Raw Date Truffles

I love the holidays.  Not the sometimes insane hustle and bustle or the manufactured gifts of obligation, but the decorations, the time together with good friends and family, and the very thoughtful gifts that come wrapped in love.  I’ve been pondering what to make as gifts for a few months now, only because I want [...]

Ancho Chili-Espresso Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

When I saw Alta’s Coffee-Chili Pork Tenderloin, I thought I’d try the rub on pork chops and see how it worked out.  The seasoning has a perfect blend of spice, sweetness, and depth, which is why it’s quickly become a favorite around here.  In fact, Joe loved it so much that I made it for [...]

Carob Brownies from I Love Dessert – A Book Review

At the end of September, Kim at The Food Allergy Coach started a series of posts about author Nicolette Dumke.  Nicolette writes cookbooks and survival guides for those with food allergies, which grabbed my attention especially because she addressed sugar sensitivity.  Of course I wanted to get my hands on her latest book, I Love [...]

Apple & Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash – Slightly Indulgent Monday

Welcome to Slightly Indulgent Mondays – fabulous food made healthier!  Please link your healthier recipe below & check out this week’s give-away.   Instead of doing a full feature on a blogger each week, I’ve decided to share a favorite or two from the week before.  Last week there was a beautiful Cushaw Pie recipe that’s [...]

Kale Chips

I love greens of all kinds…spinach, mustard greens, turnip greens, kale, romaine, cabbage.  They’re part of my everyday diet.  I like them raw, steamed, sauteed, pureed, in smoothies.  So when I read about kale chips at Dinner with Julie and then got a huge bunch of fresh kale in my CSA distribution from this fine [...]