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9/14/2018 2 Comments

Egg cups

Is the morning egg routine a little boring?

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Photo by Jennifer C. (CC BY 2.0)
Try the simple act of baking your eggs in muffin tins, not only is it a nice diversion, they are also portable for a nice picnic or snack on the go. These egg cups are packed with vitamins and minerals, featuring kale and shiitake mushrooms. Kale has been extensively studied for its role in cancer prevention, it also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, as well as vitamins such as K, A and C and minerals such as manganese and copper. Shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally in Asia for 6000 years, and are only recently becoming known in the west for their abundant benefits. They are a great non-animal source of iron, as well as pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and selenium. 
Prep
1 yellow onion
3 cups shiitake mushrooms
2 leaves kale
2 cloves garlic
 
Finely chop onion, mushrooms and kale.  Peel and press or mince garlic.

Sauté
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon thyme, dried
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

In a large frying pan, sauté onion, garlic, turmeric, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, in olive oil and butter over medium heat until onions begin to soften and spices are fragrant. Add mushrooms and kale and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until kale is bright green.

Bake
10 eggs
½ cup Parmesan cheese
 
Distribute mushroom mixture to 10 muffin tins. Crack an egg into each tin. Distribute cheese among tins. Bake for 12 minutes at 400°.

Serve
Allow to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
 
Preparation: 45 minutes
Serves: 6

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5/4/2018 1 Comment

Beef stir-fry

Have you ever eaten a cooked radish?

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Photo by jules (CC BY 2.0)
They are a surprising addition to this stir-fry, which also uses the often-overlooked radish greens. As members of the cruciferous vegetable family, radishes protect against cancer by providing phytonutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The sweetness of the onion is a nice balance to the peppery radishes. Stir-frys are great, because they are unendingly versatile and cook up rather quickly. Chopping the veggies can take some time, but if you plan ahead you can chop extra veggies for another meal, and keep them in the fridge ready for stir-fry any time!
Prep
2 cups sprouted rice or quinoa
1 bunch radishes
½ inch fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
½ cup yellow onion
½ pound sirloin
½ teaspoon curry powder
⅛ teaspoon Himalayan salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric

Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions.
 
Cut radishes into quarters or eights if they are large. Save greens, rinse well and set aside. Peel and thinly slice ginger and garlic. Finely chop onion. Thinly slice sirloin.
 
In a medium bowl, mix curry powder, salt, pepper and turmeric. Toss with sirloin, mix well to coat evenly.

Stir-fry
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup snow peas
¼ teaspoon salt
 
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sirloin in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from skillet and set aside.
 
Add another tablespoon butter to skillet, reduce heat to low and cook ginger, garlic, onion and radishes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon honey and increase heat to medium; cook until radishes are glazed, about 2 minutes. Add tamari and balsamic vinegar and simmer until thickened, about two minutes.  Add radish greens, snow peas and ¼ teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted. Toss in beef to rewarm.

Serve 
Serve over a bed of sprouted rice or quinoa.
 
Preparation: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

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4/27/2018 0 Comments

Zesty chicken patties

“A delightful retreat from the bland chicken patties of yesterday.”

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Photo by mcflygoes88mph (CC BY-ND 2.0)
Replete with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, zesty chicken patties are filled with healing properties that will satisfy even the most discerning of palates. They are bright, colorful and pack a tasty punch. Make a big batch on the weekend for a week’s worth of easy lunches. Rolling the patties in hemp seeds provides a visual and textural surprise, as well as an added dose of Omega 3.
Prep
2 garlic cloves
⅔ cup cilantro
3 green onions
1 teaspoon fresh ginger

Peel and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop the cilantro and onions. Grate the ginger.

Patties
1 pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon red chile powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ lime
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoon hemp seeds

Mix garlic, cilantro onions and ginger along with the chicken, chile, fish sauce, salt, pepper, lime juice and turmeric. Form into patties, rub lightly with oil, and roll edges in hemp seeds.
 
Grill
Sauté or grill about 8 minutes on each side, or until done.
 
Serve
Mixed salad greens

Serve over a bed of your favorite greens
 
Preparation: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
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1/27/2017 2 Comments

Kale and Beet Salad

This dazzling salad is a big hit with guests and at potlucks.

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It’s bright, colorful and utterly appealing. For added flair, consider slicing the beets or cutting them into fine matchsticks. Beets are mighty, yet humble root vegetables. They contain powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Like other cruciferous vegetables, kale has a high concentration of the antioxidants carotenoids and flavonoids, which have been shown to prevent cancer. Kale is also an excellent source of vitamin K, which is a critical nutrient in supporting the body’s inflammatory process. This is a wonderful salad for any point along your journey to better health. 
Prep
½ cup pumpkin seeds
1 bunch kale
1 large golden beet
1 large red beet
½ red onion
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 clove garlic
½ lemon
 
Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently. Separate kale leaves from stems, slice leaves and stems. Peel and dice beets.  Chop red onion and dill. Mince or finely slice garlic. Juice lemon to make 1 tablespoon juice.

Marinade
Himalayan salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Place kale, beets and onion in a large mixing bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Mix and top with the vinegar. Set aside. (This can be done up to a couple hours in advance.)

Salad
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup crumbled feta

Whisk together the oil, garlic, dill, lemon juice. Toss the oil mixture with the kale, beets and onion. Add feta and pumpkin seeds. Mix and serve.

Serve
Serve salad topped with feta and pumpkin seeds
 
Preparation: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
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