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Ultimate Smores Cookies with Smoked Sea Salt

This delicious cookie is a summer time treat for kids with a sophisticated twist of salt for the adult. Toasted graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon add toasty warm notes and smoked sea salt gives the cookie a hint of smokiness as if toasted over a fire. The cookie is soft, chewy, gooey and chocolaty. Make an extra batch of dough for the freezer, as these will disappear quickly! Yield: 4 dozen 1 ¼ cups all pu ...

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“On the go” Crunchy French Toast Sticks

Yield: 18 sticks A favorite recipe of viewers of my WCIU morning segments this recipe is quick, easy and delicious. The toast sticks have all the flavors of a typical American breakfast: cinnamon, apples and brown sugar. You can add your own twist by added some citrus zest and changing the cereal to corn flakes or bran. 5-6 slices challah bread cut into 1 inch thick slices 2 large eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream o ...

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Cooking with Qunoot: Skinny Panini

This Skinny Panini is half the calories of a regular turkey and cheese Panini! This is a well balanced meal with healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and even your veggies! This can be enjoyed even on a gluten free diet! Skinny Panini [video id="yk9IfUz91_c" type="youtube"] Recipe: 2 Slices Ezekiel Bread 2 Slices of Turkey Breast 1 Slice Low Fat Provolone Cheese 1 Slice of Avocado 1 Tablespoo ...

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Fit French Toast

This fit French toast is high in protein, complex carbohydrates, and fat free. This French toast is high in fiber and whole grains. Enjoy this with some lower sugar jam and/or natural peanut butter spread on top or serve with some fresh fruit! [video id="UaoQF7-jnpI" type="youtube"] Recipe:   3 Slices Healthy Life High Fiber Bread ½ Cup Egg Beaters 2 Teaspoons Cane Sugar (or Sugar Substitute) ¼ Teaspoo ...

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Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This delicious and easy soup combines the season’s most delicious produce into a satisfying and unique soup. Serve it as a first course for a Thanksgiving dinner or as a weeknight meal with a salad and hunk of crusty bread. Serves 6. 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tsp finely grated ginger 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped leeks 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 heaping tablespoon mild curry ...

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Homemade Ginger Soda With Strawberry “Ice”

Yield: 6 servings This is a delicious recipe perfect for a hot summer day. A simple ginger and lime syrup comes together in minutes paired with a no fuss strawberry granite infused with a hint of chamomile.  Simple and sophisticated, this refreshing treat will impress your family and friends. You will need 6 champagne flutes or 6 6ounce tall glasses To prepare the ginger soda: ½ cup water 2 tablespoons peel ...

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