Recipe frameworks are meant to provide a basic template for simple recipes. A variety of dishes can be made using only one template. Frameworks provide a great resource for menu planning; start by choosing ingredients you’d like to prepare one framework dish, then move on to other frameworks using overlapping ingredients. Pasta Framework Choose ingredients… read more Meal Preparation Recipe Frameworks
Ginger Garlic Lime Bevys
Try these ginger, lime, garlic recipes for their immune boosting powers; read more about immune health and nutrition in my most recent blog post. The benefits: While each of these plant-based foods has their own benefits they seem to work best in unison. When used in combination it has been seen that their mixture provides… read more Ginger Garlic Lime Bevys
Homemade Protein Balls
Struggling to find a healthy protein bar for your active life? These protein balls are the perfect alternative to store bought and sugar laden bars. Experiment to find your favorite kind by switching the type of nut or fruit that is used. Chewy Coconut Cashew Ingredients: 1 cup cashews 2 cups coconut chips 1… read more Homemade Protein Balls
DIY Hydrating Recipes
There are a plethora of options for DIY hydrating beverages. Feel confident in experimenting to find your favorite beverage by considering a template recipe. Begin by choosing your base fluid for the beverage; options include water, coconut water, herbal tea, or juice. Dependent on the duration of your exercise, you may consider a base fluid… read more DIY Hydrating Recipes
Golden Milk
Ingredients: 4 cups unsweetened soy milk (you may choose almond or coconut milk if preferred) 2 tablespoons peeled and finely grated fresh ginger 4 tablespoons peeled and finely grated turmeric 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Honey to taste (optional) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, stir well, and bring to… read more Golden Milk
Stunning Nettle Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh stinging nettle 1 cup fresh basil 4 cloves garlic ¼ cup olive oil ¾ cup pine nuts, roasted Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste as desired Optional: Asiago cheese Directions: Fill large pot half way with water and bring to boil. While wearing rubber gloves, remove nettle… read more Stunning Nettle Pesto
Rhubarb Summer Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups rhubarb, cut into ¼ inch pieces 4 tablespoons honey 8 cups packed greens (I like to use a lettuce, spinach, arugula blend) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Dash of salt and pepper 1 cup walnuts 1 cup goat cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss rhubarb in… read more Rhubarb Summer Salad
Sautéed Morel Recipe
After you’ve spent a lovely day in the sun foraging morels, use your harvest in this simple recipe. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon organic canola oil 1 cup morels, sliced width-wise into coins 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon chives or finely diced onion 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons water (you may use vegetable stock to… read more Sautéed Morel Recipe