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Banana Frozen Yogurt

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 30th, 2019| Desserts, Recipes




Banana Frozen Yogurt



A luxurious dessert that is actually quite healthy



  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt*


  1. Peel bananas and mash with a fork or potato masher in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Combine milk and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Combine bananas, milk mixture, and

Charcuterie Figs

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 25th, 2019| Appetizers, Recipes, Tapas Monday

Bite-sized yumminess






Charcuterie FIgs



Bite-sized yumminess



  • 12 black mission figs
  • 2 oz. blue cheese
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • Honey


  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Remove stem ends from figs, then slice in half lengthwise.
  3. Dice blue cheese into ¾” blocks.
  4. Slice each piece of prosciutto into 3 thin strips.
  5. Place

Fig Jam

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 23rd, 2019| Recipes, Spreads & Sauces, Tapas Monday




Fig Jam



The perfect jam to pair with charcuterie



  • 8 oz. dried Calimyrna figs
  • 1 Tb. brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tb. lemon juice
  • 1-3/4 cups water


  1. Remove stems from figs, and discard. Dice figs.
  2. Combine figs, sugar, juice, and 1-1/2 cups water in a small pot over medium heat.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

How to Use Barcode Scanning Apps to Help You Start Eating Healthier

by Editorial Team April 23rd, 2019| Cooking Basics





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Lemon Macarons

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 18th, 2019| Desserts, Recipes

Delightful little cookies with a sweet & tart filling






Lemon Macarons



Delightful little cookies with a sweet & tart filling



  • 3 egg whites (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 5-6 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1-3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup

Lemon Squares

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 16th, 2019| Desserts, Recipes




Lemon Squares



The perfect dessert for spring



  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 Tb. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • powdered sugar


  1. Preheat oven to 350.

  2. Combine flour, butter, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar using a pastry blender or 2

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 11th, 2019| Appetizers, Recipes, Tapas Monday

Full of flavor, even though they're winter tomatoes






Roasted Tomato Bruschetta



Full of flavor, even though they're winter tomatoes



  • 8 plum tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
  • 1 Tb. good olive oil
  • 2 Tb. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6-8 fresh

Cherry & Thyme Bruschetta

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 9th, 2019| Appetizers, Recipes, Tapas Monday




Cherry & Thyme Bruschetta



Why should tomatoes get to be the only bruschetta topping?



  • Olive oil
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 1 cup pitted & chopped cherries (about 20)
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. sugar


  1. Add a small amount of olive oil to a small saucepot over medium heat.
  2. Add shallot

Tastes Like Spring Pea Soup

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 4th, 2019| Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

Full of veggies & yumminess






Tastes Like Spring Pea Soup





  • 1 Tb. olive oil
  • ½ medium sweet onion (diced)
  • 14.5 oz. can vegetable broth
  • 1-½ cups frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1 Tb. lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt


  1. Heat

Fried (Leftover) Rice

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 2nd, 2019| Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes




Fried (Leftover) Rice



A quick & healthy version of the takeout staple



  • olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn (defrosted)
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas (defrosted)
  • 1/3 cup cooked pork (diced)
  • 1-1/2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder


  1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in