Mineral Broth This home made vegetable mineral broth is almost magical because it takes all of the wonderful nutrients from all of the amazing vegetables and puts it into a delicious broth that you can use in all of your cooking to help your body heal. I truly believe in the power of good food to make the body well. Using food to really nourish the body well is called functional nutrition. Functional nutrition takes into account all of the systems in the body and formulates a plan for optimal…
Seafood Chowder I first had this amazing seafood chowder (well a similar version of it) at a friends house a few months ago. Seafood chowder was a meal that I guess I had never really had before. I like seafood quite a lot and so I was looking forward to trying something new! I couldn’t quite put my finger on why, but it was one of the most delicious meals I had ever had! We had some great conversation and some good wine. But I couldn’t stop thinking about that…
Sweet Potato Lentil Soup You guys. Everyone of my friends that has had this seriously can’t stop talking about it! This Sweet Potato Lentil Soup IS AMAZING!!! This vegan soup is full of fiber and gets a protein boost from the red lentils. It is so full of flavor you would never guess it is actually good for you! This creamy soup is perfect as an appetizer or a main meal. You can make it on your stove top or in your pressure cooker. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Olive Oil ½…
Currently I would call myself a purist when talking about food. I am trying to eat less processed and more natural foods, and cooking from scratch a little more. I love my food to have a lot of flavor, but most pre-made seasonings have a lot of fillers and preservatives in them to give them a longer shelf life. So I thought I should try to make my own, and it is pretty delicious! This recipe makes about 3 recipes at a time so I don’t have to make it…
Classic Green Chile Stew Every year when the temperature drops, I start thinking soups and stews. They are such a great way to get a complete meal in one pot! This stew has a wonderful mix of sweet (from the corn) and spicy (from the green chiles). Green chile is one of my favorite ingredients. It is full of vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium. It also has some powerful antioxidants to help improve your immune system! Most of you know that I grew up in Iowa and I…
Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables This teriyaki chicken recipe is so fast to make! When I don’t have time to plan a meal, I almost always have these ingredients on hand and can make this dinner in about 30 minutes! It is full of fresh veggies and good protein, and best of all the kids LOVE it! I know I say that in a lot of my recipes, but it’s true! If my kids love it, it must be a winner. Enjoy! Serves 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes, including marinating time…
Easy Homemade Chicken Broth Chicken broth can be expensive, and full of ingredients that you can’t pronounce, so I put together a fairly easy way to make it using a rotisserie chicken you can buy at any store ($4-8). When you consider that a quart of good quality chicken broth is $3.99, this is a pretty good deal! You also have the chicken you can use for a couple meals during the week. You can also roast your own chicken, which isn’t too hard to do, but sometimes the…
Are you ready for soup yet? This soup is a lower calorie version of other cream soups, but it is still super delicious! My husband is a lover of anything creamy including soups. I prefer broth based soups, but I always love to find healthier versions of the creamy ones. This creamy chicken vegetable soup has added flavor with bacon and cheese, but high nutrition value with all of the vegetables and protein from the chicken. It is a fabulous main dish for any chilly day, and it smells amazing…
