A cool way to serve a healthy dip not loaded with chemicals & bad fats! The roasted eggplant turns silky, & mixes w/garlic, lemon, & sesame for lots of flavor.
Baba Ghanoush: Lo-Carb Paleo, Mideast Dip w/Roasted Eggplant
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Veggie Tray w/ Ranch Dip
The Veggie Tray with Ranch Dressing is a healthy recipe to serve at parties. The homemade Ranch Dressing below improves on the grocery store version, flavorful and chemical-free. Salad dressing recipes made from scratch are bound to be healthier than store-bought.
Granola: Not Just for Hippies (Make Granola Bars too!)
Back in 1976, my husband’s super-cool older sister turned us on to hummus & herbal teas. We walked into a health food store in Big Sur on our honeymoon & I knew- I had to make granola too!
Papaya Salsa w/Grilled Fish: Tropical Flavors, Healthy Style
A bit of Papaya Salsa can dress up a fish fillet, or get tossed into rice; add a side green salad topped with chopped Macadamias, in keeping with the tropical theme. Delicious!
Kombucha- Continuous Brew Method
Try making kombucha with the “continuous brew” method, to save time. Also, use a “sweetened tea concentrate”, if you haven’t had time to brew more tea every day. Oh, and use black tea!
Chicken w/ Sesame Orange Marinade (Easy Recipe for a Crowd)
I’m starting to plan for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, and think I’ll serve this, since it makes so much. Yes, it’s also nice to serve on a smaller scale (just reduce the recipe). But it’s ideal when you need a big batch of something, and don’t have a lot of time…
Banana Bread Breakfast Bars: Vegan, Healthy, Hearty
Soak whole grains (quinoa & buckwheat, plus steel-cut oats); even let sprout another day. Mix with mashed banana, coconut oil, palm sugar… A hearty breakfast!
Cacao Nib Fudge: Toasted, Tasty, Healthy, Easy
If you buy cacao nibs in bulk and need a great recipe for them, try this! By toasting the nibs, they process smooth (without chunks). Like butta! Healthy too- no sugar, just dried fruits, nuts, coconut oil…
Borscht, Vegetarian Style, w/Beets, Cabbage, Potato
Authentic Borscht might use “Kwas” (a fermented rye drink), or maybe some sauerkraut. Just use a dash of vinegar if those aren’t on hand. It’s still delicious! A touch of caraway seed adds flavor too…
Cocoa-Nut Fudge: Easiest Recipe for Healthy Snack Yet?!
Maybe you only have a few ingredients on hand. That’s OK! This super-delicious “fudge” recipe is made with just cocoa powder, coconut oil, dates, and nuts. So easy!
