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Recipe: Greek Dressing with fresh Oregano

Mix these ingredients together in a jar: 1 T white wine vinegar 1 1/2 t dijon mustard a bunch of chopped oregano salt & pepper Whisk in: 4 T olive oil Enjoy with greek salad – tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, cucumbers, lettuce, etc. YUM!

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Apples

This recipe is so simple and its the base for a flavorful staple in our household over the winter monthes. Many herbs and spices, such as sage, thyme, curry, cumin, cinnamon, and others are great added to this soup (not all together of course)! Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, diced or ½ onion andContinue reading “Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Apples”

Recipe: Vietnamese Crêpes

My friend Rosie, an extraordinary cook, brought this recipe to my attention. It is slightly adapted from the Bánh Xèo recipe at the Kitchn. I like to fill the crepes with sauteed greens or tofu. Ingredients 3/4 cup rice flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 2/3 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoonsContinue reading “Recipe: Vietnamese Crêpes”

Recipe: Cuban black beans

This is a rich and meaty recipe that makes a nice big pot. Leftovers freeze well. Adapted from momtoellis’s recipe on allrecipes.com. Wash & soak overnight (or boil until soft in plenty of water): 2 pounds dried black beans Rinse until the water is clear. Saute until soft in 1/2 cup olive oil a large pot:Continue reading “Recipe: Cuban black beans”

Recipe: 3 Spice Chicken with Apricots and Squash

This awesome one-pot meal is staple in our household. We use a large Le Creuset pot. It turns out tangy and juicy and sweet and hearty all at once. Goes great with a green salad. Adapted from recipe for Moroccan Chicken with Apricots and Squash on Weight Watchers Website. Ingredients 1 tsp sea salt ¼ tsp PepperContinue reading “Recipe: 3 Spice Chicken with Apricots and Squash”

Recipe: Moroccan shepherd’s pie with sweet potato

This recipe is not my own creation! Its from the fabulous Our Four Forks. I am saving it here because we love it! Ingredients For the filling: 1 lb grassfed ground lamb or beef OR 3 cups cooked chickpeas (or 2 15 oz. cans drained) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 white onion, chopped 1 redContinue reading “Recipe: Moroccan shepherd’s pie with sweet potato”

Recipe: Easy Rhubarb Shortcake

I made this with my grandma the last time I saw her. We all agreed was so easy and so tasty! 1 cup sour cream 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1-1 1/2 cups flour 2 cups chopped rhubarb Stir together and bake at 325 forContinue reading “Recipe: Easy Rhubarb Shortcake”

Recipe: Butternut Squash Enchiladas with spicy peanut sauce

This staple in our household is from Dr Connor’s book. He was a pioneer in the field of nutrition and I was lucky enough to meet him in 2008 when I was visiting Portland, OR. Yield: 6 servings of 2 enchiladas each Filling: 1 t vege oil ½ c diced carrots 1 ¼ c sliced mushrooms ½ cContinue reading “Recipe: Butternut Squash Enchiladas with spicy peanut sauce”

Recipe: Spinach Fritters

Thanks to Naomi Mayer for sharing this recipe with me many years ago! I have adapted it a little and it has become a staple in our household. They freeze well and are good eaten hot or cold. Great for kids on the go! Ingredients 1 package frozen* chopped spinach (10 oz), water drained outContinue reading “Recipe: Spinach Fritters”

Ask the RD: Is it necessary to take Evening Primrose Oil at the end of pregnancy?

Q: Why did my doula recommended taking Evening Primrose Oil at the end of pregnancy? A: Oftentimes an Evening Primrose Oil supplement (2,000 mg/day) is recommended for pregnant women starting at 36 weeks of pregnancy. In my opinion this is not an intervention, but it could be a waste of money as it is not necessary forContinue reading “Ask the RD: Is it necessary to take Evening Primrose Oil at the end of pregnancy?”