Superfood Hemp Seed Benefits and Hemp Seed Smoothie

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In the world of “super natural” eating, hemp seed benefits have been known for years.  And now Hollywood has heard the word and hemp seeds are the hot new superfood. But for good reason too! Hemp seeds are one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods you can eat. What Are Hemp Seeds? Hemp seeds [...]

Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe with Hemp Seeds

Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe

This Roasted Vegetable Salad recipe with hemp seeds and my “stinking rose” Roasted Lemony Garlic Vinaigrette is the perfect way to enjoy the delicious flavors of a Mediterranean-inspired salad all year round…even in the chilly winter! And, if you add just a few pan-seared shrimp on top dinner is done. The Stinking Rose I actually [...]

Healthy 7 Layer Salad Recipe

Healthy 7 Layer Salad Recipe

Planning on inviting friends over to watch the big game? If so, you need touchdown-worthy “All-American” party food!  This Clean Cuisine style 7-Layer Salad recipe is sure to bowl the whole gang over – especially when they discover it’s vegan and super healthy too!  On second thought, you might actually want to keep the whole [...]

Cornmeal and Macadamia Nut Crusted Tofu Steaks over Smashed Peas with Tarragon

Cornmeal and Macadamia Nut Crusted Tofu Steaks over Smashed Peas with Tarragon

Even if you don’t like tofu (or think you don’t like tofu) you’re guaranteed to like Cornmeal and Macadamia Nut Crusted Tofu Steaks. This is a dish that truly everyone loves. The center of the tofu is so toothsome and tender and the crust so crispy and crunchy. Mmmmm…. As for the smashed peas. You’ll love these [...]

Garlicky Kale Hummus

Kale Hummus for the Holidays

Looking for a healthier, tastier twist on a classic appetizer? A Greener & Healthier Hummus Although hummus of any sort is always a healthy choice, this “Clean Cuisine” Green Garlicky Kale Hummus is ultra healthy not only because of the dark leafy green kale (a superior source of phytonutrients, vitamins and antioxidants)  but also because it [...]

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash and Easy Spaghetti Squash Recipe x 3

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I love and frequently cook butternut squash but for some reason spaghetti squash has always intimidated me. Not only did I have no idea how to cook spaghetti squash but I also wasn’t sure how go about cutting into it either! But, my good friend Samantha Gardner (who also happens to be the Director of [...]

Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho with Jalapeno

Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho with Jalapeno

Sweet and savory, juicy and with a hint of spicy jalapeno kick, this detoxifying Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho is perfect for rehydrating and refueling in the heat of summer. The raw fruits and veggies deliver a mega serving of skin-protecting and anti-aging antioxidants vitamins A and C while the jalapeno contributes more than just [...]

July 4th Sides: Grilled Salad with Honey-Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

Gail Ingram Photography

  My son just reminded me it is time to start buying fireworks. This helpful little reminder immediately got me to thinking about red and white checkered tablecloths, those decorative miniature American flags on toothpicks and of course picnic party food that’s not only Clean Cuisine, but also universally pleasing…even for guests who are not [...]

Quick Summer Smoothie – Edible Sunscreen “Carrot Cake” Smoothie

Quick Summer Smoothie on Clean Cuisine and More

If you read the article my husband, Andy Larson, M.D., wrote a few weeks ago about the proven (including carrots) have against sun damage you might want to try this refreshing Clean Cuisine style “Carrot Cake” Smoothie before you head to the beach. Originally, a version of this quick summer smoothie was posted on our Facebook page and some [...]

How to Cook Broccoli Rabe Perfectly…Italian Style

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How to cook broccoli rabe to perfection is a skill I only recently mastered. Broccoli rabe (also known as rapini) just was not a vegetable I grew up with. Actually, I had never even heard of it until after I graduated from college! These days I absolutely love to order broccoli rabe at restaurants but so many times [...]

Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe with Cranberries (Watch Video)

Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe

It’s not difficult to feel swamped by food and food preparation if you are entertaining and even if you enjoy cooking as I do you still need a few go-to dishes such as a basic easy apple crisp recipe.  And seriously, who doesn’t love apple crisp? My Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe Really is EASY…and Quick! And [...]

Sweet Onion and Root Vegetable Gratin

Sweet Onion and Root Vegetable Gratin / Gail Ingram Photography

“You eat potatoes!?” a friend of mine asked shockingly when I told her what I was making for dinner the other night, which just so happened to be my vegetarian sweet onion and root vegetable gratin recipe (served along with a huge watercress salad and simple lemon cod.) But back to the potatoes. “Why would [...]

Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe

Easy Vegetable Soup

Eat your veggies! How often do we hear this? I know it can be easier said than done but if you have a go-to easy vegetable soup recipe that you can keep for 3 or 4 days in the fridge I guarantee you’ll eat more veggies. The trick to eating lots of vegetables is to [...]

Healthy Diet Plan- Solution #2 to Eating Right (Watch Video)

A Healthy Diet Plan Includes Beans

Solution #2 in creating a healthy diet plan is to get rid of the 3 main empty calorie carbs and replace them with nutrient-dense “whole” carbs (If you missed “Solution #1 to Creating a Healthy Diet Plan” click HERE.) Watch the video below to learn more… Simple Recipe Featuring Nutrient-Dense “Whole” Carbs… This hearty dish [...]

The Healthiest Rice “Pudding” (Made with Black Rice) & More

The Healthiest Rice Pudding

Ever since recently learning black rice is the healthiest rice in the world I have been on a major black rice-eating kick. If you aren’t up on exactly what makes black rice so healthy you can learn more about the health benefits, where to buy it, and how to cook it HERE. Got Rice? Rice [...]

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