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  This "salad" is full of so many textures and flavors, plus, you get to put a whole bunch of veggies, tons of fruits as well as a decent amount of protein, which can be found in the quinoa and almonds, into your tummy. Breakfast Quinoa Salad Recipe INGREDIENTS 1...

Ingredients: 1 cup/250ml/166g dried Black Mission figs 1 cup/250ml boiling water 1/4 cup/60ml honey 2 egg yolks plus 1 egg white, divided 1 teaspoon/5ml pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon/1ml ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cup/163g whole wheat pastry flour 3 tablespoons/15ml...

    Rainbow No Bake  Mini Cheesecakes Recipe   Makes 4   10 sheets  graham crackers 5 1/2  tablespoons/78.89g unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon/15 ml  sugar 8 ounce/225g package cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/155ml sweetened...

    Eggplant, aubergine, and melanzane are all the same vegetable in different languages and a favorite of ours. It can be used in so many ways, from delicious fritters to poor man’s caviar. These bell pepper stuffed with puree give you a double whammy and really...

    Serves 4   12 fresh jalapeno peppers 4 ounces/115g herbed goat cheese ¼ cup/60ml honey 1 cup/225ml cornmeal 1 teaspoon olive oil   Preheat oven to 400F/204C/Gas Mark 6   Place peppers in a large pot of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes. Remove peppers from...

  In honor of today being National Cheesecake day... How about this super easy no bake cheese recipe. Things You'll Need: 8 ounces/226g cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoon/30ml of milk 2 Tablespoon/30ml of sugar 8 ounces/226g cool whip non dairy whipped topping...

Avoiding junk foods can seem impossible, but there are delicious, healthy alternatives that won’t be an enemy to your waistline. Remember, junk is junk... However, if you MUST eat "bad" foods, always do it in moderation. (For instance, just because dark chocolate is a...

  Skinny Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad Ingredients 1 lb Grilled chicken breast in strips 1/3 cup Apples 1/3 cup Blueberries 1/3 cup Carrots 1/3 cup Mandarin oranges 8 cups Romaine lettuce 1/3 cup Strawberries 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese...

  Since today is National Daiquiri Day - lets make some Strawberry Daiquiris.  Recipe makes 8 servings Ingredients: 6 cups ice 1/2 cup white sugar 4 ounces frozen strawberries 1/8 cup lime juice 1/2 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup rum 1/4 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated...

This easy pine nut cookie is similar to an older styled Italian Biscotti di Pignoli but ours were not twice baked. Using a mixer, you can easily make these delicate crispy cookies from start to finish in about a half an hour which includes your baking time. Try them...

  This brownie recipe is an adaption of a mid-to-late-19th century brownie or fudge square recipe (it all depends on who you ask). Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup raw granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pure...

Miracle molecule from licorice root nullifies liver damage from alcohol and Tylenol... stunning scientific research has been systematically suppressed by Big Pharma and the FDA by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger (NaturalNews) In what is undoubtedly one of the most...

  Ingredients   1/2 pound frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans), about 1 1/2 cups 1/2 cup tahini 1/4-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, smashed 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground...

      Put some of the unused marinade aside and toss your boiled sweet potatoes with it or cut the potatoes into wedges, toss with marinade and roast. Serves 4 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Marinade 1 tablespoon/15ml ground cumin ¾ cups/185ml olive oil...

Wasabi is a natural thickener and the same amount of wasabi powder needed to season the sauce thickens the sauce sufficiently to spoon onto a plate. Wasabi Sauce Recipe  (makes 1 cup/250ml) 2 Tablespoons/30ml/18g wasabi powder* (see notes) 1/2 teaspoon/2ml kosher salt...

The tarragon provides a unique licorice-like flavor to the chicken, while the vinegar adds a tangy element. Serves 4 4 oz/115g mushrooms, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 4 shallots, chopped 2 tbsp/30ml butter, divided 2 tbsp/30ml olive oil, divided 4 chicken breast or...