Quinoa really is a special (and addictive) gluten-free grain alternative. The nutty taste, easy preparation, and sky-high nutrient count are impossible to ignore. I’ve already shared two other quinoa recipes Black Quinoa with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tomato Mint Chutney and Italian Style Pizza with Quinoa Crust so it’s obvious I’m a fan. This delicious recipe adds yet another dimension to quinoa; as hot cooked cereal made with……quinoa flakes. That gorgeous seed that looks like a grain and tastes like a nut makes the best breakfast cereal. Don’t get me wrong. I adore cold cereals Super-Charged Breakfast Bowl and smoothies Sunshine Nutrient Smoothie but when I want warm comfort food in […]
Glowing Green Salad with Peppery Dandelion Dressing
To me green is life. It’s all around us. The color that feels good under our feet, brings us joy when we look at it, that animals feast on, and contain some of the most powerful nutrients on Earth. I make a point of including something green every day of my life especially in the kitchen. Whether in Beverages Iced Minty Matcha Green Tea Latte or Pasta Cucumber Pasta with Creamy Kale Sauce and Parmesan “Cheese” or in this beautiful bowl of plant goodness, green dominates my menu. This salad is delicious, light and refreshing, perfect for detox programs but satisfying enough to keep you energized and vibrant throughout the […]
Super-Charged Breakfast Bowl with Brazilian Banana Milk
The first time I made this breakfast many years ago my friends and family thought I was crazy. Eating a bowl of mainly chopped fruits and seeds covered in banana nut milk? It was unheard of. Cereal was cereal and there was a hard and fast rule that it needed to dry, contain grains, and come from a box. But like so many other culinary parts of our lives, breakfast had evolved with better choices, quick and easy solutions, and fresh ideas. Enter my little (actually big) bowl of unconventional cereal and milk. It’s not only better for you, it’s also smart, trendy, and thoroughly enjoyable. This natural breakfast will […]
Salted Neapolitan Macaroon Bars
This was a spur of the moment treat that quickly became a favorite. I was having a last minute get together for some guests from Europe and didn’t have anything special to serve them with the traditional coffee. I was tempted to go out and buy a ready made dessert but instead opted to better use that time and energy in creating a treat worthy of my company who also appreciated healthy foods. Why spend all that time driving and shopping when you can create an even better dessert right in your own kitchen, right? I had already looked to a few of my existing dessert recipes including Elegant Whipped […]
Pure Indulgence (Drink)
I love healthy and beautiful drinks. For me a drink has to have a good deal of visual appeal to even entice me into that first sip. If it doesn’t look good, I’m usually not interested. After all most of us can feast on visual alone. So when that magic combination of great appeal and great taste crosses my path, a drink suddenly becomes more than just a drink. It’s a soul-lifting experience and the smiles just never stop. Almond Mocha Dreams of Cacao Ironically, the inspiration for this luscious shake was a good old-fashioned root beer float. They were practically a weekend tradition when I was growing up, along […]