Monthly Archives: March 2013
Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is a simple salad dressing that is a staple in my salad repertoire. You can use it on any tossed green salad. Yield: about 3/4 cup Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Directions: Whisk first [...]
Collard Greens with Caramelized Onions
This dish is a crowd pleaser, for both the young and less young. Collard greens are a nutritional powerhouse. They outrank broccoli, spinach and mustard greens in nutritional value. They are low in calories, high in fiber, and full of betacarotene, vitamin C, calcium, and B vitamins. The best way to prepare collard greens is [...]
Yummy Beet Juice
Beet juice has a whole host of health benefits. Also know as beetroot juice, beet juice is best known as a blood purifier and blood builder that helps in the creation of red blood cells. Athletes love it because it helps muscles use oxygen more efficiently. Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A [...]
Oh So Refreshing Green Juice
I finally broke down and bought a juicer. I’m not sure why I held out for so long. I think I wanted to make sure I would put it to good use. And I have to say, so far so good. Every time I drink one of my new juice concoctions, I feel like I’m [...]