I have a friend who is a busy mother of two, marathon training, and starting a new job just as the school year gets underway. In fact, I have many busy friends, and they are always looking for breakfast ideas that are quick, healthy, and at times, portable. Two options, both of which can be made […]
Author Archive | Kristen Desmond
Birchermusli (Swiss-Style Oatmeal)
Yield: 4 servings Not only is it nice to have your oatmeal ready for you in the morning, it’s nice to have so many options for how to dress it. You can add fresh fruit (shredded apples or pears, sliced bananas, or berries), additional dried fruit, nuts, or milk. Since you add ingredients just before serving, […]
Mini Frittatas
Yield: 12 mini frittatas These frittatas will keep for a week in the refrigerator. They also freeze well. For best results, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Feel free to substitute the peppers with other vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach. Ingredients: 3 ounces Canadian […]
Apple Spice Muffins
Yield: 12 muffins One way to lighten up muffins is to use pureed fruits (apples, prunes) and vegetables (squash) to make them sweet, moist and tender. These muffins from Golden Door use applesauce as a replacement for oil. With this delicious start to your day, you won’t miss the fat and calories! Ingredients: 1 ½ cups […]
Tomato Cheese Toast
Yield: 4 servings This breakfast is a weekly staple at Golden Door, so you know it makes for a healthy start. When you are selecting whole wheat bread, look for brands that have at least 3 grams of fiber per slice. Serve with fruit on the side. Ingredients: 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted 2 medium […]
Dream Date Ice Cream
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup) In a sophisticated twist, the slight tang of the sour cream in this recipe is balanced by the sweet, chewy bits of date. It’s truly dreamy! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 large egg yolks 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup coarsely […]
Spicy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry
Yield: 4 servings This simple dish comes together quickly, making for an easy weeknight meal. Depending on how much time I have, I like serving it on a bed of whole wheat couscous (5 minutes), quinoa (20 minutes), or brown rice (45 minutes). Even faster – use leftover grains. Ingredients: ¾ cup orange juice (2 […]
Tomato Basil Bread
Yield: Two 9×5 loaves This bread is delicious, and straight out of Bob’s Red Mill Baking Book – one of my faves. Don’t let baking with yeast scare you! Buy your active dry yeast in a jar and store it in the refrigerator. You are 98.6 degrees, so “warm” water should feel just that – a […]
Summer Corn Soup with Quinoa
Yield: 4 servings This soup is a great way to highlight summer corn, squash, and basil. With the quinoa added, it also provides a complete protein. A portion of the cooked corn can be puréed for a thicker soup, but I did not find this necessary. It thickens as it sits, so you may want to […]
Grand Canyon Calling
This past weekend, we hiked the Grand Canyon. That’s right – hiked the Grand Canyon – as in climbed all the way down and then back up again. We left the North Rim via the North Kaibab trail at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday. By noon, we made it to Phantom Ranch on the bank of the Colorado […]