I’m a total foodie but believe in smart eating so I don’t have to give up the foods I love or feel deprived. That means I try as much as possible to eat “real” food that’s fresh, preferably organic, and free from chemicals or additives. My recipe index lists delicious healthy recipes that were created to help you live long and well. They’re low in sugar and inspired by places in the world where people live the longest. I’ve also thrown in a few family favorites, some delectable desserts, and travel-inspired recipes that I know you’ll love.
My hand-picked culinary resources list for die-hard foodies – Check out my favorite food products and kitchen equipment to help you eat better and feel healthier.
Smart eating, healthy and tasty food recipes plus family favorites
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Smart Eating Recipe Index A-Z
Appetizers – healthy small bits for parties and fun
- Caribbean Style Guacamole
- Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
- Greek Tzatziki Dip with Yogurt – Garlic and Cucumber
- Salmon Olive Dip
- Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
- Watercress Dip with Savory Herbs
Bread
Dessert – Low in sugar but still delightfully decadent
- Apple Cups with Pumpkin
- Authentic German Gingerbread Recipe from Nürnberg, Germany
- Brigadeiros Brazilian Candies- Recipe
- Champagne Berry Ambrosia
- Chocolate Almond Torte
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- Lisbon, Portugal: and a Pastéis de Nata Custard Tart Recipe
- No Flour Muffins with Dark Chocolate and Berries
Dressings and Sauces – because homemade is always best!
- Edible Flowers Salad with Shallot Dressing
- Four Favorite Homemade Salad Dressings
- Greek Tzatziki Dip with Yogurt – Garlic and Cucumber
- Tahini Salad Dressing with Mint
Drinks – from smoothies to cocktails
- Cacao Tea Recipe from Grenada – the Isle of Spice
- Chilled Green Melon and Champagne Soup
- Cucumber and Cantaloupe Summer Cooler
- Freezy Vanilla Pumpkin Smoothie
- Peruvian Smoothie with Maca Root and Chia
- Santa Anita Park Racetrack: And an Awesome Bloody Mary Recipe
Entrees – Your main meal
- Best Roasted Turkey with Herb Marinade and Gravy
- Bigos Polish Hunter’s Stew Recipe and a Trip to Poland
- Butternut Squash Stew – Vegetarian
- Chicken Farfalla with Goat Cheese Pasta
- Costa Rica Style Dinner Recipe
- Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
- Greek Shrimp with Feta Cheese
- Greek Style Leg of Lamb Recipe From the Valley Greek Festival
- Kale and Quinoa Casserole with Chickpeas – Vegetarian
- Lemon Herb Chicken with Root Vegetables
- Mexican Style Fish Tacos
- Okinawa Recipe – Goya Chanpuru – Bitter Melon Stir Fry
- Russian Stuffed Cabbage
- Rustic Italian Frittata
- Scallop Salad with Blue Cheese and Dill
- Shrimp Feta and Rotelli Pasta with Homemade Vodka Sauce
- Swordfish with Caribbean Marinade
- Whiskey Glazed Salmon
Holidays – Thanksgiving, Easter, Hanukkah, Christmas and other special days
- After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
- Best Roasted Turkey with Herb Marinade and Gravy
- Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
- Sweet Potato and Vegetable Latkes
- Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup – Favorites We Make Each Year
- Thanksgiving Yam and Cashew Peach Bake
Pasta – Mamma Mia!
- Chicken Farfalla with Goat Cheese Pasta
- Seafood Pasta Salad
- Shrimp Feta and Rotelli Pasta with Homemade Vodka Sauce
Salad – Have a healthy salad every day for better health
- Asparagus and Artichoke Heart Salad
- Baby Beet and Quinoa Salad
- Belgium Endive Fennel and Pear Salad
- Chinese Coleslaw with Bok Choy
- Dandelion and Arugula Salad
- Edible Flowers Salad with Shallot Dressing
- Fig Salad with Mozzarella and Raspberry Dressing
- Garbanzo Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Grapefruit Salad with Fennel and Avocado
- Greek Summer Salad
- Insalata Caprese – Caprese Salad with Vegetables and Herbs
- Italian Inspired Radicchio and Arugula Salad
- Roasted Chicken Breast Salad with Yogurt Dressing
- Scallop Salad with Blue Cheese and Dill
- Shrimp Salad with Turmeric Dressing
- Spanish Style Tomato and Olive Salad
- Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
- Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas
- Watermelon Vegetable Salad
Sandwiches – You can’t help but love them.
- Burrata and Avocado Tartine
- Roast Chicken and Green Pesto Tartines
- Welsh Rarebit Recipe: Put a Spin on Your Grilled Cheese
Side dishes – Accompaniments for entrees
- Delicata Squash with Gouda Cheese and Thyme
- Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
- Rainbow Swiss Chard Sauté
- Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
- Spanish Style Sauteed Mushrooms
- Thanksgiving Yam and Cashew Peach Bake
Healthy Snacks – When you get the munchies
Soup – Always nutritious and healthy
- After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
- Chilled Green Melon and Champagne Soup
- Chinese Longevity Soup
- Cold and Tangy Andalusian Gazpacho Soup
- Creamy Greek Yogurt and Vegetable Cold Soup
- Homemade Bone Broth Chicken Soup with Vegetables
- Indonesian Chicken Soup
- Organic Chicken Pot Au Feu Stew
- Polish Sauerkraut Soup Recipe: Inspired by a Trip to Kraków
- Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Bourbon
- Russian Style Cabbage Borscht (soup)
- Sardinian Style Minestrone Soup
- Spanish Style Chunky Crab Gazpacho
- Tangy Leek Detox Soup Recipe
- Tuscan Bread Soup with Vegetables – Ribollita
- Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup
A Smart Eating Food Pyramid for Foodies Over 50
Because I love to eat, I created a food pyramid for Baby Boomer foodies who want to stay well, live long, and enjoy eating. I promise you won’t feel deprived. I go in-depth on why dieting or cutting out food groups isn’t necessary for good health and longevity.
Click here to read: A Foodie’s Guide to Eating for Vibrant Health and Longevity
