White Bean and Kale Stew

White Bean and Kale Stew

I may be a little obsessed with nutrient-dense foods and repeating over and over again how greens, beans and onions are an immune-boosting power cocktail, but putting aside repetition, this soup is flavorful and sticks to the ribs. Variations: Add other vegetables...
Turkey Sausage and Garbanzo Soup

Turkey Sausage and Garbanzo Soup

Easy to make, simple and delicious this soup is protein-rich and light in carbs. The original recipe is spicy but because of my daughter, rather than including the jalapeno in the soup itself, I chop it up put on top with the avocado and chopped cilantro when serving....
Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup

Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup

This recipe is part of my “naked kitchen menu” because it has no spices. Consider this a base that can be varied by using different ground meat, or vegetables and adding spices. Variations: Use ground bison or grass-fed beef instead of turkey, or ground lamb For the...

Carrot and Beet Pancakes

I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more beets into our weekly meals when staying with my father. Parkinson’s is a challenging disease; one of the ways I deal with impotence of the disease is trying to boost nutrition into my dad’s daily life. Beets help blood...
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...