Crab Tacos with Corn, Pecan and Avocado {Recipe}

  Crab is one of my favorite foods so I was really excited when the National Pecan Shellers Association sent me this recipe for Crab Tacos. The tacos have pecans which are full of “good” heart healthy fats. This recipe looks so delicious and seems pretty easy to make. One thing to note about these … Read more

Chocolate Soufflé {Low-Calorie Recipe}

{Recipe and image provided by BetterEats.com} So excited to share this recipe because I LOVE chocolate! Soufflés may look like a restaurant-only dessert, but they are actually easy to make. Whip them up right after dinner and enjoy while they’re still warm from the oven. Enjoy!   Cook Time 20 min Prep Time 15 min … Read more

Skillet Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Kale Pesto {Recipe}

Hearty, whole grain gnocchi and the “superfood” kale lay the foundation for this nutrient-rich comfort dish. The winning combination of canola oil and walnuts give the meal two of the best sources of plant-based omega-3 fat available. Healthy convenience foods such as pre-packaged whole grain gnocchi and frozen cubed butternut squash save time in preparing … Read more

Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti Squash {Recipe}

According to the folks at CanolaInfo.org, the trick to a crisp but healthy parmigiana is “bake-frying.” Canola oil is ideal to bake-fry breaded chicken with in a very hot oven because of its high heat tolerance (smoke point 468 °F). Using spaghetti squash instead of angel hair pasta provides four times fewer calories per cup … Read more

Cherry Pie Bites {Recipe}

The following recipe and image come from CanolaInfo and is made with heart-healthy canola oil, which has the least saturated fat of all common culinary oils and is free of trans fat and cholesterol. Ingredients: Crust ½ cup slivered almonds (skin on) 2¼ to 2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder … Read more

Southern Stew {Recipe}

Here’s a great recipe to make on New Year’s day! A common good luck food in the southern United States are the black eyed peas. Black-eyed peas are thought to bring prosperity, so Allens Vegetables wanted to share this great recipe, wishing you only the best of the good luck that is yet to come! … Read more

Eggnog Martini Recipe

So Christmas is almost here and I’m sure you are super busy with all the prep. I say once the kids are in bed tonight, you make yourself this yummy eggnog martini and relax on the couch! You deserve it! To prepare: 1) Combine equal parts of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico … Read more

Cooking With Nuts {Fisher Nuts/Food Network Prize Pack Giveaway}

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to break out the roasting pans and make an extra trip (or two) to the baking aisle. Fisher Nuts is teaming up with Food Network Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, a regular judge on Chopped, to make your holiday cooking a bit easier and offer some … Read more