Local Greens with Balsamic-Marinated Berries

Serves 2
One peek at the ingredients tells you this is my mom’s recipe: “balsamic vinegar, aged at least 8 years… older even better”, “fresh brie or goat cheese”, “semi-course sea salt, coral, black or herbed”. My mom, Dorothy McNett, is a cooking instructor and gourmet foodie… can you tell? This makes a phenomenal spring salad [...]

Golden Beet and Sunny Salad

Yield: 4 servings
(pictured here with toasted pecans)
Sweet golden beets are roasted to bring out their natural sugars, and then marinated in a flavorful vinaigrette to make them pop. This is a beautiful salad and is one of my staples all year round.
Nutrition Tip: To roast veggies in foil without transferring aluminum to the food, wrap [...]

Kale Chips

Yield: 6-8 servings
These mineral-rich pop ‘em in your mouth crunchies make a low-carb alternative to popcorn, potato chips or French fries. The winning formula? Salty, sour and sweet.
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1-2 tablespoons honey or several drops liquid stevia
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1 medium-sized bunch kale, washed, [...]

Grain-Free Raw “Stir-Fry” with Parsnip Rice

Serves 4
Get a stir-fried taste without the “fry”. This mock Asian raw stir-fry replaces rice with pulsed parsnips. The addition of tahini and a little extra honey help to balance any bitter, raw flavors.
Nutrition Tip: Massaging fibrous or hearty vegetables breaks them down and “wilts” them slightly without cooking. This saves precious nutrients and enzymes, [...]

Steamed Beets with Miso, Mustard and Clove Dressing

Serves 4
A sweet and tangy dressing with a hint of clove enhances and enlivens the flavors of sweet steamed beets in this healthy side dish. It makes a showy presentation too, with the stark contrast in colors. For a raw version, grate or thinly slice the beets with a v-slicer and drizzle with the dressing.
Nutrition [...]

Cleansing Grapefruit Salad with Bananas and Coconut

Serves 2
A refreshing and tangy breakfast salad with sliced banana to balance the sour flavors of seasonal grapefruit. Serve with yogurt for protein. Also makes a healthy, not-too-sweet dessert.
Nutrition Tip: Late winter and spring is the time to kick-start fat metabolism and cleanse the body to prepare for season changes. According to Ayurvedic physician, [...]

Raw Jicama Salad with Curried Macadamia Dressing

Serves 4
Warming curry spices counter the clean crispness of jicama in this simple, flavorful, all-season salad. The sweet, tropical taste of macadamia nuts and coconut water bring it all together. Served with an edible green sprout garnish.
Cooking Tip: Jicama (HIH-kuh-ma) is a sweet, watery root native to Mexico. Its crisp, refreshing taste is  reminiscent of [...]

Honey-Kissed Fennel and Orange Salad with Candied Almonds

Serves 2-4
Lemon, orange and fennel give this refreshing salad a tangy hit, while raisins and honey balance the act with their delightful sweetness. Candied almonds bring it over the top. Makes a perfect dinner party salad or appetizer. Some of the honey can be replaced with liquid stevia, if desired.

Cooking Tip: Ever wonder how to [...]

Maple and Lemon Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Serves 4
An easy sweet and sour side highlighting browned Brussels sprouts and toasted cashews. Sauteed garlic adds a pungent note. Brussels sprouts are in the cruciferae family, making them some of the best cancer- and disease-fighters on Earth.

Cooking Tip: Steaming is a great way to retain nutrition and flavor to many foods. I use a [...]

Wilted Spinach Salad with Curried Dressing and Spiced Walnuts

Serves 4
This curried dressing warms the body in the winter months. Pungent spices are rounded with honey, fresh apples and candied nuts.
NUTS
3/4 cup walnut or pecan halves
Pinch each: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger
Dash salt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
DRESSING
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garam masala spice blend
Pinch salt
SALAD
1 tablespoon olive [...]

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