Recipes Archives

Healthy Nutella – with a hint of orange

May 31, 2011 | Healthy Fast Food, Recipes, Sweet Treats and Desserts

I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like Nutella! Really, what’s not to like: sweet, creamy, chocolatey and nutty all at the same time. The only problem is that as much as I have loved Nutella in my lifetime – and I have truly loved Nutella (in...

Raw Chocolate Mousse

May 16, 2011 | Raw Food, Recipes, Sweet Treats and Desserts

This needs no introduction except that it’s divine and low on the glycemic index (which means it won’t spike your blood sugar levels). Raw Chocolate Mousse! This recipe is Nomi Shannon’s – with a couple of my changes and suggestions. Nomi makes...

Healthy Passover Candy – Imberlach

Apr 16, 2011 | Holiday Food and Tips, Recipes, Sweet Treats and Desserts

Here’s something you may not know about me. In my family, I’m known as The Queen of the Imberlach! Imberlach is a an old-timey passover candy. Imber in Yiddish means ginger. Traditional Imberlach recipes are basically matzah & ginger brittle. For over...

My mother’s simple salad dressing

Apr 13, 2011 | Inspiration, Recipes, Salads

I recently launched my program for mom’s (this post is from 2015 – but if you want to see my latest 2019 program click here: https://ninamanolson.com/compassionateeating/) I sent out my newsletter to announce my program, and who should call to see if...

Super Salad Sprinkles – How to eat healthy when you travel

Apr 9, 2011 | Busy Life and Travel Tips, Healthy Fast Food, Healthy Living and Tips, Recipes, Salads

Super Salad Sprinkles are my secret weapon when it comes to eating healthy when I travel. It turns out that this spring is turning into a busy travel time. Within the last two weeks, I’ve been to a rejuvenating overnight spiritual retreat and an inspiring...

How to make Pumpkin Seed Butter – so easy!

Mar 23, 2011 | Kids and Food, Nuts and Seeds, Recipes, Sweet Treats and Desserts

This pumpkin seed butter is a hit with my kids! Frankly, I wasn’t really expecting it to be, it’s not the most attractive color. But the touch of honey and its nice texture won them over. I’ve been playing with seeds a lot lately, because one of my...