Blueberry – Banana Smoothie
INGREDIENTS 2 ice cubes 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4…
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Achiote Chicken with Tangerine Sauce Recipe
Orange peel and juice can be substituted. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons achiote paste* 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grated…
Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Salad with Basil-Parmesan Dressing
INGREDIENTS 4 medium-large zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise 4 medium-large yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, halved lengthwise 5 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/3…
Potato, Cucumber and Dill Salad
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced 3 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup…
Cashews Are Healthy Nuts
The cashew nuts are produced mainly in India and Africa, although, the birth of the cashew crops took place in Brazil. India is the chief…
The Pregnant Woman’s Bartending Guide
Alcohol is a “no-no” during pregnancy, so for those of us who enjoy drinking it can be a challenge. Whether you are entertaining or just…
Make Your Favorite Recipes More Healthful
Everyone’s got their favorite “comfort food” recipes. Unfortunately, many of these are also high in fat and ultra-caloric. But these days more chefs are creating…
Alfalfa: Father of all foods
First discovered by the Arabs, alfalfa was dubbed as the “Father of all foods”. They fed the legumes of alfalfa to their horses claiming it…
What’s Your Pulse Rate?
Legumes, also known as pulses, come in a variety of shapes and colours. In fact there are many different types including adzuki beans, lentils, chickpeas,…
Healthy Eating When You Dine Out
While dining out can be fun, convenient and even necessary at times, it can also challenge your health. This is particularly true if you travel…