Clean Eating, recipes, healthy diet, Eating more fresh, local produce, organic vs non-organic food, GMOs
It’s a hot and humid Florida summer here, and a refreshing and healthy cold fruit popsicle is a treat. I like simple recipes which include healthy ingredients and lower sugar. You can increase the honey if desired for a sweeter treat. Today I’m sharing Strawberry Yogurt Frozen Pops and Mango Frozen Pops (vegan).
If you like having friends over, I’ve got a real winner for snacks and appetizers. Tomato tarts made with puff pastry are satisfying finger food. Start with a handful of cherry or grape tomatoes, cream cheese and puff pastry. Bake and serve.
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Summer is a time of bounty for those who grow vegetables. Even if you don’t grow your own, the fresh veggies are filling the supermarkets. One of my favorite veggies is summer squash. Yellow, green, or white, I am a fan. Read More
It’s hot here in Florida, and I’m in the mood for a cold treat. I’m trying to eat healthy so of course I think of frozen bananas. Many of you probably do something similar. Freeze a ripe banana or cut pieces of a banana. Dip in melted chocolate, roll in nuts or sprinkles and freeze again. Simple and delicious.
Oven roasting the squash blossoms, instead of frying, makes this a nice light summer dish. I’m lucky that my favorite grower at the farmer’s market is growing a squash variety just for its blossoms. If you have them in your garden, pick your squash blossoms early in the day, and store in the fridge until ready to use. Be sure to use the day you pick them as they have a short life. They can be served as an appetizer, a breakfast dish, or lunch dish. I’m eating mine with a green salad for lunch. They’re versatile.
Agua Fresca (Spanish for fresh water) is a light, non-alcoholic drink made from fruits of the season, water, and a sweetener. It is popular throughout Mexico and Central America and is perfect for a hot summer day or your next cookout.
Fried green tomatoes are an old-fashioned Southern treat. Traditionally, green tomatoes are sliced, rolled in corn meal, and fried. I love the tangy flavor. Back in my 30’s, I developed an allergy to cornmeal and switched to a flour dredging. It’s still really good. Then about 8 years ago, my doctor said my cholesterol was borderline high and I should stop eating fried food. That’s when I developed my technique of breading veggies and meat, putting it on parchment paper on a cookie sheet, spraying with olive oil, and baking. Still tasty but not fried and my cholesterol is great. (I also strongly suggest you take fish oil daily to keep your cholesterol in check.)
Whether your garden is exploding with fresh tomatoes in the summer or you bought winter tomatoes at the supermarket, a simple and yummy dish is cheesy baked tomatoes. My recipe does not use bread crumbs and is gluten-free and grain-free. Even in the winter, baking tomatoes brings out so much flavor. This is a perfect appetizer or first course and also makes a delicious side with many entrees.
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