This is a super easy and colorful salad. Enjoy! 1½ pounds green beans, trimmed 1¼ pounds cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon red onion, minced 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper Cook beans in boiling water for 7 minutes or […]
Peach Salad With Toasted Hazelnuts
I love peaches. I put them in everything: creamy steel cut oats, roasted chicken and avocado salad, oat and almond crumble, smoothies, buckwheat crepes, and homemade ice cream. You name it and I bet it would taste better with peaches. Your favorite salad mix (this recipe tastes best with a little spicy arugula) 1/4 cup […]
Crock Pot Chicken
The main crock pot recipe I have enjoyed over the years is one that I have grown up with since child hood. It’s probably the easiest and cheapest way to have a delicious hot meal waiting for you when you get home at the end of the day and it practically cooks itself. In your […]
Crockpot and Dutch Oven Basics
To be honest, I don’t think I have ever cooked anything in a Crockpot. What I do use, however, is a dutch oven-a large, heavy bottomed soup pot that can serve the same purpose. So, whether you have a Crockpot or a soup pot, here are some essential tips and basic instructions for making a […]
Bean and Veggie Crockpot Dish
The following recipe is a new twist on beans and rice with the convenience of a crock pot. 1 Tb olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 3 leeks, chopped and soaked in a bowl of water to release excess dirt 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped […]
Dangers of Soy
Soy foods have become VERY popular these days. However, there seems to be a lot of controversy over the health benefits of soy. I am going to explain both sides of the story without bias, then I will give you my opinion, as I normally advice my clients. SOY BASICS It all starts with the […]