Monhegan is not complete without lobster

Several years ago, when I was just transitioning into the health and wellness field, I did a few cooking demonstrations. Today, one of my clients emailed asking for a recipe from one of those demonstrations. I pulled out the handout to share the recipe and was inspired to share it broader. This handout had been…

Healthy Homemade Caesar Dressing

Monhegan Wellness retreats always include a healthy lunch and/or a cooking component. Participants often ask for my recipes to make at home. Last weekend I lead a Chi Hiking and Yoga retreat and served up Mediterranean Spiced Lentils with Sesame Seed Spring Mix Salad lightly tossed in Caesar dressing, with Creamy Whipped Chia Pudding for dessert….

Sweet End of Summer Melon Recipes

Melon not just for fruit salad Melon season is in full swing, the ripe fruit is sweet, packed with nutrition and low in calories, making it a perfect snack, appetizer or dessert. I don’t know about you but I am usually satisfied with eating melon just as it is, sliced into perfect smile shaped wedges and…

Great Grains

Grains get a bad rap because of gluten containing grains and people’s perception that grains are a high calorie food. Grains offer B Vitamins, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fiber. Grains also offer great texture and flavor to dishes. Whole grains eaten in moderation, properly cooked and as part of a balanced meal offer big…

Dandelion Salad with Warm Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 2 large bunches dandelion greens 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Sea salt and pepper to taste Directions Wash greens, remove stems and chop into 3/4-inch pieces. Place greens in a large…

Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Prep time 20 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 8 ounces soba noodles 6 cups water 1 bunch sunflower sprouts or pea shoots, chopped 1/2 cup chopped red radishes 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped cucumber Dressing: 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup tahini…

Black Bean Salad

Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Yields 8 people Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon coriander 2 teaspoons cumin Pinch of cayenne 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups cooked black beans 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced Cilantro and fresh lime…

Barley Sun Salad

Prep time 20 minutes Cooking time 60 minutes Yields 8 people Ingredients 1 cup hulled barley 21/4 cups water 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 bunches arugula 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 carrot, chopped 1/2 bunch scallions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 or 2 lemons Directions Place barley, water and salt in…