How to Chop Garlic for Greater Health Benefits

Garlic is good for you right? But did you know you have to cut it the right way to get the benefits!

I love to use garlic in my cooking and I appreciate the health benefits that fresh garlic offers, but I didn't know there was a correct way to prep garlic to get its full health benefits. Read what to do!

Wordless Wednesday - Halloween in the Neighborhood

I was taking a walk through my son's neighborhood and took some photos of 

Halloween decorations and some fall scenes on his street. 

Scroll down to see them all !

Happy Halloween and Fall  

Quick Peanut Butter Oatmeal-Weight Watchers Style

It is surprising how filling, healthy, and delicious a simple oatmeal recipe can be.

Breakfast recipes do not have to be complicated, time consuming, or unusual to warrant a post.

Sometimes you may be looking for quick and simple with an interesting twist-! Peanut Butter Powder !!

Golden Lentil Soup- Instant Pot or Not

It's Fall and that means it's soup weather!!

I have quite a stash of lentil soup recipes, but this one is special. Why? It's made with two kinds of lentils- red lentils and brown lentils. The two varieties of lentils create a unique flavor and interesting soup. In addition it's flavored with turmeric, a golden spice now recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Wordless Wednesday- Jerusalem

I visited Israel this past May. Here are some of the scenes from the old city of Jerusalem

Old City Jerusalem, Israel

Lebanese Moussaka

Do you love Middle Eastern cooking? I do, and this Lebanese Moussaka is fabulous! It's entirely different than the more commonly known Greek Moussaka, and there is a reason why!!

Acorn Squash with Apple Casserole

It's fall and I making baked corn squash with sweet apple casserole which makes a perfect side with what ever you are eating. It contains so delicate flavors that are sure to perk up your meal! Read how I make it.

Halloween Decor and Recipes

                     Welcome to Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday Halloween Decor + Recipes

Check out my Halloween and Fall Recipes Below and Decoration

Tomato Dal Soup - Americanized

Wow! This easy to make plant based Indian dal (soup) has lots of flavor, protein, fiber, and valuable nutrients!Tomato  dal is traditionally made from a whitish yellow colored split pea- called toor dal.

Toor dal is commonly used in Indian cooking; You can substitute easy to find yellow split peas instead. When I eat my dal as a soup, I add more broth otherwise eat it as a side dish over rice.
See how I made this warming, delicious soup!