Category Archives: Food and Recipes
Greek-Style Turkey Burgers and Tomato-Feta Salad with Olives
Not long ago, I made a seasoned turkey burger for the first time, and I really liked it! A little later, I came across several different Greek-style turkey burger recipes. Since I love most Greek food, I definitely wanted to … Continue reading
Filed under Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Main Dishes, Salads and Dressings, Sandwiches
Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt-Cucumber Dip)
I recently made this Greek dip, Tzatziki, and was instantly hooked on it as soon as I tasted it! I adapted this from a recipe I found at About.com, which explains that this very healthy dip or sauce is often … Continue reading
Carrot Cupcakes from 150 Best Cupcake Recipes
Have you ever noticed that cupcakes seem to make just about everyone smile with delight? Kids and adults alike can’t seem to resist these cute and tasty treats! That’s probably why there are so many popular bakeries that specialize in … Continue reading
Filed under Cookbooks, Cupcakes, Food and Recipes, Reviews
Lemon-Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze
I baked this loaf late one evening, sleepily mixing the glaze while the loaf was cooling. A little later, yawning while I drenched the loaf with the lemon glaze, I was hoping, after this late night baking session, that this … Continue reading
Filed under Food and Recipes, Quick Breads/Sweet or Savory, Spring/Easter
Cute Cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery
You’ll find lots of wonderful baked goods at the Magnolia Bakery in New York City, but they are pretty famous for their cupcakes! This well-known bakery opened in 1996 in Greenwich Village and, according to their website, “It was envisioned … Continue reading
Filed under Bakeries & Restaurants, Cupcakes, Food and Recipes, Food Presentation
Lentil Soup and Red Lentil Soup
One of my favorite chilly-weather meals is soup, and we have had some chilly weather the past few days…not super-cold, but just cold enough that a hot bowl of soup sounds really good! And one of my favorite kinds of … Continue reading
Filed under Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Soups, Stews, and Chili
Sweet and Smooth Citrus Smoothie from What Color is Your Smoothie?
If you like smoothies, you’ll have to check out a new book, What Color is Your Smoothie? It’s filled with 300 recipes that can help you get the recommended daily five servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet, in addition to important … Continue reading
Filed under Beverages/Smoothies, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Reviews
Lemon Pepper Garbanzo Salad
Since I love hummus so much, I’ve been interested in trying more recipes using garbanzo beans, or chickpeas. So when I saw this recipe from Spice Islands, I thought I’d give it a try. I love all the healthy, colorful … Continue reading
Filed under Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Salads and Dressings
Minty Frozen Yogurt Shake
If you like the Shamrock Shake at McDonald’s, then you may want to try this minty shake that’s a little healthier because it’s made with frozen yogurt and low-fat milk or soymilk. The peppermint flavoring is really refreshing in this shake, … Continue reading
Filed under Beverages/Smoothies, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating
