Asian Wild Salmon Bowl
Asian Wild Salmon Bowl Talk about healthy! Did you know that Sockeye salmon is always wild? That means that wild sockeye salmon always has lots of healthy protein, anti-inflammatory, heart-healthy omega 3 fats, selenium--which is great for optimal thyroid function and...
Delicious, Greek Chicken Dish
I am all for using ingredients that you have in your house. I keep a variety of items on hand, to concoct fast, nutritious dinners on the fly. Best ingredients to keep on hand include canned chopped tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic and onions. I also like to keep some...
Steak Fajitas You will LOVE!
While this dish is special enough to be served to a crowd, it is also a quick and easy meal to make anytime. Serve with guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce and let everyone build their own masterpiece! Meat 1 lb grass fed skirt steak, sliced into thin (1/4”) slices 1...
Immune Boosting Asian Chicken Soup
This is a great way to use a leftover chicken or turkey. All you have to do is throw the leftover chicken or turkey, bones and all into a pot of water. OR you can use cut up chicken pieces (with bones), or just chicken or turkey meat. I decided to use shiitake...
Chicken, Tomatoes and Okra
My favorite local organic farmer recently surprised me and dropped a big grocery bag chock full of vine ripe, red, luscious tomatoes and okra. I don’t cook a lot with okra, so I was kind of at a loss as to what to do with all of them, short of breading and frying the...
Asian Spicy Pork Meatballs
A yummy party treat or just anytime for a delicious Asian-inspired dinner. Serve with delicious Pineapple Salsa on the side. (See below for recipe.) Asian Spicy Pork Meatballs Ingredients 1 lb ground pork 1 egg 1/3 cup coconut flour ½ red onion, diced finely 2 cloves...
Asian Ribs Are the Hit of the Weekend BBQ!
The Fourth of July weekend is of course, the traditional time to barbecue outside, gather with some friends or family and get outside to enjoy all that summer has to offer. While regular ribs usually are slathered in a sweet sauce full of high fructose corn syrup,...
Perfect Paleo Salad Nicoise
This salad is definitely a meal in itself. High in protein, it is very satisfying and incredibly healthy too. It’s the perfect Paleo dinner full of fat burning antioxidants and bursting with nutrition. And don’t be afraid of the potatoes. An occasional potato is not...
Curried Red Lentil Stew with Pumpkin Seeds
that includes pumpkin seeds, red lentils, garlic, ginger, turmeric and cilantro. There’s about a foot of fresh snow on the ground, and more is still falling–even in Boulder, Colorado, things are pretty shut down today. It’s an official ‘snow day’ here! Seems like a...
Salmon with Cranberry-Orange Salsa
In a scene straight out of the TV cooking show series, “Chopped” I was looking to make something tasty for dinner and being in a hurry, I decided to just use what I could find in the fridge. Hmm…an orange, cilantro, some fresh cranberries, and a piece of frozen...
Cozy Squash-Apple Soup
Yesterday was one of those rare but perfect fall days. Chilly in the morning, but warming up during the day under a brilliant blue sunny sky. The trees are beginning to change color and leaves are starting to crunch underfoot. Nothing said “Autumn” more, and I was...
Gluten Free Easy Salmon Patties
This is my ‘go-to’ dinner when I don’t have much on hand to make, and want something good without too much time and energy. I try to keep a couple cans of wild-caught sockeye salmon (you can find this at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or your regular grocery store) in the...
World’s Best Chili
Tired of holiday eating and holiday food? I know I am. Ready to get back to normal? Maybe lose a few pounds that you picked up over the holidays? The trick to quick weight loss (and better health) is to pitch the holiday cookies, breads, rolls, and starchy, processed...
Beef, Chicken or Turkey Thai Lettuce Wraps
This is an often-requested meal in my home. It’s filling, but not heavy; it has plenty of power-packed nutrition, colorful antioxidants, and fat burning power. The more brightly colored veggies you add, the more nutrition you get! There are plenty of variations on...
Easy Chicken or Fish with Veggies in Foil Packets
ou will find there are infinite variations—the only limit is your imagination! The great thing about this is that you can make them ahead of time and freeze or keep in the fridge until you are ready to pop in the oven or the grill. They are also a great thing to take...