I wanted a dip that was actually healthy, so I used extra virgin olive oil in the homemade mayonnaise I put in this. The family loved it–even the grandkids! So I guess it didn’t taste too healthy. But the blend of herbs with anchovy and homemade mayo is a treat. It might not taste as mainstream as the Green Goddess I used to refill as a busgirl in the seventies. But I think I like it better!
I originally made this cake with cake flour. Well, I don’t make too many cakes, so the next time I went to use it, ew–it had bugs in it! So…I’m much happier with the alternative: using less regular flour and adding a bit of cornstarch. That brings the protein level to that of cake flour, and makes quite a light cake in the process.
I always figured potato salad wasn’t exactly healthy. But what if it WAS? Turns out, cold potato starch (along with other “resistant starches”) can improve gut health, which can help with obesity, inflammation, mood (etc., etc.). Wow–sign me up, right?! Not only is potato salad a great comfort food and party food, to get scientific, cold potato starch contains certain “prebiotics”, which are highly beneficial. Hooray- a superfood for the digestive system, that tastes awesome!
Many popular breakfast places add flour to their egg dishes, knowing it helps the eggs hold their shape- to stay light, fluffy… But potato starch works too. This is a great dish for party time- easy to make!
Need a fast, easy, delicious birthday cake? It’s even almost healthy, w/toasted hazelnuts thrown in. (Nutella, watch out.) Perfect for a small celebration!
A New Deli fave! Easy to make that mint layer if you melt butter 1st, then add other ingredients. It’ll make a stiff “frosting-dough”. Top w/ bittersweet chocolate. So good!
The trick to this succulent paleo-style party food: Sear scallops just to brown, so they’ll stay juicy. Cook bacon lightly first, then wrap around scallop, then bake to finish bacon.
A cool way to serve a healthy dip not loaded with chemicals & bad fats! The roasted eggplant turns silky, & mixes w/garlic, lemon, & sesame for lots of flavor.
There are many ways to do hard-boiled eggs, but I suspect The New Deli has the method down… (we peel about 15 dozen weekly!) Bring separate pot of water to a boil first; pour over pot o’ eggs.
The Veggie Tray with Ranch Dressing is a healthy recipe to serve at parties. The homemade Ranch Dressing below improves on the grocery store version, flavorful and chemical-free. Salad dressing recipes made from scratch are bound to be healthier than store-bought.
