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When “Natural” Isn’t Safe

When “Natural” Isn’t Safe

Natural is in—because “natural” means safe, right? That’s not always the case. Arsenic is natural; so is hemlock (ask Socrates how that turned out), and lead. “Natural” traditionally means free …

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark

Whether you make this in a double broiler or a microwave, everyone loves it, and I promise that I wont tell a soul 🙂

White Chocolate Only (the kind I …

Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 pounds of butternut squash, peel and seeds removed, and cut into 1-inch chunks  (1 -2 large squashes, or for a short-cut, buy it pre-chopped in chunks at the

Magic Spinach, Pear, and Pomegranate Salad with Gorgonzola

(It’s magic, because even with people who normally refuse to eat vegetables, this salad DISAPPEARS!)

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1 ripe pear, sliced thinly
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2

Duck Fat Brussels Sprouts

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*watch out – even family members who don’t typically eat Brussels sprouts will become dangerous when you cook them in this recipe! …

Green Beans Gremolata

(Total Time: 20 minutes)
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:
• 1 pound – French green beans, trimmed
• 2 Tbsp. – pine nuts
• 2 tsp. – minced garlic (2 cloves)…

Perfect Popovers

(Prep 10 minutes, Cook Time: 35 minutes)

Yield: 6 Servings

*If you think popovers are too complicated, think again. They LOOK like you’re Julia Childs, with minimal effort! Think of …

Honey Brined Roast Turkey

Honey Brined Roast Turkey

*I served this last year for the first time, and it’s become a staple – everyone loved it, and we look forward to this preparation every year!…

Minestrone with Sausage and Kale

Minestrone with Sausage and Kale

 

It’s getting colder, which means it’s time to pull out some of my favorite soups! I absolutely love this spin on minestrone, mixed with italian sausage and fall …

Salmon, Soba, Spinach, and Avocado Bowl

Salmon, Soba, Spinach, and Avocado Bowl

The best part about this dish?

Sunday night at 5:45pm, and my husband assumed it was so late, we’d be getting takeout.

6:15pm? Dinner on the table…..And it’s delicious

Total …

FoxNews – My 3 Rs to Protect Yourself from Zika

2020 Update – I’ve been lately getting MANY questions about pregnancy and Zika! I’ll write an update soon – but in the meantime,

(1) Send me a message (or subscribe …

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CNN – Zika and Pregnancy

2020 Update – I’ve been lately getting MANY questions about pregnancy and Zika! I’ll write an update soon – but in the meantime,

(1) Send me a message (or subscribe …

Champagne Vinaigrette

This dressing will CHANGE your view of salads.  I have nothing else to say.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
  • 2
My New Obsession Salsa

My New Obsession Salsa

I made this the other day, because my garden had so many tomatoes, I didn’t know what to do with them.  I did not expect it to turn out DIVINE …

Dr. Roizen Busts the Latest Health Myths


It seems like every week there’s a new theory about what’s healthy and what’s not. Find out what’s really true and what’s just myth.
Dr. Roizen Busts the Latest

Eating Disorders: Help & Healing


Eating disorders can have a heavy impact on the atmosphere in your home.
Eating Disorders: Help & Healing

Source: ShareCare Radio…

What You Need To Know About Lyme Disease


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What You Need To Know About Lyme Disease

Source: Huffington Post…