Garlic Hash Browns with Kale

Garlic Hash Browns with Kale makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, shredded 1/4 teaspoon of salt 2 to 3 large kale leaves, shredded nonstick cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Rinse the shredded potatoes and pat them dry. Mince the garlic. Spray the skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, sauté the potatoes with salt until the potatoes are crisp. Once the potatoes are done at the KL and garlic to the pan and continue sautéing everything for about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Add pepper. Nutrition Information Per Serving: calories: 450, fax: 1 g, saturated fat: 0 g, calories from fat:…

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Mocha Mousse Recipe

Mocha Mousse Recipe
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Mocha Mousse Recipe This is an amazing Chocolate Mousse made with tofu. I tricked my hubby one night and served this after he told me he’d never eat tofu. Because it tastes like the most delicious chocolate mousse ever, he loved it-- but he WAS quite surprised to find out he just ate tofu! Recipe makes 5 servings, enjoy! Ingredients: 1 12.3-ounce package firm silken tofu 2 tablespoons cocoa or carob powder 1 tablespoon grain-based coffee substitute granules (optional) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped dates, or 1/3 cup date sugar* Directions: Mix tofu, cocoa or carob powder, coffee substitute, if using, and vanilla in blender. Add dates or…

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Turmeric Tea

Turmeric Tea
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What are turmeric and turmeric tea? Turmeric, an herb often used in cooking, has many great health benefits. Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Meghan Telpner, author of the blog Making Love in The Kitchen, shared the following benefits one should consider it. Historically, turmeric was used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medicine, as well as in Eastern Asian healing such as traditional Chinese medicine. In India, it was traditionally used for disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system. Today, turmeric is promoted as a…

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Creamy Tumeric Tea

Creamy Tumeric Tea You may or may not know what Tumeric is but nearly everyone can benefit from it! Tumeric an herb often used in cooking that has many great health benefits. Meghan Telpner, author of the blog Making Love in The Kitchen, shared her own tumeric tea recipe and shared the following reasons one should consider it: Natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties to keep the infection away from cuts and burns. Natural liver detoxifier- is it possible that if we believe liver to be the seat of anger than turmeric can help release that anger? Hmmmm. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloyd…

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Summer Squash and White Beans

Wondering what to do with an excess of summer vegetables--zucchini, summer squash, fresh tomatoes? Summer squash and white beans saute is the perfect solution. Protein-rich white beans and summer squash make for a delicious and hearty dish. This sauté is endlessly versatile and works well with eggplant, peppers, or corn. Ingredients (use organic when possible) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 15- or 19-ounce can cannellini…

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Summer Squash and White Beans Saute

Summer Squash and White Beans Saute Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin coconut oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 15- or 19-ounce can cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed (see Tip) 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.…

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Refreshing Radish Salad

Refreshing Radish Salad
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This refreshing radish salad is great for summer and easy to make. Fresh radish is nutrient-dense packed with Vitamins E, A, C, B6, and K. Plus it's high in antioxidants, fiber, zinc, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and manganese. Radishes are in the cruciferous family which help protect again cancer and other disease. And I have to admit, I'm not really a fan of radishes but they came in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box so I needed to find a way to enjoy them. Both red and daikon radishes offer various health benefits, but they contain different nutrients and compounds. Red radishes, known for their peppery…

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Refreshing & Cleansing Radish Salad

Refreshing & Cleansing Radish Salad Ingredients 2 cups peeled and thinly sliced daikon (Japanese white radish) - I used traditional red radishes (unpeeled) instead and it was great! 1 cup thinly sliced green apple, sliced into half-moons 1/3 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, sliced into half-moons 1 red radish, grated 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tsp brown rice syrup (agave can also be used) 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tsp sea salt 10 leaves fresh mint or cilantro (optional) Directions Combine the daikon, apple, carrot, onion, and red radish in a large mixing bowl.  In a small mixing bowl, whisk…

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