Slow Roasted Beef and Spinach Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 lb. sirloin steak 1-2 cloves garlic 1 cup red wine 1 large box organic baby spinach Directions: Sear the steak in pan with high sides (at least 3 inches) and tight fitting lid. Caramelize both sides, add garlic and brown, add red wine and scrape the…
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Mushroom and Kale Burger
Mushroom and Kale burger Serves 2 Ingredients: ½ lb. ground beef, local and organic if possible ½ white onion, finely diced 1 cup baby kale, chopped 4 white button mushrooms, diced 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tsp. creole seasoning or other season salt 1 egg, lightly beaten Directions: Mix all ingredients together and divide into…
Eggvocado
Eggvocado Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 avocado 1 tsp grated parmesan cheese Fresh thyme, ground pepper, salt or any herb to taste Preheat oven to 375°. Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Hollow out the avocado a little bit more to make room for the egg. Place avocado halves in shallow pan…
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….
Creamy Whipped Chia Pudding
I have tried several Chia pudding recipes and as much as I wanted to love them, I just didn’t. I stumbled across this recipe on the Nutiva Chia seed package and gave it a try. It is absolutely delicious! And as you know, I love recipes that are simple, delicious and nutritious, this one meets…
Better than Wheat Thins Cracker
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…
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…
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….
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…