan/vegetarian catering company, Soltribe Cuisine, recently shared
Roasted Red Potato Salad with Chicken Sausage
[tube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUCTJjiPG9Q[/tube] During the summer months, packing a picnic lunch to enjoy by the ocean or another picturesque site is a great way to kick back and relax with family and friends. My husband and I love to enjoy this favorite summer
Kale, Spinach and Fruit Smoothie
Sometimes we just don't get enough fruits and veggies in our diet. A great way to enjoy the health benefits of fresh produce is to juice! I find that a blend of fruits and veggies gives me so much energy
Middle Eastern Hummus
This is such a simple, yet delicious appetizer, dip or spread. I love to serve it with fresh cut veggies and warm pita bread. You can also enjoy it on toast at breakfast, for lunch in a pita with falafel,
Raw Veggie Salad – Inspired by Raw Food Expo
The energy is high and the faces are friendly at the 6th Annual Raw Living Expo being held at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, from Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2, 2014. The
Pesto with Sweet Potato
Just after the December holidays, I had some leftover pesto. I wound up serving the pesto over some pasta and chicken alongside a sweet potato. While enjoying the meal, I noticed that the flavors of the pesto and sweet potato
Sweet Potato Medley with Pineapple & Pecans
At the holidays, my family LOVES this yummy dish, Sweet Potato Medley Casserole, as a side dish to turkey, chicken, meat or fish. It's so delicious that sometimes, IF we have leftovers, I enjoy it even for dessert! Try it