Fall Feast
I am in Carlsbad California for our annual fall trip to be with friends and family. We rent a house on the beach and everyone comes from various parts of the state to be together. Everyone takes a turn cooking each night, sharing food with people you love is a wonderful way to feel connected. Last night, Randy and I did the cooking and I am going to…
Tags: Appetizers, Main Course, Recipes
Post Workout Pumpkin Bars
I love these bars inspired by Alexis at Hummusapien. After a long workout, meaning an aerobic workout that takes over an hour, it is a good idea to refuel with a little snack that is high in complex carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores lost during exercise and a bit of protein to aid in muscle repair. These bars do the trick and they sure beat…
Tags: Dessert, Energy Bars, Recipes
Pecan and Sage Stuffed Acorn Squash
A wonderful recipe created by Chef Martin Oswald. This dish presents really well and looks great with a colorful salad on the side. Consider serving just one half of the stuffed squash, this dish is very filling. This dish was served to the Younger Next Year group for Meatless Monday and feedback was very positive. A great dish to prepare if you are…
Tags: Main Course, Recipes
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Satisfy your chocolate craving AND get a serving of leafy greens in. We should all be trying to consume lots of leafy greens like spinach because they contain healthy nitrates which can help prevent cardiovascular disease by supporting the cells that line our blood vessels. Cherries are anti-inflammatory and since they have…
Tags: Recipes, Smoothies
Jicama and Carrot Citrus Slaw
Jicama and Carrot Citrus Slaw This is a recipe from my friend, Sandy Holmes. As some of you know, Sandy is a Registered Dietician and is, in her own words, passionately plant strong. She has been working on a cookbook and I was lucky enough to get a copy of her first draft. The recipes look terrific and seem easy to make. This fresh, clean, crunchy…
Tags: Recipes, Salads
Chinese Chickpea Salad
CHINESE CHICKPEA SALAD This delicious salad comes from the beautiful food blog, Pickle and Honey. The crunchy romaine lettuce, colorful purple cabbage and carrots and the sweet mandarine oranges topped with spicy roasted chickpeas make this a perfect dinner salad. I will definetly be making this again. One special note, if you have leftover roasted…
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No Bake Vanilla Cherry Bars
I have been having so much fun this summer exploring the recipes from Alex at Hummusapien. If you haven’t checked out her blog yet, you are missing out! One of the many things I love about an Aspen summer is spending lots of quality time on my bike. The wild flowers are amazing this year! So in order to keep peddling, I need to keep my energy up…
Tags: Energy Bars, Recipes
Crazy Cake Recipes (No eggs, milk or butter)
I remember one of my favorite cakes growing up was Crazy Cake. My mom used to make it and my sisters and I loved it. This cake was also called Depression Cake or Wacky Cake because it didn’t use eggs, butter or milk. The other great thing about this cake is that you mix the ingredients right in the pan you are going to bake it in. No mess!! If you…
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Mexican Jicama Salad
This refreshing salad is colorful, crunchy and light, more of what I think of as a warm weather salad. It is snowy and rainy here in Aspen and I wanted to post a salad that would lift everyone’s spirits and remind us all that summer REALLY is on the way! Add a margarita, some guacamole and some chips and I can most certainly guarantee your outlook…
Tags: Recipes, Salads
Baked Spaghetti with Kale, Mushrooms and Tofu Ricotta
This recipe is another favorite from Alexis Joseph’s food blog Hummusapien. This whips up in no time and the pasta actually comes out perfectly. The tofu ricotta is delicious and offers a nice creamy texture to the pasta. This recipe will become a regular in my house. It fits all of my criteria, it is fast and easy to put together, delicious and…
Tags: Main Course, Recipes