Kale Chips Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: American Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 40 mins Save Print Kale is an powerful source of vitamins A, C and K it also contains impressive amounts of Calcium. They’re terrific as a snack or even with cocktails. Roasting the leaves coaxes out a nutty, briny flavor that’s kind of addictive. There are many varieties of Kale, the most common is Curley Kale, ...
Middle Eastern Chop Salad Recipe
Middle Eastern Chop Salad Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Middle Eastern Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 15 mins Save Print I can’t stop eating this! So fresh and perfect on this humid 90 degree day! Ingredients 1 Cucumber Chopped 1 pint of grape tomatoes chopped 2 scallions chopped 1 yellow pepper chopped ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives chopped ¼ cup parsley chopped Salt and pepper to taste ...
Raw Veggie Hummus Recipe
Raw Veggie Hummus Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Mediterranean Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Save Print Love this! Always a hit when entertaining. This hummus is lighter and easier to digest because of the zucchini base instead of the chickpeas. Ingredients 2 zucchini, chopped ½ cup tahini 2 Tbs nutritional yeast ½ cup fresh lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2½ tsp sea salt or Himalayan ...
Tabouli Salad with Hemp Recipe
Tabouli Salad with Hemp Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Mediterranean Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Save Print Ingredients 1 huge bunch of either curly parsley or flat parsley, chopped ½ white onion, diced or 4 scallions 1 medium tomato, diced 5 heaping TBS of Hempseeds Hemp Hearts Juice of 1 lemon 1 clove of garlic minced ¼ cup of olive oil Himalayan or sea salt, to taste Instructions Chop the parsley and toss ...
Asparagus, Cherry Tomato & Avocado Salad Recipe
Asparagus, Cherry Tomato & Avocado Salad Author: Karina Hines Recipe type: Sidedish Cuisine: American Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 20 mins Save Print This salad has it all: awesome nutrients, good fat and beautiful colors. Plus, it goes with anything you put on the grill! Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, snap off woody end stems & cut into thirds 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 avocados, skinned, deseeded ...
Baby Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing Recipe
Baby Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing Author: Karina Hines Recipe type: Sidedish Cuisine: American Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 50 mins Save Print Using a mustard-based dressing instead of mayonnaise ups the flavor while lowering the calories and fat. Ingredients 1 pound fingerling potatoes 1 pound baby red potatoes 1 batch Karina’s Vinaigrette 2 spring onions, chopped Parsley, chopped Instructions Add ...
Classic Slaw (Low Calorie Style) Recipe
Classic Slaw (Low Calorie Style) Author: Karina Hines Recipe type: Sidedish Cuisine: American Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Save Print Shredded carrot, red & white cabbage, broccoli stems & whatever else you love; fresh parsley, bell peppers, kale, broccolini & spinach make great additions. Ingredients 4 cups shredded vegetables: carrots, cabbage, broccoli stems 1 batch Karina’s Vinaigrette Instructions Combine slaw ...
Karina’s Vinaigrette Recipe
Karina’s Vinaigrette Author: Karina Hines Recipe type: Dressing Cuisine: American Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Save Print Ingredients • 6 Tbs extra virgin olive oil • ½ lemon, juice • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar • 2 tsp seeded mustard • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • Salt & pepper Instructions Put all ingredients in a jar with a lid and give a good shake. Dress salad just before serving. Denise's Tricks N' Tips Try keeping salad ...
Classic Meat Marinade Recipe
Classic Meat Marinade Author: Karina Hines Recipe type: Marinade Cuisine: American Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Save Print Will help tenderize, lock in moisture & add great flavor. For 4 steaks or 8 chops. Ingredients 2 garlic cloves crushed 4 good lugs of olive oil Juice of 1 lemon – I like to use the zest as well, especially for lamb 3 tsp fresh finely chopped herbs – rosemary, thyme, parsley ½ -1 tsp dried chili flakes or ...
Rhubarb Cream Parfait with Strawberries & Granola Crunch Recipe
Rhubarb Cream Parfait with Strawberries & Granola Crunch Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: American Prep time: 70 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour 40 mins Save Print Ingredients 5 cups rhubarb, diced Juice and zest of one orange 1 cup pure maple syrup 1 Tbs arrowroot or non-GMO cornstarch, dissolved in 2 Tbs water 1 tsp vanilla ¼ tsp cinnamon 2 lbs Firm Silken Tofu 1 lb strawberries, hulled and ...