Spice things up with this southwestern "Mexican" meatloaf for your next meal. Serve it with black beans and your favorite vegetable on the side. A little sour cream is good with the meatloaf as well. You can adjust the heat (spiciness) of this meatloaf by decreasing/increasing the amount of jalapeno used. To make this … [Read more...]
Baked Salmon & Key Lime Butter *
This is my favorite way to serve salmon. The kids really like it too. If you are able, not on a sugar-free / grain-free diet, definitely serve this over some brown basmati rice...Mmmmmmm! 4 small Alaskan Salmon fillets unrefined sea salt and black pepper 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 2 Tablespoons key lime juice (the … [Read more...]
Sourdough Banana Spice Bread (or Pumpkin)
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Sourdough enhances baked goods for even better nutrition. So it makes sense to use this lost art of baking to make a lovely, tasty loaf of spiced banana bread. Chia seeds add a little crunch and a healthy boost of omega 3s. This bread is so moist, with the sweet taste of bananas and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. … [Read more...]
Homemade Spelt Egg Noodles
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These homemade noodles are fairly easy to make, taste much better than store-bought, and are healthier for you. These noodles are great in homemade chicken soup. 2 cups sprouted whole spelt flour (read about sprouting grains for flour, or purchase sprouted flour here) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup (with Rice or Noodles)
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Chicken Soup is great on a cold day. Here is a tasty version that is easy to make, and will remind you of Mom. I usually make homemade egg noodles for this soup. 8 cups chicken broth (homemade is the best) 3 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped 1 cup carrots, sliced (about 2 large) 1 cup chopped, cooked, chicken … [Read more...]
Hard-Boiled Eggs: How to Cook Them
There is an art to cooking eggs in the shell, but don't fear it is easier than you may think. Here's how to cook them perfectly and avoid that green tinge in the yolk. Place eggs in single layer in saucepan. Cover eggs with at least one inch of cold water over tops of the shells. Cover the pan with a lid, bring to a … [Read more...]
Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup *
Red lentils are not really "red", but a beautiful orange color. The tomatoes and other veggies in this soup compliment not only the color of the lentils, but the taste as well. It is absolutely wonderful with goat cheese crumbled on top. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 tsp minced … [Read more...]
Lemon Sherbet *
Lemon sherbet is a refreshing and tasty treat that is especially good on those lazy hot summer days. But, you can enjoy this year-round......I won't tell anyone! (Try this recipe with lime also, fabulous.) 3 cups plain kefir OR buttermilk 1/2 cup lemon juice zest of 2 lemons (about 1 1/2 to 2 Tablespoons) 2 egg … [Read more...]
Lime Basmati Rice
This rice compliments many dishes very well. It goes great with fish, chicken, or try it with some cooked black beans on top....yum! You will find many uses for this lime seasoned rice. 2 cups chicken broth (can use water, but chicken broth makes the rice much more flavorful) 3/4 cup brown basmati rice 2 to 3 … [Read more...]
Easy, Healthy, Blueberry Sorbet *
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This sorbet is a lovely treat that you do not have to feel guilty about "treating" yourself to. Sweetened with stevia, which adds no extra calories, it is a very healthy frozen dessert. You can, if so inclined, sweeten with honey if you are not on a sugar-free diet :) 3/4 cup filtered water 1/4 cup lemon juice 3/8 … [Read more...]
