Ingredients: ½ pound radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces handful of mizuna 6 leaves lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces Yogurty Orange Vinaigrette (click for recipe) 2 oranges, sectioned, sections removed from membranes ½ cup lightly toasted pistachios Directions: Wash the radicchio, mizuna, and lettuce, then spin dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add about 6 [...]
Ingredients: 1 heaping tablespoon finely minced shallots Up to ½ teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt Directions: Combine the shallot, orange zest, honey, orange juice, vinegar, and salt in a [...]
This is an eggless Caesar dressing with lots of anchovies, which are loaded with protein and calcium. The flavors are balanced with the bitterness of the radicchio and mildness of the kale. Ingredients: 8 anchovy fillets, minced 1 clove garlic, minced juice of 1 lemon ½ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt about ¾ [...]
These make a great snack, garnish for tacos, layered in sandwiches, or tossed in salads. Makes 1 quart jar. Ingredients: 1¼ cups apple cider vinegar (best to use is organic unfiltered) 2¼ teaspoons coarse salt 2¼ teaspoons brown sugar 2 cloves garlic 1 fresh hot pepper, to your taste (jalapeno, habanero - which is fire-cracker [...]
Ingredients: 1 pound green beans sea salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, minced 1 yellow tomato, diced 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon thyme vinegar of choice Directions: Cut the tips off the green beans then boil them in plenty of salted water, uncovered, until tender-firm, about 5 minutes. Taste to [...]
Ingredients: 6 medium beets 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to finish at least 15 lettuce leaves, bottoms trimmed and cut into large bite-size pieces 3-4 ounces soft goat cheese ¼ cup shelled pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scrub the beets [...]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tamari 2 tablespoons vinegar 1½ tablespoons mild honey 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil ½-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to your taste) 1 tablespoon miso (optional) 1 bunch Napa cabbage, sliced crosswise into 2-inch pieces 2-3 cups hot, cooked grains such as millet, brown [...]
This quick-and-easy dish uses only raw ingredients, so all of the nutrients are very bioavailable. Plus, the curry powder is rich in turmeric, which is loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds. Ingredients: 3 Tbs. raw almond butter 3 Tbs. low-sodium tamari 3 Tsp. curry powder 3 medium summer squash 1/4 cup shaved unsweetened coconut 1/3 cup raisins [...]
Ingredients: 1-1½ pounds red potatoes, sliced thinly 4-5 fennel bulbs, sliced thinly 1 medium peeled onion, or equal quantity spring onions, sliced thinly 1 cup cream or almond milk or any milk alternative ½ cup cheddar cheese or cheese of choice ¼ teaspoon FRESHLY ground nutmeg freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to [...]
Fennel and radicchio are two therapeutic foods that are good for digestion. This makes a light hors d’oeuvre, side dish, or a great snack. Ingredients: Zest of ½ lemon Zest of ½ orange 1½ teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons orange juice ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 small fennel bulbs, sliced thinly [...]