Coleslaw is defined as a salad that consists of raw sliced cabbage combined with other veggies and mayonnaise. It originates from the Netherlands, but it is now used in many European countries. In this article, we will describe the process of preparing curried coleslaw and we will also highlight some of the most important things […]

Cucumber relish can be used as a great addition to many different types of side dishes, salads and sandwiches. It will spice up your meal and make it taste even better. Now let’s focus on the ingredients in order to find what makes Cucumber Relish so special. Cucumber Relish ~ Health Benefits Cucumber is one […]

Potatoes have gotten such a bad rep in this country, but I am glad that they are coming back into grace. I was raised on potatoes in Poland and they do NOT, repeat, do NOT cause disease. On the contrary. Whole communities have sustained themselves on potatoes. In the US, most people are fond of […]

Many people forget that instead buying salad dressings, they can create their own. In doing so you’re avoiding the notorious cheap omega 6 oils like “vegetable oil, safflower, sunflower, or soy oil…or the ever-present cheap canola oil. Preparing a dressing at home, like this creamy basil dressing is much healthier and tastier as well as […]

Cream of mushroom soup is one of the favorite soups of many people, especially during cold seasons. I suggest portabella mushrooms for their health benefits, but you can experiment with various mushrooms. First of all, portabella mushrooms are rich in fiber and they have a good amount of water, which means that they are low […]

Chocolate chia pudding is so simple and amazingly delicious. It’s the easiest healthy dessert recipe you can make with no baking. It’s creamy, chocolatey, indulgent and yet, loaded with nutrients. Bonus, it’s also vegan and dairy-free. A winner of a dessert recipe that you’ll make again and again. Health Benefits of chia seeds Chia seeds are […]

Salads are great party foods and they are often easy to make and pretty to look at, not to mention nutrient-density!  The chickpea and roasted vegetable salad is a great example for a winter and/or party salad. Health benefits of eggplant Eggplants contribute to the specific, delicious taste of this roasted vegetable salad. Eggplant is […]

After being hit by all the cold snowy weather from Winter Storm Jonas, a bowl of this hearty, comforting Cauliflower Soup is the perfect thing to warm us up (especially after the hours Mark spent shoveling snow…). Not only does this soup hit the spot, but like all the other recipes we love to share […]

Carrots and beets are two vegetables with contrasting colors. However, they have one thing in common. They have a sweet taste and can act as a substitute to natural sugar. Benefits of carrots Rich in beta-carotene, carrots can improve vision. According to extensive human studies, just eating 1 carrot a day could cut the rate […]

This is a great tasting healthy version of traditional chocolate mints. The recipe originally came from Everyday Raw Desserts by Matthew Kenney. I made a point of trying it out first, especially since I wanted to offer you something festive feeling like chocolate but without chocolate (cacao), especially for those sensitive to chocolate, including myself, […]

Rice (including brown rice) is one of the most used foods today in almost every cuisine. Spices like cumin enhance the taste of rice. It turns out that this combination is very healthy too. Health benefits of cumin People have been using cumin for more than three millennia and it seems that there is more […]

Did you know that there are more than 40 thousand rice varieties in the world? In fact, rice is the staple food for half of the world’s people. Rice with the hull, bran, and germ removed is white rice. Rice with just the hull removed is brown rice. Accordingly, while brown rice is a whole […]