Tag: Recipes

Healthy Potato Latkes (Recipe)

Crispy and hot around the edges, sizzling Potato Latkes will be devoured as soon as they leave the frying pan. As this fun & hearty treat sizzles in the pan, it will warms your heart. Bright green scallions sprinkled on top add a light freshness. A dollop of yummy applesauce or sour cream adds cooling…


Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

One pan meals are the best–this Pesto Chicken is another sheet-pan favorite. The preparation couldn’t be easier, and clean-up is a breeze! These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are one of those meals that create peace at our dinner table, with kids eating their entire meal happily and hungrily. I love that I can prepare the entire meal ahead…


Anti-Viral Immunity Smoothie

If there ever was a time to drink a potent, anti-viral, and immune boosting smoothie, it’s NOW. This smoothie is an excellent way to hydrate, cleanse, and protect against current environmental threats. Equipment Required Quality blender Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of berries (combination of raspberries and blueberries) 8 oz of coconut milk (BPA free can) 8 oz…


Roasted Veggie Soup Starter

If you do this 3 or 4 times a year, you will always have the makings of great soups, veggie stews or chili on hand. Your choice — any or all: Onions Celery Peppers-red, green Carrots Fennel Turnips Garlic Potatoes Sweet potatoes Winter squash Mushrooms etc. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice or chop all…


Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

By Chef Enrico Alaggia This cabbage “fat-burning” soup is the perfect way to lose weight while having a hearty, nutritious meal. The ingredients are rich in flavor while low in calories. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 49 minutes Makes 12 servings Ingredients 4 carrots 2 white onions 1 can of whole…


Dave’s Zucchini “Pasta” With Shrimp

My recipes are meant to help everyone enjoy more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. Diabetics and people who are trying to lose weight need to avoid refined grains, sugar and calorie-dense foods such as added fats, meat and eggs, so I don’t use them. Please enjoy this healthy “pasta” 2 Servings (recipe can easily…


Don’t Throw That Out!

Have you ever walked into the kitchen to get that first cup of coffee only to discover someone left the ice cream on the counter all night? Or the milk? I don’t hate spoiled food as much as I did before. I found many clever ways to use items I used to throw out. Sour…


Drink This Every Morning to Boost Your Immunity (+Recipe)

Yumi Ishihara is a famous Japanese naturopathy doctor. He’s over 60 years old, but he still sees patients and writes daily and gives over 100 lectures yearly. He’s shared his secret to a life full energy and good health in his book. Specifically, drinking a cup of black tea with dark brown sugar and ginger…


Growing and Juicing Fresh Mint: Tips and Recipes

Traditionally speaking, mint is an herb widely known to help people with stomach pains, a flaky scalp and even weight loss goals.  So, today, I want to show you how easy it is to grow mint and some ‘do’s and don’ts about using mint properly. First, let me say … It’s summertime and I am…


How to Make Sour Cream

If your refrigerator is anything like mine, half of the space is jam-packed with condiments. Those tubs of miso, sticks of butter, and bottles of salad dressing can add something special to simple weeknight meals. Instead of buying more sour cream from the store, I like to make the tangy, creamy condiment from what I…