Steaming food is a healthful cooking method. Steaming preserves vitamins and minerals and uses no fat. You can place the food directly on the bamboo-slat base or on a plate set on the base. Should you choose to do this, it is best to line the basket to prevent the steamer from absorbing flavors. The…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate this special day by cooking a delicious meal. The recipe below, was given to me by Chef Bonnie Carroll from the S/V Paradigm Shift, a fun meal to cook together and share with friends. CARIBBEAN CHICKEN MARINATED IN A SECRET RUM MARINADE (now not so secret) Prep time: 20 minutes. Marinating time:…
This summer I was fortunate enough to cruise aboard the boat Turkish Delight with award-winning chef Elizabeth Lee. Elizabeth’s famous froths, gelatins, and globules are the result of years of testing, tasting, and technical investigation. Working like a scientist, she creates dishes that surprise the senses and amaze the taste buds. GRILLED SALMON…
Fall has arrived in Northern America; the leaves are turning into beautiful colors and the weather is cool and crisp. Many of the lucky ones who escape the winter to the Caribbean are boarding their boat or a boat they have chartered. Celebrate the season with some of my favorite ‘fall’ easy to prepare…
Purchasing seasonal foods is a healthy and cost effective way to approach food shopping. Grocery stores tend to stock up on these items in bulk because they are plentiful, making them less expensive for you. Fortunately in September there is a wonderful selection. Of course, purchasing from Farmer’s Markets is the best! Caribbean Reef Squid…
Spring is here! Fresh produce is one of the delicious benefits of this season. For produce at its peak, shop the farmers’ market or have a friend with a garden! Here are a few delicious recipes for you to enjoy this month! GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH LONG GRAIN RICE AND BLACK BEANS Prep time: 15…
March Madness is a great excuse to party with your friends. But cheering on your team can cost you, because—regardless of which team wins—you lose if the pounds keep creeping up when you stand on the scale. We are not suggesting you eat celery and carrots during the big game, but you can make…
Try this delicious and nutrient-dense raw plant-based dish, Rawvioli Cremosa, with crimini mushrooms as the perfect shell and truffled nut cheese filling!
This dressing is a plant-based twist on a classic. The fishy flavor is reeled in by the dulse (seaweed) granules. The croutons are whole grain bread squares, toasted with a dijon mustard smear. The parmesan cheese is not real cheese, but made from nuts! This is one of my favorite salad creations…healthy, rich, and…
BREAKFAST BURRITOS Prep time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 5 minutes. Serves: 1 or 2 Vegetable Cooking Spray 2 egg whites Salt and pepper to taste 2 whole wheat tortillas, warmed ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese ¼ cup rinsed canned black beans, warmed GARNISH: Salsa to taste (recipe below) Heat frying pan and spray with vegetable cooking spray….
Vitamin D – the Sunshine Vitamin! We have the ability to make our own Vitamin D when exposed to sun; which is unlike any other nutrient. When it comes to food Vitamin D is a nutrient particularly dependent on very specific foods such as salmon, tuna, eggs, yogurt, to name a few. QUICK…
GAZPACHO AMORE This recipe is perfect for a picnic on a deserted island or a starter for an amazing gourmet spread. It’s light, healthy, and full of summertime flavor. Now that’s amore! Yellow tomatoes – 2 medium chopped Cucumber – 1 medium peeled and diced Yellow bell pepper – 1 diced Yellow onion – ½ medium…
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and continue with these delicious dishes and patriotic dessert. Spinach Tomato Goat Cheese Omelet Prep time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 5 – 10 minutes. Serves: 2 2 tsp olive oil 4 packed cups baby spinach leaves 4 eggs 2 tbsp low-fat milk 4 tbsp crumbled goat cheese…
Boat Bites: Keep Your Kitchen Cool and Your Belly Full No need to get the galley or kitchen hot for this twist on traditional tacos. Follow these with a nutrient-dense tropical sorbet for a perfect warm evening at sea or a hot island afternoon! SPICED WALNUT TACOS Raw walnuts – 2 cups Ground cumin…
Spring is here! Below are a few recipes that will help keep you fit and healthy, in body and mind. Remember it is important to ‘be like a cat’ and stretch your body every morning. During the day eat fresh, whole foods. We, at ALL AT SEA will help you make smart choices without…
Choose a few top-notch ingredients to create a festive and delicious light lunch. Go for a mix of shapes, colors, and flavors—your guests will love how beautiful everything looks and tastes. (And you will love how easy it is to make.) LEMON NUT BREAD Prep time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cooling…
‘Tis the season for melon and ‘tis always the season for a refreshing salad. This dish is light, refreshing, and quite tasty! MELON REFRESH SALAD Watermelon – 32 oz. diced Cucumber – 1 large diced Fresh mint leaves – 1/4 cup minced Fresh squeezed lemon juice – 1 cup Honey – 1/4 cup Sea…
After a day in the sun, you are looking for a quick nutritional meal that won’t put the inches on the waistline. These fresh tostados provides your protein, veggies, and greens with a little salsa for the zing. Follow it with a cool, smooth and delicious honeydew cooler and you’ll be back on the…
Enjoy exotic and fanciful flavors in three quick-to-prepare snacks and appetizers, sure to enliven your springtime social gatherings. Healthful ingredients blended to rich textures will delight everyone’s taste buds. Basil and dill, among the basic family of herbs, are fragrant and easy to grow from seed. Store nuts in airtight bags or containers and…
The brassica family of vegetables, which includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale, is one of your most powerful weapons in warding off many common diseases. All fruits and vegetables are valuable sources of nutrients that fight disease. They are naturally low in fat, cholesterol, calories, and sodium; but rich in potassium, fiber, folic…