POMEGRANATE MOJITO COCKTAIL Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail – refreshing, with healthy antioxidants this would make a great holiday drink. Ingredients For the simple Syrup: (If you’d like to make your own simple syrup, this recipe makes around 1¾ cups) 1 cup granulated…
Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 5 min Serves: 12 This Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake is a refreshing dessert with a nice hint of lemon and packed with blueberries. It is a staple for my holiday gatherings. The tangy and sweet lemon glaze goes perfectly…
Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Spinach and Dried Cranberries
Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Spinach and Dried Cranberries Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 4 This quinoa with butternut squash and dried cranberries is delicious, easy to make and great for a holiday side dish. It also is vegan and gluten free. Ingredients olive oil spray 3 cups…
Apple Pear Green Smoothie (Green Thickie)
Apple Pear Green Smoothie (Green Thickie) Prep time: 1 minute Cook time: 1 minute Total time: 2 minutes Serves: 1 This apple pear green smoothie (green thickie) is fresh, delicious and nutritious. The combination of apple, pear, spinach, milk, rolled oats and pecans makes a filling drink, that can easily replace a light meal. Ingredients…
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Prep time: 10 Cook time: Total time: 10 Serves: 1 This Brussels sprouts salad with cranberry vinaigrette is light, nutritious and packed with healthy super foods. The creamy homemade cranberry orange vinaigrette is the perfect addition to any fall/winter salad. Ingredients Salad: 2 cups chopped Brussels sprouts (leave stems…
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Tomatoes
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Tomatoes Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 6 Tender roasted Brussels sprouts, lightly sautéed in shallot-garlic infused olive oil, mixed with some fresh cherry tomatoes and glazed with balsamic reduction. Ingredients 6 cups whole Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, (I used…
Black Bean Spaghetti
Black Bean Spaghetti Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Black Bean Spaghetti with vegetables and lime mayo. Gluten free, vegetarian. Ingredients ½ lb (250 gr) black bean spaghetti 1 tbsp olive oil ½ yellow onion diced 1 garlic clove pressed 2 cups chopped bell peppers (can use…
Quinoa, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad
Quinoa, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 This quinoa, pomegranate and spinach salad makes a colorful fall side salad or a light meal. Ingredients Salad: 4 cups baby spinach rinsed ½ apple chopped ½ cup cooked quinoa (see how to cook here) ¼ chopped…