Apple, Walnut & Feta Salad
mixed salad greens 1 small apple, chopped handful of walnuts, broken in half or in pieces feta cheese (optional) Italian dressing** ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I ate a salad like this at a little place called the Dragonfly Cafe in Hazleton, PA while passing through on our recent trip to NC. Sooooo good. And it’s one of those salads that can fill you up on its own due to the nuts and cheese. ~ It’s so easy to throw together, especially if you get a box of pre-washed organic spring salad mix. The only thing...
Read MoreSpinach, Strawberry & Almond Salad
1 bag fresh spinach 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved (or quartered if they’re very big) 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional) For the Dressing: 2 TBSP sesame seeds 1 TBSP poppy seeds 1 & 1/2 tsp onion, diced 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce (optional) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Toast almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes & set aside. Add spinach & strawberries to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over salad, toss & sprinkle with almonds....
Read MoreTangy-Sweet Coleslaw
3 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1 small head) 2 carrots, grated (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup (more or less) thinly sliced red (or vidalia) onion 3 or 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP apple cider vinegar 4 & 1/2 tsps raw honey or 5 drops of liquid stevia freshly ground black pepper to taste Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl & toss well. Makes approx 6 servings. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Talk about fresh?! This is a love at first bite coleslaw, and a great way to get some cancer fighting cabbage...
Read MoreGrown-Up PB&J
your favorite bread nut butter (almond, peanut butter, etc – whatever you like) toasted sesame seeds 1 beautiful organic apple cinnamon (optional) ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: Might just be my all time favorite sandwich. For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten free bread. If avoiding nuts but can tolerate sunflower...
Read MoreGarlic Soup – Mexican Style
1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled & crushed 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (save stems for the broth) 1 large ripe avocado, quartered & sliced 2 limes 2 cups bite-size broccoli florettes 1 large carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise & diced 1 jalapeno pepper (with seeds), sliced into paper-thin rings 1/2 cup white miso, or to taste In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine 6 cups of water, garlic & the cilantro stems and bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain out the solids & return the broth to the saucepan. Cover to...
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