Wheat thins used to be my favorite cracker growing up. But similar to most store bought crackers they are overly processed, nutrient lacking, calorie loaded, not even sure I can call them food, items. I have been looking for the perfect cracker recipe for a little while. My Criteria: simple economical time efficient good nutrition…
Category: EAT
Wow Your Dinner Guests!: Crispy Skinned Salmon and Herbed Beans
Inspired by bon appetit recipes Pan-Roasted Halibut with Herbed Corona Beans and Crispy Skinned Fish I put my own twist on these recipes with local ingredients from Crown O’Maine Organic Cooperative . The crispy skinned fish is very easy to do and makes a delectable dish sure to wow your dinner guests. The herbed beans add a…
Pasta e Fagioli
Soups are nourishing for the body and soul. This Pasta e Fagioli recipe is nutrient-dense, made from local ingredients, and delicious. That covers all of my criteria for a healthy meal that promotes a happy, healthy mind and body. Soup is a wonderful meal for sharing with friends and family, and creates a nourishing sense…
Basic Nutrition: Fact or Faux
Basic Nutrition Webinar Slides from April 26, 2015 This week Dr. Oz was under attack in the media for promoting false or unproven health claims. Ever since his show came on the air, I have had mixed feelings about him and his show. Dr. Oz promotes supplements and diets that in my education are based on false claims….
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Chocolate Avocado Mousse 1 avocado, pitted 1 ripe banana 1 Tbsp. sweetener of your choice 1 Tbsp. cacao ¼ tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. Bragg’s aminos ¼ cup peppermint tea Place all ingredients in a high speed blender or use egg beaters. Blend until smooth adding more tea or sweetener as desired. Chill and Serve….
Meatless Meatballs and Arugula Pesto
You know me, always looking for nutrient dense, yet delicious recipes. This is one for the future cookbook. I eat meat but also enjoy meatless meals, this recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition and I bet the whole family will enjoy it. Try it and let me know. Ketogenic Meatballs 1 ½ cup cooked…
Asparagus-Jarlsberg Tart
Asparagus – Jarlsberg Tart Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, cleaned and trimmed 6 sheets phyllo dough 1/2 pound Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced lemon grass coarse ground black pepper Spray olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay out phyllo dough on clean, dry surface. Layer one sheet at a…
Snacks and Yoga for your Spring Road Trip
Road trips are tons of fun and a great way to connect with a partner, friend or family member. Road trips also offer hurdles and stumbling blocks on your path to good health and eating. You may be heading out on an Easter holiday or Spring Break road trip soon and I have some tools…
St. Patrick’s Day Slow-Cooker Corned Beef Dinner
It’s St. Patty’s Day and whether you have a dash or a giant dose of Irish in your genes or not, it is hard to resist celebrating this fun and festive day. For me St. Patrick’s Day is not just about swilling beer and getting black-out drunk (which seems to be the way of most),…
PI day PIE
In honor of PI day, I am making PIE from some of the peaches that I froze this past summer. Yogurt Peach Pie 1 cup Maple Greek Yogurt, Milk House brand if you can get it 2 Free-range eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 3-4 cups peaches, thawed,…