Roasted Red Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Red Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts

Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower) have powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and DNA-enhancing properties that help keep your brain fighting fit and protect your body from cancer. The color in red cabbage comes from...
Delicious, Nutritious Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Delicious, Nutritious Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

I’m not a fan of mashed potatoes, I find them bland, boring and devoid of the nutrient value I aim for in my food. But my family loves them. Happily, I’ve found a way to make mashed potatoes AND meet my delicious, nutritious desires. When I discovered I could get...
Eggplant Ragu on Quinoa

Eggplant Ragu on Quinoa

Who knew eggplant could be yummy? It’s probably my least favorite vegetable, but this recipe makes an un-favorite veggie into a delicious meal! I serve it over CMF Quinoa, or if time allows, I make quinoa “cakes”. The quinoa cakes are a great breakfast option, so I...
Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Salad with Greens and Bacon

Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Salad with Greens and Bacon

Nutrient-Dense Brain-Boosting Summer Salad Sweet potatoes, native to North America, are a nutrient-dense superfood loaded with vitamins, minerals, and brain-essential phytochemicals that nourish your body, support cognitive health, and help balance hormones. This...
Asparagus, Snap Peas and Green Beans with Mint

Asparagus, Snap Peas and Green Beans with Mint

Serves 8 Setting out to create my Easter menu, asparagus was one of the first thoughts that came to mind. Ever since I read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver years ago, I associate asparagus with spring. I’ve learned to look for tender stalks as they...