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....
Spinach Pomegranate Green and Red Salad

Spinach Pomegranate Green and Red Salad

Mini-chef asked what salad I was making. I answered “green and red – spinach, red cabbage and pomegranate.  Lots of color, lots of vitamins.” She has a keen interest not just in helping cook, but in the ingredients that go into our food. Once the...
Cranberry Orange Sauce

Cranberry Orange Sauce

More than of recipe, this is a launching point for cranberry sauce. And not just for Thanksgiving.  In the Good Mood Red Foods category, cranberries are rich in flavonoids which can help improve memory and brain function. This sauce can be used so  many ways. Here are...
Spinach Citrus Salad

Spinach Citrus Salad

In our garden in Cochabamba lives a wonderfully enthusiastic orange tree. It produces truly an astonishing amount of fruit; we’ll harvest 200+ oranges and the tree looks still fully loaded. The garden is also home to a grapefruit tree, more modest in its output. With...