This is one of my favorites for a quick, healthy breakfast. I developed this recipe when the boys were young to try and come up with a muffin that wasn’t loaded with sugar, saturated fat and empty calories. It has … Continue reading →
I’m always looking for healthy breakfast alternatives. Most American breakfast foods are laden with fat, sugar and refined carbs, and oatmeal with fruit gets a little old after a while. Avocado toast is a quick, healthy breakfast that uses fresh … Continue reading →
This is a variation of the basic hummus recipe. We usually serve it with whole wheat pita bread triangles that have been brushed with Olive Oil and toasted in the oven. This is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipe. … Continue reading →
Most appetizer recipes are not all that healthy, usually being laced with cheese and other fats. So, here’s a healthy recipe for black bean salsa can be served with corn chips. In the summer I grill the onions and roast … Continue reading →
This is an easy recipe, I came up with it after having something similar at the Tapas Restaurant, La Tasca. It is best if you make it a day ahead so the flavors get to blend. This is one of … Continue reading →
Butternut Squash Soup October 27, 2016 by Mark Karney Ingredients 4-5 pounds butternut squash (2 large) 2 large onions 2 large jalapeno peppers (optional) 1 large russet potato 1 pound carrots 10 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth 3 – … Continue reading →
This is an old Hungarian recipe that I learned from my mother. Natalie and I were campers before kids and kept up the tradition after kids. We always tried to prepare simple, good meals and it was a bonus if … Continue reading →
Years ago I was looking for a fresh alternative to the gooey, canned cranberry sauce that was traditional at Thanksgiving. I came up with this simple recipe and we have been serving it on Thanksgiving ever since. It is a … Continue reading →
We have been making a fresh cranberry relish for Thanksgiving as long as I can remember. This recipe is a little more complicated, but it is still no-cook, fresh and healthy. Fresh Cranberry Relish – Fancy November 11, 2015 by Mark … Continue reading →
I created this recipe a number of years ago for Natalie when she was suffering from a bit of a cold since she is a big fan of ginger, garlic, and hot peppers. It provided some relief and we’ve been … Continue reading →
This is a healthy, south-of-the-border-favorite. Freshly made guacamole is a real treat. The secret is getting ripe Avocados that are not too ripe. Ripe Avocados will be darker colored and will feel slightly soft when squeezed. Over-ripe Avocados will feel … Continue reading →
Here’s a interesting variation on mashed potatoes. Horseradish and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes May 25, 2012 by Mark Karney Ingredients Boiled Potatoes Prepared horseradish Chopped fresh Rosemary Butter or butter substitute Salt and pepper Instructions Boil the potatoes as you normally would. … Continue reading →
Hummus is a staple of North Africa and the Middle East. This is my own recipe that has less fat than others as I don’t use Tahini which is high in fat. Hummus can be enhanced and modified in many … Continue reading →
Here’s a slightly different version of the basic hummus recipe. This version uses Cannelini Beans and is smoother and whiter than the basic recipe. Serve with pita triangles that have been brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and toasted in … Continue reading →
My son, Jeff, came up with this recipe, and everybody that tries it says that it’s the best Margaritas they have ever had. I know, beer in a margarita sounds weird, but try it before you criticize. Jeff’s Margaritas December … Continue reading →
I don’t think my mother knew what a Vegan was and I’m sure making Vegan cookies never crossed her mind, although she was very health conscious in her cooking in her later years. But, times change and I have a … Continue reading →
My grandmother certainly had no concept of Veganism in her day. But, times change and I have a number of friends who became Vegan this year, some of whom I have gifted at Christmas with nut roll and Kifli. I … Continue reading →
Dried Plum Tomatoes are absolutely luscious. The drying process intensifies the flavor and sweetness. These dried tomatoes freeze well and pulling out a package in the dead of winter, returns you instantly to the taste of fresh tomatoes from the … Continue reading →
Jared ate dinner at his friend Phillip’s (thus the name) house and was served this bread and we have been making it ever since. Phillip’s parents are from Italy and thus this is an authentic Italian recipe which his mom, … Continue reading →
This is a whole grain based recipe that makes a heavy crunchy dough. Pizza Dough #1 December 9, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 ½ c Warm water 2 Pkg. Dry yeast 1 Tbsp Brown sugar ½ c Yellow Corn Meal … Continue reading →
This is a lighter dough than Pizza Dough #1, but still contains fiber and whole grain. Pizza Dough #2 December 9, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 ¼c Warm water 1 Pkg. rapid rise dry yeast 1 tsp Sugar 1 c … Continue reading →
We are always looking for new vegetables and interesting ways to serve them. Celery root or celeriac is a root vegetable that probably most people aren’t familiar with. It is rich in fiber and vitamins and has less than half … Continue reading →
Here’s a light summer recipe that’s a colorful and delicious main dish accompaniment for summer grilled Red Cabbage Coleslaw May 25, 2012 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1/2 medium red cabbage, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced 3 medium carrot, grated … Continue reading →
This is a variation of the basic hummus recipe. We usually serve it with whole wheat pita bread triangles that have been brushed with Olive Oil and toasted in the oven. This is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipe. … Continue reading →
The roots of this recipe are from a Masterclass I took online from Alice Waters. Delicata squash is a wonderful light winter squash. It doesn’t keep as well as other winter squashes so the availability is usually limited. If you … Continue reading →
This recipe has been very popular to those who have tried it, so I feel compelled to add one more Hummus recipe to the website. I’m not sure that it is technically Hummus as it is made from Cannelini beans … Continue reading →
Since I’ve been growing Tomatillos in the garden, I’ve been looking for new recipes to use them in. I found a couple interesting recipes on the web and adapted them to my own tastes and came up with this one. … Continue reading →
I found some tomatillo plants at the garden center this spring and planted them in the garden, specifically because I had never used tomatillos in cooking and I knew that this would force me to do it. The plants produced … Continue reading →
This is an end of summer recipe when the garden is yielding more bounty than you know what to do with. It is a great summer meal served with fresh cornbread. I went through many Gazpacho recipes and finally developed … Continue reading →
This is a great cold summer side dish. We take this to Ravinia often. Shitake, Pea & Rice Salad December 10, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1/4 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →