Year: 2016

Almond Tart

Almonds are awesome! This can be the perfect dessert to end a special meal. You’ll Need For the Pastry · 1 ½ cups flour · 4 egg yolks · ½ teaspoon salt · ½ cup sugar · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · ¼ pound butter For the Filling ·...

Blueberry Crunch

Blueberry picking what a great form of exercise. And the extras that you pick can be frozen and used all year long! How awesome you exercise and pick little, tasty, bursts of antioxidants.   You’ll Need 1 ½ c. blueberries 1 c. oats 1 c. brown sugar ½ c....

Swordfish with Mediterranean Salsa

  This Mediterranean flare to this swordfish is a great balance for the robustness of what swordfish has to offer. This salsa also works well topped on a lot of other seafood or simply as a starter topped on some crostini. You’ll Need ·         1 piece of fresh swordfish...

Fresh Fruit Dip

When craving fruit, throw it in the juicer for a delicious and healthy snack.  You can also give this fruit dip a try. It’s easy to make and works well as a nice dessert.  You’ll Need: 8 ounces plain yogurt 1 to 1½ teaspoons honey Orange zest from 1/2...

Angel Hair With Veggies

  Let’s enjoy the flavors the Mediterranean region has to offer. This is an easy and versatile dish to make. The base is essentially veggies of choice and olive oil. From there you can jazz it up in a variety of different ways. You’ll Need 8 ounces raw angel hair...

Baked Honey Tomatoes

 Jazz up a meal with this fancy but easy to make appetizer or side dish. It is especially grand when the tomatoes are in season! And that time is coming soon! You’ll Need 8 medium tomatoes ½ cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried 4 teaspoons honey 4...

Chicken Caesar

As we move into spring, Caesar Salads are a perfect base for a meal and quite easy to make. This specific one is topped with chicken. For a substitute you could try a blackened fish or shrimp. You’ll Need 3 to 4 ounces of chicken per person cooked 1...

Ginger Dressing

  This is a perfect spring time salad topping and also a wonderful way to incorporate ginger, a super health food, into your diet.    You’ll Need 1 Tablespoon ginger, minced 2 Tablespoons shallot, minced 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce ¼...

Rosemary Potato Salad

Another way to make rosemary a delicious and nutritious part of your meal! You’ll Need 2 pounds (about 4 potatoes) small red potatoes (leave skin on), cubed 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 6 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon...

Salmon in Dill Sauce

Herbs make meals come to life and they are also super for our health too! Dill is one of those special ones that works wonderfully with salmon. You’ll Need 2 pounds of salmon steaks Salt Pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup sour cream ½ teaspoon dill Directions Melt the...

Endive Beet and Red Onion Salad

Ever wondering what to do with Belgian Endives? Give this unique and colorful salad a try….You’ll Need ½ pound raw beets, trimmed 3 heads of Belgian Endives, medium 1 red onion 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar salt and pepper 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Tablespoons...

Cauliflower & Spinach Salad

This is a unique salad that would work well as a side dish for a variety of  meals. You’ll Need 3 cups cauliflower, cut into small flowerets ½ pound spinach 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 large clove garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½...