Hanukkah dishes feature olive oil to symbolize the ancient miracle of a small vial of oil that lit the candelabra for eight days.

Many recipes that celebrate this miracle feature foods fried in olive oil. Hmm, fried latkes? They are delicious but the potentially healthy olive oil becomes unhealthy by the chemical changes that always occur when heated. Bypass the heat process and enjoy the celebratory oil in natural state. Choose a good quality “finishing” olive oil. (more…)

by Chef Jack
Treat yourself to dessert during the holidays with the perfect complement to our next featured recipe, Baked Honey Graham Apples! (more…)

The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without a serving of mashed potatoes with dinner. With this recipe you can enjoy your meal without worrying about added fat and calories. You’ll also be adding to your daily intake of vitamins and minerals. Potatoes have healthy doses of vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B6. (more…)

Welcome back our old favorite! Low Calorie Pumpkin Pie is a dish that has become a healthy holiday tradition over many years for the IHM family and friends. What a perfect, easy way to enjoy the flavors of high-calorie bakery pie without the abundant fat and sugar. (more…)

Pomegranates are plentiful in our warm, desert-like climate. The seeds are crisp, refreshing and so nutritionally beneficial that they enjoy “super food” status for their anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Combine these ruby jewels with citrus that is high in potassium, carotenoids and vitamin C to build a powerfully nourishing cocktail for our brains, hearts and lungs. When you peel and cut the citrus you can scrape away the white membrane or keep it intact for the beneficial flavenoids. (more…)

Sweet potatoes are a classic holiday addition to most dinner tables. They are also a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals that should be enjoyed all year! Boasting an abundance of vitamins A, C and B6 among other vitamins and minerals such as manganese and copper, sweet potatoes are versatile and delicious. (more…)