Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie. The winter months are all about turning inward, meditation and comfort food!!! I love shepherd’s pie and usually make it with turkey; but I decided to make this one […]
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Artichoke Tomato Orzo
Artichoke Tomato Orzo. My Artichoke Tomato Orzo is a quick and nutritious side dish that pairs perfectly well with grilled or oven roasted lamb or protein of choice; of course it is equally a delicious stand alone vegetarian entrée or warm salad. I always have left over cooked pasta or rice just waiting to be […]
Savory Onion Artichoke Galette
Savory Onion Artichoke Galette Eating lots of alliums during the the winter cold and flu season to chase away ills is not just an old wives tale. There really is a science behind the truth that onions clear congestion, and relieves allergies and respiratory inflammations of all kinds. Onion(allium […]
Detox Rebuild Summer Vegetable Salad
Detox Rebuild Summer Vegetable Salad Don’t let the words Detox and Rebuild give you visions of healthy food that doesn’t taste good; My Detox Rebuild Summer Vegetable Salad defies that notion! This Summer Vegetable Salad is absolutely delicious! My Detox Rebuild Summer Vegetable Salad is filled with colorful, nutritious organic vegetables that super charge your […]
Tuna and White Bean Pasta Salad
Tuna and White Bean Pasta Salad My Tuna and White Bean Pasta Salad is a delicious medley of healthy fish protein, fiber rich legumes and organic vegetables simply combined to make a nutritious light meal that is also a perfect protein. Cavatappi pasta provides substance to this dish along with cannelloni white beans, nutritious artichoke […]
Blistered Beans and Artichokes
Blistered Beans and Artichokes My medley of Blistered Beans and Artichokes is a versatile dish; serve it as a yummy side dish to just about any grilled meat or fish entrée! My Blistered Beans and Artichokes is a perfect room temperature salad. High in protein, and filled with nutritious organic vegetables, Blistered Beans and Artichokes is brightened with […]
Seafood Paella with Spring Vegetables
I have made so many versions of Paella and everyone of them is full of flavor, uniquely spiced and laden with super nutritious vegetables and proteins! My Seafood Paella with Spring Vegetables is a wonderful springtime variation filled with peas, green beans, artichokes, calamari, shrimp and just a touch of sausage, all nestled in a pan of saffron seasoned […]
Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad
Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad is a healthy is a simple recipe and a healthy addition to your diet! Artichokes are in season; and they are so healthy for you! Artichokes health benefits include balancing blood glucose levels,improving liver function,aiding digestion, helping with hypertension as a diuretic, lowering cholesterol […]
Mediterranean Corona Bean Salad
Gigantic heirloom Corona Beans make a wonderful presentation at table! I use these creamy yet firm beans from Rancho Gordo to make a yummy Mediterranean salad filled with artichoke hearts, parsley, kalamata olives and grape tomatoes, bathed in a vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil and Spanish sherry vinegar. Serve my Mediterranean Corona […]
Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with escarole, shallots, green beans and artichokes
Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with escarole, shallots, green beans and artichokes This is actually a stand alone vegetarian stir fry but is fabulous with lamb chops! Just loaded with nutritious spring vegetables!! Add more nutrition with asparagus and baby bok choy as a variation! Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with escarole, shallots, green beans and artichokes […]