Category Archives: Reviews
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas from Vegan Junk Food
I’ve been wanting to make roasted chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) for some time. When I had the opportunity to review Vegan Junk Food by Lane Gold, I found a recipe in the book for just that…so I knew that’s what … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers/Snacks, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Reviews
Sweet Potato Cinnamon Cake from 300 Best Potato Recipes
I’m a big fan of potatoes, whether they’re baked, scalloped, fried, roasted, mashed…you name it! That’s why I was interested in reviewing 300 Best Potato Recipes: A Complete Cook’s Guide (Softcover). Written by author and food journalist Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh, the book … Continue reading
Maple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes from Vegan Holiday Kitchen
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is coming up so soon! And who doesn’t look forward to eating all that special holiday food? It’s always great when you can find delicious and healthy holiday recipes, which is why I was so … Continue reading
Filed under Autumn/Thanksgiving, Books, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Reviews, Seasonal, Side Dishes, Vegetables
A Savory Focaccia from Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day
There’s a brand-new book that has just come out by the bestselling authors of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day and Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Have you seen it? It’s called Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Main Dishes, Reviews, Yeast Breads/Rolls
Sonoma Pasta Salad from The New Sonoma Cookbook
When I heard The New Sonoma Cookbook (Sterling Publishers) would be published this month, I was looking forward to the opportunity to review it. The cookbook was said to have “more than 200 new ways to celebrate the wholesome, sun-drenched flavors … Continue reading
Filed under Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Main Dishes, Reviews, Vegetables
Red Potatoes with Clarified Butter, Onions, and Rosemary from Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love
There’s a great new cookbook that I had the opportunity to review–Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love. You may have heard of Cristina Ferrare’s cooking show with the same name on OWN (the Oprah WinfreyNetwork). Her cookbook is filled with … Continue reading
Filed under Food and Recipes, Reviews, Side Dishes, Vegetables
Lizzie’s Sour Cream Pound Cake from At My Grandmother’s Knee
A new cookbook, At My Grandmother’s Knee, which I had the pleasure of reviewing, celebrates food, family, and warm memories. It’s filled with 166 treasured recipes shared by Southern women who inherited them from their grandmothers, along with special memories about … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Cakes/Coffecakes, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Reviews
Juicing Recipes from The Everything Juicing Book
I haven’t done a lot of juicing, but when I received a copy of The Everything Juicing Book to review, it made me want to juice more! Not only does this book include a wide variety of simple and unique juice … Continue reading
Filed under Beverages/Smoothies, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Reviews
Mediterranean Blend Veggies with Fresh Lemon Dressing and Southwestern Blend Veggies ‘n Chicken
I made these delicious and healthy organic veggies the other day, using the Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Mediterranean Blend frozen vegetables. I added a Fresh Lemon Dressing on top, which was a nice lemony, tangy, finishing touch. I also made this yummy … Continue reading
Filed under Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Main Dishes, Reviews, Salads and Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetables
