Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Dehydrated Orange Slices

Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Dehydrated Orange Slices Treat Yourself Today!  Healthy. Nutritious. Easy. Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Dehydrated Orange Slices Click to Tweet I’m a HUGE fan of Markus Rothkranz and Cara Brotman. I enjoy their videos and have learned a lot from their content. A few weeks ago, I ran across a video of Cara preparing dehydrated orange…

Recipe: Pumpkin Loaf

Recipe: Pumpkin LoafINSPIRATION:My Hubby saw a recipe on social media for Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes. We made the pancakes, and we had some leftover pumpkin puree. I decided to be adventurous and seek a recipe that used pumpkin puree. I came across this recipe for flourless pumpkin bread online and decided to modify* it a…

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Food Focus and Recipe: Collard Greens

Food Focus: Collard Greens Prep Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 20-40 minutes (depending on cookware)Yield: 2-3 servingsIngredients 1 bunch of fresh collard greens (chopped)1 onion, thinly slicedfresh garlic (as much as you want)olive oilsoup broth (vegetable or chicken broth)salt & pepper to taste (we used smoke-seasoned salt)red chili flakes to tastetabasco to tasteDirectionsSauté minced garlic in olive oil…

Recipe: Easy Beans and Greens

Easy Beans and GreensPrep Time: 10 minuteCooking Time: 10 minutesYield: 2-3 servingsIngredients2 cups of pre-cooked beans (black, pinto, red, kidney – your choice)1 bunch greens (collard, bok choy, kale, spinach – your choice)Your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado or guacamole and sour creamDirections1. In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings,…

Veggie Chili

Veggie ChiliHomemade Veggie ChiliINGREDIENTS2 tablespoons olive oil1 large red onion, diced4 cloves of garlic, finely mincedchili powder to tastecumin seed to taste ( I use freshly ground cumin seeds for maximun taste)oregano (to taste)chili flakes (to taste)bell peppers, diced (I used red peppers)carrots, diced (I used shredded carrots)celery stalks, dicedwhole tomatoes and their juice (I…

Recipe: Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Squash Soup Last night, Dennis & I attended our neighborhood Crime Watch Patrol pot-luck dinner. I made a delicious roasted squash soup that became quite a hit. In response to the requests for the recipe, I am posting the following “non-recipe” recipe. You’ll understand why I am calling it a “non-recipe” in a moment….

Recipe: Coconut Milk

Recipe: Coconut Milk Coconut milk is not the liquid inside the coconut. It is the liquid that is extracted from the flesh of the coconut. It can be made at home from fresh, dry or creamed coconut. In this recipe, we will use half a fresh coconut. Grate the flesh of half a fresh coconut…

Mixed Green Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette

Mixed Green Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette (Recipe obtained from Chef Stevie Nussbaum) Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup Blueberries 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Balsamic vinegar 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 cups Mixed Greens 1/4 cup Goat Cheese Directions Place the blueberries, Balsamic Vinegar, and dijon mustard in a blender or food processor Turn…

Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Squash Soup (Ingredient list obtained from Chef Stevie Nussbaum) Makes 12 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 Pounds acorn squash, Halved 1 1/2 Pounds butternut squash, Halved 1 Pound spaghetti squash, Halved 1 whole Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 4 Cups Vegetable Stock 1/2 cup…

Recipe: Maple Fruit Compote with Honey-Ginger Toasted Nuts

Recipe: Maple Fruit Compote with Honey-Ginger Toasted Nuts Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2-3 apples 2-3 peaches or pears 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 cup raisins juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup walnuts or nuts of your choice 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 2 tablespoons…

Ginger Drink

Ginger Drink (This recipe has been featured in the August, 2011 issue of A Healthy You). Prep Time: 7 minutes Cook Time: 24 hours or 20 minutes (choose your method) Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients: 1 pound fresh ginger root 2 quarts water juice of 2 limes maple syrup, stevia, honey or agave nectar to taste…

Recipe: Sun Tea

Sun Tea (This recipe has been featured in the August, 2011 issue of A Healthy You.) Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 24 hours Yield: 2 liters Ingredients: 3-4 tea bags of your choice water Directions: Fill an extra-large mason jar with water, add 3 or 4 of your favorite tea bags and cover with…

Spring Sprouting Steamer

Spring Sprouting Steamer (This recipe appeared in the May,2011 issue of A Healthy You) Prep Time: 3 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 zucchini 1 summer squash 1- 6 oz. package mixed crunchy sprouts (lentil, adzuki, mung, garbanzo) 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped tarragon 1 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter) or…

Asian Watercress Salad

Asian Watercress Salad (This recipe appeared in the July,2011 issue of A Healthy You) Prep Time: 7 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 bunch washed watercress 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup baked tofu 1-1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2/3 tablespoons plum vinegar or other vinegar Directions 1. Tear watercress into desirable size pieces. 2….

Bok Choy Apple Slaw

Bok Choy Apple Slaw (This recipe appeared in the July, 2011 issue of A Healthy You) Prep Time: 7 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 6 stalks bok choy (about 1/2 head), thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 granny smith apple, sliced 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds Dressing: 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1…

Almond Milk

Almond Milk Did you know that you can make your own? The original recipe, which called for 4 cups of ice, was obtained from New Earth Wellness. I found that, depending on the kitchen equipment you have, the amount of water and crushed ice will vary. I’ve modified the recipe to decrease the amount of…

Fruit Nut Smoothie

Fruit Nut Smoothie (This recipe appeared in the June, 2011 edition of A Healthy You.) Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 servings Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup almond, soy or rice milk 1 cup berries 1 cup diced melon 1/2 cup almonds 2-4 ice cubes Directions Mix in blender for 1-2 minutes and serve. Note:…

Shiitake and Kale

Shiitake and Kale (This recipe appeared in the April, 2011 issue of my newsletter. Prep Time: 2 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings  Ingredients 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 1-2 cloves crushed garlic 1 bunch kale, chopped pinch of salt Directions 1. Warm oil in pan on medium heat with…

Color Your Plate Healthy

Color Your Plate Healthy How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution? Every year millions of Americans make resolutions on January 1st. Many of them have something to do with improving health and wellness. But by February 1st a majority of those resolutions have gone right out the window. Since 1980 the American Dietetic…

Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa Pilaf (This recipe appeared in the March, 2011 issue of A Healthy You.)   Prep Time: 3 minutes Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 1/4 cups water or stock; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; pinch of salt Directions 1. Rinse…

Recipe:Mighty Miso Soup

Recipe: Mighty Miso Soup (This recipe appeared in the January, 2011 issue of A Healthy You). Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes Yield: 4-5 servings Ingredients: 4-5 cups spring water 1-2 inch strip of wakame, rinsed and soaked 5 minutes in 1 cup of water until softened 1-2 cups thinly sliced vegetables of…

Avocado Dip

Avocado Dip (This recipe appeared in the November, 2010 issue of A Healthy You) Prep Time: 3 minutes Yield: 1 cup Ingredients: 1 large peeled and pitted avocado 2/3 cup plain yogurt, goat yogurt or soy yogurt 1 diced tomato dash or two of cayenne pepper sea salt black pepper Directions: Mash avocado with a…

Savory Tahini Sauce

Savory Tahini Sauce (This recipe appeared in the November, 2010 issue of A Healthy You.) Prep time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 cup Ingredients: 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tamari 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1-2 cloves of garlic minced pinch of cayenne (to your taste) Directions: In a bowl…