With all this cold and blustery weather we are having, we decided to focus on “warming” foods this week. Did you know that eating certain foods can help keep your body warm? Check out some of our favorite “warming” foods and snacks that incorporate them!
Please Pass the Parsley! Rating: (1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 This week we want to tell you a bit about a key ingredient in many of our summer sauces: parsley. It’s not something we think about much in this country; usually it is found as a garnish on a dish, set to the side, and never eaten. But parsley has so much more to offer than just decoration. It’s unique flavor profile, and nutritional properties make it a great addition to many dishes. And because it is easy to grow in a home garden, it is easy to come by ... Continue
By: AMANDA HIRSCH & TORY DAVIS, Clean Plates Authors (adapted) Radishes — those small but mighty, peppery members of the mustard family — have been eaten across the globe since prehistoric times. Rumors of radishes depicted on Egyptian pyramids can’t be confirmed, despite ancient Greek tales about the vital role the veggie played in the builders’ diets, but one thing is certain: Radishes of all shapes, sizes and colors continue to be part of a healthy diet for people around the world. Packed with vitamin C, “radishes are detoxifying,” says Clean Plates founder and nutritional consultant, Jared Koch. A root vegetable that grows year-round in a range of climates, the crunchy, sharp radish also has benefits for thyroid health and ... Continue
If you are lucky enough to have a garden full of raspberries right now you likely don’t need any advice about what to do with these fragile, yet delicious dark red fruits. In fact, you’re probably popping a few in your mouth right now, and wouldn’t I like to be your friend? If you are like me, however, and have to love raspberries from afar (or for a very hefty price at the store) most of the year, this is your season. Raspberries are at their peak right now, prices for these fruits are reasonable, and the product is terrific. And, almost nothing compares to raspberries when it comes to welcoming the summer that is nearly here. Come and cook ... Continue
Ingredients 1 cup of green grapes 1 pear 1 lime 2 cucumbers Directions Wash all produce well Peel the lime (optional) Juice Pour over ice Enjoy!
Chipotle Garlic Kale (Australian Tuscan Cabbage) Chips – Veggie Snack Rating: (0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join TodayPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 12 minutesTotal Time: 22 minutes Yield: 2 – 4 Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 Ingredients: 1 large bunch fresh kale (tuscan cabbage) 1/4 teaspoon chipotle seasoning 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced 1 Tbsp. olive oil Directions: 1.) Preheat oven to 350 F/177 C. 2.) Wash kale (tuscan cabbage) well then rip off stems in large pieces. 3.) Mix olive oil, garlic and chipotle in a large bowl. 4.) Add kale to bowl and drench with oil spice mixture. 5.) Pour kale onto baking ... Continue