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 […]
Black and Blue Berry Freezer Yogurt Cream Cake
Is there anything prettier than a frozen berry dessert? Gazing at it, I can see a myriad of blues and reds dancing around in cool iciness, just waiting to turn off the summer heat with class. It always looks so regal. And stunning. And delicious. No wonder I just had to make one. Better yet, a luscious creamy berry freezer cake. No bake desserts are such a blessing during the summer aren’t they? I originally made this gorgeous dessert so many years ago I had to dust off my memory a bit in order to re-create it. In fact, it was one of the first raw desserts I ever made. […]
Matcha Green Smoothie
The green smoothie is probably one of the greatest food inventions since bread. It’s a wonderful way to incorporate whole plant greens and fruits in one delicious and refreshing drink. Green smoothies can boost your energy levels, keep you satiated for hours, are easy to digest, and contain numerous vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals which are vital for your overall well-being. I can’t say enough good things about these wonderful drinks and how my life changed once I was introduced to them. If you haven’t tried a green smoothie yet, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how delicious they are and how great they can make you feel. The most compelling reason […]
Mexican Chili Chowder with “Smoked” Black Lentil Relish
There are times when being a cook (and uncook) is very unpredictable. I might find myself in the kitchen with the intention of making one recipe just to end up with another dish entirely. Sometimes there isn’t even a real explanation except that I didn’t pay attention and maybe added too much of this or that, or didn’t follow my own directions. And like a pendulum, my emotions can swing from panic and disappointment to elation about a new discovery Cultured Pistachio Hummus. It’s a lot like life. The unexpected is always on the horizon and sometimes it truly can be amazing. This dilly of a soup was a recent […]