Lemons Galore!..7-Layer Dip, Moroccan Chicken and dessert
Chef Poppy shares some special recipes in her own words using the generous harvest of lemons this ye…
Quinoa Pudding
Try this wonderful dessert or breakfast choice. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa ( try red quinoa for a nutt…
Chef Poppy’s Quinoa and Hunter’s Stew
We started out the year learning about Ayurvedic cooking, starting with a chicken stew served with a…
Key Foods and Cooking Tips for Seniors
A healthy diet is important at any stage of life, but can be particularly vital for aging adults. Le…
Chef Poppy’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
Chef Poppy shares her famous Bread and Butter Stuffing (adapted from The Dean and Deluca Cookbook). …
‘Tis the season to recharge & refocus
Tis’ the season when our inner gluttons may come out. We all have one inside, and it is OK to honor …
Polenta with Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan
A warm bowl of creamy polenta is about as comforting as it gets, which makes it a great foundation f…
Eating for the fall season
Why do we crave light, fresh salads in spring, refreshing fruits and high-energy carbs in summer, an…
Chef Poppy’s Potato Salad
Potato Salad 2 pounds of yukon gold potatoes 3 stalks of celery, sliced thinly, on the angle 1 mediu…
Health tip: warm lemon water
Chef Poppy’s health tip: Before drinking or eating anything else in the morning, have a glass …
8 Health Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon is by far one of the most beneficial body-healing fruits. The health benefits of watermel…
Mushrooms!…and Polenta
With the plethora of mushrooms after our well deserved rainy season here in California, we were able…
Beef Tagine and Israeli Couscous
Chef Poppy takes us to North African for this recipe! A Tagine is a Berber dish named for the earthe…
Healing Spiced Tea
Featuring ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and maple syrup, this tea is a warm treat that supports digestio…
Healthy Recipe: Carrot Ginger Soup
A winter favorite that is sure to deliver the warmth and comfort during these cold and rainy months.…
Chef Poppy’s Butternut Squash Soup, Rosemary Chicken + 2 sides
Fall Has Arrived! We cooked with our fall vegetables last week. Even though there were a few glitch…
Chef Poppy’s One Pot Spaghetti and Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash
Apple Season and October Recipes The best fresh apples can be found at the Farmer’s Markets ri…
5 Nutrition Tips for Fall – Plus 3 Recipes
Fall brings shorter days, longer nights, cooler weather and a new menu of seasonal foods to help kee…