Summer
Lemon Liver Flush
[dc]C[/dc]reate a healthy habit this New Year with a daily gentle cleanse. This is my favorite cleanse that I have been personally incorporating into my routine for about 12 years now. It simply consists of blending a whole lemon with some water and olive oil.
Read MoreGreen Veggie Juice
Fresh green vegetable juice is a great way to quickly detoxify the body, add mega amounts of nutrients, and boost your energy. The idea here is to juice mostly green veggies. You may still want to add 1–2 carrots and ¼–½ beet for extra nutrition and flavor, but beware of adding too many of these…
Read MoreCream of Asparagus Soup with Spring Leeks
Some of the best things in life are simple and this soup is one of them. This Cream of Asparagus Soup with Leeks could be made even by those that claim they can’t cook. And for those that can, enjoy a night off (almost) as this soup will only take about 20 minutes. Although truly…
Read MoreCrockpot Brisket Tacos
[dc]L[/dc]et’s face it, life is busy. You want to serve something different and interesting for your Christmas or New Year’s party, but really don’t have time to make something complicated nor the time to pour through food magazines to figure it out. Okay, I will let you in on a secret…serve this dish and people will be talking about it for months to come and they will think you spent hours making it!
Read MoreKey Lime Pie
[dc]A[/dc] a great summertime treat for you and your family.
Warning #1: You may become addicted to this pie.
Warning #2: It is actually good for you.
Summer Squash Pasta Deliciosa
[dc]T[/dc]his dish is the perfect showcase of my favorite summer veggies and is cooling and refreshing. I love it so much and could eat it every day. I served this dish at a cooking competition and won Grand Prize, Best Flavor and Most Locally Used Ingredients – all three prizes that were offered! I have served it at parties as well and everyone always raves.
Read MorePeach Shortcake made with Gluten Free Almond Flour Biscuits
This is a delicious dessert you can feel good about. Sweet summer peaches atop homemade gluten free, shortcake biscuits topped with whip cream. How can you go wrong? You will only have to heat your oven up for a short time to cook the almond flour biscuits, then slice up your peaches and whip your cream and you’ve got something everyone will swoon over.
Read MoreLemon Oregano Aioli with Spring Vegetables
I recently served this delicious dip at the annual Cornucopia Institute Board Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. It is easy to make and oh-so delicious!
Read MoreRaw Eggnog Smoothie made with Fresh Coconut Milk
[dc]T[/dc]his is one of the most delicious concoctions I have ever tasted. Actually it’s beyond delicious. OMG, is it good! I bet you’re thinking “Eggnog, in the springtime?” Well, Yes! Why not!?! It is soooo good, why limit it to the fall time alone?
Read MoreFigs with Basil and Chevre
[dc]I[/dc] tried this delicious appetizer at a party recently in LA. “Why didn’t I ever think of this,” I thought? So simple, fresh, seasonal…and easy. So, I made it for my own party when I returned home and about 25 figs disappeared in about 5 minutes.
Read MoreCreamed Corn (Demystified) – Non GMO, Organic (of course)!
I know it may sound anti-climactic, creamed corn. But, in this recipe, my friend Jo Reen initiates me in to forgotten tradition. Back in the day everyone had a corn stripper. A device made to remove corn in just the right way as to extract all the creamy goodness. Check this out and tell me what your experience was.
Read MoreHeirloom Tomato Basil Salad w/ Fresh Mozzarella and Olive Oil
This recipe is so simple and delicious you can almost make it with your eyes closed. Tomatoes will be in full effect for the next few months so take advantage of their availability while you have the chance. Summer is the time to eat them and gain their medicinal effects.
Read MoreWatermelon Aqua Fresca – Cool and Refreshing Summer Beverage
In the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat
In order to get through this challenging period of time in the lone star state (or any other hot place you may be), it is important to eat cooling foods. If we eat seasonally, nature will naturally give to us the foods we are supposed to eat in the season we are supposed to eat them. And in the summer, nature gives us cooling foods to eat.
Read MoreCream of Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil
This delicious soup is an easy summertime hit that is good consumed either hot or cold. If you have your own garden, you probably have more tomatoes that you know what to do with. This soup will put a dent on them. I timed myself the other day and this soup literally took me 10…
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