Category Archives: Recipes
Ginger Smoothie
This is my new favorite drink. It has a tangy/sweet flavor that is incredibly refreshing. The ginger gives this juice a real zing. Ginger is best known for calming upset stomachs. It contains enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food, thus aiding in digestion and the prevention of cramps. Ginger can also provide [...]
White Beans with Rosemary and Garlic
This is a really simple, delicious side dish, adapted from Alice Waters’ recipe. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes (not including soaking & cooking beans) Yield: 4-5 servings Ingredients: 1 cup dried cannellini beans 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary leaves Sea salt to taste [...]
Maple Spiced Almonds
These nuts are great to serve around the holidays. Just toss them in a bowl and your family and guests will devour them. Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 3 cups Ingredients: 3 cups whole almonds 1 tablespoon olive or walnut oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice Directions: Preheat oven to 350 [...]