Healthy Food Chart

Nothing is more frustrating than when you are all set to cook a meal or do some baking and you realize you are out of one of the ingredients in the recipe. That’s why I like to keep this list on hand of easy substitutions. These quick fixes have saved …

This is one of my favorite traditional Southern recipes, because it celebrates summer squash, which is abundant in the South this time of year. I boosted the nutrition and flavor of the traditional version by including spinach, mushrooms and…

There’s no better time of year than mid-summer to eat fresh tomatoes; vines are bursting with tomatoes of all sizes and colors from fiery reds to warm oranges and yellows. They’re fabulous for making classic recipes like salsa and salads, but I like…

I have found that having a meatless day at least once a week is a simple way to eat healthier (and save money!) But, I’m not really a tofu kind of girl so I am always looking for easy meatless recipes that are full flavor and fun. That’s why I love t…

Seasonings can take a bland food from blah to fabulous! Store-bought seasonings are easy to buy, but they can often add loads of unwanted sodium, sugar or fat. Skip these unwanted ingredients by making your own seasonings — it’s easy!