http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/seasonal/ten-ideas-for-leftover-turkey-00000000022599/index.html
Getting tired of looking at leftover turkey? Your family will "gobble" these fresh recipes up!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
(Less) Sweet Potato Casserole
Here is a side dish that I invented for my Thanksgiving feast. My family gobbled it up, despite their aversion to sweet potatoes. I think this would be a great dish for any fall or winter meal, not just the holidays.
Sweet potatos contain beta carotene, an essential nutrient, plus tons of antioxidants. They are one of the superfoods that we don't eat nearly enough of in America.
3 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Remove skin from potatoes by slitting the skin with a knife and peeling it off. Slice potatoes into chunks and place in a 2 quart baking dish. Top with chopped walnuts. In small saucepan, melt butter over med-low heat. Add maple syrup and mix in cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzle butter mixture over potatoes and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Sweet potatos contain beta carotene, an essential nutrient, plus tons of antioxidants. They are one of the superfoods that we don't eat nearly enough of in America.
3 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Remove skin from potatoes by slitting the skin with a knife and peeling it off. Slice potatoes into chunks and place in a 2 quart baking dish. Top with chopped walnuts. In small saucepan, melt butter over med-low heat. Add maple syrup and mix in cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzle butter mixture over potatoes and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Fall Meal Medley
I have compiled links below to some of the most fabulous fall recipes that I have come across on the web this season. Enjoy!
Big thanks to all the sites and creators of these recipes!
Spaghetti Squash Marinara with Italian Sausage and Garlic Bread: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2774
Butternut Squash with Wilted Spinach and Blue Cheese:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2612
Roast Duck with Cherry Reduction Sauce: http://www.cheeseslave.com/2008/08/10/roast-duck-with-cherry-reduction-sauce/
Fall Pumpkin Soup: http://www.cheeseslave.com/2008/09/18/fall-pumpkin-soup/
Chili and Cornbread: http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2008/05/my-favorite-dinner-guest-post-chili-and-cornbread-2.html
(note: if you haven't planned ahead, you can omit soaking the grains and used canned beans for these recipes, with just as tasty results)
Big thanks to all the sites and creators of these recipes!
Spaghetti Squash Marinara with Italian Sausage and Garlic Bread: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2774
Butternut Squash with Wilted Spinach and Blue Cheese:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2612
Roast Duck with Cherry Reduction Sauce: http://www.cheeseslave.com/2008/08/10/roast-duck-with-cherry-reduction-sauce/
Fall Pumpkin Soup: http://www.cheeseslave.com/2008/09/18/fall-pumpkin-soup/
Chili and Cornbread: http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2008/05/my-favorite-dinner-guest-post-chili-and-cornbread-2.html
(note: if you haven't planned ahead, you can omit soaking the grains and used canned beans for these recipes, with just as tasty results)
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Honey Mustard Chicken
http://busycooks.about.com/od/chickenrecipe1/r/honeymustthighs.htm
A big thank you to my sister, a Healing Foods Specialist, who passed the above linked recipe along to me. She says:
A big thank you to my sister, a Healing Foods Specialist, who passed the above linked recipe along to me. She says:
"I've made this recipe twice now, once with the carrots and once with out just doubled the onions. both times it was great. I remove the chicken and cook the "sauce" down a little thicker right at the end, just takes a minute or two of extra simmer. Super easy and quick so thought I'd share."
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Raw Apple Crisp
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2811
Wow! The link above brings you such a simple, yet delicious variation on the classic without all the added sugar and calories of the original bakery. Go ahead, have seconds!
Raw fruits and vegetables contain the most vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, so eat them in plenty!
Wow! The link above brings you such a simple, yet delicious variation on the classic without all the added sugar and calories of the original bakery. Go ahead, have seconds!
Raw fruits and vegetables contain the most vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, so eat them in plenty!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Easy Mac-n-Cheese
Follow the link below for homemade mac-n-cheese that is just as simple and much more tasty than anything you can buy in a box!
Note: I always use plain yogurt instead of cream, milk or sour cream. Yogurt is full of digestive enzymes that help regulate your system and improve nutrient absorption. Use whole milk yogurt without any added sugar or flavorings.
http://www.cheeseslave.com/2010/05/25/easy-mac-cheese/
Note: I always use plain yogurt instead of cream, milk or sour cream. Yogurt is full of digestive enzymes that help regulate your system and improve nutrient absorption. Use whole milk yogurt without any added sugar or flavorings.
http://www.cheeseslave.com/2010/05/25/easy-mac-cheese/
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
from The Get Real Plan Cookbook
This fantastically fast dish combines the health benefits of the whole grain, quinoa, with a variety of colorful, fresh vegetables. Use as a side dish with broiled salmon, or as a main dish for a lighter, vegan meal.
2 cups Quinoa, rinsed
1 small eggplant
1 red pepper
1 zucchini
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Chop eggplant, peppers and zucchini. Coat lightly with olive oil and salt. Roast all vegetables at 450 degrees for 25 minutes. While vegetables are roasting, bring 2 cups quinoa with 4 cups water to boil. Cover and lower heat to low, cooking for 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and top with roasted veggies.
Why It's Better:
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a whole grain that is very low in gluten and easily digested. It is high in protein and has a light, fresh taste and texture.
Red peppers are packed with antioxidants, which protect your body from free radicals. They are easier to digest and have more health benefits than green peppers, which in reality are simply unripe.
This fantastically fast dish combines the health benefits of the whole grain, quinoa, with a variety of colorful, fresh vegetables. Use as a side dish with broiled salmon, or as a main dish for a lighter, vegan meal.
2 cups Quinoa, rinsed
1 small eggplant
1 red pepper
1 zucchini
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Chop eggplant, peppers and zucchini. Coat lightly with olive oil and salt. Roast all vegetables at 450 degrees for 25 minutes. While vegetables are roasting, bring 2 cups quinoa with 4 cups water to boil. Cover and lower heat to low, cooking for 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and top with roasted veggies.
Why It's Better:
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a whole grain that is very low in gluten and easily digested. It is high in protein and has a light, fresh taste and texture.
Red peppers are packed with antioxidants, which protect your body from free radicals. They are easier to digest and have more health benefits than green peppers, which in reality are simply unripe.
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