Karen Abir

Healthy Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes grow up…this is a childhood favorite of mine done healthier. No canned Sloppy Joe sauce; just fresh ingredients with a few quick fix helpers like ketchup and mustard! You can use lean ground beef if you wish or even vegetarian crumbles. The ground chicken or turkey variety is as close as you can get while cutting out saturated fat and calories.Read more ...

Cream of Tomato Bisque with Garlic Basil Croutons

Nothing says comfort and home like a warm bowl of soup, even in the summer! I first fell in love with the power of the nut cream when I was a vegan several years ago. I longed for my old favorites like cream of mushroom, broccoli, etc… and learned how to substitute a quick homemade nut cream for cream. It is so creamy and delicious that you can even win over die-hard dairy enthusiasts! This soup is a winner for a great creamy soup to serve with a vegetarian or meat meal while still being kosher! Read more ...

Spinach Avocado Mango Salad

This is another winning salad recipe from my friend Karen Setzen, who is a true gourmet with a heart of gold. The original recipe had a lot of sugar and oil and no citrus, I recently made this dressing healthier. The salad is beautiful to look at and tastes so refreshing with great texture and bright flavors.Read more...