Ingredients: 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 Golden Delicious apple, thinly sliced ¼ cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground allspice Dash of cinnamon 1 lb. pork loin chops, trimmed of all visible fat 2 scallions, sliced Directions: Preheat the oven to 400F. Tear [...]

  Ingredients: 2 cups cooked steel-cut oats 1 fresh peach, sliced or ½ cup sliced frozen peaches 2 Tablespoons slivered almonds ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup unsweetened almond milk Sprinkle with M’lis Sweet or Stevia Directions: Combine the oats, peaches, almonds, vanilla, almond milk, and Sweet in a cereal bowl and stir well. Microwave [...]

  Ingredients: 4 medium heirloom tomatoes A few sprigs of fresh basil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Olive oil Directions: Slice the tomatoes, season with salt, pepper and fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings

  Ingredients: 4 eggs 8 Tablespoons prepared hummus Fresh Dill weed, minced (You may also use sliced green onions, or other fresh herbs finely minced) Directions: Place the four eggs in a small saucepan. Fill pan with water just to cover eggs. Place over high heat and set a timer for 16 minutes. Once boiling, turn [...]

Ingredients: 16 oz. water 8 ice cubes, crushed 4 scoops chocolate protein powder 2 Tablespoons cream of coconut Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Divide into two glasses and serve. Makes 2 servings

Ingredients: 8 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 small Portobello mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 6 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions: Divide spinach evenly between 4 salad plates. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and cook 6 minutes [...]

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves ½ cup basil pesto 2 -3 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup almond cheese, shredded Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of saran wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy sauté pan until [...]

  Ingredients: 1 large russet potato (about 3/4 pounds), peeled and shredded 1 medium zucchini shredded (about 1 cup) 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 ½ Tablespoons egg 2 scallions, sliced 1 Tablespoon cornmeal ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled Salt and Pepper to taste ½ teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons plain Greek-style yogurt or unsweetened applesauce Directions: [...]

Ingredients: 1 cucumber 1 avocado, diced 1 tomato, diced Squeeze of lime Sea salt Cilantro   Directions: Peel the cucumber (optional) Cut cucumber lengthwise and then in half. You now have 4 “boats”. With a spoon, scoop out the inner (soft) part of the cucumber. Put all other ingredients in a bowl. Mix gently. Fill [...]

  Ingredients: ½ cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled, minced ½ jalapeno pepper (other peppers or chiles will work), minced ¼ red bell pepper ¼ red onion ¼ teaspoon Sea salt 4 leaves fresh basil 1/3 Tablespoon fresh [...]