Organic Edamame (nonGMO soybeans) are a great snack full of nutrition. The key is that that must be organic or nonGMO to be healthy or safe.  A 2/3 cup serving contains 120 calories, 4 gram of fiber, 10 grams of protein, 10% calcium, 10% iron and 20% Vitamin C! We purchase the frozen version which is most readily available and prepare as stated below. These make a great snack or lunch entree! Cook edamame in 4 cups of purified boiling water on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Drain and season with pink Himalayan/Celtic Salt or with the Soy Dipping Sauce below.  To eat, split the pod with your fingers…

I can't be the only one who loves Garlic Potato Soup, right? I've never been a fan of milk-based soups so I wanted to create a broth-based version of potato soup. The only way I like warm milk (and I only drink plant-based) is swimming in cocoa! This soup is simple to make and really warms you from the inside out. And on a cold, snowy day like today, I need that. Hello frozen toes! Your local grocery store should have everything you need for this soup. If you can't find the wakame, don't worry. It's optional! I love to add sea vegetables for the salty flavor and nutritional…

Fall is here and when we think fall flavors, pumpkin is at the top of the ingredient list.   It is a low calorie vegetable rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins. Pumpkin is one of the food items recommended by dietitians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.   It's full of vitamin A, and flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants such as leutein, xanthin, and carotenes.  We recently made these flavorful muffins for a breakfast event and they were a big hit.  The muffins are gluten free and will sure to become a favorite recipe.  You're family and friends won't believe they are good for them! Find the recipe at Clean Eating Gluten…

Comforting Chicken Soup Serves  4 Prepare the Broth: 1 free-range, organic chicken 3 large organic carrots, cut into chunks 2 large organic celery stalks, cut into chunks 1 large organic yellow onion, quartered 1 clove of organic garlic, diced 2-3 teaspoons Celtic or Himalayan sea salt 1 ½ -2 teaspoons whole peppercorns   Place the chicken in a large stock pot with a good amount of purified, cold water (about 8-10 cups).  Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a rolling boil.  Reduce to a simmer and watch for foam to rise. Skim off as needed. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 30…

This recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks: Forks Over Knives The Cookbook. This simple soup is perfect for a meatless Monday (or Wednesday in my case)! Serves 6 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon thyme 8 cups of vegetable broth 1 pound red-skinned potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 1/2 cups of corn 2 cups of navy beans, drained and rinsed salt and pepper to taste Place the onion in  a large pot and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add water 1-2 T at a time to keep…