Category: Appetizers

Swap traditional buffalo wings recipe with this delicious, healthier version using cauliflower.

By Glen Eagle’s own Chef John Ammerman Salsa World Championship winner 2006. Ingredients 5lb heirloom or garden fresh tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 2 bunches green onions 1 medium red onion 1 bunch cilantro 2 medium jalapenos 1 medium red pepper 1 medium green pepper 2 medium limes 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cumin Directions Step 1 Dice the tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos and peppers. Step 2 Mince garlic cloves and chop the green onions and cilantro. Step 3 Mix all the ingredients, adding the juice of the two limes and cumin. Salt to taste. (store in refrigerator)

Serves: 6 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Make Ahead Tip: Prepare salad without pecans up to 2 hours ahead. Stir in pecans just before serving. Ingredients 4 celery stalks (trimmed and cut in half crosswise) 2 tablespoons cider, pear, raspberry or other fruit vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ripe pears (preferably red Bartlett or Anjou, diced) 1 cup white Cheddar cheese (finely diced) 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Freshly ground pepper (to taste) 6 large leaves butterhead or other lettuce Tip: To toast chopped pecans, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Directions 1. Soak celery in …

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Tired of your same, go-to salad recipe? Kim Mason, a Registered Dietician at Carson Tahoe Health, says that food is something that should be celebrated every time we indulge. The best part is that, while it’s important to enjoy eating, that doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy food. Kim did a live cooking demonstration at Carson Tahoe’s Field to Plate event and showed how easy it can be to prepare tasty, healthy meals using locally grown fruits and veggies. In case you missed the event, here’s one of the delicious salad and dressing recipes. Try it out! Salad Ingredients • 2 cups cooked whole grain (brown rice, millet, quinoa, barley, bulgur) or legumes (lentils, black-eyed peas, cannellini, kidney, or …

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This delicious, low-calorie quesadilla recipe makes for a healthy winter meal.