Quinoa Pesto Bowl

Quinoa pesto bowls are versatile, nutrient-dense and delicious. Homemade pesto is quick and easy. You can use store-bought pesto for a quick dinner; as always read the ingredient label first. Variations Use snap peas, green beans, or asparagus instead of broccoli....
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...
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...
Salmon, Beans & Greens: Quick, Brain-Healthy Leftover Recipe

Salmon, Beans & Greens: Quick, Brain-Healthy Leftover Recipe

With 10 plant foods, this easy and delicious Salmon and Beans over Greens recipe is a perfect example of how to repurpose leftover roasted salmon into a brain-boosting, nutrient-packed meal. Inspired by my Roasted Salmon with Tomato Olive Salsa recipe or Salmon with...
Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

Here’s a fantastic way to enjoy cauliflower – a rather-tasteless-boring-white vegetable. Ha! Yeah those were my sentiments; I confess I avoided cauliflower until recently. Discovering how powerful it is to our immune system motivated me to find ways to eat it....