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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week In celebration of Cinco de Mayo in a few days, I thought I’d share a recipe similar to the Mexican dish, Chicken Tinga. Whether or not you celebrate, this recipe will satisfy a craving for Mexican food.  It uses smoked paprika (instead of chipotle powder) to cut the heated spice.…

  • Foodie Friday

    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…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week From a tofu salad last week to a yuba stir-fry this week, we are kicking off Spring with protein-rich, plant-based recipes. What is yuba? I was wondering the same thing! Yuba resembles thinly sliced tofu, but is more dense with a “bouncy ball” quality. The term, yuba means dried tofu…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week While the first day of Spring was earlier this week, the air still feels brisk and not quite short sleeve weather just yet… So, a warm stew might just hit the spot this weekend! Cook up this stew and invite your bestie (four-legged fur bestie included) for a calm, cozy…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The colors are changing, days becoming shorter, temperatures dropping, and last weekend marked the official Autumn equinox. What better time for a healthful stew to warm our bellies! What is your favorite Fall recipe, snack, or beverage? Try this healthy, seasonal stew with a comforting nature!   Minestone Stew Ingredients 1/4 cup…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Tomato Lentil Soup Simple to prepare and many variations to try! Add cooked bulgar and sprinkle of parmesan? Sauté curry powder with the onion? Toss in baby spinach or kale? Add fresh herbs or pesto just before serving? Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large Onion (chopped) 1/4 cup Tomato…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Sweet Onion (chopped) 2 Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon Ginger (freshly grated) 1 15-ounce can pumpkin Puree 1 cup Dried Red Lentils 6 cups Broth 1 ½ teaspoons Curry Powder 1 ½ teaspoons Garam Masala Black Pepper and…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Green Risotto Short-grain brown rice is Chef Kate’s recommendation for an “amazingly creamy risotto”! Do you have an enameled cast iron pot? It will help the risotto cook evenly. Image source: https://inharvestfoodservice.com/products/short-grain-brown-rice/ Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 cup Short-Grained Brown Rice 1/4 cup Dry…

  • A Non-Turkey Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you stuffed up to your eyeballs and beyond with turkey and all its fixings? Do you need a turkey “detox”? What is another high protein alternative to turkey? Simple Lentil Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil  1 1/2 cups Onion (chopped) (fresh or frozen) 1 cup Carrots (shredded or…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Kale Soup – Creamy and Quick! Ingredients 4 cup Kale (chopped and stems removed) 1 cup Potato (thinly sliced) 2 tablespoon Onion  (chopped) 4 cup Unsweetened, Plain Almond Milk (or milk of choice) 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste Directions In a medium…