by Gary Danchak, OMD |
In order to stay healthy, especially during the cold & flu season of winter, Chinese Medicine recommends that you eat foods that are energetically in harmony with the season. Although it seems paradoxical at first glance, the best way to maintain balance is to bring your internal energy “in” by eating [...]
submitted by Lois M. Ehlers |
Ingredients:
1 and 1/4 lbs lean organic ground beef
1 to 2 tsp fresh ground pepper or to taste
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg, mixed up
1/2 cup Bertolli fire roasted tomato sauce with cabernet sauvignon
3tbs. grated Asiago cheese
3 tbs. reduced fat feta cheese
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 cup cooked, drained spinach
Directions:
Mix together the [...]
submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup shredded carrots
Directions:
In large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nuts, and raisins. Set aside.
In small bowl, blend together eggs, orange juice, [...]
submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:
6 to 7 cups flour
2 packages (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups warm water
(105-115 degrees)
3 eggs
Directions:
In large bowl of mixer, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, and salt.
Mix thoroughly by hand.
Add butter and honey Gradually add warm water.
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, [...]
by Susan Williams |
People have often never considered honey as a natural substitute for sugar. The search for a better sweetener has been going on for years. The local café tables often display sweetener such as equall, nutrasweet, and splenda, and although they may be a low-calorie alternative, they are chemically formulated and are [...]
by Lois M. Ehlers |
Remember when necessity was the mother of invention for most tools, etc.? Well it’s that way in cooking, too. Yesterday, I had to stay inside because of the howling wind and snow.
I was hungry for Oyster stew like I fed my family many times. Here’s what to do when you [...]
by Brittany Russell |
Imagine a gypsy over 1,000 years ago, holding a bunch of vibrant green sticks in her hand, spreading them on a table to tell her client his fortune. It is thought that those sticks are what we now call chives. Though they will not tell your future, they do act as [...]
submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons Manitoba honey
1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt (If doubling the recipe use 3/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt)
2 Tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
How to Prepare:
Put all ingredients listed in order into the blender. Blend until smooth. Pour 1/3 cup batter in [...]
submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:
1 cup margarine or butter
3/4 cup Manitoba honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tarter
How to Prepare:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake Time 12 minutes
1Cream together margarine or butter and Manitoba honey
Add to cream mixture egg, teaspoon vanilla, teaspoon almond extract
Blend dry ingredients [...]
by Brittany Russell |
Due to the name, Passionflower has been thought to be an aphrodisiac but in fact, evokes the body and mind to relax. It may have nothing to do with passion, but it can be an herb to be passionate about. According to folklore, Spanish explorers and missionaries, who felt that the flower’s [...]
Taken from cooks.com
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. raw shrimp
1 stick butter, melted
1 lg. onion
1 c. bell pepper
3 ribs celery
2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
2 cans beef broth
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
1-2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Accent
How to Prepare:
Chop the onion, bell pepper and celery ribs into desired size.
Combine all ingredients in [...]
Taken from “Go Red for Women” cookbook
Serves 4, 3 ounces of fish per serving
Ingredients:
Vegetable Oil Spray
4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
How to Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with vegetable oil spray.
Rinse the fish [...]
