Recipes

Zucchini also known as summer squash is the most popular member of the gourd family, and one of the most abundant, economical and versatile vegetables. Summer squash is available all year long, but at its peak during late spring.

I’ve tasted plenty of different variations of Hot-and-Sour soup and this is my own version. I like my Hot-and-Sour soup to be chock full of surprises and this shimmering, flavorful version skips the cornstarch which can often make it gloppy. You can make Hot-and-Sour soup as hot or sour as you like. It’s up to you and your taste buds.

The beauty of this soup is that you can add whatever it is you like into to it, there are no rules. Seafood such as halibut, prawns, shrimp, crab, clams or scallops add a perfect dimension to the bowl. Add one or add them all.

It’s time to get down to business and eat more salad! These nourishing salad dressings will assist in bodyfat loss and provide clean energy needed to boost your immune system and stop unwanted food cravings. The only thing you’ll be craving a big salad morning, noon and night. The results will surely show in the mirror.

The Tahini sweet roll is just that sweet and rich, high in dietary fiber and nutrients. It makes a great snack or treat that the whole family will enjoy… guaranteed. You can substitute tahini for natural unsalted peanut butter if you like.

Tahini paste is made from crushed sesame seeds and has quite a nutty taste. It is available in jars, cans and also in dehydrated form. Tahini should keep in a sealed jar and kept in the refrigerator for a number of weeks. There are two main types of tahini, hulled and unhulled.

Like kale and Swiss chard, spinach is an excellent source of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is what gives plants their green color, it is found in all green vegetables especially the green leafy vegetables.

This dish is great for brunch or dinner and can be eaten with or without any added meats. It is important to buy the highest quality of egg that you can find. The health of the chicken and its diet directly affect the nutritional content of the egg produced. Look for free-range or free-run, drug-free, omega-3, or vitamin E fed.

Like kale and Swiss chard, spinach is an excellent source of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a powerful source of magnesium and is regarded by the natural health industry as an incredible healing substance.

Though cranberries or “mossberries” are tiny, these ruby colored jewels pack a delightful but tart nutritious punch. Cranberries contain multiple families of antibacterial antioxidants called polyphenols. In documents retrieved from the 17th century, we know that cranberries were used for an assortment of medicinal purposes.

A versatile legume, Garbanzo beans or “chickpeas” are a member of the Pea family. Originating in the Middle East, Garbanzo beans are usually pale yellow in color, however, in India there are red, black and brown variations. Garbanzo Beans are the most widely consumed legume in the world.

Finally, summer is here and the B.B.Q is at the top of the list for meal preparations. The burger pattie is a favorite for any summer gathering. The fragrance and delicate flavor of the patties will be a hit at any barbeque.

Penna Primavera is a colorful, tasty and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy. You can add a light green salad and any meat, fish or chicken as a side dish for a full course meal. However Penne Primavera can be served as a meal by itself.