Ingredients ½ cup chopped pecan pieces 1 small sliced crystallized ginger, chopped ¼ cup chopped dates ¼ tsp orange zest 1/8 cup maple syrup ½ cup shredded non-sweetened coconut Directions Put all of the ingredients, minus the coconut, in a food processor and hit the pulse button. Then finely grind the mixture. With wet hands [...]
This easy to make mango smoothie is a great way to cool off this summer and also meets your fruit requirements for the day. Ingredients: 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 cup orange juice, low sugar 1/3 cup agave syrup ½ cup plain lowfat yogurt 2 tsp pure vanilla extract Place the mango chunks in [...]
This soup is easy to prepare and rich in flavor. Enjoy the benefits of the Quinoa seed and spelt wheat, which are both highly nutritious. You will never buy a can of turkey soup again. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked turkey (white or dark meat) 1 cup quinoa cooked according to the package 1 carton turkey [...]
If you are in the mood for a great authentic Mexican dish, you might want to try Pozole. This stew is a favorite in restaurants and in Mexico. But you do not need to spend hours preparing it. There is a fast method that will bring great results. All you need are some simple ingredients [...]
6 carrots, peeled and diced 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced 2 zucchinis, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, peeled and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1 large onion, sauteed Handful of barley Salt Pepper 2 whole cloves fresh garlic Place all ingredients in pot, cover with water, boil, and then let it sit [...]
Biscotti are traditional Italian holiday cookies that are double-baked. They are wonderful with a nice cup of espresso after dinner. Makes 2 dozen 2 c all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¾ c sugar ½ c (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tsp grated lemon zest ½ tsp salt 2 large eggs ¾ [...]
Pozole is one of those dishes that just makes you feel good. It’s a Mexican stew that has a nice kick to it. There are a variety of ways to make it, some can be very labor intensive and take hours, and of course those are the best ones. This dish is considered a traditional [...]
