I am not a big fan of chicken breasts because, to me, they are often dry and flavorless. Then I discovered this recipe, which I cooked in my cast iron skillet. It’s so basic and simple, but so good, that I immediately added it to our rotation.

I love the way my house smells when I bake banana nut bread. It’s been one of my favorites since I was a child when my grandmother would make it. For years I followed her recipe to the “T,” but now I make my own healthier version. How?

When I was a child, I frequently had a cough and sore throat due to allergies. Mom always came to the rescue with a hot cup of tea with honey and lemon, that seemed to soothe my cough. Was it really effective or did I experience a placebo effect?

Sometimes I’ll cook a healthy meal and then eat too much of it. But with age comes wisdom, and I know that I will eat right if I simplify access to healthy foods as part of my daily routine. My recipe for Spicy, Cheesy Black Beans is on my meal plan. I like to eat this for lunch at work.

It happened again this morning: We all overslept. On days like this, I’m glad that we plan ahead just in case our morning is rushed. If you’re thinking to yourself that there’s no way to prepare a smoothie on a rushed morning, I’ll let you in on our secret…

Greek yogurt is chock full of protein and probiotics. It’s also a good source of B12, potassium and, of course, calcium. Add honey, and you have a healthy and tasty treat.

Break out your blender and try these fresh, delicious smoothie recipes the next time you’re craving a healthy, all-natural snack.

Cooked quinoa has roughly five times more protein than cooked white rice, which is what I typically used in my original fried rice recipe. Using it as a substitution didn’t detract from this traditional favorite.

When my children were very young, I baked a lot of oatmeal raisin cookies. But that was years ago — way before I began making a concerted effort to prepare and consume healthier fare. Now, I bake oatmeal raisin muffins.

Cantaloupes are an excellent source of vitamin A which is essential for healthy vision, and a good alternative source of vitamin C if you don’t tolerate citrus fruits well.

My family and I will be enjoying this eggs-cellent breakfast casserole Christmas morning… and New Year’s Day as well. I hope you’ll consider making it a tradition for your family’s favorite holiday celebrations. But it’s certainly healthy enough to enjoy more often…

School started back this week. Already, my family’s schedule is full. That’s why I rely heavily on my slow cooker and my freezer during this time of the year.