Salads

I know, I know the name of this recipe is a mouth full – but I can’t think of anything better. If you come up with one that’s more suited – please feel free to comment and I might just change it. Purple yam is one of my favorite sweet potatoes. I always pair them…

This is now my favorite salad. I love colorful whole foods, roasting vegetables brings their very essence – and the flavors are amazing! I used a canned coconut milk but the coconut cream would work just the same. The purple yam is sweet similar to the sweet potato but the deep bright color just makes you…

Ohhh this one is super good! I can’t help but share this recipe from Simple Green Smoothies – I need this kind of recipes for sure. I’ve been on a constant roller coaster dieting, it was so frustrating. What I discovered was – I was not enjoying the simple foods that help the body thrive because…

Today I’m sharing my experience with Rouxbe Cooking School. One of the assignments is to practice with our knife cuts. This salad is made with all the diced veggies I made to practice my knife skills. I don’t mind cutting vegetables, I enjoy it. I know not all people enjoy working in the kitchen –…

Fig is an ancient fruit. It’s a sign of peace and prosperity as mentioned in the Bible. It’s native to Western Asia but were cultivated very early in the Middle East and Europe. It reached China and England in mid-1500 and Spanish missionaries planted them in California where they thrive. Figs are high in fiber and…

If you’re looking for a quick, easy lunch – this recipe is for you. The earthy green taste of kale is a perfect pair with sweet apple, pear, green grapes and my favorite fruit of all times “the fig”. Figs belong to the mulberry family, they’re high in fiber, a good source of essential minerals, including…

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Lentils don’t  need soaking before cooking, unlike most dried beans. The balsamic maple vinaigrette is a perfect dressing for this salad. It compliments the sweet taste of shrimps, full of nutrients from the lentil, tomatoes and the herb flavor from the dressing. A great simple, quick lunch that’s good for you! Let’s get cooking!  …

  Yay! Spring is finally here. If you’re like me, I honestly confess I have indulged during the Winter season which I’m not very happy to admit. When life gets crazy busy, the first thing that gets pushed aside is our health. Work, kids, house chores, laundry, cooking…etc. you can name it. Then, the next…