Recipes

  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…

Discover a flavorful Bok Choy & Pineapple Salad topped with Sweet Ginger Cream Sauce, followed by a creamy Chococado Shake. These recipes are nutrient-rich, low-calorie, and packed with taste.

Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, kale and brussel sprouts have super immune boosting properties and definitely qualify as a “super foods.” In this cruciferous salad, we use of those vegetables to offer an amazing crunch and juiciness! Then we use avocado as the healthy fat, replacing an extracted oil as the base for our…

Did you know that you can keep up your energy levels by eating foods high in iron? Good examples are kale and spinach, as well as foods that help you absorb iron, such as citrus and garlic. Iron deficiency can leave you feeling tired? Below is a great energy booster to keep you going through…

Thanksgiving is all about eating and usually in abundance. Try using recipes with lots of fresh herbs, spices and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Prepare a turkey or grill fish. BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CITRUS HONEY VINAIGRETTE Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 6 minutes. Serves: 4 – 6 4 Beets, 2 gold, 2 red…

Use applesauce and almond milk to make these dairy-free cornbread muffins with chopped nuts adding texture and flavor. Leftover muffins can be frozen. Happy baking! Whole Wheat Cornbread Muffins Makes 12 muffins. 1 ½ cup cornmeal ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed 2 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon sea salt 1…

Classic chowder relies heavily on milk and cream, and perhaps a little butter. As yum as that is, if you have never used cashews to replace regular cream or milk in a soup before, I highly recommend it. Even if you are cooking for someone who is on the dairy train, it’s a lovely change…

Busy? Jan says eat more foods that are good for you! What can I say; I love to eat, cook, entertain, take photos and, lately, exercise. A wonderful way to work-off some of the calories and keep out of the doctor’s office is to eat more foods that are good for you. Below is a…

VEGAN BEAN CHILI   Serves 6 – 8 This vegan bean chili is a hearty version of the classic, full of vegetables, savory spices and herbs. It is a perfect dish for potlucks, picnics, and manly enough for a football party. It is also a simple no-stress dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve over brown…