Meatball Soup 1 lb frozen meatballs (thawed) 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cups chicken broth or stock 1 can (14 oz diced tomatoes w/ green chilies) 6 cups fresh kale (- chopped) sea salt and black pepper to taste shredded Parmesan cheese In large stock pot, add in defrosted meatballs and olive oil. Over medium-high … Read more
Classic Gazpacho 2 ripe tomatoes (diced small (capture the juice)) 2 young fresh cucumbers (seedless or seeds removed, peeled, diced small) 2 green spring onions (finely chopped) 1/2 cup tomato-vegetable juice sea salt and black pepper to taste drizzle olive oil drizzle white wine vinegar Put all the ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir … Read more
Monterrey Mexican Rice Salad 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup red salsa ((not chunky)) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp kosher or sea salt 4 cups cooked long grain brown rice 1 box (10 oz frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained) 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1 small zucchini (washed and diced) 3 Roma … Read more
Fruity Rice Salad 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 2 kiwi (peeled and sliced into thin crescents) 1 green delicious or Granny Smith apple (cored and diced) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup shelled (roasted pistachio kernels) 1/4 cup chopped green onions 3 tsp chopped fresh parsley 3 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp … Read more
Beef Hominy Stew 2 lbs beef stew meat 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1 large sweet onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (crushed) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 cups water 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 – 28 oz can hominy Get … Read more
Citrus Wild Brown Rice Salad 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 Tbsp white rice vinegar 1/2 Tbsp real orange juice 1 tsp soy sauce salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (chilled) 1/2 cup cooked wild rice (chilled) 2 green onions (chopped) 1 celery stalk (chopped fine) 1/2 red bell pepper … Read more
Red Bell Pepper Jicama Slaw 2 large limes (juiced) 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper 1 jicama (peeled and cut into very thin strips) 1 red bell pepper (cleaned and cut into very thin strips) 1 green onion (chopped) Whisk together the lime juice, hot … Read more
Healthy Home-Baked Tortilla Chips 8 – 6 inch corn tortillas olive oil cooking spray sea salt to taste Preheat oven to 375° F Cut tortillas in to quarters Spray tortillas lightly with cooking oil on both sides. On cookie sheet bake tortillas for 15 minutes, turning 1/2 way through time. Makes 32 chips Snack Mexican … Read more
Skillet Cilantro Shrimp Verde 1/4 cup butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 to 2 lbs fresh (cleaned shrimp) 2 cups salsa verde 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped fine) fresh lemon juice brown rice optional In large skillet over medium heat, add butter and olive oil – when hot, add the shrimp. Cook just 1 minute, … Read more
Black Bean And Corn Quinoa Toss 2 -15 oz cans black beans (rinsed and drained well) 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (quartered) 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 small red onion (finely diced) 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 ripe avocado (pitted, peeled, and diced) 1 Tbsp olive … Read more
Roasted Red Peppers 4 large red (orange or yellow bell peppers) 2 tablespoons good olive oil Preheat oven to 500° F Place aluminum foil over baking sheet and grease well. Place whole peppers on baking pan, in center of oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the skins are completely wrinkled and … Read more
This will be rougher in texture that store bought. Store bought is usually made with hulled sesame. This can be made with either, but not hulled sesame are more nutritious. Bulk sesame seeds can be purchased a Health Food or Organic stores. Tahini 1 cup sesame seeds 2 Tablespoons to 1/2 cup olive oil Lightly … Read more