Tuscan Chicken with Asparagus and Artichokes

My Tuscan flavored chicken is a promise that Spring has arrived or at least is in our not too distant future! Asparagus, artichokes, leeks and chives play starring roles in this yummy one pot chicken dish, served over orzo and served with a bright chard and romaine salad sprinkled with pea shoots and simply dressed in vinaigrette! Just delicious! […]

Healing Chicken Vegetable Soup

There’s no mystery to it!! Chicken is full of the amino acid arginine and arginine kicks start the pituitary gland to make us healthy and maintain optimal immune function! It’s not a wife’s tale, it’s science and nature working together!! My organic chicken and vegetable soup is the winter cure to keep us healthy!! In a deep pot […]

Sautéed Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Chard

Sautéed Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Chard I use a Moroccan Tagine to make my sautéed rosemary chicken thighs with chard, but any deep chef’s pan will work; however the Tagine does produce a tender chicken thigh with enormous flavor. Aromatic spices and loads of organic vegetables and herbs make this dish a nutritious and delicious […]

Variation on Spanish Paella

Variation on Spanish Paella I love to make paella but I do take liberties with various variations of meats, seafood and vegetables, still keeping the integrity of this delicious and nutritious Spanish dish! Paella always calls for sausage, chicken and varied seafood but I like to add a healthy touch of organic vegetable to this […]

Asian Spring Rolls

Asian Spring Rolls Healthy spring rolls are super easy to make. Filled with a medley of barely cooked and raw vegetables, they make a wonderful addition to an Asian themed meal or they stand on their own as a satisfying light entrée. You do not have to make them strictly vegetarian; whenever I have a […]

Satisfying and Healthy Spanish Paella!!

      Spanish Paella Paella can be made in so many different ways  and with a variety of meats as well as vegetables!! My healthy version always uses vegetables, they round out the nutrition in the traditional dish that does not include them. Remember to always use either arborio rice or an authentic Spanish rice, […]

Winter Cassoulet

A warming French stew filled with nutritious beans, vegetables and protein. They call it peasant food which is five star in my book! So satisfying and comforting on a cold day. This dish is full of nutritional fiber from the organic vegetables and the classic French cassoulet white bean; the added protein rounds out the […]

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