Chicken Tikka Masala…

I know, I know…I’m hung up on the garam masala and Indian spice flavors lately, but they are pretty yummy. Here is a dish that most certainly satisfies the desire for comfort food. Usually Chicken Tikka Masala is made with heavy cream and butter, but this version is a bit lighter with Greek yogurt and…

Be at home…

What is a home? A home is a place where one lives, where one is comfortable.  It can be an environment that offers security and happiness.  Maybe it is a valued setting, regarded as a refuge or place of origin.  Any way you choose to define it, home seems to be synonymous with comfort, stability,…

The body that heals itself…

Just a little food for thought on a Monday morning… Isn’t it an amazing thing that the human body has the innate, natural ability to heal itself?  This means that the secrets to health and wellness lie not in bandaids and gimmicks or chemicals and elixirs, but within the natural function of the human body. …

Keep it simple, silly…

Feel like you never know what to bring for lunch so you’re always grabbing boxed food or getting take-out?  Don’t let lunches stress you out. The first step to making lunch a less stressful ordeal is understanding that leftovers are your best friend! So Pop Quiz: Question:  What do you do when you have a…

Lentils for dinner…

Well I made a run to the Harmony Co-op here in Bemidji over lunch and picked up some lentils and baby spinach.  I fully plan on trying this recipe for dinner tonight.  I’m hopeful that it will be a success. Let’s talk lentils for a minute.  Along with other types of beans, lentils are legumes….

It’s all Greek…Chicken

Want to make a yummy home-cooked meal without turning to boxed or processed food?  Well you can cook with whole food and make flavorful, satisfying, and nutritious meals and it doesn’t have to be complicated. GREEK CHICKEN WITH OLIVES 3 or 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 or 6…