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May 28, 2019
Potatoes are versatile and packed full of nutrients: a perfect side dish. Think outside the typical, rich potato salad to create this lightened up, non-traditional version. Unexpected flavors including turmeric and tahini blend together in a fresh sauce that complements the roasted flavor of the potatoes. By adding cabbage, this potato salad gets crunchy. Roast these small potatoes with the skin on then serve with a light, tangy, antioxidant-packed sauce for an irresistible side-dish sure to please. The fiber from the veggies and the yogurt’s probiotics lead to good gut health. Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb. fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise […]
November 12, 2018
Roasted veggies aren’t just for fall anymore! They can fit into the diet year round when mixed with other fresh, seasonal choices. Root vegetables such as beets and carrots can be combined with a variety of greens and a light, lemony vinaigrette to make the perfect warm-weather salad. Quick and easy to make, try this roasted vegetable salad with summer greens this week. The veggies and greens are full of detoxifying fiber and chlorophyll. The colors point to disease-preventing Foodtrients. Serves 5 Ingredients 4 large carrots, peeled and diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 medium purple beets, peeled and […]
October 2, 2018
Be warned: When you serve this salad, everyone will be asking you for the recipe. It hits all the right spots—salty, sweet, crunchy, cheesy and fresh! Prep tip: Use bumpy, dark green dinosaur lacinato kale, which tends to be less bitter and tough than curly-leafed kale. Chopped Kale Salad with Spiced Almonds and Red Pepper Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil (divided) 1 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. unfiltered honey 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1 small red pepper (seeded and cut into thin strips) 1/2 large bunch kale (washed, stems removed, and chopped) […]
August 22, 2018
Use this on just about any green leafy salad with fresh vegetables. For a thinner dressing, use regular or low fat yogurt. Marinated or flavored, crumbled feta cheese might be fun to use in this recipe. Other nice additions would be ¼ tsp. of crushed garlic and/or ⅛ cup of red onion. Raw watercress contains chlorophyll, a great detoxifyer. Yogurt has probiotics that promote gut health. YIELDS 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup whole watercress leaves, without stems ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ tsp. salt or salt substitute Dash of black or white pepper Procedure […]
August 14, 2018
If you like a little zing in a salad, you’ll want to try this one! It’s a beautiful blend of spinach, snap peas, avocados, strawberries and chicken. Tender basil leaves add mild flavor and vivid color to the fabulous, nutrient-loaded vinaigrette. Sage-Breaded Chicken, Spinach and Snap Pea Salad Ingredients: 1 egg (lightly beaten) ¼ cup sour cream ¾ cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs 1½ tsp. ground sage 1 pound chicken tenders 5 ounces baby spinach 2 cups snap peas (chopped) 2 cups strawberries (sliced) 2 avocadoes (thinly sliced) ¼ cup roasted unsalted almonds (chopped) ¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves […]
July 17, 2018
I do something that I refer to as “mindful eating,” and I believe everyone improving their health should
July 11, 2018
This fresh appetizer combines creamy avocado, bitter endive, sweet grapefruit and crunchy macadamia
May 29, 2018
Put a little more spring and some snap (peas) into your next salad with this tasty recipe! Tender basil leaves available on young spring plants add mild flavor and vivid color to the fabulous, nutrient-loaded vinaigrette. Sage-Breaded Chicken, Spinach and Snap Pea Salad Ingredients: 1 egg (lightly beaten) ¼ cup sour cream ¾ cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs 1½ tsp. ground sage 1 lb. chicken tenders 5 ounces baby spinach 2 cups snap peas (chopped) 2 cups strawberries (sliced) 2 avocadoes (thinly sliced) ¼ cup roasted unsalted almonds (chopped) ¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves (snipped) FOR THE WHITE BALSAMIC […]
April 20, 2018
To make this dish gluten free, use gluten-free bread crumbs in the meatballs and swap in quinoa for the orzo. Herbed Lamb Meatballs with Orzo Salad Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled ½ cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 Tbs. fresh mint leaves 1 Tbs. fresh oregano leaves 1 tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. ground pepper 1 pound ground lamb ½ cup bread crumbs 1 egg 8 ounces orzo pasta 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 small cucumber, sliced ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbs. olive oil ½ cup crumbled feta cheese FOR THE LEMON-PARSLEY YOGURT SAUCE: […]