Foods High In Iron

Old fashioned homemade baked ziti is a comfort food that brings back great memories of family get togethers! Although there are as many baked ziti recipes as there are grandmas, this recipe is the one I always use. It is easy, requiring only 5 basic ingredients and it's a real crowd pleaser. In addition, it freezes beautifully ( before or after baking) , and is absolutely lip smacking either way! Do you have to be Italian to love baked ziti? No, it seems like everyone loves it, so it's a perfect recipe to make for company. I only make it when my daughter- in -law Jackie visits because she is a pasta lover. Of course once it's made, everyone else enjoys it too! The recipe is so simple and basic, I never thought of posting it before. However, when I looked through my cookbooks, I couldn't find a recipe for baked ziti. So, I decided to make it easy on myself and record my recipe right on my blog. Of course I found hundreds online, but they where not as simple as grandma...

Low Carb, easy, delicious and nutritious describe these real food cauliflower snow patties that are baked in the oven, not fried. They are my new low carb Hanukkah latke! I need to watch my carbs and this is the perfect solution for Hanukkah for me,  Made from cauliflower snow( see how below), these tasty patties are great to have on hand in the refrigerator or freezer. I just grab them from the freezer and heat one or two patties up when I'm looking for a quick low carb snack or a nice side dish. I need food that is fast and easy to cook My quest is to be able to cook my own healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen. I try to develop recipes that taste great, are gluten free, vegetarian or vegan and can be quick to prepare. My emphasis is on health and ease! Convenience Is The Key  This recipe makes 10-12 patties. They will remain good in the refrigerator ( cooked) for about 3 days; they will last in the freezer for about 3 months. So, when you freeze them, they ca...

Remember when I made those fabulous   black bean brownies  that everyone loved and no one knew they were made with black beans ?   Well, this time I tried making muffins using chick peas!  I know it sounds weird, but guess what? These grain free/gluten free breakfast muffins came out fabulous as well, and you will never know they were made with chick peas!  Beans give baked goods lots of moisture and a substantial amount of protein. I don't know why, but you can't detect any bean taste in the baked goods.  Beans are a healthy choice for those who want or need to eliminate grains in their baking or for anyone who just wants to eat healthier ! Great For Breakfast These luscious muffins are really fast and easy to make and versatile. You can try different nut butters ( peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter- they will all work)  and different flavor all- fruit jellies.  I used all fruit strawberry,...

Low carb individual sized gluten free mini pizza crusts are great to eat for a healthy lunch, dinner, or snacks. Once you get the hang of ricing cauliflower in your food processor ( very easy in 5 minutes) , this recipe is a cinch! Cauliflower is a low carb yet nutrient rich vegetable that you can substitute for grain in most recipes and it tastes great this way.  I can make these mini pizza crusts without using any flour . That means I can eat not only a healthier crust but also eliminate the high carbohydrate content of regular dough . That works for me! The recipe makes 12 mini pizza crusts . I calculate that each crust is just 1 Point Plus on WW+ the topping. Yes,- I'm back counting points on Weight Watchers after a long time partying! I put on some weight, struggling with my clothes, and realize it's time for me to start counting those points again and eating more consciously. I know that I need to start my day with a food plan. It's just that simple- otherwise the l...