Tweet SPICY GUACAMOLE  6 large diced avocados 6 diced roma tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped white onion 3 diced serrano peppers (optional) 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1 1/4 cup corn 1 cup black beans 2 cups sliced black [...]

TweetI found this great recipe over at Food 52 and modified for my lifestyle and dietary allergies. Love this!! With all of the fresh kale in season right now, what a great, easy meal to throw together for your family in a hurry. One pot Kale and Quinoa pilaf… my modified version: Ingredients: 2 cups [...]

TweetI have a latex allergy, just one of my blissful allergy issues – and that means no bananas, no avocado, no kiwi, no fun. SO when my friend, Jennifer, sent me the link to Chocolate Covered Katie’s Avocado-Free Guacamole… well I just had to try it. 8 oz asparagus (34-36 skinny spears, ends trimmed) 1 [...]

TweetAre you looking for a light, seasonal lunch? This may just be what you are looking for. Wild Rice with Enoki Mushrooms (280 calories per person) Ingredients: 1/2 cup wild rice 3.5oz Enoki mushrooms 2 vegan bouillon tablets 2 tablespoons of a shallot 4 pressed garlic cloves 1 tbsp EVOO or Coconut oil Himalayan Salt [...]

TweetMirepoix is a simple combination of onion, carrot and celery that is used in nearly every traditional French stew and many other dishes. That is where the idea of my Mirepoix came from. Mirepoix, either raw, roasted or sauteed, is the flavor base for a wide number of dishes, such as stocks, soups, and a number of my favorite sauces. So [...]

TweetI have to say that one great way to get your omega’s in is to eat some tasty wild caught salmon. Ingredients: Wild Caught Salmon Fillet Lemon Juice 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 tbsp fresh dill sea salt and pepper for seasoning Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Season [...]

TweetI know you are probably sick of the Team Beachbody recipes, but darnit, they keep sending me some awesome ones! Of course I had to mix it up – a) I don’t do tofu and also I don’t do soy sauce. Here’s a great vegan/vegetarian dish that makes a great side dish for an Asian [...]

TweetOne of my favorite juices comes from the beautiful Kris Carr and her Crazy Sexy Diet book. Her Make Juice, Not War Green Juice is delightful. She starts her morning with it every day, and this recipe makes 32 ounces. My only problem is that I hate cucumber – can’t get past that. Also am [...]

TweetSo you’ve probably seen the Bing drink at the store. Sure – it’s tasty, but it’s no where near as good for you as this recipe is: Ingredients: 1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology 8oz Vanilla Coconut Milk 1 tsp Green Tea Matcha powder 2 tsp Organic Cherry Extract Ice if desired Blend and enjoy!!     [...]

TweetAnd easy side – and Dr. Oz recommended, is this warm tomato salad. And this is great not just for me, it’s a healthy meal for my husband. Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen say there are 11 things a man should eat every day –or nearly every day –to keep things running smoothly. As well [...]