Herd It Through the Grapevine . Avocados Top of the list is the highly nutritious fruit loaded with monounsaturated fat that improves healthy blood flow throughout your body and enhances your brain health. The monounsaturated fats in the fruit can help fight off inflammation in the body and […]
This secret ingredient egg croissant sandwich with fluffy scrambled eggs and rich toppings is the ultimate breakfast and brunch dish you didn’t know you needed! Calling all croissant and egg lovers, this sandwich is a loaded and flavor-packed sandwich that is perfect for anyone who needs a little […]
It’s that time of the year when you hear delighted squeals of children, sniff the smoky scents of fireworks and charcoal grills, and ogle streamers in red, white, and blue. You know what that means—it’s Independence Day! And there’s something so joyful about this summertime celebration. Setting To […]
The first time I ever experienced the taste of feta cheese was with friends and family gathering at the Lacey Cottages near the dam of Lake Buchanan, the largest of the five Highland Lakes in central Texas. That was the summer of 1971, so I’m not sure if […]
This Great Northern beans soup recipe is inspired by the original Disney Soundstage Restaurant in Florida. This eatery was one of the original restaurants from Opening Day of the Disney-MGM park and seated 560 people. It was themed as a wrap party for the 1988 film “Big […]
Ingredients 4 avocados 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo Juice of 1/2 lime 2 chopped Jalapeño OR 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper OR 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 4 teaspoons of olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon of chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon of ground […]
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup peeled and cubed sweet potato 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 14-oz cans of nonfat and low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt 8 oz. fettuccine or angel hair pasta (cooked and drained) 1 1/2 cups broccoli floweretts (cooked tender-crisp) 3 Tbsp. walnuts (chopped ) fresh, grated Parmesan cheese […]
I weigh over 60 lbs less than I did in 2002 and one of the reasons is grapes. My doctor and nutritionist recommended fruits like grapes as part of a weight management program. The water and fiber content of grapes make them a filling food. “To get the […]
This chicken salad recipe makes a delicious, quick meal and was inspired by our recent trip to the wine region of Texas (between Fredericksburg and Johnson City). We also enjoy H-E-B Meal Simple Turkey Salad with Pecans and Cranberries. Yum! We make this with chicken, grapes, and roasted […]
Too much sodium can have negative effects on our health. We consume sodium each day, and that’s good because our bodies need the mineral sodium to help maintain water-electrolyte balance and blood volume. But a diet high in sodium is strongly correlated with an increased risk for high blood pressure, […]
I love this as a side to Margarita Chicken or Grilled Kabobs. It’s a delicious complement to other sides such as rice, seasoned broccoli or a fresh garden salad. This is definitely my favorite simple version of corn salsas tasted in Cabo San Lucas, Grand Cayman Island and […]
