Dinner
Sesame Chicken Salad
Sesame Chicken Salad 2 cups cooked whole-wheat pasta (try rotini) – or if sensitive to gluten use gluten-frree 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 1 cup each thinly sliced sweet red pepper and broccoli florets 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved ¼ cup chopped green onions 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp tamari [...]
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Greek Salad Greek salad is one of my favorites. I love this served with chicken or lamb, or on those nights when I just feel like a salad and some fresh bread, delicious! Ingredients ½ cucumber (slice in half lengthwise then in 3s, cut into desired sized chunks) 2 tomatoes cut in large pieces ½ [...]
Read moreStrawberry Spinach Salad
A summer-time favorite especially when strawberries are in season. However, this is perfect all year-round for a refreshing, sweet- flavor after your meal. Substitute fresh strawberries with frozen (thawed) or any of your other favorite berries. Ingredients 12 ounces raw organic spinach, torn into bit-sized pieces 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries 1/4 cup slivered almonds [...]
Read moreCurried Salmon Pasta Salad
Curried Salmon Pasta Salad A delicious salad combining fibrous carbohydrates, healthy fats and rich in protein. Make for dinner and have the leftovers for lunch the next day. Ingredients 1 cup of whole-wheat macaroni 8 ounces canned salmon ½ cup of minced red or yellow onion 1 cup of diced celery 1 medium to large [...]
Read moreHoly Guacamole
Best Ever Guacamole Ingredients 3 ripe avocadoes 1 small tomato chopped 1 clove garlic diced ½ small onion diced 1 small bunch of cilantro diced 1-2 limes squeezed sea salt to taste Instructions Start by using fork to mash avocado in bowl. Add rest of ingredients and mix together. I usually adjust taste with [...]
Read moreZio’s Salsa
Zio’s Salsa—The best I’ve ever had! My brother in-law Adriano gave me the recipes for salsa and guacamole and they are honestly the best I have ever had. They have become a favorite at parties and family gatherings. So delicious served with tortillas, or used for family-taco night or as garnish with your favorite [...]
Read moreLemon-Broiled Sole
Lemon Broiled Sole White fish like sole and basa are a favorite for my kids. Inexpensive, quick and easy to cook, this is a fabulous way to get your kids eating healthy protein from fish. Ingredients 1/1/4 pounds sole fillet 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp coconut oil Rise fish with cold water and [...]
Read moreVegetarian Chili
Hearty, rich and packed full of nutrition from all your favorite veggies and beans. This is a family-favorite in my home. Ingredients 1-1/4 cup coarsely chopped onions 1 cup each chopped sweet green and red pepper ¾ cup each chopped celery and chopped carrots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1-1/2 cups [...]
Read moreCoriander Halibut
Summary My friend Chris Alexander who is an incredibly talented cook, developed this recipe and it is fabulous. I have been eating this once per week, especially when halibut is fresh and in season. Ingredients 1 tbps coriander seeds (place on baking sheet and toast until you smell the aroma of coriander) 1 Tbsp coconut [...]
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