With summer upon us, there are a lot of social festivities requiring us to bring a dish. As a host or a guest, we all want to have a fantastic recipe that everyone loves. Usually, it is a bonus if it is healthy and tasty! This Berry Salad in Honey Mascarpone Dressing is a great dish to share -  not only is it delicious, it's waistline friendly too! It is beautifully …

Bell peppers are one of the most versatile vegetables. They come with a range of flavors, nutrients, and varying amounts of heat. Bell peppers can be enjoyed raw, cooked or added to a dish. If you can’t already tell, they are definitely a food to keep in your refrigerator! They make for a heart healthy addition to any plate providing vibrant color, nutrients, fiber …

It's summertime and we all need a sweet and refreshing treat! Citrus, especially, lemon is a very popular item used for all types of cooking. To enjoy this month’s color- yellow, we're making this wonderful Easy Light Lemon Ice Cream recipe. You will find that most lemon desserts are low in fat but contain a high amount of sugar. When using lemon for dessert type …

Corn is a staple summer vegetable for most families in the south and can be used in many different ways. Corn sometimes gets a bad reputation for being a starchy vegetable, but it actually has some great health benefits! Corn supplies the body with carbohydrates which give your body energy to get you through those hot summer days! Along with carbohydrates, according …

Condiments are a fun way to spice up any recipe! For the month of June we are celebrating the color yellow, and what better ingredient to highlight than MUSTARD. Mustard has been around for thousands of years and was first used by the ancient Greeks for medicinal reasons. Mustard is made from mustard seeds which are considered to be high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty …

Originally known as peasant food, polenta has become all the rage in high-end restaurants because of the laborious cooking requirements. It can be a great side dish or even a main entrée! Polenta is made from corn, and when cooked perfectly becomes a smooth creamy component to any meal. When eaten, corn can supply the body with many nutrients such as carbohydrates, …

After May’s month of orange, it is finally June and time to celebrate this month’s color- yellow! There are a lot of yellow fruits and vegetables that are fun to prepare and enjoy during the summer. Today’s recipe incorporates bananas, but also yogurt, to celebrate National Dairy Month. Yogurt is a cultured milk product that provides an excellent source of calcium, …

Did you know that cashews are actually the seed of the fruit on the cashew tree? Cashews have been enjoyed for thousands of years. They not only taste great, but they have some great health benefits as well. Even though they are high in fat, most of the fat is unsaturated and much of it is monounsaturated. Translation: these are heart healthy fats! A recent study in …