Strawberry Pecan Salad
Strawberry Pecan Salad Ingredients: 6 cups mixed greens 2 cups fresh starwberries, halved 1/2 cup raw pecans 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (brie is also nice!) 1 tablespoon whole cane sugar Directions: In a small fry pan, over medium heat, add pecans and sugar and cook until pecans are coated and sugar dissolves. Put aside to cool. Toss all ingredients together in a large salad bowl and serve with balsamic vinaigrette.
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Easy Thai Pumpkin Soup Ingredients: 1 large yam, cut into thick circles 1 small sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, halved and seeds removed 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1 can organic coconut milk unrefined sea salt and pepper to taste hot water to achieve desired consistencey Directions: Preheat oven to 400 F. Place yam circles and squash (cut side down) onto baking stone or greased roasting pan. Roast until soft, about 30-45 min. Scoop out pumpkin or butternut squash (discarding skin) into a large stock pot....
Read MoreApricot Lentil Soup
Apricot Lentil Soup Ingredients: 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup dried, non-sulfured apricots 1 1/2 cups red lentils 5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock to make vegan) 3 roma (plum) tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme unrefined sea salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Directions: Saute onion, garlic, and apricots in olive oil. Add lentils and stock and...
Read MoreBlack Bean and Couscous Salad
Black Bean and Couscous Salad Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous (or quinoa to make gluten-free, make as per regular directions) 1 1/4 cups water (or chicken stock if you’re not vegetarian for added flavour) 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 green onions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen organic corn kernels, thawed if frozen 2...
Read MorePork, Pear and Walnut Salad
Pork, Pear and Walnut Salad Ingredients: 1 lb boneless organic pork chops, cut into strips 2 pears (firm and ripe) 1 tablespoon organic butter 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoon whole cane sugar (panela or sucanut) 1/2 teaspoon un refined sea salt pinch of cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 6 cups mixed salad greens Directions Peel and core pears; cut into 12 slices....
Read MoreEasy Chicken Peanut Mole
Easy Chicken Peanut Mole Ingredients: 2 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds organic, free range chicken breasts and/or thighs cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 2/3 cups chicken stock or water 4 roma tomatos, diced 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste 1/4 cup organic peanut butter 1 tablespoon organic cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large...
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