Quintessential Winter Salad

In our home we try to eat as much seasonally as possible.  Foods are fresher, more local,  less expensive, abundantly available, changes up your eating habits, and is better on the environment.  On that note here is an amazing Winter Salad for you to share.... This...

What is Dietary Fiber?

Kerry McClure - Practical Wellness January 30, 2014 · What is Dietary Fiber? Fiber comes from plant-based foods. Fibers are the stems, seeds, skins, and supporting structure of the leaves. It is the part of the plant that the body cannot digest. There are two kinds of...

Baked Sweet Potato with Maple-Oat Crumble

I love sweet potatoes. The nutrient-density, color, texture and taste of these potatoes is hard to pass up. They are great for breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner. Yep, I said breakfast! Here is a creative way to get your fiber and protein in the morning.... Baked...

Kale Caesar Salad

Cashew Dressing: Use this on everything — from salads to chicken to red meat to grilled veggies. Make a batch and keep it around – it is such a hit!! Note:  I have kept it in the fridge for 4 days and it has been fine. Ingredients: 1 cup raw organic cashews soaked for...

Autumn Kale and Quinoa Salad

Nourish yourself from the inside out with this warm and comforting kale and quinoa salad. Quinoa offers complete protein to help you power through the darkening days, and kale boasts enough calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and beta carotene to help you fend off colds....

Kale, Brown Rice and Tahini Salad

Another favorite Kale salad to share from our home to yours!. This one can be a meal all by itself! Kale, Brown Rice and Tahini Salad Recipe 1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems removed and thinly sliced Sea Salt (about 1 teaspoon depending on size of the Kale) 1...

Citrus and Avocado Salad

Here is a lovely warm summer's evening salad alternative! Enjoy! Citrus and Avocado Salad Recipe measured to feed 12. Citrus and bitter arugula are good liver cleansers and help the body to release excess stored fats. Avocados are a healthy source of fat, which is...

Vegan Basil and Cilantro Pesto

Vegan Basil and Cilantro Pesto Ingredients: 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/3 cup pine nuts 4 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup nutritional yeast Juice from one fresh lemon 1/2 cup olive oil 2...

Thai/Indian Coconut Vegetable Soup

Here is an awesome nutrient-dense, full-flavored soup to try! Enjoy all the fabulous flavors! Serve with your favorite salad.Thai/Indian Coconut Vegetable Soup Serves 4-6Ingredients: 4 tbsp olive oil 1 Onion diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper 2-½ cups...

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