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…

From Forks Over Knives ­— The Cookbook Serves 6 This sweet and savory soup could almost be a dessert soup, as ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon are spices you find in many sweet potato and pumpkin pie recipes. The onion and garlic temper the sweetness, however, with a savory boost in this comforting recipe. Ingredients:  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 1 tablespoon grated ginger • 1 tablespoon thyme • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced • 6 cups Vegetable Stock or low-sodium vegetable broth • Zest and juice of 1 orange • 1½ cups unsweetened plain almond milk…

Ingredients:   ⅓ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup sunflower or grapeseed oil ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup spelt flour 1 cup quinoa flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup dark chocolate chips   Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together first five ingredients.  Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.  Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until smooth.  Add chocolate chips.  Do not over stir.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on a baking sheet.  Bake 7 minutes for a chewy cookie, 8-9 minutes for a crispy cookie.  Do…