Apple Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Dried Cranberries Ingredients:2 apples, cored and chopped1 bunch of grapes, halved1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup olive oilInstructions:Prepare the Fruit:In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples and halved grapes.Add the Nuts and Cranberries:Stir in the chopped pecans and dried...

Beef Barley Vegetable SoupIngredients:1 lb stew beef, cut into small cubes1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced3 medium carrots, sliced2 celery stalks, chopped1 cup dried pearl barley, rinsed1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained4 cups beef broth2 cups water1 tsp dried thyme1/2 tsp dried rosemary1 bay leafSalt and pepper to taste1 1/2 cups frozen peas (or mixed...

 Pastel Azteca This delicious layered dish, often referred to as Mexican lasagna, is packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion! Here’s how to make it:Ingredients:For the Salsa Verde:1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and halved½ yellow onion, roughly chopped2 jalapeños, stemmed, halved, and seeded4 cloves garlic1 cup vegetable broth2...

 Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies Indulge in these rich and creamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies! They combine the best of both worlds—cheesecake and cookies—into one delicious treat. Here’s how to make them:Ingredients:8 oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups all-purpose...

Celebrity, author, yoga instructor, and wellness enthusiast Mariel Hemingway offers a 30-day plan for total mind and body healthMariel Hemingway’s Living in Balance is not another one-size-fits-all program with rigid rules and baffling instructions. Rather, the simple steps in this practical program to all-over wellness springs from four fundamental areas of life: food, exercise, silense,...