Green Smoothies

Green Smoothies

Green smoothies are everywhere!  You can find recipes on-line, buy a ton of books on the subject and even purchase them in a bottle.  From all of my reading and now three year’s worth of daily smoothies, I can share a few words of wisdom. It’s all about...
Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

This easy to make soup has become a family favorite that even the grandkids love. Vegan, Serves 4, and takes about 45 minutes. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 3 stalks of celery, sliced into ½ inch pieces 1 large or 2...
Super Guac(amole)

Super Guac(amole)

Most people think of guacamole as just a dip for chips, but in our family it’s a meal. The basic recipe consists of the first four ingredients, add any or all of the Optional Add-Ins according to what you have in your kitchen and/or according to your individual...
Basic Italian Salad Dressing

Basic Italian Salad Dressing

You know you should eat more fresh greens, but too many times you cover those fresh greens with some heavy, processed, additives-added dressing.  Here’s a SIMPLE dressing recipe that you can whip up anytime and that has a long shelf life – at least a month at room...
Hummus

Hummus

Ingredients ¼ of pine nuts or other nut (almonds work well) 1 can of garbanzo beans, drained 2-4 tablespoons of tahini 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste Directions Place clove of garlic in food processor and chop well Add pine nuts and process...