Power-Packed Cookies
July 11, 2017
By Anna Varriano
These grain-less cookies are loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients. They are easy to make and freeze beautifully. This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies. Feel free to change things up, for instance, you can swap out the walnuts for pecans or slivere …
Continue reading RecipesChickpea and Artichoke Heart Salad
June 8, 2017
By Anna Varriano
I’ve been making this salad for years. It is so easy and really delicious. It’s a great side dish to poultry or fish mains (especially if they have a Mediterranean theme), and a perfect dish to bring to a picnic, potluck, or BBQ. You can make it more s …
Continue reading RecipesCrispy Chicken Thighs
March 23, 2017
By Anna Varriano
This is a quick, easy, economical, and delicious way to cook chicken. I first tried it at my brother’s house during one of his famous multi-course farm-to-table gatherings. He has a wonderful hobby farm where he grows loads of gorgeous veggies and also …
Continue reading RecipesNo-Bake Yummy Snack Bars
February 13, 2017
By Anna Varriano
These bars were inspired by one of my nutrition students. She wanted to replace store-bought granola bars with a healthier option, and one night she brought her creation to class to share with all of us. The bars reminded me a bit of my No-Bake Date/Nu …
Continue reading RecipesButternut Squash-Leek-Ginger Soup
January 18, 2017
By Anna Varriano
This is one of my favourite soups. The warm flavour combinations are just right for a cold fall or winter day, and it’s loaded with health-boosting nutrients! I hope you’ll try it and enjoy it! Anna You Will Need: a butternut squash 3 or 4 leeks a few …
Continue reading RecipesPresto! Make Your Own Pesto!
October 26, 2016
By Anna Varriano
I love basil … and all the other ingredients that go into making this delicious pesto. The basil in my garden was spectacular this year! I didn’t want a single leaf of it to go to waste, so I picked it all just before the first frost warning, and in …
Continue reading RecipesHow to Freeze String Beans
August 22, 2016
By Anna Varriano
Does anyone else remember that silly song “Beans in My Ears”? Its chorus started with the lyrics “my mommy said not to put beans in my ears”. It first became a hit single in 1964 and ended up being banned by some radio stations due to listener compla …
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