Thai foods have a pleasant fresh, green quality along with a positive warming effect on the body. Perfect nutrition for cold days. I love the flavors of Thai cooking. The blend of lemongrass, cilantro, basil, chilies and coconut milk screams aliveness and has a positive warming effect on my body. The food is light leaving…
Category: Other Vegetables
3 Comfort Foods without the Guilt
Cold weather brings on the hankering for carbohydrate and fat laden comfort foods. Here are some options to fulfill the cravings without the extra calories. I am always looking for ways to add extra nutrition to my meals through vegetables and here are a few ways I do that. Serve these main dishes with a…
Low-Carb, High Nutrition Super Bowl Sunday Treats
A low-carb lifestyle helps me to stay on track, keep my weight under control and energy levels balanced. I Sugar Detox, (MW 10 day sugar detox) once every 3 months and in between I keep my carbs from grains and processed foods low. Sticking to my 11 Veggies a Day for Health and Vitality strategy (11…
One Simple Brine Equals 1000’s of Possibilities
You all know by now how much fermented foods are near and dear to my heart. Fermented foods helps to create a healthy gut micro flora which aids in better digestion, a boosted immune system, and reduces toxic build up in your body. It is one of the easiest and most beneficial diet additions that…
Portobello Steaks
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 4 Portobello mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 teaspoons oregano 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut off mushroom stems and wash both tops and stems. Mix oil, oregano and balsamic vinegar in a…
Delicata Tahini Squash
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 2 delicata squashes (about 7 inches long) 3 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon tamari Pinch of cayenne (optional) 1 tablespoon water Black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice squash in circular discs about 1/8 inch thick, leaving seeds. In a small bowl…
Carrot Burdock Strengthener
Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1 onion 1 large burdock root 1 large carrot 1 tablespoon olive oil Pinch of sea salt Toasted sesame seeds or fresh parsley, as garnish Directions Wash and chop the vegetables into odd shapes. Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté veggies together with…
Artichoke with Dipping Sauce
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 35 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 artichoke Juice of 1/2 lemon Sauce: 1/2 cup your favorite mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons tamari 2 tablespoons honey Directions Heat 2 inches of water in a pot. Wash artichoke, and cut about 1/2 inch off the top and bottom…