Category: Recipes

Enjoy veggies alongside this fabulous veggie dip. In addition you get to enjoy yogurt which is a healthy food for your gut health too. You’ll Need  1 ¼ cup plain yogurt ¾ cup sour cream 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh mint,...

The combinations of ingredients in this dish work wonderfully together. This dish makes a nice complement to grilled fish. You’ll Need 8 stalks celery (about 1 pound) ¼ cup sliced olives of choice ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 ½...

When scooping out the avocado, make sure to include the outer dark green layer that is located close to the skin. This is where all of the fiber is found. We want to get all of the nutrition we can out of the foods we eat to help us...

 Croutons anyone? This is a great thing to do with bread that is starting to go a bit stale.   You’ll Need 4 slices of bread 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon celery salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 Tablespoons olive oil Directions Cut bread into...

Are you trying to stop drinking soda? This drink is a nice alternative as it is  much lower in sugar, and it’s a perfect beverage for a spring picnic. You’ll Need 8 cups water 6 green tea bags Approximately 1 1/2 cups (up to 2 cups) fresh mint leaves,...

Eat like a Mediterranean and start off with these being your first course. You’ll Need 2 cups shredded zucchini 2 eggs ½ cup flour 1 small to medium onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of crushed red pepper Pinch of cinnamon Olive oil  Directions In a bowl mix all...

This easy to prepare soup seems so gourmet! You’ll Need: 1 Medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons flour 2 Quarts chicken stock 2 Tablespoons (about) Emmenthal or Swiss cheese per person 1 Baguette toast round per person Directions: In a skillet, sauté onion and...

Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato 1/2 medium onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 350. Leave skin on sweet potato and cut into matchstick size. Thinly slice onion Toss onion and sweet potato with olive oil and salt. Place on baking sheet lined with...

Let’s use herbs as much as we can. Not only do they make a meal delicious they are also good for our health! This recipe was submitted by Kristy at Eckert Seamans. Thank you Kristy! You’ll Need 4-6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1/2 Cup...

Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage are super foods! Enjoy this veggie in the form of sauerkraut. You’ll Need 1 Medium Cabbage (green or red) 2 Tablespoons Pickling Salt Distilled or filtered water (non-chlorinated) Directions Shred the cabbage. In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbage and salt together. Pound the cabbage mixture...

Crockpots can be your personal chef while you have to get your work done.You’ll Need 1 ½ pounds ground beef ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped mushrooms ¾ cup chopped onion 1 bay leaf 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika...

Ingredients · 1 Tablespoon olive oil · 1 medium onion, diced · 2 garlic cloves, diced · 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes · 1/2 cup barley · 1 carrot, diced · 1/2 jalapeno (or as much as you want) finely diced, deseeded · 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder · 2 teaspoons cumin, ground · 1 ½ teaspoons paprika...