Recipes

I've been making Antipasto Pasta Salad for almost my entire adult life. It's one of those things that is readily asked for in the Spring and Summer in my house and everyone can find something about it at that they love!The original idea for this pasta salad came some years ago back when I was in high school. There was a great italian restaurant that we used to go to on occasion that served something similar as an appetizer and we were all hooked on it. I've lightened this recipe up by adding a lot more vegetables than the original...

Butternut Squash Pasta When you want comfort and decadence but need wholesome and nourishing, Butternut Squash Pasta is the solution. Butternut squash is the secret to the swoon-worthy sauce, making it the ideal addition to your healthy recipe rotation. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! The hidden veggies in the sauce make this an ideal pasta for kids…or anyone who is veggie shy. For this pasta, the secret sauce (literally) that makes it special is roasted butternut squash. As this Roasted Butternut Squash demonstrates, cooking squash in the oven until it is caramelized and tender...

This delicious curry draws  much of its flavor from the dried fenugreek leaves.  I can’t really describe the flavor of fenugreek, other than it is similar to dried parsley with a musty, somewhat earthy taste.  Although it is available in whole seeds and powder, I prefer using the dried leaf form of this spice in curries.  Widely used in Iranian, and Indian cuisine, it is a nice backdrop flavor that adds something special to the other spice profile of this dish.  I order mine on the internet, but if you’re lucky enough to have an Indian or Middle Eastern grocery...

~ Wondering what to serve with Taco Soup, to turn it into an even more complete weeknight meal? Or maybe you want to set out some toppings and sides for a Mexican-themed party or tailgate? Either way, we have LOTS of delicious ideas for you! ~ You’ve got a steaming, comforting pot of Taco Soup burbling away. (Maybe you even made our beloved recipe for “Easy Taco Soup with Ranch” – ooohhhhhh you’re gonna LOVE it!) Try Our EASY Taco Soup Recipe! And no doubt, it’s a hearty, one-pot meal that doesn’t absolutely require you to make anything extra. That’s...

There are two nutrition-based approaches a person can take when trying to improve their mood naturally—without drugs or pharmaceuticals. One way is to use supplements and individual nutrients to adjust the specific neurotransmitters that help determine our mood. We can think of the three primary mood related neurochemicals—dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine—as primary colors that combine in different concentrations to create what we interpret as our mood. They all mix and mingle and interact. But trying to modulate each specific neurotransmitter to the perfect degree using specific nutrients and supplements is harder than you think. Top down orchestration of complex neurochemistry...