HealthBites Kitchen

06/19/2025

Colorful plates make attention-grabbing graphics. But they also make for bodies bursting with good health. When we think color, we're choosing antioxidants--an armor of protection to keep you living longer and stronger.

03/03/2025

One of the pillars for good health is rest. I need more rest these days as I am dealing with Long Covid. So, our HealthBites Kitchen will be closed for awhile. Thank you for your understanding. In the meantime, the HealthBites Kitchen website is always open. There you'll find hundreds of recipes and many health articles--all designed to help you live well naturally. Have a healthy spring, my friends!

02/17/2025

Today's recipe of the week is a delicious spaghetti ball, made "meaty" by using potatoes as one of the ingredients. They are tender and tasty--a mouthwatering and nutritious addition to any pasta dish. Options for gluten-free diets are included.

Do you love all things Italian? I definitely do, which is probably why I love pasta dishes so much. I usually have some kind of pasta once a week. There’s nothing that tastes better to me tha…

02/12/2025

02/11/2025

My recipe of the week is a luscious and healthy treat for Valentine's Day. It's a great dip to use with strawberries or another fresh fruit or for some Valentine cupcakes. I love it because it's a fruit-happy treat (sweetened with fruit rather than sugar).

When it’s time to celebrate, I start dreaming of a juicy fruit treat. Now, I could eat fresh berries, apples or bananas and be perfectly happy. But when company comes over or it’s a spe…

02/03/2025

Cold wintry days make me think of a warm, filling bowl of stew. Italian Portobella stew is one of our favorites! Hearty with a thick, luscious gravy. Sure to fill you up and keep you coming back for more. A plant-based lunch that is kid tested and mother-approved. Guys will love it too!

When the weather is still a bit chilly, I like to serve more stews to my family for a hearty meal. Especially one that is rich with vegetables and beans. Italian Portobella Stew is a favorite of th…

01/27/2025

My HealthBites Kitchen recipe of the week is a delicious dip--Spinaci Dip (Italian for spinach dip). It's a mouth-watering dip to use with raw veggies, as a spread on bread or toast, and a great topping for a baked potato. What's not to love? It's a delicious way to add more greens to your family's meals. ❤

One of my favorite dips has always been spinach dip. I love its creaminess with the bite of onion and dill mixed in. If it could only have less fat and calories, it would find its way onto my table…

01/22/2025

If you were looking for New-Start Cooking Club, you're at the right place. We changed our name to HealthBites Kitchen. New name but the same mission. We are here to support you in your health goals and share whole food plant-based recipes. Think of us as a health coach, helping you to live well naturally. See new posts every Monday and Wednesday. Thanks for being part of our online cooking club.

01/22/2025

Recipe of the week--I have to remember not to overeat on this one

In our HealthBites Kitchen, we eat many kinds of greens because they’re a tremendous food that loves you back. All plant foods are great at doing this, but some foods are more amazing than ot…

12/31/2024

My hubby was reading about how eating more plant foods improves our gut health. This gives us a more diverse gut microbiome--which can lead to better digestion, a stronger gut lining, and improved overall health. One man reported better health by eating 30 different plant foods a week (and staying away from highly processed foods). Yesterday, I started my list.