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"I am going to make everything around me beautiful –
that will be my life."

–Elsie de Wolfe

SERVINGS: 1 smoothie INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups baby spinach 1 cup kale 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (can use parsley) 1/2 cup frozen mango 1/2 cup frozen pineapple 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass (can use more) 1 tablespoon chopped ginger (can use more) 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional) 1 heaping tablespoon flax meal (optional) 3/4 cup almond […]

Lemongrass Mango Green Smoothie

January 18, 2022

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: Lemon Vinaigrette: Half of a red onion, finely diced ¼ cup olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt to taste (about ¼ teaspoon) Pepper to taste   Salad: 2 bunches Lacinto kale, stems discarded and sliced into […]

Simple Kale Salad with Smoked Gouda

April 17, 2018

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup pure maple syrup ¾ cup quartered strawberries, pureed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup rolled oats, ground ½ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup buckwheat flour ¼ cup flax seed 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 ¼ cup almond milk 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted […]

Multigrain Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Syrup

February 17, 2018

SERVINGS: About 3 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups rolled oats ½ cup unsweetened large coconut flakes ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped ½ cup raw pecan halves, roughly chopped ¼ cup flax seeds ⅓ cup honey 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon coconut extract ½ […]

Crunchy Nutty Coconut Flax Granola

January 28, 2018

SERVINGS: 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 16 oz Brussels sprouts ¼ cup no sugar added dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup crumbled low fat feta cheese ½ cup crumbled bacon 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to […]

Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad

March 8, 2016

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 pound lean ground chicken 1 head of Boston lettuce 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons hoisin 1 8-oz can water chestnuts, drained and roughly […]

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

December 31, 2015

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 pound lean ground chicken 1 head of Boston lettuce 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons hoisin 1 8-oz can water chestnuts, drained and roughly […]

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

December 31, 2015

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 pound lean ground chicken 1 head of Boston lettuce 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons hoisin 1 8-oz can water chestnuts, drained and roughly […]

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

December 31, 2015