Chayote Corn Medley
Every household has those veggies that are staples growing up. and when we get on our own, we tend to not go to far from what we know. Well, chayote wasn’t even on the radar of our house. This was a later in life discovery…
Month: June 2020
Quinoa and Green Beans with Almonds
I love quinoa, and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. It makes a great substitute for rice, but it has so much more nutrition than brown rice as it is known as a super food because of it’s nutrient density. It’s best…
Chocolate Almond Fudge Granola
I have searched the world over for the fudgiest granola ever, and after searching and experimenting, I finally found it! This is like eating crumbled fudge cookies. What gives it that consistency is the almond butter. It has the crunch factor, but also a soft…
Chicken Apple Salad With Pecans and Cranberries
What says summertime like a chicken salad? It’s a great way to use that leftover chicken and it can be served in a variety of ways. Serve it on a bed of greens, lettuce or flat bread wrap, sandwich, or put it on crackers. My…
Golden Spice Mix
This spice mix can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory. It consists of turmeric, ginger , cinnamon, with a pinch of cardamom and nutmeg as well as pepper. This mix boasts of having anti inflammatory properties, boosts your immune system,…
Beet Greens and Tangerine Salad
In the last few years, I’ve rediscovered the beet. What many people don’t realize (at least those of us who grew up eating them pickled from a jar), is that there are so many ways to enjoy them, and every part from the stem to…
Tomato and Asparagus Pasta Salad
Summer’s here, and pasta salad is a quick go to for a light, simple side in those warm weather months. Tomatoes, asparagus, and parmesan tossed with pasta and lemon vinaigrette makes this light, refreshing, and healthy. Make it even healthier using whole grain pasta.
Chunky Cinnamon Blueberry Applesauce
This applesauce is twice as nice with cinnamon spice, and chunky pieces of fruit! Try this with breakfast, a midday snack, or a lite late night treat.
Golden Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet and bitter. Creamy and crunchy. Add a little spice and citrus and you’ve got this delicious, nutritious super salad with kale, sweet potatoes, and raisins tossed with creamy Golden tumeric dressing.
Herb and Mustard Marinated Chicken Wings
What meat eater doesn’t love chicken wings? I definitely do! These marinated, roasted wings are flavored with herbs, honey, lime, mustard and garlic which make these so addicting, you can’t stop eating them! They pair up especially well with my Orange balsamic glazed carrots.
Super Green Smoothie
Funny thing about green smoothies. To most people they don’t look particularly appealing, but they can be absolutely delicious with the right mix of veggies and fruit. I’ve been looking to do my own version of a green smoothie ever since my first tasting. My…