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Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 cup canned diced plum tomatoes with juice 1 ½ cups dried brown...
Filetto di Pesce con Carciofi e Funghi

Filetto di Pesce con Carciofi e Funghi

Filetto di Pesce con Carciofi e Funghi Filetto di Pesce con Carciofi e Funghi Chilean Sea Bass filets with artichokes and mushrooms Serves 4   4 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-8 oz) Chilean sea bass filets (can substitute halibut) 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black...
Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto

Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto

Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto is a delicious dish which can be served with rice, pasta, roasted vegetables and chicken, too.   Total: 25 minutes.   Ingredients: 2½ tsp plus ¼ cup extra-virgin...
Easy Zucchini Lasagna

Easy Zucchini Lasagna

Easy Zucchini Lasagna Zucchini Lasagna is a healthy dinner idea, made with thinly sliced zucchini instead of noodles! It’s a great way to use up any zucchini you have on hand, and is an easy option for those who need a gluten-free or low-carb recipe. Why You’ll Love...

Summer Squash and Blossom Sauté with Mint & Peas

Summer Squash and Blossom Sauté with Mint & Peas INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas 1 lb mixed zucchini and pattypan squash, preferable small ones 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil About 15 large zucchini blossoms, stems removed and chopped into 1/2 inch...
Creamy Cilantro Dip with Grilled Platter

Creamy Cilantro Dip with Grilled Platter

Creamy Cilantro Dip with Grilled Platter We love this cilantro dip with a platter of grilled meats and veggies (but you can use it on about anything).   Some of the things we like to grill are:  Grass fed ribeyes or chicken Red onions Bell peppers Mushrooms Asparagus...
Ultimate Spring Salad

Ultimate Spring Salad

Ultimate Spring Salad INGREDIENTS * 1 pound asparagus (1 bunch; 12 oz. after woody ends removed)* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil* fine sea salt* 5 ounces spring salad mix (or other baby lettuce)* 1 large carrot , shredded* 3 radishes , trimmed and thinly sliced*...
5 Fabulous Benefits of Meditation

5 Fabulous Benefits of Meditation

As a follow on to our May newsletter’s main topic, meditation, I wanted to share some of the fantastic benefits I’ve learned from my meditating practice:   5 Fabulous benefits of Meditation 1. Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people...