Fresh fish must come from a reputable source. (Or, no wonder so-and-so doesn’t like fish!) Frozen fish can be baked; sear-grade is exceptional. It can be cooked rare, whereas frozen is best baked.
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Baked Fish, Zucchini & Carrots, w/ Easy Hollandaise Sauce
Baking is one of the easiest ways to prepare fish. For a quick meal, set on a bed of grated carrots and zucchini (or other favorites). Being grated, the veggies will cook about as quickly as the fish; the whole package can be wrapped in foil (or parchment), and popped in the oven. I’ve also…
Chipotle-Infused Pepper Oil: Make From Scratch, Economically
Add boiling water, salt, and virgin olive oil to those dried chipotle peppers, to make a great infused oil. Add color, flavor, and nutrients to any dish! (Skip the junk found in most “chipotle” products.)
Punch: Easy, Healthy, 100% Fruit Juice (Frozen) + Soda Water
It’s great to have a simple, refreshing, natural punch recipe on hand when feeding a crowd. This non-alcoholic, healthy punch recipe still tastes great. And it’s HFCS-free! (No high fructose corn syrup, that is.) Change it up by using different frozen juice concentrates, although the raspberry is very delicious. Serves 6-8, but multiplies easily. INGREDIENTS…
Worchestershire Sauce; Fancy Name, but Perfectly Spiced Brew
What with the anchovies and HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) in most Worchestershire products, a friend had wondered if I had a recipe to make it from scratch. We’d actually been making our own “Worchestershire Sauce” at the deli for ages, just to save money. A gallon of the stuff seemed too big an investment….
Chili, Traditional, For a Crowd (Extra Large Recipe)
A big batch of chili comes in handy for feeding a crowd. I made this for the last Chili Cook-Off our church had. No, I didn’t win the cook-off, but we did LOVE this chili! One caveat: I used homemade Worchestershire sauce (there’s a good recipe here, on Saveur, and there’s also one in my…
Celery Leek Soup (Gluten-free)
Celery seed adds flavor and potatoes thicken this soup without adding flour or gluten. Leeks are sautéed, which brings out their sweetness, making the perfect garnish. A little virgin olive oil adds richness, while still keeping it vegan. Makes 6 or so servings. INGREDIENTS 1 whole bunch celery, including bottom, rinsed well, cut into chunks…
SuperNatural SuperFoods: Stock 25 Items For Health’s Journey
Make healthy meals with whole food ingredients that are packed with nutrition. Add ’em all, or slowly change your diet, adding a few here & there. Progress not perfection!
Chipotle Potato Soup, Using Dried Chipotles, No Canned Stuff
This soup gets its color from grilled carrots. The veggies simmer until tender in a covered pan, with some water added; as the water evaporates, the sugars in the starches caramelize, making a rich, flavorful soup. Extra virgin olive oil adds richness without the saturated fats; a healthy soup- even vegan! The deep, smokey flavor…
Coconut Oil for Mental Health: Why/How To Use, Where to Buy
Anyone can fall prey to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. But truthfully, I hadn’t given it much thought until earlier this year. How could my own mom become suicidal, paranoid, and delusional?!