These were a hit at the last party! A yummy party treat or just anytime for a delicious Asian-inspired dinner.
Bacon, Blue Cheese, Apple and Arugula Salad
April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I had a crazy idea these things would work together and I was really not surprised they worked as well as I had thought. Wow, this salad rocked!
Breakfast Quinoa Scramble
March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a quick and tasty breakfast but tired of the same old scrambled eggs and bacon? Here is a great idea that you can make from virtually anything–leftovers are ideal!
Paleo Carrot & Apple Muffins
March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a healthy alternative to muffins for a friend of mine with some health issues, I threw together some carrot, ginger and apple. The result was a moist, tender, delicious muffin…
Warm Lentil, Kale & Bacon Salad
February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Lately I have been really liking lentils. Lentils are a power food–loaded with protein, fiber, B vitamins and iron; and the stellar health benefits of kale. And there’s bacon…
Easy Lentil Curry Salad
January 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
So I am doing this detox diet, and for some strange reason, I’ve been craving lentils. When you crave something that’s good for you, listen. It’s most likely your body telling you it needs a particular nutrient…
The Citrus, Basil and Beet Martini–YES It’s Delicious!!
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yes, Beets and beet juice can improve athletic performance, it’s true. So, we decided to set out and make a beet martini, and lo and behold, it was absolutely delightful!
Immune Boosting Asian Chicken Soup
December 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Try this with any leftover chicken or turkey. Besides the healing properties of chicken soup, this soup contains shiitake mushrooms with powerful healing properties…
Pumpkin Streusel Bars-Gluten Free Of Course!
November 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
I made up this gluten free coffee cake a few years ago, and it’s been wildly popular ever since. So, I had a can of organic pumpkin pie filling and was thinking…hmm…
Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
November 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s Thanksgiving, and all the tempting treats are making their appearance. Don’t let that healthy resolve disintegrate into a pile of extra pounds. Here’s a healthy, delicious way to partake…
Powerful Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Applesauce with Turmeric
November 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The yellow color in curry, and mustard, too, comes from a spice called Turmeric, and it has some amazing health benefits.
Swiss Chard and Egg Scramble
November 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In true inspiration borne of necessity, I looked in my (pretty empty) fridge for something I could rustle up for lunch. I had a few nice stalks of Swiss Chard, a part of a red onion, some garlic, and a couple eggs…
World’s Greatest Gluten Free Brownies
November 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Sometimes it can be tough coming up with good gluten free substitutes for your favorite treats. I have had this recipe for gluten free brownies for years, and I have not found a better one.
Chicken, Tomatoes and Okra, OH MY!
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
My favorite local organic farmer recently surprised me and dropped a big grocery bag chock full of vine ripe, red, luscious tomatoes and okra. I don’t cook a lot with okra, so I was kind of at a loss…
3 Great Tomato Recipes
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Oh joy! It’s midsummer and tomatoes are in season. Real, juicy, red, luscious, sweet tomatoes that burst with flavor in your mouth–not those mushy, pallid ones from a hothouse. What to do with this bounty of nature?
Gluten Free Quinoa Falafels
July 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
I used to always love Falafels, the Middle Eastern vegetarian meal that I always liken to something like fried hummus. They are usually made with breadcrumbs or bread. Sadly this became one of those foods I gave up when I went gluten free, until now…
Cooling Cucumber Salad
July 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
Cucumbers aren’t the sexy new superfood topping all the lists lately, but this vegetable quietly sits amongst the nutrition superstars with plenty of benefits in its own right. Cucumbers contain very valuable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits.
Refreshing, Sockeye Salmon Salad
June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The pigment that helps to make salmon’s flesh pink is astaxanthin. Astaxanthin lowers C-reactive protein (CRP), which measures inflammation in blood vessels, and your risk for heart attacks and strokes. Astaxanthin can actually reduce wrinkles and sun damage…
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
June 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
These delicious eggs have guacamole as a healthy addition to the egg yolks. So on top of all the great fat burning benefits you get from eating the eggs and the yolk, you get the healthy fats, vitamins and minerals in the avocado as well. This high protein, low carb snack will keep your blood sugar stable.
Grapefruit, Arugula and Fennel Salad With Citrus Dressing
June 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is a delicious refreshing, zesty salad with the sweet tang of fresh grapefruit and citrus, the bite of arugula and a touch of fennel. Arugula, has powerful cancer fighting compounds in it. Arugula contains anti-cancer compounds known as glucosinolates.
