Curried Butternut Squash Stew Author: Denise Costello Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 17 mins Total time: 32 mins Save Print Love this – so simple, great to freeze. Ingredients 1 Tbs coconut oil or grapeseed oil 1 red onion, diced ⅛ tsp salt 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp curry powder ⅛ tsp cayenne 1 can unsweetened coconut milk ½ cup water 3 cups frozen butternut squash or fresh, cubed 1 tomato, diced ½ pound bok choy, chopped ...
Let Go, Lose Weight
For Christians, early spring brings the 40 days of Lent. As a kid, I didn’t look forward to it. Lent began with ashes on your forehead and having to give up candy for what seemed like forever! Now, I actually look forward to it. It’s a time to be quiet, reflect and let go of some of the routines or habits that can inhibit true personal and spiritual growth. This year, I gave up alcohol for Lent. I will admit that I was a little scared that I couldn’t stick to it. Would I have as much fun at ...
Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing Recipe
Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing Author: Denise Costello Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Save Print Ingredients 3 Tbs fresh lime juice 1 tsp lime zest (optional) 4 tsp honey 1 Tbs plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp coarse kosher salt or sea salt 1 cantaloupe, quartered and seeded, and cut into ½" dice 1 avocado, halved, pitted and cut into ½" dice 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved Instructions Whisk ...
Denise’s Green Lemonade Recipe
Denise’s Green Lemonade Author: Denise Costello Save Print This is tart, just the way I like it! Ingredients 1 cup coconut water or water 1 cup kale leaves or spinach 1 cup romaine lettuce leaves 2 stalks of celery ½ English cucumber or one small baby cucumber 1 lemon, peeled 1-inch ginger, peeled 2-3 sprigs of parsley Pinch of cayenne pepper Instructions Process your vegetables with liquids in a blender. Add fruit to taste, depending on how sweet you like your ...
Gluten-free Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Gluten-free Blueberry Muffins Author: Denise Costello Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 25 mins Save Print Ingredients ½ cup coconut flour, sifted ¼ cup almond flour ½ tsp celtic sea salt ½ tsp baking soda 6 eggs ⅔ cup pure cane organic sugar ⅓ cup grape seed oil 1 Tbs vanilla extract ¼ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp lemon zest 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen Instructions In a small bowl, combine coconut flour, ...
My 5 Morning Musts
What we know today about heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia and many autoimmune diseases is that one of the causes is chronic inflammation. Unfortunately, our typical American lifestyle and diet can be the root cause of chronic inflammation in our body. Things like Stress Lack of sleep Pollution Smoking Lack of exercise Diet heavy in processed foods and sugar The good news is that you can control a number of the factors that cause inflammation. Getting plenty of ...
Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Recipe
Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Author: Denise Costello Save Print Ingredients 1 pound broccoli, trimmed into small florets 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt Lemon wedge Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place broccoli florets in oven-safe pan or baking sheet. Drizzle oil over broccoli. Sprinkle with salt. Roast broccoli for 15 minutes. Stir and roast for 5 more minutes. Squeeze lemon wedge over broccoli and serve. 3.3.3077 ...
Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Noodles Recipe
Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Noodles Author: Denise Costello Save Print Ingredients 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled Red pepper flakes 26 oz diced tomatoes with juice 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 4 fresh sage leaves, minced 4 large basil leaves, minced ¼ cup Italian parsley, minced 1 pound ground dark turkey ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 bag buckwheat noodles (I like Orgran, available at Whole Foods) Instructions ...
Meatball Blitz
Do you have trouble finding the dinner “sweet spot”? Are you torn between healthy and delicious, gluten-free and family-friendly, all while trying to get dinner on the table after a long day of work, school and extra-curriculars? Me, too! One of our favorite meals has solved that problem: meatballs with tomato sauce, buckwheat noodles and oven-roasted broccoli. Tasty, kid-friendly, quick to the table and rich in iron, vitamin C, B vitamins and fiber. Perfect for a weeknight or any ...
Heart-Healthy Entertaining
It’s snowy here in the Northeast and we tend to be cooped up inside. I love it in the beginning--it gives me time to be in the kitchen to try new recipes. But after awhile, I like to spend time around a table with friends and family. Last night, in honor of Heart Health Month, I prepared Maple-Glazed Salmon with Pineapple and Maple Vinaigrette. It is a family favorite and so simple and tasty. It’s even good enough to serve to guests :) In addition to being tasty, here is another reason I like ...
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- …
- 24
- Next Page »