This rice compliments many dishes very well. It goes great with fish, chicken, or try it with some cooked black beans on top....yum! You will find many uses for this lime seasoned rice. 2 cups chicken broth (can use water, but chicken broth makes the rice much more flavorful) 3/4 cup brown basmati rice 2 to 3 … [Read more...]
Easy, Healthy, Blueberry Sorbet *
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This sorbet is a lovely treat that you do not have to feel guilty about "treating" yourself to. Sweetened with stevia, which adds no extra calories, it is a very healthy frozen dessert. You can, if so inclined, sweeten with honey if you are not on a sugar-free diet :) 3/4 cup filtered water 1/4 cup lemon juice 3/8 … [Read more...]
Creamy Vanilla-Bean Ice Cream
Vanilla is not one of my favorite flavors of ice cream...unless it's real vanilla bean ice cream! This ice cream is a great treat on those times when you really crave something sweet, though not over-the-top sweet. It is sweetened with real maple syrup, not refined sugar...so it is much better for you. 3 1/2 cups heavy … [Read more...]
Carne Asada (Marinated Steak/Chicken) *
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This steak is so tender and flavorful, even the kids like it. (Which is something, because at least in my house, I know kids and steak don't usually go well together.) This dish is very easy to make. I think the marinade would also do well with chicken breast instead of beef. 1 1/2 to 2 pounds grass-fed flank steak (try … [Read more...]
Simple Split-Pea Soup *
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This soup reminds me of springtime. The chipotle chili powder gives just a hint of smokiness, without adding much heat. Be sure to add enough lemon juice to the soup, it gives it a nice bright flavor. 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil OR coconut oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 1 quart chicken … [Read more...]
