Salad Olivieh, is very common in Persian cuisine. This is a potato salad with a tangy twist – mustard and pickles set it apart. We serve Salad Olivieh as an appetizer or side dish at gatherings. It is a wonderful compliment to kabab at barbecues, potlucks, and picnics. Have you tried delicious Salad Olivieh? …
Healthy Appetizer Recipes
Quick, healthy appetizer recipes for the whole family.
These healthy appetizer recipes feature Butternut Squash Dip, Crispy Baked Shrimp, and Healthy Spinach Pie (Healthy Spanakopita).
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Chicken Waldorf salad is a lightened-up, modernized version of a classic chicken salad. I love this salad because it is a protein-packed, low-carb lunch and elegant enough to serve to guests. Eat it on top of a bed of lettuce or with whole grain toast or pita. This yummy lunch reminds me of fancy ladies…
Home Baked Whole Wheat Bread 101
Bread has been getting a bad rap for years. The food industry and their marketing efforts now label everything as gluten-free, taking advantage of the very small percentage of people who have celiac disease. This tricks the general public into believing that ‘gluten-free’ foods are more healthy. The truth is the average person can…
Caramel Vegan Apple Dip
Caramel vegan apple dip that is fast and easy to put together as a pretty and festive appetizer for holiday festivities. Not only is this platter thematic for winter holidays but it is also healthy with fresh fruit and a great option for those sensitive to dairy. Have you tried the high-octane caramel dipping sauce…
Salad Shirazi | Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Salad Shirazi is THE salad in Persian cuisine. It’s light and citrusy, complimenting Persian stews, rice, and kababs as the most commonly served side dish. You won’t find any lettuce in this fresh salad. Salad Shirazi is made simply with 3 main ingredients; cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. The dressing is a tangy blend of lemon…
Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Peanut butter energy balls are easy to put together with only 4 ingredients needed – oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. There’s no baking required. Simply add all of the ingredients to a bowl, mash together, shape, chill, and enjoy. We pop PB energy balls in the place of a protein or granola…
Basic French Vinaigrette
The recipe for basic French vinaigrette inspired by a trip to Paris. It is delicious on rocket greens and even as a marinade for chicken. One of the first things I noticed on our recent trip to France was that greens are served with every meal, even breakfast. Not being a big meat eater I…
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Southwest Quinoa Salad will warm the taste buds of all your guests. Made with healthy carbs and ancient grains, protein, fiber-packed beans, fresh bell peppers, and corn, this spicy salad is filling and nutritious. Hi Ovenhuggers! It’s high time I reposted OvenHug’s Southwest Quinoa Salad recipe. It was originally published last summer (Party Sized Confetti…
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is nutritious, slimmed down, and simple to prepare. Using only 4 ingredients and easy instructions for a slow cooker you can prepare this comforting soup any night of the week. Nutritious – Vitamin A – is good for your eyes and eyesight! Vitamin C – many health benefits including tissue…
Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o-Lanterns
Stuffed Bell peppers are so good for you and are downright fun to have for dinner. Grab a crafty kid or teen and start practicing carving these adorable jack-o-lanterns. They can be stuffed with just about anything. We love Mexican-inspired flavors so we use ground turkey mixed with simple salsa. Here’s a little secret, you…
