In the heat of summer, cool food sounds especially yummy. Fortunately, the very season that brings on the heat is also responsible for providing us with an abundant supply of fruits and vegetables. Salads can be prepared, often with little or no cooking, to satisfy the summertime craving for something light and cool. The salads [...]
Sweet Potato Tots I first had these wonderfully tasty tater tots at my dear friends, Debbie and Leon’s, home. I couldn’t wait to try them myself. They’re so easy…you don’t even peel the potatoes. This recipe is enough for a crowd! (I forgot to take a photo before we devoured them. Pictured are the left-overs.) [...]
Vegan Chocolate Mousse This is so delicious, you won’t believe that there’s avocados in it. I served it to company and asked they guess the secret ingredient. No one could! Not even the picky eater, who would NEVER touch an avocado. It’s very filling, so a little goes a long way. 4 ripe avocados ½ [...]
Chocolate (Sweet Potato) Mousse Especially if you have a picky eater, you’ll want even desserts to be healthy. This recipe came from Loralie, a mom who reads the Baby Bites Ezine. She says, “I am NOT a big fan of most veggies – especially sweet potatoes. With my new way of eating, rich colored veggies [...]
Roasted Olive & Tomato Chicken This tangy chicken recipe is easy to make. Serve with broccoli and hard crusted whole-grain bread and you have a complete meal. You’ll need: 3 pounds chicken thighs 2 pints grape tomatoes 1 lemon 1 head garlic 1 cup Kalamata olives (may use whole pitted black olives) 3 tablespoons olive [...]
What is it? • One cup of nature’s sports drink contains more electrolytes than most sports and energy drinks. • It has more potassium than a banana. • It’s very low in calories. • It’s an isotonic beverage (its salt concentration matches that of the human body). • It’s similar to human plasma and has [...]
Italian Green Beans & Tomatoes Ingredients: 1½ pounds green beans (if fresh trimmed / may also use frozen) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 large shallots, thinly sliced or ½ chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14½ -ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup white wine or apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil [...]
Broccoli (or Cauliflower) Cheese Soup 8 ounces or about 3 cups stemmed broccoli or cauliflower pieces 1 cup milk ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped onion 1 chopped clove of garlic 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (add more broth for thinner soup) Dash salt and pepper Method: 1) Place all ingredients in a blender. [...]
15-Minute Meal Apricot-Salsa Chicken is so tasty, even picky eaters love it. This sweet and sour sauce is colorful and easy to prepare. Guests will never know that you spent only a few minutes cooking: You’ll need: 4 boneless chicken breasts (sliced thin) 1/2 cup each: Salsa (I use 505 Southwestern Organic Salsa) Apricot Jam [...]
I’ve tried several no-sugar cranberries with no luck. I recently saw this recipe. Of course it’s sweetened. It has natural sugars, which are absorbed more slowly than white sugar. 4 cups about 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed 1/2 cup apricot jam (made with only fruit) 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar (or 1 teaspoon of stevia; [...]
