Cilantro-Walnut Pesto

An alternative and equally delicious option for this pesto: replace cilantro in the recipe with an equal amount of another herb like basil, parsley, arugula or a combination of these. 6 c. cilantro, woody/tough stems removed, lightly packed into blender 1 c. walnuts 1 c. extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 T.…

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Asian Ginger Salad Dressing

2 T. raw sugar or 1 T. honey 1/4 c. raw apple cider vinegar 1 T. rice wine vinegar 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 3-4 T. Braggs Amino Acids 1 tsp. dijon mustard 1 T. ketchup 1 garlic clove grated 3 inches grated ginger root pinch of red pepper flakes Whisk ingredients until sugar…

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Sweet Potato and Golden Beet Salad with Herb Vinaigrette a.k.a. Mayo-less Mayo Mix Nutrient Dense Potato Salad

My friend blends spices that are delectable and easy to use.  They are meticulously blended herb combinations with sea salt designed to add flavor, trace minerals, flavonoids, polyphenols, and vitamins to elevate any dishes’ nutritional content.  They are a one-stop-shop at Flavortown.   I have used this herb blend on salmon, chicken, burgers, in tuna…

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Kale Salad with White Nectarines and Bacon Dressing

Kale grows abundantly in my garden with little effort from me, which I both love and hate.  Kale takes over my garden, robbing sun from thyme and lettuce that sit beneath it’s towering presence.  However, kale growing so monstrous disguises that I am new to gardening.  It displays its’ height by early summer, continuing to…

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Real Food, Real Health.

Since childhood, I have had an interest in cooking.  As I have grown older this interest in cooking has led to an interest in healthy eating and through a series of events which always included a passion for food, I have come to create this blog.  It will focus on real food, incorporating healthy living…

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