Fudgy Avocado and Sweet Potato Brownies with Dried Fruit {Vegan}

Though I may be more of a savory girl, I do like sweets from time to time, especially when they are made in my kitchen. These are…

Blue Grape Oatmeal Breakfast Pudding

Cool weather makes for a perfect kitchen setting for the warming aromas of oatmeal and brown sugar baking into a soft, creamy and…

Beetroot Energy Bites with Dried Fruit, Almonds and Cacao

Beets are usually thought of as a salad ingredient where their cool sweetness adds a refreshing touch to greens and vinaigrettes.…

Greek Sesame Tahini Cake with Spelt and Mixed Dried Fruits

I learned the basics of baking by watching and helping my mom in the kitchen as a child. While this was certainly a good introduc…

Savory Sage Green and Yellow Split Pea Rice Patties with Apple Chia Seed Compote

This recipe was presented in the book from which I adapted it as a breakfast or brunch recipe, but I decided that I would like t…

High Protein Breakfast Bars

Like so many of us these days, my husband rarely has time in the morning for a proper healthy breakfast before going off to work.…

Saffron Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Though this rice dish is easy to prepare, it is regal indeed, peppered as it is with small jewels in the form of dried fruits and…

Tamarind Paneer and Mango Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

Salads are of course a must anytime of year, though during the summer months serving them up as a focal point of a meal is an ide…

Nut and Raisin Protein Bliss Balls

If you're looking for nothing more than calories to start the day, then boxed breakfast cereals have just what you want, but …

Mango Lime Chili Salad

Mangoes are one of the most refreshing fruits and so well suited to hot summer days. As much as I enjoy eating slices of fresh ma…