Soups, Salads, Sauces, Salsas
Sweet Potato Soup
On a cold autumn or winter night, a nice warm soup is the perfect warming food. And this delicious Sweet Potato Soup definitely fits the bill. It has been a holiday tradition in our family for years. And this hearty Sweet Potato Soup was also a favorite at our pot-luck Friends-Givings in Seattle for many…
Read MoreMexican Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad
This delicious Mexican Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad is perfect for any summer bar-b-que, picnic, lunch, or dinner. I got the original recipe from a client (thanks Kathy!). And then I modified it because I can never follow any recipe exactly, LOL! (Usually, I need to swap out some ingredients that may contain gluten,…
Read MoreRoasted Veggies & Cannellini Beans Upcycle into Soup!
This hearty, warming Roasted Veggies & Cannellini Beans recipe is perfect for autumn or winter. I made it earlier this week and had to share it because it’s SOOOO good! And it’s packed full of colorful root vegetables to help you eat the rainbow and boost your phytonutrient intake at the same time. Root vegetables…
Read More7 Health Benefits of Lychees + Lychee Recipes
Lychees, the sweet tropical fruit with an ambrosia-like fragrant taste, are one of my favorites. Since they are in season I’ve been eating them a lot lately. So I wondered what, if any, were the health benefits of lychees? Turns out there are a lot and I wanted to share! If you’re thinking “Lych- WHAT?”…
Read MoreMexi Spice Taco Seasoning
Love taco seasoning? Looking to DIY your own healthier version? We were too. We’ve never been a fan of pre-packaged taco seasoning mixes. They often contain nasty ingredients like MSG, anti-caking agents, sugar, or waaaay too much sodium. So we had to DIY our own. Living in Mexico we’ve really grown to appreciate the explosion…
Read MoreSummer Picnic Recipes: 4 Colorful Dishes
Why not serve these colorful, healthy summer picnic recipes this year, instead of grabbing the usual hotdogs, chips, coleslaw, and sodas? Eat the rainbow with these delicious, nutritious, beautiful dishes, your neighbors, friends, and family will love! The season for picnics and BBQs is here. And we recently taste-tested these recipes at my friend Nita’s…
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