Beets are extremely supportive of the liver-cleansing pathway. Enjoy this yummy salad that is great to serve to guests. INGREDIENTS 4 beets 2 teaspoons olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup fresh orange juice 1½ teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1½ teaspoons brown rice syrup (or sweetener of choice) 1½ teaspoons balsamic [...]
INGREDIENTS ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice sea salt 4 heads little gem lettuce, leaves separated and hearts halved through root (about 8 cups) ½ cup mixed flat–leaf parsley, and cilantro leaves ½ cup grated apple 5 blanched hazelnuts (put nuts in boiling water for about 4 - 5 minutes [...]
Raw foods increase our vitality and can help battle that dreaded afternoon slump! Tahini is sesame seed paste and is a good source of calcium, plus it makes things creamy and delicious. Miso is a fermented bean paste that contains beneficial enzymes, aiding in digestion. INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale, stems removed and thinly sliced sea [...]
Not a true root, celeriac is a special variety of celery that is cultivated for its swollen stem base rather than its upper branches. The flavor is much like a combination of celery and parsley, only stronger and with a smoky flavor. It is one of the few vegetables that must be peeled before using, [...]
Butternut squash is a great source of Heart-health-supportive carotenes. This winter squash is usually cooked, but also is tasty when eaten raw. INGREDIENTS ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed ¾ cup fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon minced ginger 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey sea salt and [...]
Roasting and caramelizing onions brings out their natural sweetness. Onions, like other foods in the allium family, are helpful in promoting heart health. INGREDIENTS Onions: 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil, melted ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 medium yellow onions, trimmed and cut into ¼ -inch sauté slices 6 medium shallots, [...]
6 - 8 servings As a salad green, kale is quite compatible with Asian flavors. Kale is among the most highly nutritious vegetables. It is an excellent source of carotenes, vitamins C and B6, and manganese. Kale supplies more than 70% of the RDI for vitamin C, with only 20 calories. Also, it is a [...]
Serves 4 - 6 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons ginger, grated 2 - 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 red chili pepper, de-seeded and sliced 1 tablespoon each: crushed cumin seeds, crushed cardamom seeds and crushed coriander. 1 bunch chard or kale, de-stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces (if using chard, cut the stems into [...]
Serves 4 A trio of sensations - sweet, sour, and salty - a host of exotic flavors come together. 2/3 cup pear nectar ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar sea salt and pepper to taste 1 fennel bulb 1 cup spinach 1 cup arugula 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, julienned (optional) 4 figs, quartered through the [...]
Serves 4 This is a Moroccan dish that Karen and I used in a class we taught last week. Thank you, Karen, for such an amazing dish! If you don't have preserved lemon, just add a little lemon juice, about 1 tablespoon. large bunch of flat leaf parsley large bunch of fresh mint large bunch of arugula [...]
