Category: Recipes
The Beauty of Brussel Sprouts
I didn’t grow up eating Brussels sprouts. I guess this is a good thing because it seems many folks develop a prejudice against these adorable little [...]
The Colorful Side of Collards
Unless you grew up in the south, collard greens may be at best mysterious and at worst misunderstood. Most people think of them as a southern special [...]
The Weight Loss Puzzle Finally Solved! Excerpts from the new e-book, just released by Drs. Frank Aieta and Diane Hayden
This is just a sample of what “The Weight Loss Puzzle, Finally Solved” has in store for its readers. There are also chapters on weight loss and minds [...]
Fresh Morning Smoothie!
The summer is all about balance… For many of us, our work schedule doesn’t really change but for those of us with kids, there’s much more planning and [...]
When Cucumbers Become Common
It is always exciting when the cucumber harvest starts, but within a few weeks of the season we are often overrun with their abundance. My solution to [...]
Baby Romaine—A Spring Darling
There are so many reasons to love the month of June - summery weather, school letting out, and the opening of farmer’s markets. It may sound weird bu [...]
What to bring to a Barbeque!
Close your eyes and imagine warm weather, a light breeze, the perfect summer day… June is always the time when we get excited for fresh foods and fres [...]
Spring for Dandelion Greens
I always find myself craving fresh spring greens as the weather warms. Something about the bracing bitterness of the greens awakens my palate and pro [...]
Healthy Eating for Busy Moms
Imagine this scene—a day in the life of a busy mom… It’s the morning witching hour. You’ve got two kids (or more!) to corral. They’re moving ‘slowly’. [...]
DIY Homemade Coconut Yogurt
Yogurt is all the health rage these days. However, there are several problems with commercial yogurt in supporting the microbiome. Commercial yogurt [...]
Jump into Spring with Frittata Muffins!
As March begins and Spring is on its way, the weather is slowly warming up and the days are getting longer. But it’s still a little cold. And we still [...]
Making Your Own Homemade Broth
Broth is an undeniably key staple in cooking. Yet many folks are intimidated by the prospect of making it. However, homemade broth is one of the simpl [...]
Coconut Flour Cinnamon Swirl English Muffin
Coconut flour is made from dried coconut meat and contains no grain or gluten. It is light in color and texture, although it becomes much more dense [...]
Try Quinoa for a Great Alternative to Grain
I adore grains of any form. I love the coarse texture, chew, nuttiness, and wholesome, satisfying taste. When quinoa recently became popularized I qu [...]
Go Nuts for the Holidays!
As we know, the holidays are a gift-giving season. What better way to show someone that you care than by giving them a homemade gift for the holidays? [...]
Kohlrabi…What Exactly is this Vegetable?
Yes, it’s true. Kohlrabi looks like a species from Mars with its green (or even purple) bulb and thin stems and leaves that shoot out from all sides o [...]
Delicata Squash
Until I became a CSA member, I admit that I shunned more unique types of winter squash, particularly Delicata. It was unfamiliar and I figured that, l [...]
Summer Fun with our Kids! Let’s Make Popsicles!
We’re in the heat of the summer… We’re dripping with sweat… Imagine a yummy treat that can cool you off—and it’s healthy too! Since my children were v [...]
Battling the Child Obesity Epidemic…Solved!
I have two children. They are young and healthy. I am grateful everyday for their health, but what about the baggage that they carry with them...their [...]
Naturally Sweetened Dairy-Free Frosting Using Maple Cream
Summer is just around the corner! With this change in season, there is the arrival of beautiful fruits and vegetables. In Connecticut, we are very luc [...]
Nana Terri’s Hearty Vegetable Soup
March weather in our Nutmeg State can be varied. Even as the weather starts to warm up, we can still feel a bite in the air. Soups are a nourishing wa [...]
Organic Duck Breast with Ginger Carrot Puree, Ginger Orange Sauce and Sautéed Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
Organic Duck Breast
2-3 organic apples
2-3 sweet potatoes
Salt, pepper
Ginger Orange Sauce:
1.5 large shallot [...]
Papacelle’s Grilled Romaine Salad
When I was first approached about providing recipes for Natural Nutmeg I was excited. My passion for food has always been something I love sharing. To [...]
Recipe: Scallop Ceviche Spicy Chili Oil
Ceviche is just seafood marinated in freshly squeezed citrus juice. The fresh citric acid actually cures the seafood in the similar way as salt cu [...]