Healthy Lunch Ideas

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Pepper and Egg Sandwich

This sandwich is like a magic trick. Dazzle friends, family, and your very own eyes with this updated version of the old-fashioned “pepp ‘n egg.” Continue Reading »


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Healthy Handheld Salad

This recipe is dedicated to Molly who is always pushing me to do more with the words "healthy" and "salad." Putting both of them in the title of the same recipe is like flirting with her. Molly, this is how much I love you... Continue Reading »

Hummus Vinaigrette

I created this an answer to my personal trainer's push to eat more hummus. (There's only so much chickpea one woman can take!) It's turned into one of my favorites for lunch; I keep it on hand and use it to drizzle and dip almost every day. Continue Reading »

Beet Soup

Remind yourself how much you love beets, or introduce yourself to the purple-y treat for the very first time, with this easy soup recipe.  Besides being earthy and delicious and oh-so hearty, it is the perfect way to decorate a table.  Really, the brilliant color of this soup sets a richly-toned tablescape all by itself.  Decorated with some Goat Cheese Cream and fresh lemon zest, it’s downright to-die-for. Continue Reading »

Homemade Lox

Homemade Cured Fresh Salmon Fillet The term lox comes from the German word Lachs, meaning “salmon”. Lox is salmon that has been cured in salts, sugars and spices and is typically sliced thin and served on a bagel with cream cheese, dried onions and capers. Although this healthy recipe needs to be prepared a few days in advance you will have the satisfaction of telling your family and friends that the delicious bagel and lox they are eating was homemade by you. So get to the store and find the perfect pink salmon and get stared! Also be sure to try my Cream Poached Salmon recipe and Salmon Burger for some other delicious ways to serve salmon. Continue Reading »

Cream of Asparagus Soup

a warming start This delicious soup is a great start to a meal – or serve the soup with some crusty bread and make it a meal. Also try Carrot and ginger and corn soup recipes. Continue Reading »