It always comforts my soul to prepare and share heathy beautiful food.( And yes I love to eat it too.)Here is a simple dressing that is lively, light and uplifting.Make it with what you have on hand(no need to run to the store).In this version the orange , ginger and maple syrup make a dynamic […]
These gorgeous tomatoes and purple basil were fresh inspiration to make this simple and delicious salad. This is the kind of salad you don’t need a recipe for. Use what you have in the amounts you want: you could add fresh raw kale or use dill. Add lemon or hemp seeds…whatever you want. The basic […]
I love both black-eyed peas and collards and am fascinated by all the ways to make them together. They naturally compliment each other taste-wise and nutrition-wise. Being summer, this salad is light and full of vegetables. Go ahead and use the whole bunch of collards if you like. (Even better). I have lightly cooked the […]
This salad is quick and easy if you have beans already cooked. Sometimes I will make the beans a day or two before I make this salad and have them ready to go. See Basic Cannellini Beans. You can use canned beans. (Look for organic and BPH free cans.) Six cups of beans is usually […]
I am fascinated by the possibilities of using hemp seeds in cooking. Nutritionally hemp seeds are high in protein, good fats (omega 3 and 6), fiber, vitamin E, and minerals (like phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, iron and zinc!). Hemp seeds (also know as Hua Ma Ren), have been used in Chinese Medicine for […]
I developed this recipe ages ago, first with spelt and then wheat berries. It can also be made with rice or wild rice and walnuts. It’s versatile! A grain dish, but lighter with so many vegetables. The apple cider vinegar (raw, organic and unfiltered) mixed with organic (low sodium) soy sauce gives the dressing a kind of […]
It’s just a lot of fun to have hearts (beets) in your salad on Valentine’s Day (or any day you want to make someone smile!) And yes, you can buy beets in the shape of hearts(already cooked and cut) in a lot of markets in the produce section, but I really enjoy making my own. It’s […]
Summer is coming in fast and I love everything about it. The light, the sounds, the scents, the flowers and the emerging bountiful fresh produce. And there is always so much going on between holidays, family, friends, community events, gardens, etc. It’s always helpful to have a few tried and true dishes you can […]