There is no down side to boosting your immune system, especially to fight off a cold. We need our immune system to always be in tip-top shape since it protects our body from bacteria, viruses, fungi and so much more. It’s a good idea to show it some love every now and then, especially with the… Continue reading Immune-Boosting Tea
Fideo is one of things that takes me back to my childhood. It’s a fill-your-belly-and-your-soul kind of soup that is simple, yet never basic. I could eat bowl after bowl (and I have). For those of you without the luxury of growing up with this stuff, fideo (vermicelli), is first sauteed to release its nutty… Continue reading Low-Carb Fideo
I use a lot of coconut products: oil, cream, butter, shredded, water. All add great additions to any dish whether sweet, savory or spicy, but none reign quite as supreme in my book as coconut milk. I use it a fair amount. It is rich, creamy, and has a very similar mouthfeel to cow’s milk. … Continue reading Coconut Milk Three Ways
It’s starting to warm up (yay!). As the day starts earlier and the mornings aren’t as chilly, I declare that smoothies can make it back into rotation again (if they were ever out). Smoothies make for a quick meal or snack. Easy to take with out and about or sip while lounging around. This one… Continue reading Mocha Smoothie
Cauliflower. What can it not do? It purees magically, it rices beautifully, it steaks nicely. So many reasons to love this cruciferous vegetable. Although it is popular as a substitute, it also works well in its more natural state. You can never go wrong serving cauliflower as a side dish. One way to show this… Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Craving that bowl of noodles? Yup. Who doesn’t right – especially on a crisp fall night? But hearty doesn’t always have to mean stick-to-your-ribs pasta. Sometimes a bowlful of veggies can do the trick. This recipe lets zucchini take main stage. Pile swirls and swirls of crisp, fresh zucchini enveloped in a garlicky, pesto-like sauce… Continue reading Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
