Monday, July 15, 2013

Recipe Kale Salad made so simple!!


What a Great weekend filled with Bastille Day celebrations with my family. Along with all the traditional fare this year I thought I'd toss up a very healthy Rainbow Kale Salad. Amino Acids are an important part of any diet so in this recipe I substituted using Soy Sauce with Dr. Bragg's Amino Acids, much less sodium than traditional soy sauce with added health benefits which some will argue, in any case the final product is flavourful great.

8 oz shredded rainbow kale (one can buy it pre cut or do the obvious)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup fine sliced shallots
2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds
3 tbsp roasted Pepita's (pumpkin seeds)
2 tbsp Dr. Bragg's liquid Amino Acids
2 tbsp Olive or Grape seed Oil
2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
cracked black pepper to taste.

In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients and toss, can't get much easier than that.
I will return, until then "Think Good Thoughts & Smile"...

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Apricot, Peach and Balsamic Glaze, just in time for some 4th of July Grilling!!



This simple glaze is excellent on Ribs, Chicken even Salmon and just in time for the 4th festivities. Works extremely well with Smoke African Spice from Trader Joe's.

2 tbsp apricot jam
1 pitted white or yellow peach
2 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
1 tbsp water

Combine ingredients in a blender or food processor, blend until well incorporated and smooth. Brush on the grillings, such as ribs the final 10 mins on the grill and enjoy!
Have a safe 4th of July, I will be back soon with many more recipes, until then "Think Good Thoughts & Smile"..........