Archive For July, 2008
If you haven’t made it out to a Life Chef cooking class or demo recently you’ve missed out on some great food, fantastic people, and healthy eating. Here are links to recent recipes and at the end I’ve listed upcoming classes so you don’t have to miss out! I had a fun time on July [...]
Sesame Green Beans 1 1/2 # fresh green beans, trimmed1 Tbsp sesame oil2 Tbsp Miso Tamari or light soy sauce1 tsp agave nectar or honey1/4 tsp crushed red pepper2 tsp toasted sesame seeds 1. Simmer green beans in unsalted water for 7-10 minutes or until bright green and just tender.2. Drain off water and return [...]
Feeling a bit sore after mowing the lawn? Here’s a cool treat that could help those achy joints with the healing properties of pineapple and ginger. Beat the heat by adding some vanilla ice cream, yogurt or non-dairy frozen dessert to make this smoothie with the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger and pineapple. Click the links [...]
If you’ve planted zucchini you’ve probably found yourself in the situation of giving zucchini away to friends, co-workers or even strangers on the street. In the right conditions, zucchini plants can be very prolific. Here is a simple all-in-one meal to help you use up some of this summery squash. You can easily use tofu [...]
Not only is this salad crisp and refreshing, but it’s a beautiful example of the many colors of summer fruits. I used locally grown blueberries and yellow fleshed watermelon, but feel free to use any berries and melons that catch your eye.Blueberry Melon Salad 1 cup blueberries1/2 cup raspberries1 cup yellow watermelon, cubed1 cup galia [...]
