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Recipes

Recipe – Sweet Potato Medallions

To make 1 serving, you will need 1 medium sweet potato1 lemon wedge (optional) Slice the sweet potato into silver dollar slices. In a small skillet, steam the slices in water with a little bit of olive oil margarine until tender. (You can add the juice of a lemon wedge if you’d like to add […]

Recipe – Steamed Cabbage

1 head of cabbage, cut into wedges or bite-size pieces1 large onion, sliced2 slices of organic turkey bacon (no nitrates!) – available at Publix2 tsp. of olive oil or olive oil margarineSalt and pepper to taste Place the cabbage into a large non-stick skillet with about 1/4″ of water. Place the other ingredients on top. […]

Recipe – Summer Squash and Tomatoes

Cut up two 6″ or four 3″ yellow summer squash into slices.Cut up 1 large tomato, 2 smaller tomatoes, or 10 cherry tomatoesCut up some fresh basil–1 tblsp. or moreMince two cloves of garlic. Saute together in olive oil and a bit of water–enough to steam the vegetables as they cook–until the squash are slightly […]

Recipe – Turkey Loaf

Combine in a large bowl: 3 pounds of ground turkey2 cups of bread crumbs made from oatmeal bread, millet bread, or Ezekiel bread2 eggs1 pkg. of turkey gravy mix2/3 cup of water1 tsp. of McCormick’s Mesquite Garlic seasoning1 onion, chopped1 tsp. of salt1/8 tsp. of pepper Pour into a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. Cook […]

Recipe – Computer Salad

This is a salad that you can eat on days when you have to work at your computer during lunch. Combine in a salad-size plastic Take-a-Long container: Bottom layer: 1/2 cucumber, slicedNext layer: 10-12 cherry tomatoesNext layer: 10-12 almondsNext layer: 10-12 baby carrotsTop layer: 1 stalk of celery, cut into bite-size chunks Squeeze a slice […]

Recipe – Kamut Pancakes

Stir together in a bowl until the lumps disappear: 1/2 cup Arrowhead Mills Kamut Pancake & Waffle Mix1 tblsp. honey -or- a small amount of Stevia1 tlbsp. of canola oil1/2 cup of water1 tsp. of vanilla (optional)1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Spray cooking spray on a nonstick skillet. […]

Recipes – Fresh Coconut

A couple of months ago, a helpful produce clerk at Wal-Mart taught me how to choose a good coconut: 1) Look for a light-colored coconut. Light-colored coconuts are usually younger and fresher.2) Shake the coconut, and listen for the slosh of coconut milk. If it doesn’t slosh, it’s definitely not a keeper. Once you get […]

Recipe – Greens Shake

Combine in a blender: 1 tablespoon of ProGreens powder, or Paleogreens powder (mint flavored), or other greens powder1 cup of cold water1 teaspoon of BioChlor* (optional) Serve cold for the best flavor. *BioChlor is a powerful antioxidant, available from Eniva Corporation, 1-866-999-9191.

Recipe – Chicken Soup for the Body and Soul

This makes a big crockpot full of soup! In a large pot, cook 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken in 8 cups of water with 8 cubes of chicken bouillon until tender. Take out the chicken, cut it up into bite-size pieces, and return it to the broth. Add:4 stalks of celery8 large carrots8 medium […]

Recipe – Steamed Broccoli Medley

Combine in salad bowl or skillet: 4 cups broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup carrots, either baby carrots or regular carrots chopped into thin slices 1 cup of cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup slivered almond 1/4 cup sunflower nuts Steam together broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes in a large skillet. Pour cooked vegetables into large serving bowl. […]

Recipe – Citrus Fruit Salad

Combine in a plastic storage bowl: 2 oranges, peeled and cut into chunks1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into chunks1 tangerine, peeled and cut into chunks (optional) Cover tightly and store in the fridge until needed.

Recipe – Tossed Salad

In a large bowl, combine: 1 head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces1 medium onion, sliced fine and diced3 tomatoes, quartered3 stalks of celery, chopped1 green pepper, seeded and chopped1 large cucumber3 tblsp. sunflower seeds Serve as is, or measure out 4 cups of salad and place in a plastic bag. Continue filling plastic […]