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While fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes give you unbeatable taste and valuable live nutrients, you can also use canned tomatoes for this recipe if you’re in a rush.
2 cups (500 ml) tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced or 1 can (500 ml) peeled tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 Tbsp (15 ml) miso or soy sauce
1/2 tsp (2 ml) chili powder
1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh basil leaves, finely chopped or 1 tsp (5 ml) dried basil
1 Tbsp (15 ml) cilantro, finely chopped
Herbal salt, to taste
In a bowl, mix all ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to allow the flavours to blend together.
To peel tomatoes, cut a small cross shape on the bottom of each. Place tomatoes in a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove them and peel. Makes about two cups.
Source: alive #238, August 2002
Happy in Herb Heaven
When I was growing up, my mother would send me into our herb garden to gather chives, parsley and lovage. I'll never forget being surrounded by the distinctive aromas and how she used these herbs to enhance the flavour of our soups, salads and more. Herbs are nature's special gift to us.
When I was growing up, my mother would send me into our herb garden to gather chives, parsley and lovage. I'll never forget being surrounded by the distinctive aromas and how she used these herbs to enhance the flavour of our soups, salads and more. Herbs are nature's special gift to us.
Sprouted Bean Spread
This tasty spread is a well-balanced meal! It provides the protein of nuts, seeds and beans, essential fats and a good vegetable serving. It is also filled with enzymes and beneficial microbes. Mixed bean sprouts are available in the produce section of most supermarkets.
This tasty spread is a well-balanced meal! It provides the protein of nuts, seeds and beans, essential fats and a good vegetable serving. It is also filled with enzymes and beneficial microbes. Mixed bean sprouts are available in the produce section of most supermarkets.
Veg Out for Summer
My mother was quite interested in the "back to raw food" movement sweeping through Germany when I was youn.
My mother was quite interested in the "back to raw food" movement sweeping through Germany when I was youn.
Go Wheat-Free
Grains are an integral part of our daily fare. In the West, the word "meal" literally means "ground grain." Similarly, "meal" is synonymous with the predominant grain of the East, rice.
Grains are an integral part of our daily fare. In the West, the word "meal" literally means "ground grain." Similarly, "meal" is synonymous with the predominant grain of the East, rice.
Mm...Mm...Mm...Mushrooms to Remember
Nature gives us a highly nutritious treat that comes in many different shapes, sizes and colours. It grows either wild in wooded areas and may be harvested late spring to late fall, or it is cultivated and available year-round.
Nature gives us a highly nutritious treat that comes in many different shapes, sizes and colours. It grows either wild in wooded areas and may be harvested late spring to late fall, or it is cultivated and available year-round.
Live, Whole Foods
January is a perfect time to discover the cleansing and healing power of fresh, wholesome food full of live nutrients to support your digestion, lift your spirits and make you feel alive.
January is a perfect time to discover the cleansing and healing power of fresh, wholesome food full of live nutrients to support your digestion, lift your spirits and make you feel alive.
Recipes for Romance
Valentine's Day is a perfect time to show your loved one how much you care. This could be as simple as a special tea for two, as gourmet as a four-course meal, or as comfy as breakfast in bed.
Valentine's Day is a perfect time to show your loved one how much you care. This could be as simple as a special tea for two, as gourmet as a four-course meal, or as comfy as breakfast in bed.
Living Foods for Vibrant Health
There is a great difference between cooked food and raw food. Though cooked food provides the basic nutrients of starch, protein and fat, as well as minerals and some heat-resistant vitamins, it doesn't provide enzymes. Heat, when it rises above 48 degrees Celcius, kills enzymes.
There is a great difference between cooked food and raw food. Though cooked food provides the basic nutrients of starch, protein and fat, as well as minerals and some heat-resistant vitamins, it doesn't provide enzymes. Heat, when it rises above 48 degrees Celcius, kills enzymes.
Cancer-Fighting Foods
It's easy to take in the power of cancer-preventing plantfoods at all times of the day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.The anticancer recipes featured this month will certainly put you on the right path.
It's easy to take in the power of cancer-preventing plantfoods at all times of the day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.The anticancer recipes featured this month will certainly put you on the right path.
Gifts From the Kitchen
Mother's Day is as much fun for the kids as for Mom. Giggling and whispering loudly, the darlings tiptoe to the kitchen to whip up traditional breakfast in bed.
Mother's Day is as much fun for the kids as for Mom. Giggling and whispering loudly, the darlings tiptoe to the kitchen to whip up traditional breakfast in bed.
Mediterranean Backyard Barbecue
The barbecue season is just around the corner, and it can be easy to forget the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables when an abundance of steak and burgers is being serve.
The barbecue season is just around the corner, and it can be easy to forget the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables when an abundance of steak and burgers is being serve.
The Tastes of Summer
Who would ever have thought that barbequing could provide a host of powerful and protective vitamins, flavonoids and carotenes? This is easily achieved through using the grill for sizzling salads that feature colourful ve.
Who would ever have thought that barbequing could provide a host of powerful and protective vitamins, flavonoids and carotenes? This is easily achieved through using the grill for sizzling salads that feature colourful ve.
Easy Late-Summer Ideas
August is all about enjoying those last full days of summer to the maximum. So why not grab family, friends or your sweetie and pack a picnic, just perfect for lounging in the sun or enjoying on a yacht, or pull out something special on a hike..
August is all about enjoying those last full days of summer to the maximum. So why not grab family, friends or your sweetie and pack a picnic, just perfect for lounging in the sun or enjoying on a yacht, or pull out something special on a hike..
School's In: Time to Eat Right!
Quick September Snacks When kids are active it can be hard to get them to stop and eat, and if they do, you certainly want to make the most of the opportunity.
Quick September Snacks When kids are active it can be hard to get them to stop and eat, and if they do, you certainly want to make the most of the opportunity.
Brain Food
Don't forget your veggies! One of the questions I get asked most often, is "are there foods to help with memory? My standard reply is a resounding "yes! I make sure to eat some of these foods daily.
Don't forget your veggies! One of the questions I get asked most often, is "are there foods to help with memory? My standard reply is a resounding "yes! I make sure to eat some of these foods daily.
Warming Winter Dishes
For many years I worked with Fred Edrissi, a European-trained professional chef, in the alive kitchen experimenting with different whole foods and developing unusual, but tasty recipes. We had a lot of fun together and always enjoyed the approval on the faces of the tasters as we passed out samples of our creations.
For many years I worked with Fred Edrissi, a European-trained professional chef, in the alive kitchen experimenting with different whole foods and developing unusual, but tasty recipes. We had a lot of fun together and always enjoyed the approval on the faces of the tasters as we passed out samples of our creations.
Healthy Holiday Fun
This time of year is often filled with excesses: calories, spending, and parties.
This time of year is often filled with excesses: calories, spending, and parties.
Take Time to Savour Slow Food
Rebellion against the fast-food industry has grown into the Slow-Food Movement, which encourages us to take pleasure in well-prepared, nourishing foods. These recipes incorporate a little slow-food style.
Rebellion against the fast-food industry has grown into the Slow-Food Movement, which encourages us to take pleasure in well-prepared, nourishing foods. These recipes incorporate a little slow-food style.
Cleansing Foods
After spending the cozy days of winter sipping hot chocolate and finishing the holiday cookies, our body systems can feel sluggis.
After spending the cozy days of winter sipping hot chocolate and finishing the holiday cookies, our body systems can feel sluggis.
Cancer-Free Living
In order to make healthful choices we need to understand the latest disease-fighting foods. That's why I included the Top 40 cancer-fighting foods in my new book, Staying Alive! Cookbook for Cancer Free Living - so that you can incorporate them into delicious, satisfying meals.
In order to make healthful choices we need to understand the latest disease-fighting foods. That's why I included the Top 40 cancer-fighting foods in my new book, Staying Alive! Cookbook for Cancer Free Living - so that you can incorporate them into delicious, satisfying meals.
Berry Puree
A colourful berry purée is a simple yet healthful way to top off your pancakes.
A colourful berry purée is a simple yet healthful way to top off your pancakes.
Tortillas
Adding different herbs and spices to your tortilla dough gives it more flavour. Cumin, for example, is a popular favourite. Experiment with organic flours like kamut, hemp or spelt for variety. Makes 12 to 16 tortillas.
Adding different herbs and spices to your tortilla dough gives it more flavour. Cumin, for example, is a popular favourite. Experiment with organic flours like kamut, hemp or spelt for variety. Makes 12 to 16 tortillas.
Rote Gruetze (Mixed Berry Jelly)
This tasty dessert originated in Denmark and made its way throughout Europe. It's easy to make, very refreshing and full of vitamins. It's a great energy boost for hot summer days.
This tasty dessert originated in Denmark and made its way throughout Europe. It's easy to make, very refreshing and full of vitamins. It's a great energy boost for hot summer days.
Pineapple Strawberry Preserve
My friend Inge gave me this delicious sugar-free recipe during our latest holidays and I'm glad to pass it on to you. Though it sounds simple, it's a hit! The preserve may be used as bread spread, in strawberry smoothies, as a sauce for pancakes or waffles or as a valuable ingredient for yogurt or kefir dishes.
My friend Inge gave me this delicious sugar-free recipe during our latest holidays and I'm glad to pass it on to you. Though it sounds simple, it's a hit! The preserve may be used as bread spread, in strawberry smoothies, as a sauce for pancakes or waffles or as a valuable ingredient for yogurt or kefir dishes.
Cardamom-Cashew Blobs
Spicy, unique flavor in a flash.
Spicy, unique flavor in a flash.
Mini Onion and Cheese Pie
It doesn't matter which way you eat the onion, it's always good for you! Onions are antibiotic and can be added to almost any savory dish, along with oregano (also known as marjoram), one of the most versatile herbs.
It doesn't matter which way you eat the onion, it's always good for you! Onions are antibiotic and can be added to almost any savory dish, along with oregano (also known as marjoram), one of the most versatile herbs.
Beach Blanket Veggie Balls
Veggie balls are great appetizers. To make playful shish kebabs, alternate veggie balls with grape or cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Serve with a spicy sauce or relish. Another variation is veggie burgers. Form patties from the dough instead of balls and gently sauté in coconut butter. Serve hot with a horseradish gravy, stuffed or double-baked potatoes ("potatoes in jackets") and a leafy green salad.
Veggie balls are great appetizers. To make playful shish kebabs, alternate veggie balls with grape or cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Serve with a spicy sauce or relish. Another variation is veggie burgers. Form patties from the dough instead of balls and gently sauté in coconut butter. Serve hot with a horseradish gravy, stuffed or double-baked potatoes ("potatoes in jackets") and a leafy green salad.
Fruit Pizza
Ask your children to experiment with this pizza recipe. Even if it doesn't turn out 100 per cent, you can't help enjoying the love and enthusiasm that went into it.
Ask your children to experiment with this pizza recipe. Even if it doesn't turn out 100 per cent, you can't help enjoying the love and enthusiasm that went into it.
Mustard Dressing
This dressing is suitable for hardy lettuce and raw vegetables. It also makes a great-tasting party dip if you add agar agar, a type of seaweed (just follow the directions on the package). Makes enough for four salad servings.
This dressing is suitable for hardy lettuce and raw vegetables. It also makes a great-tasting party dip if you add agar agar, a type of seaweed (just follow the directions on the package). Makes enough for four salad servings.
Herb Vinegar
Experiment with two or three herbs that have compatible flavours and complement each other visually. Or, use just one herb such as chives, mint or lavender for its special flavour.
Experiment with two or three herbs that have compatible flavours and complement each other visually. Or, use just one herb such as chives, mint or lavender for its special flavour.
Parsley Mayonnaise
Serve this versatile mayonnaise with a platter of raw vegetables such as carrot or celery sticks, sliced cucumber, radishes, broccoli and cauliflower florets, or as a sauce with cooked potatoes. Makes one three-quarter cup (185 ml).
Serve this versatile mayonnaise with a platter of raw vegetables such as carrot or celery sticks, sliced cucumber, radishes, broccoli and cauliflower florets, or as a sauce with cooked potatoes. Makes one three-quarter cup (185 ml).
Summer Salsa
This salsa tastes great with corn chips, but make sure you buy chips with all-natural ingredients, good oils and no added preservatives. Mangoes may be substituted with papayas, peaches or pineapples.
This salsa tastes great with corn chips, but make sure you buy chips with all-natural ingredients, good oils and no added preservatives. Mangoes may be substituted with papayas, peaches or pineapples.
Sunflower Seed Pâté
A favourite party pleaser, this pâté is excellent served with crackers, breads or vegetable sticks. Sunflower seeds are a good source of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, folate, vitamins A, D and E, and omega-6 essential fatty acids. You can grind the seeds in a clean electric coffee grinder. Serves six to eight.
A favourite party pleaser, this pâté is excellent served with crackers, breads or vegetable sticks. Sunflower seeds are a good source of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, folate, vitamins A, D and E, and omega-6 essential fatty acids. You can grind the seeds in a clean electric coffee grinder. Serves six to eight.
Salad Dressing
This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law Waltraud Schaffer. We tried it during our latest holidays. It was delicious.
This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law Waltraud Schaffer. We tried it during our latest holidays. It was delicious.
Sprouted Bean Spread
This tasty spread is a well-balanced meal! It provides the protein of nuts, seeds and beans, essential fats and a good vegetable serving. It is also filled with enzymes and beneficial microbes. Mixed bean sprouts are available in the produce section of most supermarkets.
This tasty spread is a well-balanced meal! It provides the protein of nuts, seeds and beans, essential fats and a good vegetable serving. It is also filled with enzymes and beneficial microbes. Mixed bean sprouts are available in the produce section of most supermarkets.
Flax Oil and Raw Garlic Dressing
This simple yet sensational dressing is based on the Mediterranean formula of olive oil and lemon juice. Using flax oil instead provides essential fatty acids and cancer-fighting potential. The garlic adds an extra boost. Since garlic has health benefits when both raw and cooked, this is a great way to get some raw garlic into your diet. Serves four.
This simple yet sensational dressing is based on the Mediterranean formula of olive oil and lemon juice. Using flax oil instead provides essential fatty acids and cancer-fighting potential. The garlic adds an extra boost. Since garlic has health benefits when both raw and cooked, this is a great way to get some raw garlic into your diet. Serves four.
Creamy Sesame Dressing
My husband Siegfried created this salad dressing for special occasions such as family get-togethers or church potlucks with huge amounts of green salad. Everybody dives in and takes large portions. That's what we like to see, people eating lots of fresh greens with the right proportions of essential fatty acids, protein and B vitamins. It is a real winner-even our grandchildren love it. This makes enough dressing for six to eight generous helpings of salad.
My husband Siegfried created this salad dressing for special occasions such as family get-togethers or church potlucks with huge amounts of green salad. Everybody dives in and takes large portions. That's what we like to see, people eating lots of fresh greens with the right proportions of essential fatty acids, protein and B vitamins. It is a real winner-even our grandchildren love it. This makes enough dressing for six to eight generous helpings of salad.
Yogurt-Flax Oil Dip
This simple, delicious dip is a perfect complement for raw vegetables. It provides friendly bacteria from the yogurt to help digestion and omega-3 fatty acids from the flax oil, which are essential for many body functions. Add flavour with fresh, finely chopped dill-the more dill, the better the taste-or add a generous amount of finely chopped chives.
This simple, delicious dip is a perfect complement for raw vegetables. It provides friendly bacteria from the yogurt to help digestion and omega-3 fatty acids from the flax oil, which are essential for many body functions. Add flavour with fresh, finely chopped dill-the more dill, the better the taste-or add a generous amount of finely chopped chives.
Steamed Asparagus with Tangy Spring Sauce
This very versatile sauce adds zest to any spring or summer vegetable, hot or cold. You can also serve it over rice or tossed with pasta for a satisfying main dish. The sauce can be conveniently made ahead of time and refrigerated up to three days. Serves four.
This very versatile sauce adds zest to any spring or summer vegetable, hot or cold. You can also serve it over rice or tossed with pasta for a satisfying main dish. The sauce can be conveniently made ahead of time and refrigerated up to three days. Serves four.
Potato Baskets with Mushroom and Thyme Filling
These mouthwatering treats make hearty little snacks or a complete meal when served with a green salad or a raw carrot or red beet salad. Makes about 12 baskets.
These mouthwatering treats make hearty little snacks or a complete meal when served with a green salad or a raw carrot or red beet salad. Makes about 12 baskets.
Goat Cheese in Olive Oil
This recipe can also be made with feta cheese. It tastes excellent with a crisp salad or on toasted rye bread. Serve it as a palatable surprise or when you want to impress guests arriving unannounced and you have no time to prepare an elaborate meal. Thyme's antifungal and antibacterial properties make it perfect for use in canning or preserving foods.
This recipe can also be made with feta cheese. It tastes excellent with a crisp salad or on toasted rye bread. Serve it as a palatable surprise or when you want to impress guests arriving unannounced and you have no time to prepare an elaborate meal. Thyme's antifungal and antibacterial properties make it perfect for use in canning or preserving foods.
Pickled Pumpkin
This delicately-spiced preserved pumpkin makes the perfect companion to any kind of salad or served as an hors d'oeuvres. It's a winter condiment to accompany your dinner or lunch and keeps for six months in the refrigerator.
This delicately-spiced preserved pumpkin makes the perfect companion to any kind of salad or served as an hors d'oeuvres. It's a winter condiment to accompany your dinner or lunch and keeps for six months in the refrigerator.
Pumpernickel Rounds
Pumpernickel is a dark rye bread from Germany, hearty enough to sustain Bismarck's army on long winter journeys. Apple and cheese accompanied the pumpernickel because the unique combination of tastes and textures satisfies the taste buds.
Pumpernickel is a dark rye bread from Germany, hearty enough to sustain Bismarck's army on long winter journeys. Apple and cheese accompanied the pumpernickel because the unique combination of tastes and textures satisfies the taste buds.
Blue Cheese Baguette
This is a delicious yet simple recipe you can prepare ahead of time. It's a great finger food and a wonderful marriage of flavours.
This is a delicious yet simple recipe you can prepare ahead of time. It's a great finger food and a wonderful marriage of flavours.
Marinated Apple with Plum-Cashew Dip
While King of Pippins and Rubinettes are good eating apples, this recipe makes them great. The juicy, sweet and tart plums supply carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and silica.
While King of Pippins and Rubinettes are good eating apples, this recipe makes them great. The juicy, sweet and tart plums supply carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and silica.
Tortillas
Adding different herbs and spices to your tortilla dough gives it more flavour. Cumin, for example, is a popular favourite. Experiment with organic flours like kamut, hemp or spelt for variety.
Adding different herbs and spices to your tortilla dough gives it more flavour. Cumin, for example, is a popular favourite. Experiment with organic flours like kamut, hemp or spelt for variety.
Brown Rice Chews
A snack or a meal!
A snack or a meal!
Home-Roasted Nuts
Nuts can be gently roasted at home by warming them in a fry pan until golden or placing them under the broiler for five minutes. They can also be placed on a baking sheet and placed in the hot oven for five to 10 minutes.
Nuts can be gently roasted at home by warming them in a fry pan until golden or placing them under the broiler for five minutes. They can also be placed on a baking sheet and placed in the hot oven for five to 10 minutes.
Longevi-Tea
What if there was a magic potion that could lower the risk of a heart attack and stroke, reduce the rate of your arteries becoming clogged, lower your cholesterol, protect against several cancers, and potentially increase bone density? Well, there is! Tea f.
What if there was a magic potion that could lower the risk of a heart attack and stroke, reduce the rate of your arteries becoming clogged, lower your cholesterol, protect against several cancers, and potentially increase bone density? Well, there is! Tea f.
Tex-Mex Barbecue
Do you love hearty steaks, burgers, fries, chicken wings, and lots of beer? By making a few simple substitutions, you can enjoy all the great flavour of your favourite foods yet reduce the risk of disease.
Do you love hearty steaks, burgers, fries, chicken wings, and lots of beer? By making a few simple substitutions, you can enjoy all the great flavour of your favourite foods yet reduce the risk of disease.
Nutrient-Rich Recipes
With hormones fluctuating monthly and additional changes happening over a lifetime, women can succumb to all kinds of food cravings in an effort to get required nutrients.
With hormones fluctuating monthly and additional changes happening over a lifetime, women can succumb to all kinds of food cravings in an effort to get required nutrients.
Fantastic Flaxseed
The first time I tasted flax seed oil, I was young and working for Siegfried in his bookstore. We were "going together and he invited me home to meet his family over breakfast.
The first time I tasted flax seed oil, I was young and working for Siegfried in his bookstore. We were "going together and he invited me home to meet his family over breakfast.
Simply Delicious Spinach Spread
This spread is easy and delicious-a hit with adults and children alike. Spread it liberally on your favourite whole grain bread and enjoy!
This spread is easy and delicious-a hit with adults and children alike. Spread it liberally on your favourite whole grain bread and enjoy!
Summertime Is Tomato Time
Can you think of anything more delicious than biting into a juicy, sun-ripened tomato picked from the vine in your garden or on your balcony?
Can you think of anything more delicious than biting into a juicy, sun-ripened tomato picked from the vine in your garden or on your balcony?
Go Nuts For The Holidays
During the festive season, it can be a challenge to put together a meal that satisfies all the guests and their many different dietary choices. Adding nuts to the menu can solve a number of challenges.
During the festive season, it can be a challenge to put together a meal that satisfies all the guests and their many different dietary choices. Adding nuts to the menu can solve a number of challenges.
Strawberry Popsicles
This natural and delightfully sweet treat is perfect for those last days of summer as an after-school snack. Strawberries are very high in vitamin C and contain powerful antioxidants to promote health.
This natural and delightfully sweet treat is perfect for those last days of summer as an after-school snack. Strawberries are very high in vitamin C and contain powerful antioxidants to promote health.
Festive Pizza Popcorn
Popcorn has the benefits of being filling, yet low in calories, which makes it perfect for the holiday season! The following recipe makes about 6 cups of popped corn.
Popcorn has the benefits of being filling, yet low in calories, which makes it perfect for the holiday season! The following recipe makes about 6 cups of popped corn.
Signy's Homemade Power Bars
"It's great to have healthy snacks handy and it means I don't have to resort to "power (read: sugar) bars" when my blood sugar levels drop. There are so few good snacks or quick food that you can buy when you're away from home, so I love having my own on hand." -Signy Wilson, cancer survivor
"It's great to have healthy snacks handy and it means I don't have to resort to "power (read: sugar) bars" when my blood sugar levels drop. There are so few good snacks or quick food that you can buy when you're away from home, so I love having my own on hand." -Signy Wilson, cancer survivor
Lentil Pita Pockets
Pita pockets with lentils are a meal rich in fibre and complex carbohydrates, exactly what people should be looking for when choosing a low-carb diet. Lentils have a wide spectrum of essential amino acids and are a good protein source.
Pita pockets with lentils are a meal rich in fibre and complex carbohydrates, exactly what people should be looking for when choosing a low-carb diet. Lentils have a wide spectrum of essential amino acids and are a good protein source.
Walnut Pesto
Try this dish as a topping for whole grain pasta. This pesto contains valuable essential omega-3 fatty acids because we use walnuts instead of pine nuts.
Try this dish as a topping for whole grain pasta. This pesto contains valuable essential omega-3 fatty acids because we use walnuts instead of pine nuts.
Mango Relish
Fruit servings aren't high on the priority foods list of most men so I'm always looking for ways to slip in a serving here and there. Mangoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins and red bell peppers pack a punch of vitamin C-even more than oranges!
Fruit servings aren't high on the priority foods list of most men so I'm always looking for ways to slip in a serving here and there. Mangoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins and red bell peppers pack a punch of vitamin C-even more than oranges!
Salsa Verde Dip
This salsa verde (Spanish for "green sauce) is a combination of salsa and guacamole. It features the zesty spice of salsa, married with rich creamy avocado. What's missing is the artery-clogging sour cream.
This salsa verde (Spanish for "green sauce) is a combination of salsa and guacamole. It features the zesty spice of salsa, married with rich creamy avocado. What's missing is the artery-clogging sour cream.
Tangy Tofu Spread
This is an excellent vegetarian substitute for cheese spreads. Prep Time: 10 Minutes
This is an excellent vegetarian substitute for cheese spreads. Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Chocolate and Strawberry Sandwiches
There is one guarantee with this sandwich-the lunch box will be empty when it returns home. Despite its decadent concept, this sandwich provides healthy whole grains, a serving of nuts provides good fats , and the strawberries
There is one guarantee with this sandwich-the lunch box will be empty when it returns home. Despite its decadent concept, this sandwich provides healthy whole grains, a serving of nuts provides good fats , and the strawberries
Pizza Squares
Pizza is ideal for the lunch box as you can use any combination of vegetables you know your kids will like in order to slip in some veggie servings. To add protein, try using veggie salami slices, or add pineapple tidbits for a little sweetness.
Pizza is ideal for the lunch box as you can use any combination of vegetables you know your kids will like in order to slip in some veggie servings. To add protein, try using veggie salami slices, or add pineapple tidbits for a little sweetness.
Turnips are Tops for Health
Native to western Asia, the turnip has served as food for humans and their livestock for centuries. The turnip was a daily staple in Europe before potatoes were. As a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, the turnip is considered a top veggie when it comes to disease-preventing phytochemicals.
Native to western Asia, the turnip has served as food for humans and their livestock for centuries. The turnip was a daily staple in Europe before potatoes were. As a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, the turnip is considered a top veggie when it comes to disease-preventing phytochemicals.
Brie and Wild Mushroom Phyllo
Think of this as the phyllo-siphers scone: baked brie, wild mushrooms, and winter thyme wrapped in crisp bundles.
Think of this as the phyllo-siphers scone: baked brie, wild mushrooms, and winter thyme wrapped in crisp bundles.
Asparagus Snadwich
Asparagus wrapped in cream cheese and sliced bread. Great for a party appetizer!
Asparagus wrapped in cream cheese and sliced bread. Great for a party appetizer!
Marvelous Mushroom Gravy
This rich and creamy gravy is both hearty and healing. Pour over vegetarian patties or loaves, sautéed vegetables, noodles, squash, or potatoes.
This rich and creamy gravy is both hearty and healing. Pour over vegetarian patties or loaves, sautéed vegetables, noodles, squash, or potatoes.
Arugula and Almond Pesto Sauce
Arugula and Almond Pesto Sauce
Arugula and Almond Pesto Sauce
Olive and Tomato Tapenade
Serve this delicious appetizer on gluten-free focaccia bread or toasted baguette slices, available from health food stores and wheat-free bakeries.
Serve this delicious appetizer on gluten-free focaccia bread or toasted baguette slices, available from health food stores and wheat-free bakeries.
Cilantro Pesto
Add on top of whole grain and pasta dishes for a flavourful, nutritious boost.
Add on top of whole grain and pasta dishes for a flavourful, nutritious boost.
Black Bean Dip
This dip is very versatile and can be used as a high-protein sandwich spread with fresh peppers, broccoli sprouts, and lettuce.The salsa provides a good source of lycopene to help prevent prostate cancer and the lime juice and cilantro provide plenty of vitamin C.
This dip is very versatile and can be used as a high-protein sandwich spread with fresh peppers, broccoli sprouts, and lettuce.The salsa provides a good source of lycopene to help prevent prostate cancer and the lime juice and cilantro provide plenty of vitamin C.
Organic Farmers' Market Gazpacho
Garnish with fresh intention. Consider topping each bowl with a fine dice of red and yellow pepper, red onion, cucumber, and halved heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Garnish with fresh intention. Consider topping each bowl with a fine dice of red and yellow pepper, red onion, cucumber, and halved heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Cucumber Slices
With its low-fat dairy products and smoked salmon, this appetizer gives you a tasty dose of omega-3s and protein. Salmon, cheese, and yogourt also contain the amino acid tryptophan, which helps your body produce serotonin, the feel-good hormone.
With its low-fat dairy products and smoked salmon, this appetizer gives you a tasty dose of omega-3s and protein. Salmon, cheese, and yogourt also contain the amino acid tryptophan, which helps your body produce serotonin, the feel-good hormone.
Mushroom and Pepper Kebabs
This delicious side pairs perfectly with any burger while providing a nutritious punch to the meal.
This delicious side pairs perfectly with any burger while providing a nutritious punch to the meal.
Jamaican Mango Papaya Salsa
This easy-to-make salsa is bursting with tropical fruit flavours. It’s the perfect accompaniment for fish, chicken, and vegetarian burgers.
This easy-to-make salsa is bursting with tropical fruit flavours. It’s the perfect accompaniment for fish, chicken, and vegetarian burgers.
Indian Cilantro Chutney
A classic condiment from India, cilantro chutney spices up any type of burger. It also makes a great side when served with toasted pitas or tortilla chips.
A classic condiment from India, cilantro chutney spices up any type of burger. It also makes a great side when served with toasted pitas or tortilla chips.
French Tapenade
Popular in the south of France, this delightful olive-based spread provides a burst of savoury flavour to any type of burger. For less sodium, rinse olives and capers under cold water before using.
Popular in the south of France, this delightful olive-based spread provides a burst of savoury flavour to any type of burger. For less sodium, rinse olives and capers under cold water before using.
Baked Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Dipping Sauce
This classic steakhouse appetizer has been given a healthy makeover by baking instead of deep frying.
This classic steakhouse appetizer has been given a healthy makeover by baking instead of deep frying.
Herbed Sweet Potato Fries
Great as a steak sidekick, baked sweet potato fries save you plenty of calories and offer up hefty amounts of the antioxidant beta carotene.
Great as a steak sidekick, baked sweet potato fries save you plenty of calories and offer up hefty amounts of the antioxidant beta carotene.
Green Tomato Chutney
Tomato plants love heat. Come late fall when they will no longer ripen on the vine the question arises, “What do I do with the green tomatoes?” Try this recipe.
Tomato plants love heat. Come late fall when they will no longer ripen on the vine the question arises, “What do I do with the green tomatoes?” Try this recipe.
Fresh Garden Salsa
To enjoy a perfectly ripe tomato, you can eat it out of hand or try this delicious Latin-influenced salsa.
To enjoy a perfectly ripe tomato, you can eat it out of hand or try this delicious Latin-influenced salsa.
Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
If time constraints will not allow you to make and preserve tomato sauce, bag your tomatoes whole and freeze them. Their texture will be mushy when thawed, but this is fine for use in cooking.
If time constraints will not allow you to make and preserve tomato sauce, bag your tomatoes whole and freeze them. Their texture will be mushy when thawed, but this is fine for use in cooking.
Golden Applesauce
This isn’t your usual applesauce. The mighty McIntosh is infused with pinches of heady saffron and perfumy star anise. The deep orange saffron threads give the sauce a light golden glow.
This isn’t your usual applesauce. The mighty McIntosh is infused with pinches of heady saffron and perfumy star anise. The deep orange saffron threads give the sauce a light golden glow.
Tofu Cabbage Rolls
From The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook by Tosca Reno (Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2007).
From The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook by Tosca Reno (Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2007).
