I was gifted with an abundance of fresh vegetables today (actual pic above) and I immediately went to work making a detox salad...well, mainly because I am doing a detox week, but a little bit because I really, really LOVE this salad even when I am not detoxing. How do I detox? It depends. If I'm wanting to shed a few tummy pounds (like this week), I rely heavily on leafy greens, juicing and a low calorie diet. Sometimes, I do only veggie soups, sometimes I do raw. It depends on your body and … Read More
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Beef Bone Broth
Bone Broth is the new craze around town, but cooks have been making this hearty, nutrient rich broth for generations. Here is my version. I like to roast the bones and veggies before I cover them with water for a richer, deeper flavor. Keep some in the freezer to have on hand when someone you […]
Orzo Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts
1 pound orzo juice & zest from 2 large lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 1/4 cups feta (6 ounces), crumbled 1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens salt & pepper to taste Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in […]
The Benefits of Coconut Oil
Yes, it’s true – I love coconut oil! When I bring it out to cook with in my classes, everyone cringes and draws their bodies back and away! ”NO”, I say, “it’s gotten a bad wrap! Let me tell you about the benefits of coconut oil!” By the end of class, I have new converts […]
Action Hero Chocolate Chip Waffles
When my daughter has a friend sleep over, it’s almost inevitable that the morning breakfast will be waffles with turkey sausage & strawberries. Little do these tikes know that the waffles are full of extra fiber, nutrient rich almond meal & flax seed oil. A friend of mine likes to call these “Action Hero Waffles”. […]
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Green Leafy Salad with Dip Dip
OK, so not really a recipe, but when my daughter says she wants to "try" something, I need to give it the … Read More