Eating for Energy
You will be hard-pressed to find something more refreshing than watermelon. This cooler is easy to make, and not too sweet. You'll want a pitcher of it in the refrigerator all summer. Ingredients: 1 (12-pound) watermelon (preferably seedless) 1/4 cup agave, divided 4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided 16 cups ice cubes, … [Read more...]
Walnuts add a little crunch and brown rice takes the place of bread crumbs making these savory vegetarian burgers a great gluten-free meal. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small carrot, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped button mushrooms 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon finely chopped … [Read more...]
This concoction works wonders if you are starting to feel under the weather, but is also great all year around. If you’re making this in a home juicer, you’ll need 2 oranges and 6 large carrots. If you don’t have a juicer, try to find a local juice bar where they’ll make a carrot orange juice, and bring it home to mix in the cayenne, … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 2 T coconut oil 1 T brown mustard seeds 1 onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, peeled & chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 T fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1-2 T red curry paste, to taste 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 1/2 -2 T fish sauce, to … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pecan halves, cut crosswise into thirds 3 tablespoons ghee 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 pounds baby Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Spread … [Read more...]
As the weather gets cooler with the beginning of fall, we look forward to enjoying heartier warm meals, including a few more warm spices and of course pumpkins. Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and sliced 1 cup green lentils, rinsed 1 Tbs. paprika 1/4 tsp. cayenne … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 4 cups apples (with skins, washed, cored and chunked) 1 cup of raisins (or dates or figs) 1 cup of water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 lemon (including peel) Preparation: Blend all ingredients together (or use food processor). Add more water to thin out more. If you like it a bit sweeter it … [Read more...]
Filled with a light Raspberry Cream, coated with a dark Belgium Chocolate and topped with either chilli powder, cacao nibs, coconut, goji berries or left to their original dark chocolate shell. They are incredible soft and melt in your mouth! Ingredients: Raspberry Cream Filling: *1/3 c soft Date + 3-4 tbls Filtered water *3/4 c … [Read more...]
I was craving lentil salad the other day and started going through my cookbooks to find one that would totally hit the spot. This was harder than I expected, as it turned out, since my craving wasn’t just any craving – it was specific to a mustardy-cumin-infused-shallot-rich-lentil-salad-perfect-for-lunches kind of taste. So, as is my … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup non-dairy milk Generous drizzle of maple syrup 1 cup fresh blueberries Directions: Cook quinoa in one and a half cups of water in a pot, bringing to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat … [Read more...]
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