After discussing the movie Forks Over Knives with my nurse, Gloria, we swapped a few favorite simple recipes. Hers was this: 1 bunch curly kale1/4 cup olive oilGround pepper & kosher salt to taste Preheat oven to 350. Wash kale and remove tough stems. Tear or slice into bite size pieces. Pour in olive oil into a large mixing bowl and then add kale; massage with hands to evenly distribute the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to…GO TO RECIPE …
Appetizers
Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip
Shrimp Summer Rolls
10 sheets rice paper .80 lb. fresh cooked wild caught shrimp 5 leaves green leaf lettuce 1/2 mango, sliced in thin strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced in thin strips 1/2 avocado, sliced Sweet chili sauce Tear lettuce leaves in half. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, down middle of the back. Prep mango, red pepper and avocado; plan for approximately 20 slices mango, 30 slices red pepper and 20 slices of avocado. Place warm water in a large bowl…GO TO RECIPE …
Bruschetta Appetizer
This is a fabulous appetizer to share with friends and family. Make the bruschetta part ahead, as it needs to sit for at least one hour prior to serving to let all the flavors meld together. I first discovered it at a family dinner at my sister’s house. Thank you, Amy! 1 1/2 cups (6-8 tomatoes) roma tomatoes, chopped 2 T. red onion, diced 1 lg, garlic clove, minced 2 T. fresh basil, chopped 1/2 T. olive oil,…GO TO RECIPE …
Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip
This Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip below is the “clean” version of my Creamy Spinach Dip. I think it is just as bit as yummy! 5 oz organic pre-washed spinach 1 jar non-gmo cocktail artichokes* packed in water, drained 1/2 - 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern white)** 1 clove garlic 2 t. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional) fresh ground pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until…GO TO RECIPE …
Creamy Spinach Dip
Eating raw is part of today’s health craze and this dip includes raw spinach. I adapted it from a recipe that started with sauteed spinach and included Neufchatel cheese. My version provides more nutrients from the raw spinach and is light and delicious! 2 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 clove garlic 2-4 large handfuls raw organic spinach 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 tsp. turmeric 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese* 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese**…GO TO RECIPE …
