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Most store-bought dressings are loaded with added sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavorings those can take away from the potential health benefits of your salads and veggies. How to Choose a Healthier Salad Dressing or Dip Read The Labels Say NO to Fat-Free Healthy fats are good for us and research shows pairing a salad with… Read More
No Noodle Pad Thai From Cookie and Kate Prep time: 30 mins | Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 generous servings A light, healthy take on pad Thai that uses raw vegetable noodles instead of rice noodles! Daikon, zucchini and carrot ribbons tossed in savory peanut sauce makes this salad-y dish irresistible. This meal is… Read More
10 Quick and Healthy Oil Free Salad Dressings So you’ve decided to ditch as much processed stuff as you can but are you still bringing bottled salad dressing home? It’s time to go homemade! The number of DIY salad dressing recipes on the internet is amazing and there are many, even for the pickiest eater. There are… Read More
This is a delicious avocado and beet salad that is perfect on its own or as a side to grilled chicken or pork. Tasty with hint of citrus from the sexy orange vinaigrette. You’ll want to double the recipe the second time you make it. Try it tonight or this weekend – you’ll… Read More
After buying too many English Cucumbers (I can’t resist a ‘5 for’ sale) when I was grocery shopping, I needed to get them prepped and I wanted to find some different ways to serve. Of course i have my two favorite ways – raw cut for eating with hummus or nut butter and a… Read More
My mum makes up the best salads! Some she finds in her reading of cookbooks, cooking magazines or watching cooking shows and others she just whips up. This one she made on the 4th of July and we all enjoyed it! Simple Summer Delight Salad Ingredients: Large head romaine or 2 smaller 1 cup black beans… Read More
5 Of The Healthiest Fruits And Vegetables: What Makes Them So Important? Plus recipes too! “We are what we eat”, or so the saying goes. Different foods help our bodies to grow, to heal, and to keep the immune system running properly. More than that, they stop our bodies from falling apart: the absence of… Read More
I so love onion, particiuarly red or purple onion. It has been a favorite of mine for years. This red onion jam is so good you’ll be looking for ways to serve it. Try it on beef or veggie burger, in a lettuce wrap, on a salad or even top off your morning eggs with… Read More
Dry Seasonings Mixture: 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons oregano 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon basil 1 tablespoon parsley 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 2 tablespoons salt Dressing: 2 tablespoons dry seasonings mixture 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2/3 cup oil 2 tablespoons water Mix together by shaking (using… Read More
How to Choose a Ripe Cantaloupe Cantaloupe is one of the most popular melons in America. While cantaloupe is deeply loved by so many, it’s equally disappointing when you get a cantaloupe that either isn’t ripe yet or has passed its prime. So to make sure you don’t suffer from this disappointment, here are some tips… Read More
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Roasted Lemon Serves 4 Make Panko: 2 cups Panko (plain) 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (or use 1/2 cup Romano cheese & 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves (organic, free range if you can) 1 teaspoon kosher… Read More
My new favorite dressing (and it will be yours too). So versatile, this light sweet & sour dressing can top many salads. It would also be great over noodles, with shrimp or even to marinate chicken before grilling. Cilantro-Lime Dressing 1 garlic glove 1/2 tblsp fresh ginger minced (or just throw a small piece in… Read More
Delicious Homemade Dressings for Salads, Wraps & More Making your own salad or wrap dressings can be so simple and are so much better for you than those chemical laden store bought ones. Here are some of my favorite easy-to-make + delicious dressing recipes. Use them on salads, wraps, over raw veggies, and more. Avocado… Read More
Eat your Spinach Popeye! Spinach! Popeye’s food of choice and no wonder. This dark-green leaf really packs a nutritional punch, helps fight cancer, builds strong muscles, and much, much more! Fresh spinach is loaded with minerals and iron that helps alkalize the system, cleanses the blood of toxins, and increases energy. Here’s just a short list… Read More
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