Cooking for Life: Will Oprah give me my own Cooking Show?

I want to know if Oprah is going to give me my own Cooking Show? As you all know, my passion for health and wellness is far reaching.  The truth is that my passion for health and wellness is coupled with my absolute love and passion for cooking. But not just cooking, I’m talking about [...]

Low glycemic tabouli with garbonzo beans recipe

Ready for another yummy low-glycemic recipe?  Well summer is finally here and who wants to be slaving over a hot stove? This delicious low-glycemic tabouli with garbonzo beans recipe is a meal in itself and requires no real “cooking.” And the star of this recipe is bulgur wheat, a whole grain that’s super nutritious with [...]

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Looking for a great appetizer to serve up before dinner?  Then you just have to try this Vietnamese inspired Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe. The addition of coconut milk and the spicy fresh ginger combine to make this Butternut Squash Soup a real winner! Ingredients 1.5 pound butternut squash, cut into 2 cm [...]

Recipe: Baked Quinoa with Spinach and Cheese

This side dish – Baked Quinoa with Spinach and Cheese, is the third in my series of Quinoa recipes as I try to marry my passion for health and wellness with my passion for cooking. I hope you will try this dish – it really is worth the effort.  Baked Quinoa with Spinach and Cheese [...]

Cooking for Life: Curried Quinoa

With all of the interest surrounding quinoa , I decided to devote every Friday for the next 4 weeks to coming up with a delicious new quinoa recipe that is sure to please. Read all about the nutritional facts about this wonder grain and tune into my YouTube video below for my latest:Curried Quinoa

Cooking For Life: Low-Glycemic Split Peas Soup

This quick and easy low-glycemic split peas soup is a winner and a great way to keep warm on a cold winter’s night or anytime you want a hearty soup. 2 cups split peas 6 cups water 1 tbs olive oil 4 cloves garlic – chopped 1 large onion – chopped 2 cups chopped carrots [...]

Cooking For Life: Layered Salad

This is the type of salad that’s perfect for any special occasion and serves between 10 – 12 persons. Not only is it super yummy but making it the day before frees up your time to concentrate on creating your other menu items.   This layered salad is a favorite in our home and is a [...]

Low-Glycemic Brussel Sprouts Recipe

This is a twist of a recipe that I found. What I love is the many layers of flavors that make this dish a hit at any table. And it’s low-glycemic as well. Enjoy! 1 pound of Brussels sprouts 1 ½ tbs balsamic 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs agave 3 tbs freshly grated Parmesan [...]

Recipe: Low-glycemic Quinoa Cookup

Here’s a variation of one of my favorite recipes called Quinoa Cookup.  This quick nutritious meal is sure to please even the pickiest eater in your family and it’s great for hiding lots of veggies!  And best of all – it’s low-glycemic. 1 cup organic quinoa 1 ½ cups water 2 tbs organic coconut oil [...]