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Salad Saturday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Next week is Thanksgiving and the winter holidays thereafter. This time can be a beautiful and magical time of year, but also a time of rich, high calorie meals. While an occasional indulgence is okay, the saying ‘moderation is key’ holds its ground. This recipe is healthful, nutritious, and festive.…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week The Fourth of July holiday was just one week ago, and if you’re still craving a festive, summer salad, try Emma Lovewell’s Corn Salad. The flavor has a subtle sweetness with a creamy and crunchy texture. The corn in this salad has a Mexican-inspired twist: Esquite! Esquite-Inspired Corn Salad Ingredients 2…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week A quick, healthful dish to prep when you’re short on time! Chopped Sweet and Sour Salad Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 3/4 teaspoon Honey 1 teaspoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 cups Salad Greens of choice (eg. Spinach, Arugula,…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week If you’re like me and prefer a vegan or vegetarian protein source, this bowl of greatness may be your next best bite! You can use three cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand, and prepare them whatever way you prefer: steamed, sautéed, or roasted. If wheat berries aren’t your thing,…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week While I follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, I also like to share healthful recipes for my carnivorous friends. This is a classic Filipino dish that can often take hours of marinating and braising to prepare. However, this recipe variation offers a quick to prep adobo sauce with tart, savory flavors! Chicken in…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Last week’s recipe featured a guacamole variation. This week we’re staying with a dip or spread, but with more protein. It’s quick to prep with minimal ingredients! Hummus is a great go-to healthy snack or add-on to any meal to sneak in a bit more plant-based protein. I personally love…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week There are seemingly endless ways to prep and eat cauliflower: raw, roasted, stir-fried, mashed (as potatoes), and as a pizza crust, to name a few! Quick tip for roasting: cut into slices (not florets). The flat surface will produce a flavor-rich browning! Nutty Roasted Cauliflower Ingredients (1) large or (2) small…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Quick to prep! For our busiest weeks, when we crave a healthful dish, but we are limited on time. Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash Ingredients 1 pound Butternut Squash (sliced) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Water 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 tablespoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Brown Sugar 1/4…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Growing up in sunny Southern California, I lived in the South Bay, Inland Empire, Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, and a short stay in Santa Monica before moving north to the beautiful Bay Area (and later the picturesque PNW). One funky, fun restaurant in Santa Monica comes…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week For those of you who have been indulging on a few too many holiday treats this past week, today’s recipe features a healthful, refreshing salad to cleanse your body and feel rejuvenated. Adding sweet-tart fruit such as orange, kiwi, or pomegranate to a leafy or whole grain salad can also…
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