Spicy Tuesday
Spicy Tuesday – Summer Salmon Pasta Salad – 070913
Ahh, summer time and the living is easy. But if you are already getting tired of the same old dinner coming off the grill, here’s a super alternative that is healthy, easy and fast. Like “cooking ahead”? Here’s a great way to prepare for tomorrows dinner tonight! Wrap...
Spicy Tuesday – Easy and Crowd Pleasing Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – 070213
What’s better than the smell of garden fresh basil, fat red tomatoes and balsamic vinegar? We love this salad that captures the essence of warm summer evenings with family and friends. Our herb for this week is beautiful basil. The unique array of active constituents...
Spicy Tuesday – Avocado, Tomato and Hearts of Palm Salad – Chives!
Did you know that Hearts of Palm are enjoyed in many different countries? Anywhere palm trees grow, people have figured out how to harvest the soft delicious center to add to salads, soups and sautés. Our salad today is inspired by the wonderful cuisines of India....
Spicy Tuesday – Basil Mint Coconut Shrimp
We’re big fans of light and fast meals for summer. And this one is no exception, with the shrimp as a flavorful topper for a big green salad. Serve it up with a glass of ice-cold green tea with mint, and you’ll have family and friends clamoring for more. Did you know...
Spicy Tuesday – Cardamom Citrus Fruit Salad
Have you tasted the exotic flavor of cardamom? We bet you have – even if you don’t have a bottle in your cupboard. Cardamom is often added to Christmas cookies, curries and other dishes that have warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon added. Cardamom, a spice native to...
Spicy Tuesday – Paprika – Remoulade with Crudités
THAT time of year is rolling around again – the time when veggies are beginning to arrive at the farmers markets. We begin to dream of fat, ripe, juicy-dripping-down-our-chin tomatoes. Asparagus and crunchy green beans are on offer now and are a great accompaniment to...
Spicy Tuesday! Basil – Leek and Olive Salad
We don’t usually think about leeks as the starting point for a salad, but for a recent class on pre and pro biotics, we chose to use leeks for this one because they are a potent pre-biotic. In other words, they are a functional food. They stimulate the growth and/or...
SPICY TUESDAY – Spring Greens with Buried Treasure – 051413
We love recipes with surprises. This one is no exception! You’ll love this easy-to-make salad with its buried treasure of roasted veggies. You can “cook once and eat twice” with this recipe by doubling the roasted veggies and the dressing. Use the roasted veggies...
Spicy Tuesday – ROSEMARY – Wonderful White Bean Soup
We love highlighting a recipe that has wonderful spices/herbs in it with numerous health benefits. And today rosemary allows us to do just that. The smell alone is often associated with good food and great times. But we aren’t after just a good smell, but great health...
Spicy Tuesday – Saffron – Citrus Saffron Rice 043013
When you think about rice for dinner, the first thing that comes to your mind may not be rice salad. But once you’ve tried this recipe, it will! Filled with citrus and dried fruit and nuts, it’s a treasure of aroma, taste and texture. We love the combination of fruit...
Spicy Tuesday – Cinnamon – Baked Maple and Cinnamon French Toast
Baked Maple and Cinnamon French Toast We love breakfast! Not only is breakfast the most important meal of the day, but it can be easy and delicious all in one shot. On nights when you know a hectic morning is ahead, prepare the dish all the way until baking and put it...
Spicy Tuesday – Cumin – Indian Spiced Shrimp or Fish
We are back! Last week Shayna headed to Hawaii – with the husband and kids to enjoy family time. I spent my week in San Francisco for my professional association meeting. The result? Both of us returned just a little jet lagged, but so happy we had a good time. Since...
Spicy Tuesday – CILANTRO – Spring Herb Frittata
Breakfast for Dinner, we love it. Meal Planning was the subject of a class that we presented at Cancer Wellness recently. The concept of eggs for dinner is not a new one. But when you present a beautiful pan of fluffy eggs, filled with veggies and herbs it's a...
Spicy Tuesday – TARRAGON – Fruit and Herb Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ahh, tarragon. The smell that brings up memories of France, the warmth of sunshine, fields of lavender or mustard. Did you know that tarragon is called "the king of herbs" because it is rich in nutrients and vitamins? There was a study done in 2005 that determined...
Spicy Tuesday – DILL – Spring Green Salad
The clean fresh aroma of dill always makes us happy. Yes, dill has been used since ancient times and in more foods than just pickles! This week's recipe highlights the versatility of this mouth-watering herb. We are using the feathery soft fronds from the plant, but...
SPICY Tuesday – PARSLEY – Super Food Brussels Sprouts Salad
Sure, Parsley makes a good garnish. We’ve all seen the little sprig adorning the side of the plate, but did you know how good PARSLEY is for you? Parsley is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. When consumed regularly, it can combat the onset of many disorders....
Spicy Tuesday – Allspice! Fruit and Herb Stuffed Red Peppers
Just the color of these peppers make us smile! Here’s a stuffed pepper recipe that is redolent of herbs and spices and fresh, fresh flavors. We are featuring Allspice this week, not a blend of spices, but a single spice from the Pimenton tree. The components provide...
Spicy Tuesday – Cilantro! Chickpea Burgers
Do you love the grassy fresh taste of Cilantro as much as we do? It is native to Mediterranean and Asia Minor (Turkey) regions. This perennial plant requires well-draining fertile soil supplemented with warm summer climates to flourish. Cuisines around the world use...
Spicy Tuesday – Ancho Chile Powder!
Chili Powder is actually a healthy seasoning with significant amounts of beneficial nutrients. To start, it has Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, and a small amount of calcium. You get the most “bang for your buck” when you add one tablespoon of chili...
Spicy Tuesday – OREGANO
Oregano is a proven super "functional food." This herb is an excellent source of potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It is an easy spice to buy or grow and is used in cuisines around the world. We love doing cooking demos with oregano because the...
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