Summer is coming and boy, do I love to scoop up the sunshine! It is a definite mood-booster and a natural way to get the vital vitamin D for improving your immune system and bone health. However, we have to be careful with those golden rays. Too much UV exposure from the sun can cause accelerated aging, wrinkles and cancer. Who wants that? The key is to strike a balance. We can protect our skin with hats, sunscreen and eat the foods that have UV protective powers. I bet you didn’t know ...
Say Hello to Healthy Summer Shrimp!
Whether skewered on kabobs, tossed in salads or dipped in a cocktail sauce, shrimp is a quintessential summer food. It’s no wonder shrimp has become our most popular seafood, since it is easy to prepare and can be dressed up or down. Shrimp is great way to get in your weekly 8 ounces of seafood. A lean source of protein, shrimp has virtually no saturated fat. While shrimp is high in dietary cholesterol, nutritionists and scientists agree that unless dietary cholesterol intake is combined ...
Ginger Lemon-icious Juice Recipe
Ginger Lemon-icious Juice Recipe Author: Denise Costello Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Save Print Ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce 2 cups kale or spinach 2 sweet apples, cored & peeled, if using blender 1 organic lemon, peeled 1-2 Tbs fresh ginger root 1 cup water, optional (helpful if you are using a blender) Instructions Press all ingredients through a juice extractor or process all ingredients in blender until smooth. Stir & serve! ...
A Side Dish for Memorial Day
Amy is celebrating all that May has to offer this week, including a delicious new carrot salad. Eat well! -- Denise May brings Memorial Day, the beginning of the summer cookout season. Did you know that May is also Celiac Awareness Month? To celebrate, my family and I had dinner at Burton’s Grill. When you have family members with allergies or food sensitivities, eating out can be both challenging and intimidating. With Burton’s, I love that we never feel like we are being difficult ...
Carrot Confetti Salad Recipe
Carrot Confetti Salad Author: Amy Rindskopf Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: American Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Save Print Ingredients 6 medium carrots, peeled and grated (4 cups) 6-8 medium radishes, washed, trimmed and grated (1½ cups) ¾ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup grapeseed oil 3 Tbs fresh lemon juice 3 Tbs fresh orange juice 1 Tbs shallot, minced ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine Instructions Combine carrots, ...
Vinaigrette Recipe
Vinaigrette Author: Denise Costello Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Save Print Ingredients Vinaigrette Ingredients ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbs lime juice 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt, to taste Instructions In a small bowl, whisk ingredients together 3.3.3077 ...
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Southwestern Quinoa Salad Author: Denise Costello Prep time: 1 hour 30 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Save Print This dish is great for vegan or vegetarian guests. Ingredients 2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups cooked quinoa 2 cups frozen non-GMO corn, thawed ½ cup red bell pepper, diced ½ cup red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Vinagrette Instructions Instructions Mix all salad ingredients ...
Crock Pot Cuban Braised Beef & Peppers Recipe
Crock Pot Cuban Braised Beef & Peppers Recipe Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Dinner Save Print This is a great one for the crock pot & the kids love it. Little do they know, they’re getting a good dose of vitamin C and fiber! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 2 red bell peppers, sliced ½ inch thick 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin kosher salt and black pepper 1½ ...
Why You Should Give Mom Dark Chocolate
Earlier this week, I christened my new kitchen with an Energized Body Cinco De Mayo party. It was a fun event, combining all the things I love - bringing people together, noshing on fresh delicious food and sharing information. Traditional (not Americanized) Mexican fare was served. These were the favs: the Fresh Margaritas, the Jicama Salad with Watercress, Radishes and Chiles, and no surprise, the Dark Chocolate Pine Nut Torte. Now we have been hearing that dark chocolate is good for ...
Chocolate Pine Nut Torte Recipe
Chocolate Pine Nut Torte Author: Denise Costello Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins Total time: 2 hours Save Print Ingredients 16 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate 16 oz unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 cup Kahlua liqueur ½ cup pure cane sugar 8 eggs, lightly beaten 1 Tbs vanilla extract 1 cup roasted pine nuts + 1 Tbs garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place chocolate, butter, Kahlua and sugar in top of ...
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