recipes & food prep tips
I’m all about quick, easy, sustainable, and cost effective.
I like to keep bean dips and spreads in the refrigerator for quick meals. A simple plate of raw veggies and a bean dip or spread of any kind—or hummus on whole wheat tortillas, lettuce or cabbage leaves--makes the perfect substitution for a labor-intensive meal.
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I'm devoting this week to sharing festive holiday recipes, because I'm passionate that we don't need to throw away holiday traditions and celebrations in order to prevent heart attacks this time of year.
Research shows Americans have more fatal heart attacks during the holiday season than any other time of year. The top three days for them are December 25, December 26, and January 1st. . .but we don’t have to be a part of the statistic.
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Tis the season to celebrate with festive holiday traditions; and making this Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake can be one of those traditions for years to come!
And best of all, it won’t contribute to sluggish “holiday hangovers,” heart attacks, hypertension, high cholesterol, and myriad other chronic illnesses.
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I had fun this past weekend making this simple spinach dip.
It’s super easy to make and doesn’t contribute to clogged arteries, high cholesterol, hypertension, sluggishness, or that general “blah” feeling after eating traditional holiday foods.
And, best of all, my husband loves it. . .which is the gold standard for me that it’s a 5-star winner!
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