Recipes

This lemon vinaigrette dressing recipe is super simple to make. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice honey or maple syrup (optional…

This drink is so yummy I usually have to make a double or triple batch. Ingredients 1/2  cup honey or you could use any other sweetener 1   piece unpeeled ginger, about 1 1/4 in. by 1 1/4 in., sliced into 1/8-in.-thick coins 1   sprigs rosemary (5 in. each), plus 8 sprigs (1 1/2 in. each)…

I am not sure where I got this recipe.   I was looking for one to use with my preserved lemons. Both this dish and preserved lemons are very easy to make and taste so yummy Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or a mix of vegetable oil and…

I have a lemon tree and often have way too many lemons (oh poor me I know).  A few years back I found out you could preserve lemons!  They are yummy in many recipes.  My favorite is Moroccan Chicken.   They also make a great gift.  This recipe is from cooking.nytimes.com   INGREDIENTS 9 organic lemons  Kosher…

Looking for “healthier” breakfast items I found this one from Dr Mark Hyman’s 10 Day Detox AND I’ve made some modifications to make it simple.  This has been a breakfast go-to since I’ve been trying to reduce my blood sugar impact.  I love one with a smear of peanut butter.   No sugar spike at all….

I found this recipe from “all day I dream about food” these low carb blueberry mojitos are the perfect accompaniment to your healthy Fourth of July celebrations. Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh blueberries 3 to 4 tbsp  honey or maple syrup or you could use some stevia 1/4 cup packed mint leaves 1 cup white rum…

I’m always trying to find recipes that don’t use white flour or white rice or white sugar but rather use less processed, low carb ingredients.  I found this one from  Oleana of ifoodreal.com Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Ingredients 10 chicken pieces, breasts, drumsticks, wings, thighs …

As the mercury rises in summer, a great way to make some tea without heating up your kitchen is to use the power of the sun to make sun tea. It’s really easy! Put 4 to 8 tea bags into a clean 2 quart or gallon glass container (4 teabags for a 2 quart container,…

Mashed banana, eggs and cinnamon make for tender, rich grain-free pancakes. Drizzle with maple syrup, honey or yogurt, even peanut butter or scatter fresh fruit over the top for a yummy quick breakfast (BTW they reheat well!) Ingredients 1 banana 2 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Heat a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet…

I’ve been craving comfort foods and my philosophy is not deprive myself but just find healthier versions.  Here is one that I tried and it’s VERY yummy.  I modified the recipe from the Eating Bird Food Website INGREDIENTS 1 box (8 oz) of pasta – I used 2 cups whole grain elbow macaroni but you…

Ed and I found this yummy recipe and just took out the salt!  With acid from the lemon and the oregano, thyme and pepper you will not miss it at all! Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 cloves) 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 2…

Ingredients 3  ripe bananas 2  cups rolled oats 1   cup raisins 1/3  cup no sugar added applesauce 1  teaspoon vanilla extract 1  teaspoon Cinnamon Options- dark chocolate chips, nuts or coconut or anything healthy add a nice twist –  about ½ cup each Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a…

Hot Chocolate is so good when it’s cold outside!  And a good organic Cacao Powder has some amazing qualities: Cacao is a potent source of flavonoid antioxidants, one of the richest in the world A rich source of Magnesium which is necessary for over 300 biological functions in the body Contains Theobromine, providing a slow…

This low-carb cauliflower stuffing I found proves that you don’t necessarily need bread to make an amazing stuffing.  Your guests will get loads of veggies too! INGREDIENTS 1 large head Cauliflower (cut into small florets) 1 large Onion (sliced) 1/4 cup Celery (chopped thinly) 2 cloves Garlic (minced) 1/4 cup Olive oil (can also use…

Recipe From:  Detoxinista.com Serves 6-8 Ingredients: Filling: 2 pounds apples, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (make sure it’s pure and if you can find grade b it may have more nutrients) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon sea salt TOPPING OPTIONS  Almond Flour…

I love sweet potatoes but the traditional  Thanksgiving ones with all the brown sugar and marshmallows will send your blood sugar into a unnecessary spike.  I’ve been using the recipe that I got from Alton Brown (foodnetwork.com) for years and everyone loves it and doesn’t miss the added sugar. Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled…

A homemade alternative to store bought cranberry sauce with delicious hints of orange to complement the flavor! Author: Wellness Mama Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 bags of fresh cranberries (they are usually 12 ounce bags) 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup of applesauce (no sugar added) 1/2 cup of water juice and zest of one orange…

Prep time – 10 m Cook time – 30 m Ready In – 40 m Recipe : allrecipes.com This is a delicious and easy salad which takes little time and is a great meatless main course. It uses beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts and baby greens. For a main dish salad, add chicken. Feel free…

This is an easy to make dinner that’s full of healthy ingredients! Servings: 5 servings Ingredients: 5 (6 – 7 oz) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage and rosemary Salt and freshly…

This chili is loaded with high potassium foods which will help prevent muscle cramps while exercising. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped Winter squash (1 butternut squash or 2 acorn squash or 1 small pumpkin) peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes (you can also buy these already cut…