Chickpea salad with eggplant

Ingredients 1 medium globe eggplant, (about 1 pound), stem removed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 small lemon) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup sliced sweet onion (about 1/2 medium onion)…

Gluten & Dairy Free Mint Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients: 10 ounces dairy free dark chocolate 1 cup of Earth Balance butter 4 organic happy free-range eggs 2 cup packed light brown sugar 10 oz almond meal ½ cup sweet white rice flour 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint…

Which Popular Muscle Building Diet Is Right For Me?

As with anything in the health industry, there’s a lot of information out there about muscle-building. There are a number of people that claim to be experts that say one thing, then another expert will say the opposite. This has led to myths arising that simply aren’t true. Today, we’re going to bust some of…

Crispy black bean tacos with avocade sause

Ingredients for the tacos: 3 cups Best Ever Mexican Black Beans 3/4 cups Mexican cheese blend 12 corn tortillas 4-6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided for the sauce: 2 avocados 1/2 bunch cilantro, thick stems removed 3 limes, juiced 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon taco seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1…

French Onion Dip

This French Onion Dip recipe is easy to make, lightened up a bit, and irresistibly delicious! See notes above for possible ingredient variations FRENCH ONION DIP INGREDIENTS: To make this homemade French onion dip recipe, you will need the following ingredients: Onions: Yellow or white, and either diced or thinly-sliced, caramelized in butter or olive oil. …

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits On Christmas Eve

Ingredients 4 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup) cold butter divided 1 3/4 cup cold buttermilk divided 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated 1/4 cup finely chopped chives see note for rosemary variation 2 teaspoons sugar honey butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a…

Oatmeal, carrot and flaxseed cookie

Ingredients: 250 mL whole wheat flour 175 mL quick-cooking rolled oats 125 mL ground flax seed 5 mL ground cinnamon 2 mL baking soda 1 large egg 125 mL lightly packed brown sugar 125 mL non-hydrogenated margarine 5 mL vanilla 250 mL grated carrots Directions Preheat oven to 3500 F (1800 C). Lightly spray baking…

Chefs’ Picks coast to coast

Chefs’ Picks tracks down what the pros are eating and cooking from coast to coast. An after-dinner drink is a cultural ritual celebrated the world over. But what exactly qualifies as a proper digestif? Although the category has traditionally been defined by straight spirits, modern mixologists are shaking things up a bit by serving cocktails….

Some Healthy, Low-Carb Snacks

There is no health reason to eat more than 3 meals per day, but if you get hungry between meals then here are some healthy, easy to prepare low-carb snacks that can fill you up: A Piece of Fruit Full-fat Yogurt A Hard-Boiled Egg or Two Baby Carrots Leftovers From The Night Before A Handful…