-
Kale, Red Cabbage and Carrot Salad
We all know that kale is an incredibly healthy green, but not all of us like the taste of it. It took me a while to warm up to kale. Now I like it sautéed or fresh as a salad. Apparently massaging kale lessens its bitter taste, but I have never tried it myself. Instead, I coat it with a honey-sweetened salad dressing and add sweet ingredients to my kale salads, like dried cranberries. In this kale salad recipe, I added honey roasted pistachios, which you can buy at the store or make them yourself with regular shelled pistachios. These help balance the bitter flavor of the chopped kale. The…
-
Roasted Rosemary Garlic Red Potatoes
These oven-baked red potatoes are soft and creamy on the inside, and crisp on the outside. They are full of delicious garlic rosemary flavor. This is one of my favorite potato recipe, hands down. It is a major comfort food for me, and when they come out of the oven I can’t stop eating them. One of the reasons I love this roasted red potato recipe is that is goes with almost any main dish. Red potatoes are high in vitamin B6, which supports a healthy nervous system, as well as potassium and fiber. Make sure to buy organic red potatoes, if you can, because they taste the best with…
-
Beet, Apple, Walnut Salad
I am the only person in my family who actually enjoys eating beets. I think they are delicious in salads or just by themselves. Since they have health benefits like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, I try to sneak them in and make my family eat them too. They are also a great source of fiber. This beet, apple and walnut salad is one recipe they will eat! The dressing is a little sweet from the honey inside of it. If you let the salad chill overnight, it tastes even better the next day when the flavors marinate together. To make things easier, you can buy already cooked beets at the…
-
Black Eyed Peas with Brussels Sprouts and Egg
Black eyed peas are a popular food in the Southern United States, and they are even thought to bring prosperity in the New Year! As a legume, they offer a good amount of fiber and iron to your diet. Foods with fiber keep you feeling full longer, which can help with weight loss. They are delicious in soups and salads. In this recipe, I mix black eyed peas with roasted brussels sprouts and egg for a healthy lunch or dinner. It tastes even better with chopped bacon, but I omitted this because we have stopped eating so much meat. This recipe requires a little multi-tasking. While you cook the brussels…
-
Peach Tomato Bocconcini Salad
This super simple salad reminds me of summer. When peaches are not in season, I sometimes use peaches in a jar. All you need for this easy salad is peaches, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini (little mozzarella cheese balls) and balsamic glaze. I always have store-bought balsamic glaze in my pantry, because I use it often, but you can also whip some up at home in less than 20 minutes using balsamic vinegar and honey or brown sugar. A drizzle of balsamic glaze makes everything sweeter and prettier. My 4 year old loves this peach tomato mozzarella salad, and I often make it for her and I as a quick healthy snack.…
