Seaweed in sorbet? Yup, you read that right! Irish sea moss is a superfood that is traditionally used in Caribbean culture as a drink mixed with sweetened condensed milk, but it works just as well in a fruity sorbet! Sea moss grows in the Atlantic coast of the British Isles, Read More ...
After my Baked Apple Roses were a big hit at the Staff Bake-Off last year, I decided to enter the ring again with another croissant dough recipe. Try these adorable pops at your child’s next birthday party or bake sale! Serving size: 30 pops Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes Total Read More ...
Who says bruschetta can’t be sweet? Here’s the sweet and minty dessert I made for a classical house party at my neighbor’s apartment. It was a bit hit among the musicians and music-lovers! Ingredients: 1 baguette 2 cups raw almonds 2 tbs honey 1 16oz Read More ...
Use your leftover cranberries from your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce for this sweet and tangy pie cranberry/apple pie! Ingredients: 2.5 cups whole wheat flour 2 tbs chia seeds 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ⅓ cup brown sugar ¼ tsp sea salt ¾ cup oats ¾ Read More ...
Cranberry is one of my fave Thanksgiving dishes. But did you know that just one slice of Ocean Spray cranberry jelly or ¼ cup of cranberry sauce contains 24 grams of sugar? That’s 6 sugar packets! So this year, I’m choosing not to mask the cranberry with loads of sugar. Read More ...
I’m taking part in a HeartSmarts course taught by a New York Presbyterian Hospital nurse, where we discuss the science behind the heart’s function and how to keep our heart pumping strong. We’re learning to cut back on our sweet and salty cravings, but there’s one thing we don’t have Read More ...
Here’s a new way to enjoy your meals, whether you’re at home or on-the-go! Fish around for some jam jars, pickle jars, or applesauce jars and fill them up with protein, calcium, fiber, vitamins and minerals! Here’s how: Ingredients: ¼ cup almonds ¼ cup Read More ...
Pears contain a good amount of pectin, a water-soluble fiber, which helps keep our cholesterol levels in check. It’s also rich in dietary fiber–just be sure not to skip out on the skin! Pears are also a good source of antioxidants, vitamins C and E. Antioxidants helps our body fight Read More ...
Figs are an ancient fruit thought to be first cultivated in Egypt. They’re a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps control our blood pressure, and a good source of dietary fiber, keeping us fuller for longer. What’s not to love? These bars are sweetened with fresh Medjool dates, Read More ...
Cookies with a hint of your favorite tea! My favorites are mango black tea and chamomile tea with chocolate crumbs! Serving size: 24 large cookies or 30 small cookies Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 Read More ...
