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Nut Crusted Salmon

This nutrient dense, delicious recipe is also good brain food. Salmon is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids that help build brain cells fight inflammation in the brain and increase production of brain growth hormones that give your brain the ability to grow and change Nuts have a mix of protein, healthy fats and slow-burning […]

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Nutrient-Dense Cabbage Mushroom Ramen Soup

This delicious immune-boosting, brain-healthy, cancer-fighting soup combines some of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods. Cabbage Cabbage, part of the nutrient-dense cruciferous family, is rich in vitamin K which can help boost memory. Red cabbage has additional antioxidant phytochemicals that protect neurons from damage caused by oxidative stress. These flavonoids can also help improve mood and memory. […]

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Salmon and Greens over Beans

This originally happened by using leftovers. In my refrigerator I had leftover quinoa and grilled salmon and made it into a summertime dinner with arugula and tomatoes. It was so fresh and zesty, filling and tasty, a feast of color, flavor and texture that a friend asked me for the recipe. I sometimes plan my weekly […]

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Carrot Orzo “Risotto”

This recipe for my Easter Menu was inspired by the Lemon Barley Pilaf from Epicurious Lemon Barley Pilaf Given that orzo is a pasta, I think it will be more enticing to little ones with selective palates that will celebrate Easter with us. If whole-wheat orzo is not easily available, this can be made with […]

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Turkey Meatloaf with Dried Apricots

Apricots seems to bring some kind of alchemy to this meatloaf, adding moisture, texture and a delightful flavor. Ground bison or beef can be used instead of turkey. Toss some vegetables with what I think of as “roasting oil “ (about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil mixed with 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon coarse […]

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Sweet Potato Shepherd Pie

Nutrient-rich sweet potatoes and butternut squash make for a delicious Shepard’s Pie. Make it vegan by using lentils instead turkey sausage.

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Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin gives hummus gives a fall flavor, but and a nutritional boost. It’s a popular appetizer at our autumn play dates and dinner parties.

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Baked Huminta

A traditional corn dish from my hometown of Cochabamba. To make it spicy, add an additional 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Baked Huminta Print Recipe CourseVegetables Servings Prep Time 8 people 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Servings Prep Time 8 people 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Baked Huminta Print Recipe CourseVegetables Servings Prep […]

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Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Garbanzo

Tagine is a Moroccan stew that takes its name from the earthen pot in which it is slow cooked.  Although I don’t have a tagine pot, the dish has become a regular item in both weekly family meals and entertaining menus because of the colors, the flavors and the diversity. Tagine is traditionally a stand-alone […]

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Kale Salad with Apricots and Nuts

The contrast of kale with the sweetness of apricots and crunch of the nuts makes this a memorable salad. No apricots or pine nuts? No problem! Use raisins, cranberries or dates instead and any other chopped nut (almond, walnut or sunflower/pumpkin seeds. You can also use spinach instead of kale. Toss in some leftover cooked […]