I had this wonderful salad at my friend Judy’s house. It was delicious and reminded me that all salads do not have to be made up from lettuce. My Mom used to make a cucumber and onion salad just by marinating those two items in vinegar and water with some salt and pepper thrown in….
MARGARITA OR LIMEADE WITH FRESH
SQUEEZED LIMES My brother, Kevin, came up with the perfect mixture of goodies to make the perfect summer drink. You can make it stronger or you can keep it as simple as just limeade and I promise, both are delightful! I hosted 6 ladies for a “fun in the kitchen “evening and everyone thought it…
ITALIAN PORTABOAT
This was actually called a Portobello Pizza but it does NOT fall into the pizza category (except for the pizza sauce) so I renamed this delightful treat. IF you can come with another name, I would be very interested!!! The portaboat was a wonderful surprise for not only me ….but for my brother and sister-in-law….
POPCORN TOFU
Ok…the title intrigued me and I am the biggest fan of popcorn, I just had to try it. It does NOT resemble popcorn in any way but it is a wonderful NEW appetizer worth having at your next get together. It’s delicious! It reminds me of a deep fried mozzarella stick but my sister-in-law says…
SIMPLE VERSES COMPLEX CARBS AND WHERE YOUR FOCUS SHOULD BE
SIMPLE CARBS BREAK DOWN EASILY AND ARE USED FOR ENERGY. IF YOU DO NOT USE THEM FOR ENERGY, THEY ARE STORED AS FAT. (UGH) They do not contain much fiber Crackers and cookies……. watch out!!! COMPLEX CARBS HAVE OTHER NUTRIENTS AND TAKE LONGER TO DIGEST. THE ABSENCE OF CARBS CAN CAUSE DIGESTIVE ISSUES SO WE…
SEASONED TOFU AND TEMPEH
Here are 2 staples to have in your frig if you are vegan or just watching out for too much meat on a daily basis. They are soy based products so beware if you have a soy intolerance. The tofu has a little bit of a hard boiled egg texture and the tempeh is a…
POTLATCH SEASONING
This blend of spices is perfect for so many things!! It works great on salmon filets on the grill and for seasoning grilled veggies and for seasoning tofu. Just throw all your ingredients into bowl to blend and then store in a sealed container in your cupboard. I bet we can find more uses for…
BLACK BEANS, RICE, TOFU AND TEMPEH, OH MY!
Does everything have to be lots of steps to a great dinner? Are there quick grabs? With a little planning and early in the week prep, you can have some quick grabs and they can be delicious, healthy and satisfying. my daughter left a container of Jerked Black beans and rice. I think she picked…
HUMMUS
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! This is my new favorite go-to and it’s easy. Do you have a food processor? You can whip this up in minutes and lasts in your frig for up to 2 weeks. It can be served with crackers or veggies or even a yummy bread. It is Gluten free (unless you do…
OH MY GOSH, SQUASH PASTA BAKE
When I asked my Power House team mates about 2 different recipes to choose from for the week, they all went with Pad Thai. While this is an excellent choice, this new little nugget blew me out of the water and I think it’s going to make repeat appearances in lots of homes. I even…