Tangy Thai Mixed Nuts

This fabulous curried nut mix combines toasted pecans with peanuts, cashews, coconut flakes and lemongrass. Source: Tangy Thai Mixed Nuts Perfect for your next holiday gathering or to have on hand when you are scuttling from event to event. Keep the hunger pains at bay with healthy fats and protein. Ready to reclaim your body…

Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes

I have a major sweet-tooth! I do two thing to keep my sweet-tooth from taking over and driving me toward sweet foods all day long I sugar detox every season I eat a little sweet treat every day Sign up for my newsletter to get a free copy of my 10-Day Sugar Detox. When it…

Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons The secret to these sweet treats are the micro chocolate chips. I found them online HERE. But if you just can’t wait to make these delectable sweets, chop up semi-sweet chips in the food processor or with a knife. INGREDIENTS 2 cups finely shredded coconut, not sweetened 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1…

Omega-3 Energy Bombs

Omega-3 Energy Bombs These cookies are great for taking on the trail, having on hand for a healthy kids treat or adult afternoon snack. They are packed full of omega-3 fats from a variety of nuts and seeds. They are also gluten free, relatively low in sugar and vegan. Add dried fruit for a little…

Green Goddess Cheese Spread

A few weeks ago I posted Better than Wheat Thins Cracker with the promise of posting this cheese spread recipe to go with it. I was remiss in keeping that promise but luckily for you, I have wonderful followers that are kind enough to remind me. For your next social gathering or for a healthy…

Healthy Homemade Caesar Dressing

Monhegan Wellness retreats always include a healthy lunch and/or a cooking component. Participants often ask for my recipes to make at home. Last weekend I lead a Chi Hiking and Yoga retreat and served up Mediterranean Spiced Lentils with Sesame Seed Spring Mix Salad lightly tossed in Caesar dressing, with Creamy Whipped Chia Pudding for dessert….

Pasta e Fagioli

Soups are nourishing for the body and soul. This Pasta e Fagioli recipe is nutrient-dense, made from local ingredients, and delicious. That covers all of my criteria for a healthy meal that promotes a happy, healthy mind and body. Soup is a wonderful meal for sharing with friends and family, and creates a nourishing sense…

PI day PIE

In honor of PI day, I am making PIE from some of the peaches that I froze this past summer. Yogurt Peach Pie 1 cup Maple Greek Yogurt, Milk House brand if you can get it 2 Free-range eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 3-4 cups peaches, thawed,…

Date Sweetened Cake

In the March Issue of Yoga Journal, Kerri-Ann Jennings had several intriguing recipes that use fruit to sweeten instead of pure sugar. Living on Monhegan Island, of course I did not have every ingredient on hand that Kerri-Ann used, so I came up with this play on her Hazelnut Fig Crisps. This happens to me all…