Oh, baby! Tomato-Tahini Salad Dressing is rich and drizzle-icious. Spoon it over robust salad greens, cooked greens, and baked potatoes. Heck, spread it on toast! My inspiration for this healthy salad dressing was Kraft’s bacon-and-tomato salad dressing. It was not as sweet as French dressing, with a smoky, salty tang. When they quit making it, […]
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Healing America Tour
This Earth Day, I’m going to Durham to learn about Healing America, a new project that will spread the word about the benefits of plant-based nutrition. You can too! Healing America — Saturday, April 21 from 3 to 5 pm Durham Convention Center, 301 West Morgan Street, Durham NC Click to register and for info The […]
Lemon-Spinach Pesto
Lemon-Spinach Pesto with Whole Wheat Rotini is bright, flavorful, and costs only $1.53 for a main-dish serving using organic ingredients. The sauce alone costs just $1.42 a serving. It’s good on hot baked potatoes, crackers, green beans, peas, and more.
Future Chefs Cook Vegan, Gluten-Free
Recently, I enjoyed lunch prepared by Culinary Arts students in Heather Therien’s nutrition class at Wake Tech in Raleigh. They showed what they’d learned about making food for people with special dietary needs, including vegans and those who avoid gluten. That’s Heather below in the white toque, with Baking Associate Department Head Caralyn House. Enjoy the lunch […]
Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes
I’m counting on this easy, super-healthy dessert or side dish to sweeten my journey back to Fit Linda. This casserole has only six ingredients, no added sugar or oil, and loads of flavor. Weighing in at only 201 calories, a serving of Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes brings you loads of vitamins A and C, […]
Want to get in shape with me?
You may have noticed that last week’s recipe for Apple Pie listed 6 servings for a whole pie. Even my Taster says it should be 8 servings!!! My thrifty, healthy self knows it should be 12 servings. I’ve been eating more than I should since June 2016, the day of the California primary. My concerns about the […]
