Yield: approx. 4 cups This rosemary-infused syrup is fragrant and sweet. These peaches make a great topping for Cornmeal-Olive Oil Cake or ice cream. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 to 1 1/2 pounds firm unpeeled ripe peaches (3 to 4), […]
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Cornmeal-Olive Oil Cake
Yield: One 9-inch cake This little cake is moist, delicious, and versatile. For dessert, you can top it with whipped cream, ice cream, berries, fruit, simple syrup, or some combination thereof. It is especially delicious with Poached Peaches in Rosemary-Honey Syrup. For breakfast, you can serve it like a breakfast bread — warm, with butter and honey. Ingredients: 3/4 […]
Sesame Noodle Salad
Yield: 4 servings This is a great side salad for chicken or fish, or toss in some shrimp, and call it a complete meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 4 teaspoons sesame oil 1 pound soba noodles, cooked until tender (sub: whole wheat spaghetti or udon noodles) 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced […]
Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream
Yield: 4 servings The original recipe calls for using dried beans, but you can use canned beans as well. I used buffalo and pork chorizo, which is pretty lean and tasty. I served this dish with brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, and roasted vegetables. Delicious! Ingredients for beans: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 links fresh chorizo sausage (6 to […]
What’s for Breakfast
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 […]
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 […]