This is one of those times you look at an ingredient list and you think to yourself, there is absolutely no way this could taste bad. Butter? check. Sugar? check. Vanilla extract? Salted cocktail nuts?? CHECK. I tore this magically simple recipe out of a Gourmet Magazine in 2006 (sigh. moment of reverent silence for…
Mediterranean Chickpea Patties & Greek Salad
Just because we’re not summering in some exotic location doesn’t mean we can’t eat like we are. Get your fill of Mediterranean flavor with this healthy vegetarian meal. A mix of tastes, textures, and temperatures, this dish has got it going ON. Warm, crispy, pan-fried chickpea patties flavored with fresh basil, cumin, and garlic only…
Tomato Vegetable Casserole
This comforting vegetable casserole is a snap to prepare – peel two potatoes, slice up a few veggies, sprinkle with seasonings and let the oven do the rest. Baking softens the vegetables and brings out their natural sweetness, while the parmesan cheese and italian seasonings add a savory, salty crunch on top. You may want…
Fresh Black Bean Nachos
Whether you’re cooking for the Superbowl or supper, consider swapping your traditional nacho recipe with a healthier version. Frozen black bean burgers cut down on prep-time, and add protein and fiber without the saturated fat traditionally found in this game night favorite. Instructions: Melt part-skim shredded cheese on corn chips Top with mashed black bean burgers,…
Chicken Scallopini and Warm Orzo & Feta Salad
This is a comforting chicken dish that could quickly become a household favorite. The lightly breaded scallopini is pan seared and served with a white wine, lemon caper sauce. Try it with warm orzo, tossed with tomatoes, zucchini, and fresh feta. Chicken Scallopini (adapted from Cooking Light) / Total time: 22 minutes / 4 servings 4 (6-ounce)…
Leek, Ricotta, and Toasted Walnut Pizza Salad
Sometimes I like to make everything from scratch, and sometimes I like to make half my meal from scratch so I can eat it faster. This is one of those half-scratch-eat-faster times. I admit it. I bought the dough. I did! I didn’t bake it. I could have. I have a recipe for it. But…
Chocolate-Dipped Orange Slices
Thank goodness for oranges, who are kind enough to break up a long winter with their sweet, juicy, warmer-weather-does-exist flavor. For a refreshingly easy dessert, microwave a large handful of dark chocolate chips. Heat at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until just melted. Peel and separate an orange, and dip one end in the…
Cheesy Gnocchi with Sauteed Chard, White Beans and Onions
This rustic one-skillet dish from EatingWell‘s best hits catalog is easy to make, and even easier to clean up. Pillows of potato gnocchi mixed with tender Swiss chard, creamy white beans, sauteed onions, and cheese will warm you up faster than you can say “it feels like ten degrees below zero again?! COME on.” (I’m…
Planning…The Week in Food(ie)
After hunting through cookbooks and trolling my favorite food blogs, I decided on my main meals for the week. You can see the results of this treasure hunt on my exquisitely (or obsessively, depending on your perspective) laid out shopping list. This week, I will be cooking: 1. Leek, Ricotta, and Toasted Walnut Pizza on…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
