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Kale Basil Pesto Recipe (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on August 10, 2012 · 25 Comments

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I’ve been getting lots of kale in my CSA Box lately and trying to figure out what to make with it. Although I love kale, my kids are not huge fans. But…they love Pesto! So, I decided to try making Kale Pesto tucking in some basil so it would have a familiar taste. After all, [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Cancer, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Pasta and Noodles, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: beet green pesto, broccoli leaf pesto, collard green pesto, kale pesto, leafy greens, pesto, power foods

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on August 3, 2012 · 28 Comments

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Romaine Lettuce, Avocado and Carrot Salad with Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing

Today, I am featuring a recipe for Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing, a recipe I’ve had for years, but hadn’t made in a while. Honestly, I don’t even know if this recipe is truly Japanese, I just know it tastes a lot like the one that’s served in Japanese restaurants. Recently, I found a big [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Asian, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: carrot ginger dressing, carrots, Japanese salad dressing, power foods

Tomato Gazpacho Salsa Recipe

by Jeanette on August 1, 2012 · 10 Comments

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Gazpacho Salsa on Whole Grain Toast Rubbed with Garlic

One of my favorite summer soups when I was a young girl was Gazpacho. Gazpacho is served cold and is so refreshing, it’s like giving your body a spa treatment. Chock-full of fresh vegetables, gazpacho is a tomato based soup, traditionally made with fresh tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, onion, garlic, olive oil and sherry vinegar. [...]

Filed Under: dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, salads, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: Food Network Summer Fest, gazpacho, salsa, tomatoes

Quick and Easy Sesame Summer Squash Stir-Fry Recipe

by Jeanette on July 25, 2012 · 8 Comments

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Lately, I’ve been getting lots of Summer Squash in my CSA Box. I’ve been grilling them the last few weeks, but decided to stir-fry them instead for a change. This easy recipe can be made in less time than it takes to grill Summer Squash. It just requires a little more time prepping the squash [...]

Filed Under: Asian, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: stir-fry, stri-fry vegetables, summer squash, yellow squash

Easy Cold Soy Sesame Cucumber Salad Recipe {Recipe Redux}

by Jeanette on July 21, 2012 · 12 Comments

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Each Saturday, I trek over to our local farmer’s market to see what new produce is for sale. As the summer season progresses, it’s always fun to watch the expanding summer bounty of fresh vegetables. Kirby cucumbers are one of the vegetables I look forward to seeing. There’s something about the crisp, cooling quality of [...]

Filed Under: Asian, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: Asian salad, csa, cucumber salad, easy recipe, farmer's market, no cooking, raw food

Steamed Broccoli with Miso Peanut Butter Sauce (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on July 20, 2012 · 30 Comments

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Steamed Broccoli with Miso Peanut Butter Sauce

Growing up, broccoli was not one of my favorite vegetables. But, over the years, I have become a huge broccoli fan, especially after learning about its potent anti-cancer qualities. Fortunately, three of my four boys like broccoli. My oldest son is not a broccoli eater. I’ve tried feeding it to him at least 15 times [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Asian, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: anti-cancer foods, broccoli, miso, miso peanut butter sauce, power food, steamed broccoli

Grilled Bell Peppers and Summer Squash Recipe (Power Food)

by Jeanette on July 13, 2012 · 20 Comments

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Grilled Red Peppers and other Summer Vegetables with Yogurt Sauce

One of my favorite lazy ways to prepare fresh summer vegetables is cooking them on the grill. It’s so easy and the perfect way to take advantage of the summer bounty of peppers, squash and onions. Making a big batch ensures you have a stash for a quick pasta salad or sandwich. Recently, I joined [...]

Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, grilled vegetables, power food, power foods

Baked Avocado and Egg with Miso “Butter” Recipe (Power Food)

by Jeanette on June 29, 2012 · 22 Comments

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A little while back, I saw a picture on Pinterest of an egg baked in an avocado half and was instantly intrigued. Dr. Mark Hyman also posted it on Facebook. This interesting idea reminded me of the “egg in a hat” that I make for my kids for breakfast sometimes, where an egg is cooked [...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Uncategorized, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: baked avocado and egg, miso butter

Momofuku Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Miso “Butter” Sauce Recipe (Power Food)

by Jeanette on June 22, 2012 · 27 Comments

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Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Miso "Butter"

Have you eaten at any of David Chang’s restaurants before? I haven’t, but I have checked out his Momofuku cookbook from the library on several occasions. Cookbooks are my way of traveling and “eating out.” One of the recipes in David Chang’s cookbook that has intrigued me over the years is his Roasted Asparagus with [...]

Filed Under: cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, Dinner, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: how to poach an egg, miso, miso butter, Momofuku, poached egg, power food, roasted asparagus

Asian Napa Cabbage Carrot Salad Recipe (Picnic for the Planet 2012 Giveaway)

by Jeanette on April 16, 2012 · 117 Comments

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Today, I am sharing a simple recipe for Asian Napa Cabbage Carrot Salad that I threw together as a way to use up the ends of some napa cabbage I had leftover in my refrigerator. I hate throwing away food (my friends can attest to that as my refrigerator is always full of little [...]