Recipes
Simple Sauteed Spinach
When you are looking for a quick, healthy and tasty way to get greens into your diet, simple sauteed spinach is one of the easiest ways to do that. First I saute onion in some olive oil over medium heat. After the onions are glassy I add chopped garlic. (For this...
My Favorite Roasted Chicken
One of my very favorite (and economical) dinners is making a roasted chicken. Depending upon how many mouths you have to feed, you can get multiple dinners out of this and get some excellent bone broth as well (more on that later). I do buy rotisserie chickens from...
Easy Tuscan Bean Soup – Oh And It’s Healthy Too
This past summer I grew kale in my garden for the first time, and what I'm discovering is that the cooler the weather gets, the better the kale becomes. In the summer, kale can have a bitter edge to it, but with cooler weather that bitterness seems to go away....
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
If you've ever been to PF Chang's, you know that the Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are one of the most popular items on the menu. Well here is a way to enjoy It's low carb and you use the lettuce leaves instead of rice paper to create a taco. I know it may seem...
Easy Massaged Kale Salad
MASSAGED KALE SALAD I know when I first started eating kale, I didn't think I would like it. The texture was "scratchy" and the flavor was "meh". But as with most new foods, it can take a few tries before you acquire a taste for it. Since I knew kale is a really...
Roasted Zucchini and Chickpea Ratatouille
This is a great simple vegan dish that will satisfy even the fussiest eater. You won't miss the meat and you will get all the benefits of healthy fresh veggies. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, about 1-1/4 pounds, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1...
Bounty From the Garden – Ratatouille
It's hard not to feel abundant toward the end of summer, when all the vegetables are coming in and when the produce at the farmer's market is amazingly fresh, and beautiful. I love ratatouille, because it is a recipe that uses so much of what is available, it tastes...
The Perfect Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon
Whenever wild caught salmon is available for $10/pound or less, I make this. It's so easy, quick and everyone loves it. I try to stay away from farmed raised salmon and you can check out reasons why here. Even though wild caught salmon may seem expensive, there is...
Ginger Detox Water – The Benefits and How To Make It
Ginger is a super anti-inflammatory and drinking ginger detox water is a great way to get more of it into your system easily. Combat Nausea Ginger is often used to treat nausea - from motion sickness, chemotherapy treatment, to morning sickness, or any time you...
Basic Recipe For Overnight Oats & My Favorite Variation
If you haven't tried overnight oats yet, it's time. It’s one of those “is-this-really-healthy?” recipes made with all real, whole foods but tastes like a treat. And when the weather is hot, this is a nice alternative to a warm bowl of oatmeal. It's a super quick way...
Chickpea Edamame Salad
Chickpea Edamame Salad is super easy and satisfying. Enjoy this by itself as a main meal or as a side salad. Most of us have these ingredients on hand - except for the edamame. You can find shelled edamame at a Trader Joes, Whole Foods, or even at my favorite...
Yummy Greek Yogurt Fruit and Nut Parfaits
Greek yogurt is very popular these days - and with good reason. It is packed with protein, probiotics, and a good amount of minerals including calcium and potassium. If you weren't a fan of regular yogurt, Greek yogurt has a thicker, creamier texture because more...