Recipes

Blistered Shishito Peppers

For those of you that are fearful of hot and spicy peppers, but still want their healing and medicinal properties, I introduce you to the mildly sweet and slightly bitter/pungent Shishito pepper.

Garlicky Tahini Dressing

Sesame tahini is, you guessed it, made from ground sesame seeds. It’s rich in nutrients, good fat and has anti-cancer properties.

Hibiscus and Summer Fruit Cooler

Hibiscus has been used for centuries in culinary, medicinal and ornamental use.

Simple and Succulent Tomato Salad

Tomatoes are the bomb dog diggity when it comes to juicy, succulent and hydrating foods. You can certainly eat them all year round, but my favorite time is during the summer and at the height of the tomato growing season. This salad below is simply… well… mostly tomatoes. That’s it! What else do you need??…

Aromatic Basil and Cherry Tomato Salad

When it comes to refreshing summer salads, the simpler the better. Like this Basil and Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad for example. It’s got 3 main ingredients: cherry tomatoes, basil and red onion. Plus, there’s a very simple vinaigrette dressing, and you can garnish with some crumbled feta cheese if you’d like. Creating simple salads lets…

Cannelinni Beans and Basil Salad

Tired of boring bean soup? Try this delicious bean salad!

Quick and Easy Stir Fry

Stir-fries are one of my favorite things to cook because they are so darn quick and easy! When I’m pressed for time, I simply chop up a whole bunch of veggies and throw them into a pan with a protein (shrimp, chicken, beef or tofu) and a little seasoning for a quick and easy dinner.…

Nourishing White Beans and Vegetable Soup

If you are seeking to nourish your body and improve vitality on a deeper level, put some beans back into diet.

Menopause Ease Tea

The nourishing tea blend below helps support menopausal women in many ways.

Classic Dashi Broth

Try this easy dashi recipe. You can sip on the broth as is for big boost of vital nutrients, or use it as the base for your favorite soup.

Dandelion Pesto

You can also make a pesto out of pretty much any green: arugula, basil, parsley, spinach, kale…

Cleansing Beet/Apple/Fennel Salad

This is one of my favorite salads to gently cleanse the liver and support proper functioning of the digestive system.

Crisp and Sweet Japanese Yams

If you haven’t tried this delicious cool weather veggie yet and you want a satisfying and sweet side dish, taste it for yourself.

Silky mushroom soup with crispy shiitake bacon

Ever since I was a little kid I’ve loved cream of mushroom soup. Mushrooms are powerhouse sources of nutrition. They are rich in selenium, b vitamins, and copper, plus they are great sources of fiber and protein. In this yummy recipe I used cremini mushrooms for the base and shiitakes for the garnish. Shiitake mushrooms…