Healthy recipes

The humble northern cranberry has been associated with Thanksgiving and turkey since 1620. It is said that Native Americans first taught the hungry Pilgrims how to eat this acidic berry. Now cranberry sauce is a important part of Christmas in English-speaking countries everywhere, as well as a necessary part of Canadian and American Thanksgivings. Cranberries have been touted recently with having innumerable health benefits. To me, cranberries are a local industry and a delicious easy-to-make side dish.

Summer is over. The cold winds of winter are waiting for fall to finish on stage. The tomato plants are still covered with green tomato baby bumps. What should you do? Is it time for a plant toss? Do you wish for other ideas instead of green tomatoes lined up for ripening or fried green tomatoes?

Do you prepare a traditional holiday dish that's on the lighter side?

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This is a favorite item of mine to order in NYC Jewish delis. So when I decided to make it at home for a BBQ, the first recipe I pulled off of the internet was right on the money. This is "kind of" like a good coleslaw but without the mayo and..

almond muffins with gooey fig center

Selland's market-cafe in Sacramento is an uncommonly good café and often a source of inspiration for foods to prepare. Recently I had some of their asparagus and loved the texture - slightly crunchy (definitely not mushy!) - and the hint...

In medium bowl combine tuna, onion, olives, tomato and parsley. Add olive oil and vinegar and toss to coat. Mound onto pita and top with feta cheese. Place under broiler and cook until cheese is melted. Serve hot...

"A tasty bread machine health bread enriched by the fiber and nutrition of oat bran and flax meal."

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda. Stir in bananas and remaining ingredients....