Cranberry, Walnut + Goat Cheese Bites

It’s easy to get stuck in a holiday recipe rut.   Make the same thing. Enjoy it. Make it again each year.   Even with those traditional favorite recipes, it’s nice to change it up and add something new to the menu.  Here is a super simple recipe to add to...

Bulgur Salad with Walnut Crusted Tofu

As part of the California Walnuts Virtual Salad Party, I made walnut crusted tofu over lentil + bulgur salad.  I combined two recipes to create this dish – Walnut Crusted Tofu (Aida MollenKamp) 3/4 cup walnut halves 2 teaspoons white whole wheat flour Kosher...

Kale, Apple + Walnut Salad

 California Walnuts Dinner Club!     For the dressing: About 1/2 cup walnut halves (about 2 ounces) 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2-3 tablespoons of water   For the...
Shower Salad

Shower Salad

I am all about the salad recipes lately.  I am trying to expand my salad recipe file before summer so I have some new options for quick healthy meals and entertaining when the baby is here!  Here is a great recipe from my shower.  I thought about making it for dinner...

Healthy Take Out

There are lots of occasions that give me a chance to make dinner for other people. From hosting people at our house, to taking dinner when a loved one is lost or a new baby is born, I love cooking for other people. I usually find it easiest to cook when people are...