Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means. Fresh asparagus! Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, folate, vitamin C and vitamin A. It can be prepared many ways and enjoyed hot or cold. My favorite way is also the simplest. Roasted Asparagus Ingredients: -1 lb. bunch asparagus -1 Tbsp. olive oil -1/2 tsp. sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash asparagus…
If you haven’t jumped on the kale chip bandwagon yet, you’ve probably at least heard of them. I love kale chips. They take a sometimes hard-to-swallow vegetable and turn it into crispy salty melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Salad savoy is a relative of kale and is packed with vitamins A & C, calcium and iron. Because we received 3 bunches of salad savoy in our co-op basket this week, I have had…
Last week, I posted about the health benefits of chia seeds. I received lots of comments. Many of you enjoy chia seeds on a regular basis, and many of you have never tried them before. Ricki from Diet, Dessert and Dogs says that she eats them every single day, many times in pudding form. I was intrigued by her chia pudding post and decided to make my own. She suggests…
Lately, I have been on the hunt for lentil recipes. After picking some up at Sunflower Market last week, I realized just how easy, filling and economical they can be. And with my organic Bountiful Basket overflowing with veggies this week, I didn’t want any of them to go to waste. This soup turned out to be the perfect combo! Lentils are legumes that cook up relatively quickly and absorb…
Like I said in my last post, I have been having some technical difficulties with my camera and computer, so I am unable to show you complete step-by-step photos for this recipe as I had planned. BUT you should definitely make it anyways because it is delicious and packed with nutrition. If you are a fellow nutrition nerd, you might want to learn all about the nutritional benefits of rapini…
Christmas week this year featured many scrumptious dishes, mostly prepared by my dad. The first night though, was my turn to cook. My grandma (Gee-Gee as the kids call her) was in town from Kansas, and I found out that she is an avid reader of my blog (thanks Grandma!). We had so much fun hanging out, and the kids really enjoyed getting to know her again. We took advantage…
Whether you are hosting a holiday party or attending one, caprese skewers make for a simple, beautiful and healthy appetizer. Only a few ingredients and no mess, they are the perfect finger-food. Look for mini heirloom tomatoes to make this dish even more colorful. Caprese Skewers Ingredients: -16 oz. mini heirloom tomatoes (can also use grape or cherry tomatoes), rinsed and dried -1 bunch fresh basil, rinsed and dried…