This is exactly the type of thing that makes it VERY hard for me to eliminate animal protein. I had the pleasure of being served this lovely entree at a recent dinner party at a friends’ home last weekend. Thank you Lynn and Chris! They made 33 of these. I’d say, make 4-8 per person. In my effort to eat less animal protein I had just one and I enjoyed every bite of it! 12 4” length fresh rosemary…GO TO RECIPE …
Megan’s Simple Salad
After eating lots of salads with Ranch or Caesar dressing all through her school years, my daughter finally discovered a taste for a balsamic vinaigrette. This I make simply using extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar…these two ingredients are so much healthier than all the store bought alternatives, and simply delicious if you ask us! The salad consists of her favorite veggies, feel free to add or eliminate any ingredients according to your own tastes. For example,…GO TO RECIPE …
Pesto Penne with Grilled Chicken
This is a great entree when feeding a big group of people—throughout my kids high school years I whipped it up for many a cheer pre-game dinner. Here I made it for my daughter’s last ever study group (on the eve of her last final exam of her high school career). The recipe below serves 6-8 with pesto left over for future use (on a sandwich, in a soup, etc.). To make this for a larger group, double…GO TO RECIPE …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake
This one is decadent tasting…but with no refined sugar and plenty of protein, it will keep you full all morning long. 1/2 c. nonfat hormone-free milk 1 T. cocoa powder (aka cacao powder) 1-2 T. smooth organic peanut butter 1 T. organic honey 1 ripe banana 1 c. ice cubes Place ingredients into blender in listed order. Blend until smooth. Pour into an insulated cup and enjoy sipping this nutritious yumminess on your way out the door!GO TO RECIPE …
Adrian’s Curried Turkey
This is a fantastically flavorful (and spicy!) curry recipe that was created by Adrian, who wandered into my life when he married my dear cousin over 20 years ago. An amazing chef, he is constantly tantalizing our palates whenever we come to visit them on Maui. Adrian’s love for spicy foods comes from growing up watching his mother make it; dining out at Indian restaurants in London, he never found it spicy enough. To reduce the amount of…GO TO RECIPE …
Melissa’s Heaven’s Blend Salad
At Active Culture in Laguna Beach they have a salad on the menu called the Heaven’s Blend. When I order it I always take out the red onions, dried cranberries, and goat cheese, and I add in lentils, orange slices and quinoa. Here is my perfect personalized Heavens Blend salad, minus the quinoa (because I didn’t have time to make it), and minus their dressing because I do not know what exactly they put in it (oil, garlic,…GO TO RECIPE …
Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad
This is most refreshing on a hot spring or summer day. Because of the juiciness of the watermelon a slight olive oil drizzle is the only thing needed to dress this delicious salad. 1/2 cup organic spinach leaves 2 cup organic baby arugula 1 cup watermelon, cut in 1” cubes 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 4-5 mint leaves, torn 1/2-1 T. olive oil Tear spinach and arugula leaves into bite size pieces and place in salad plate(s). Top with…GO TO RECIPE …
Soy Glazed Salmon with Greens and Shiitake Mushrooms
1/2 c. organic tamari soy sauce 2 T. dijon mustard 1/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 lb. wild-caught salmon 1-2 T. olive oil 1 bunch rainbow chard, chopped 1 bunch lacinto kale (aka dinosaur kale), chopped 8 shittake mushrooms, sliced 1/8- 1/4 cup vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste brown rice Start cooking the brown rice. Preheat oven to 375. In a medium bowl or large pyrex measuring cup combine the soy sauce, mustard and brown sugar, whisking well to blend.…GO TO RECIPE …
Chinese Seared Ahi
I’ve been making this delicious recipe since I first had a similar dish at the now defunct Mark’s Restaurant in Laguna Beach circa 1998. It’s a little bit of work to make but worth every second as the flavors are fabulous! WHY is it so hard to eliminate animal protein from my diet? I know why…I love seafood and shellfish! I suppose I could eat this without the ahi, but once I’m making it for everyone else, I’ve got…GO TO RECIPE …
Cauliflower Soup
When my friend Iris told me that she was bringing over cauliflower soup and salad for lunch, I wasn’t that excited. Cauliflower has never held a great appeal for me, but this soup has changed that! My version is somewhat different from hers…but in both, it is the fresh ginger and dill that make this cauliflower soup so delectable. 1T. organic butter 2 T. olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 5 ribs…GO TO RECIPE …
