Monday, September 27, 2010

Fresh Cucumber Rolls

1 English cucumber sliced thin length wise
1 c organic alfalfa sprouts
1 c large carrot, julienned
1 red pepper, julienned
1 c young coconut meat, julienned
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 c fresh cilantro
Topping of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice
Salt to taste

Mix ingredients except cucumber together then layer ontop of cucumber and roll up. Add topping enjoy!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Marinara Zucchini

5 tomatoes
1/3 c packed fresh basil
1/3 red bell pepper
1/4 c fresh oregano
2 dates
1 TBS fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 cloves garlic
1/4 c olive oil
2 shallots
1/4 c red wine
1/2 c sun dried tomatoes
sea salt & pepper
1 large zucchini or spaghetti squash, cut into thirds

Place all ingredients except zucchini into blender and blend until creamy. Then, one at a time, place each of the zucchini shred length wise. Pour over zucchini.

Italian Salad

1 head romaine chopped
2 c arugula chopped
2 yellow pepper, chopped
4 Tomatoes chopped
4 sun dried tomatoes soaked and chopped
1 zucchini julienned
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
2 TBS olive oil
1 TBS clove garlic, minced
sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix Enjoy

Rainbow Salad

1/2 c shredded red cabbage
1/2 c chopped bell pepper
1/2 shredded carrots
1/2 c alfalfa sprouts
1 c greens

Form ingredients in a circle around greens like a rainbow. Serve with Carrot ginger dressing.

Fountain of Flavor Salad

1 c cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 clove garlic chopped
3 c romain lettuce
1 1/2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
1 1/2 tesp fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 c olive oil
2 TBS red wine vinegar
4 olives, chopped
sea salt and pepper to taste.

Mix and serve.

Ambrosia

1 bell pepper, sliced thinly
1 large carrot, sliced into matchstick pieces
1 zucchini, sliced into matchstick pieces
1 large beet, "
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1 c apples, "
2 TBS fresh ginger, diced
1/2 jalapeno diced
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c sliced artichokes
1/4 c fresh mint
1/2 c fresh basil
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Toss with liquid Gold Elixir.

Classic Chopped Salad

1 c fresh green beans
3 ear corn cut off cob
1 yellow pepper, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 c grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 zucchini, chopped
3 TBS fresh Chives, minced

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

Classic Chopped Salad

1 c fresh green beans
3 ear corn cut off cob
1 yellow pepper, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 c grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 zucchini, chopped
3 TBS fresh Chives, minced

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

Hearty Corn Salad

3 portobello mushrooms, chopped
1/3 c balsamic vinegar
1/3 c olive oil
3 TBS pure maple syrup
2 TBS sliced scallions
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 c grape tomatoes, sliced in half
baby lettuce
4 ears fresh corn cut from cob

Marinate mushrooms for 1 hour in vinegar, oil, and syrup. Set aside. Mix and serve caesar dressing.

Apple Raisin Salad

Baby romaine lettuce
1 c tomatoes chopped (use grape if available)
1/2 c raisins
1 fuji apple chopped
3 TBS scallions choppped
2 TBS chives, chopped
1 yellow pepper chopped
1/2 cucumber chopped
1/4 c fresh basil

Mix all of the ingredients in a salad bowl. Toss and serve with Liquid Gold Elixir.

Asian Salad

2 c mung bean sprouts
2 c shredded green or purple cabbage
1 red pepper thinly sliced
1 c sugar snap peas
1/2 c mushrooms sliced
1/2 c watercress, chopped
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
2 TBS fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped

Mix and serve with asian dressing

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Peace in the Middle East Salad

1 c tomatoes (cherry if available)
1/2 c chopped cucumber chopped
1/4 c onion chopped
1 red pepper chopped
1/2 c mint chopped
1/2 c parsley chopped
1 TBS ginger minced
1/2 c olive oil
2 TBS soy sauce
1/4 c Lemon juice
1 TBS jalapeno minced
1/4 c sesame seeds

Mix and enjoy.

Raw Cheese Cabbage Sandwich

Dijon Mustard
3 leaves of red or green cabbage
goat cheese

smear bustard on cabbage leave layer cheese. roll and enjoy

Asian Brown Rice

4 c brown rice
1 TBS garlic minced
1 TBS fresh ginger minced
1/2 c rice vinegar
1/2 c soy sauce

Bring 6 cup water to boil. Let it boil 15 minutes, then simmer 15 min. Cover and remove the pot from heat and let it sit for 10 min. In small bowl mix other ingredients them pour over rice. Serve with steamed veggies and nice big salad!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Creamy Tomato Basil Mac n' Cheese


16 oz whole wheat pasta
1 14.5 c diced tomatoes, drained
2 TBS butter, divided 1 TBS melted
1 c panko (Japanese bread crumbs or use what you have)
3/4 c grated Romano cheese, divided
1/2 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, pressed
3 TBS cornstarch
4 c low fat milk
10 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 c chopped fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

Prepare pasta, cook until 2-4 before done. Drain and transfer to bowl. Add tomatoes and set aside.

Pre heat oven 375 degrees

In small bowl add 1 TBS melted butter; add panko and 1/4 c grated Romano cheese; blend well and set aside.

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, saute onion and garlic in remaining butter. In a bowl, gradually add milk to cornstarch; add this mixture to the onions and continue stirring until sauces reaches boiling point and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and fold in remaining cheese melt and blend into the sauce.

Combine the pasta and cheese mixture in a 9x13 baking dish; top with panko mixture and bake for 20 min. or until top is lightly browned.