This idea came from my cousin last Christmas; I don’t remember if she made it this exact way or not, I’ve made it a couple of different ways since then. Anyway, this is how I made it for lunch yesterday and I could hardly get enough! It’s really that good.

baby spinach
1 can mandarin oranges
handful raw almonds

Toast [...]

This recipe came from a friend who I think created it herself. It’s pretty healthy and very tasty.
For the crust:

1 c almond meal
1 c oat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c fruit juice (orange works well)

Press into a pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
For the filling:

1 c fruit juice (apple or orange works [...]

Found this recipe online while browsing for ideas for my husband’s birthday party last month, which we had outside by a bonfire. This was a hit. (I have no idea who Carol is!) I decided right away to use it this year on Thanksgiving Day, and will likely use it Christmas Eve as well.

1 gallon apple [...]

This is about the only way I can stand to eat kale. They used to make this recipe at the Lifestyle Center of America, and I absolutely love it.
For the dressing:

2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Bragg’s liquid aminos
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp olive oil

Blend these ingredients well [...]

I’ll be forever grateful to my friend who ordered this at Checkers in Santa Rosa, CA, and thus introduced me to one of my favorite foods ever! (Checkers remains my favorite restaurant in the Napa Valley.) When I lived in Oklahoma I was known for this delicious appetizer, and it became a must at many Saturday night gatherings.
You can [...]

This recipe was featured in theNest.com newsletter which I receive periodically. I’m replacing the brown sugar the original recipe calls for with maple  syrup. I can’t wait to try it! I love ginger and have been craving gingersnaps recently…

4 lb. sweet potatoes
salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/2 c margarine
 2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 [...]

I got the idea for this recipe from a friend and modified it to be a little more healthy. I’m sorry I don’t have exact measurements since it’s something I sort of made up! The name is misleading, since you actually end up baking the potatoes about three times in all. Each time brings out [...]

This was featured in theNest.com newsletter I receive periodically. I haven’t made it yet, but I’ve improvised something very similar in past years. I’m substituting honey for the sugar the original recipe calls for. I can’t wait to try it next week!

1 lb. fresh cranberries
1-2 c honey
1/2 c water
1 cinnamon stick
juice of 2 oranges
1/2 tsp allspice
orange [...]

A holiday favorite, this recipe comes from my mom. The only change I make is to add a little crushed garlic. (Everything’s better with garlic, isn’t it?)

½ c butter or margarine
½ large onion
1 c celery
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pkg cubed stuffing mix
1 can Worthington Diced Chik (reserve the liquid and set aside)
1 can sliced water [...]

I’ve been a vegetarian all my life, and for as long as I can remember people asked me incredulously, “What do you eat?!” Similarly common, since turkey is out, is the question, “What do you eat for Thanksgiving?” Here’s a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner menu, based on my family’s traditions, some things I added when I began taking my [...]