Chocolate Almond Smoothie 1 ripe fresh or frozen banana, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks 6 ounces vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup vanilla soy milk, rice milk or almond milk (more or less to taste) 2 tablespoons almond butter 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon finely ground flax seed 1 tablespoon[Read more]
Spicy Ahi Poke Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Ahi tuna steaks diced 1/2 onion diced (Maui Onions work well) 1/4 cup chopped green onion 3 Tb. soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. chili sauce (Sambal) 1 Tb. sesame seeds 3/4 cup mayonnaise Instructions In a mixing bowl[Read more]
*4 TBSP Vegetable Oil *1 lb Sirloin Steak, sliced into 1/4″ strips *1/2 Cup Sweet Onion, chopped *1 Garlic Clove, minced *1/2 lb Broccoli, cut into florets *1 Cup Mushrooms, sliced *1/2 Cup Beef Stock *1 Cup Water *2 TBSP Soy Sauce *1 TBSP Cornstarch In frying pan. heat 2[Read more]
1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 12 Cherry Tomatoes 6 Basil Leaves, halved 12 Pearl or bite-sized Bocconcini (mozzarella balls) 12 Toothpicks In small sauce pan, over low heat simmer balsamic vinegar until it is reduced by half and is thick, sweet & syrupy. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Thread 1 Tomato,[Read more]
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 fresh pineapple – peeled, cored and cut into rings Directions Preheat oven[Read more]
For filling 2 cups chopped cored peeled fresh pineapple 1 cup chopped peeled pitted mango (you can use frozen when mango is out of season…just let it un-thaw to room temperature) 1 cup chopped peeled seeded papaya 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cinnamon stick[Read more]
These are refreshing summer sandwiches. Perfect for lunch or dinner! 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 1/4 cups chopped seeded plum or cherry tomatoes 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 2/3 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped[Read more]
Focus on Healthy Eating Summer not only marks the passage of another successful school year but is also a time to have fun and focus on healthy eating. Even sweet treats can be good for you if you choose them carefully. “Put slices of banana in the freezer; dip half[Read more]
This couldn’t be simpler to make and makes you look like a kitchen ROCKSTAR! Ingredients: 1 – 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 package wonton wrappers 1 – 8oz. package cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 c. melted butter 1 & 1/4 c sugar – divided (1/2 & 3/4) 1tsp.[Read more]
I love making this simple pizza with goat cheese & fresh strawberries. I sometimes use arugula instead of spinach and like using fresh herbs like thyme or oregano to give it extra flavor. This recipe also works well with cream cheese if you’re not a fan of goat cheese. 1[Read more]
Broccoli Onion Deluxe *1 lb cut Broccoli *2 Cups chopped Onions *2 Cloves Garlic *1/2 Cup Butter *4 TBSP Flour *3/4 TSP Salt *2 Cups Milk *2 3-ounce packages Cream Cheese *1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese *1 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs Cut up fresh broccoli & steam until barely[Read more]
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, & Herbs 5-6 cups cubed organic Yukon Gold potatoes 1 medium Italian Eggplant, cubed 1 large zucchini , quartered & sliced 1 organic yellow onion, thinly sliced [Read more]