Why Cranberries?
emonies, and as a medicinal aide, native peoples valued and embraced the benefits of the remarkable cranberry eons before commercial harvesting came into existence. The antioxidants in cranberries can protect your skin. That, in addition to their ability to prevent urinary tract infections, makes cranberries a win-win addition to your diet. With this in mind, it makes good sense to utilize more cranberries in your cooking this fall. Spicy Cranberry Dip With ten minutes to spare before...
Read MorePasta Salad with Tempeh and Peanut Sauce
(adapted from Skinny Bitch Cookbook) Ingredients:4 tablespoons of peanut oil1 (8 oz) block of tempeh, crumbled1 large carrot, julienned1/2 cup broccoli (fresh out….I used edamame)1/2 cup of sliced white mushrooms1/2 red bell pepper, julienned8 oz whole wheat pasta 6 tablespoons of unsalted peanut butter2 tablespoons of liquid aminos (soy sauce is fine) 2 tablespoon agave nectar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar3 tsp grated fresh ginger Prep:Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in...
Read MoreCobb Salad Pizza
Ingredients1 premade thin crust pizza (I like GalloLea) Cooking spray 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2...
Read MoreHorseradish experience
I am completely beside myself over the experience just had with horseradish. I let The Chef make sandwiches for lunch, and he settled on roast beef, cheddar, red onion, and condiments. I didn’t think to ask what it was that he was glopping on to mine. As for my background, my palate is not used to anything spicy. I have been slowly breaking myself in. This sandwich must have had 1 fourth of a cup slathered on it. It burned so bad. I felt my...
Read MoreFresh Friday Farmers Market ~ Shrimp, Mango, Avo Salad for Dinner
Friday has become my favorite day of the week, not because its the end of a work week for most, but because its farmer’s market day. Each kids gets $2 and they both spent it wisely. A cantaloupe and a pint of strawberries. Part of my list was greens, a mango, avocado, and some goat cheese. I came across a recipe for Shrimp, Mango and Avocado Salad with Sweet Chili-Ginger Vinaigrette and decide that is was a must for my calendar of “dinner tonight“. I...
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