Category: nutritious
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Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprout Salad with Dijon Dressing
This delicious warm salad is perfect for those days that you are tired of the same old sandwiches for lunch. The Brussels sprouts can be quartered and the leaves spread out on the roasting dish so they become crispy. You can prepare this in advance leaving off the dressing until lunchtime. It’s perfectly filling for…
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Maple sweet potato and baby kale salad
This delicious summer salad is packed with nutrition but yet doesn’t weigh you down in the hot weather. The creamy texture of the tahini dressing seems almost like you are eating a Caesar salad, only this is a vegan alternative. I browned the sweet potatoes in maple syrup prior to adding them to the kale.…
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Healthy Pico De Gallo
So, flu season is peaking around now, and what can we do to protect ourselves? In addition to taking vitamins and not stressing, how about boosting up that ol’ immune system? Finding nourishing foods is easy when the combined flavors are as delicious as this fresh salsa. We all know that garlic and jalapeños are…
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Healthy Coleslaw Dressed in a Lemony Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Time to get out the Picnic Basket and enjoy the great outdoors! Sandwiches are a favorite to pack, and what better way to enjoy them than bringing a terrific side salad. This slaw will hold up well on ice, and is light and delicious. Of course, purchasing a bag of pre-cut coleslaw cabbage would save time,…
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Vegetarian Kapusta & Potato Soup
One of the main staples of Polish cooking is Cabbage. There are many different ways to enjoy Kapusta (kah-POOS-tah) but one of the most comforting recipes is a soup made of cabbage and potatoes. This delicious soup normally includes pork, sausage, kielbasa or some form of meat, but I wanted to try a Vegan/Vegetarian quick version. As…
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Gremolata is a Parsley Powerpunch
Do you want to boost the flavor and nutrition of your basic prepared dishes by one million? Then it’s time to get out the parsley and start chopping. By garnishing your vegetables, meats, or seafood with this Italian herbal condiment you will have provided a much-needed nutritional addition to your diet. It is beneficial to…