Month: March 2010
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Have you had a Leek lately?
Leeks have been part of my diet ever since I can remember, as they are a part of European and Mediterranean cooking. It’s not as commonly used in the American kitchen which is the reason for this post. I would like to help you discover a new vegetable that is so good for you, readily…
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Plantain Chips
I was first introduced to plantain chips on my very first trip to my husband’s native country – Colombia. There are slight variations in preparation such as twice fried patacones, which are typically larger and thicker than the ones featured today. We’ll make those another time and show you how. Plantain chips are a typical…
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Prosciutto Wrapped Dates Hors D’Oeuvre
Are you having friends over for a glass of wine or a glass of champagne? This Hors D’Oeuvre is not only very easy to make, but it is a definite crowd pleaser. Make it in advance and take it to a friend’s house as an appetizer. Either way you will surely wow them. 🙂 Ingredients…
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Start your weekend with a healthy lunch!
Raspberry Walnut Mixed Greens! This simple antioxidant berry salad will help you stay fit, but also kick off your weekend to a healthy start. Enjoy it anytime for lunch or dinner. Ingredients 4 cups Mixed greens 1/4 cup Raspberries 1/8 cup Walnuts broken 1 small jalapeno pepper chopped 1 pinch Sea salt to taste 1…
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Kiwi Pear Chutney with Ghee
This is an absolutely delicious topping for desserts, but also lends itself exceptional for pork dishes! Ingredients 2 large Pears halved, peeled and cored 3 medium Kiwi chopped & peeled 1/2 tbsp Ghee 1 medium Lemon juice 1 pinch Cinnamon 1 pinch Fresh ground nutmeg 1/4 pinch Sea salt 1 tbsp Rum 1/2 pinch Cayenne…
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What is Ghee? & How can I make Ghee?
Some of our friends and family are wondering what Ghee is and how they can prepare it at home, so we thought it would be both interesting and fun to write a post about it. Ghee is Sanskrit for clarified butter. It is basically butter that has the milk solids and water removed. It is…
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Simple Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Ah…spaghetti squash! It’s simple, it’s tasty, it’s pretty, it’s easy, and it’s only 40 calories per serving (one cup). It is also a great substitute for traditional pasta. Imagine being able to feel full and satisfied without feeling bloated much like with traditional pasta. There are many different ways that spaghetti squash can be seasoned,…
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The Health and Wealth of Swiss Chard
Swiss chard like spinach has many phytonutrients that have health promotional and disease prevention attributes. This lushly dark green vegetable is Very low in calories (19 kcal per 100 g fresh, raw leaves) and fats; recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. It’s beautiful leaves are a powerful source of anti-oxidant vitamin, and vitamin-C. …
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Stay fit with salads: Tuna Salad with Mixed Greens
Refreshingly light and guilt free! A serving is generally considered between 100 and 150 grams. Place on top of your favorite mixed greens, top with a little goat cheese and your favorite finishing oil. We used pumpkin seed oil in this particular recipe. This is an excellent salad, and you can prepare it quickly and…
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Banana Blueberry Almond Pancakes
A perfect gluten-free power breakfast! Ingredients 2 large Bananas 1 Egg 1 1/2 tbsp Raw Unsalted Almond Butter 1 pinch Sea salt 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 pinch Fresh ground nutmeg 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 cup Fresh blueberries Instructions Combine all ingredients except for blueberries and puree them with a hand-held blender until creamy. Add…
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