Raw Curried Carrot Parsnip Soup
I’ve been experimenting with making better use of my Vitamix. So, in addition to the various smoothies we make every day, I decided to create some delicious soup recipes that would be equally quick and easy to make. I’ve converted a non-raw soup recipe that I used to love, from a Moosewood Restaurant cookbook, into a raw recipe that could be made start-to-finish in my Vitamix – a flavorful curried carrot parsnip soup with the zing of ginger that would be perfect as an appetizer, before pretty much any meal (apparently eating soup before a meal tends to decrease the total amount eaten...
Read MoreRaw Vegetable Soup
I’ve been experimenting with making better use of my Vitamix. So, in addition to the various smoothies we make every day, I decided to create a delicious soup recipe that would be equally quick and easy to make. This is what I came up with – a simple soup that would be perfect as an appetizer, before pretty much any meal (I read some time ago that eating soup before a meal tends to decrease the total amount eaten during the meal, and it a great way to lose weight without having to consciously limit what you eat). Raw Vegetable Soup Recipe (serves 4) 4 cups hot water 3 medium...
Read MoreBanana Date Shakes – A Delicious Way to Start the Day
I’m a big fan of green smoothies, and most days I start the day with a berry smoothie that’s heavy on the greens. Some days, on the other hand, I feel like something different. One of my favorite green smoothies for days that I just want something quick and delicious is a Banana Date Shake. This one is so yummy that my kids are happy to drink it – even if it IS a beautiful emerald green (my daughter doesn’t tend to appreciate that in a fruit smoothie). Here’s my recipe. Banana Date Shake recipe (serves 3 large servings): Ingredients: – 4 cups cold water...
Read MoreIt’s Friday Night – Try Mexican Black Bean Casserole for Supper
It’s Friday night, and the fridge is looking pretty bare – must plan to go grocery shopping tomorrow! Meanwhile, instead of another trip to the local drive-thru fast food place, why not spend a few minutes more making a dinner that’s not only quick, easy, and inexpensive, but is also delicious AND nutritious! My recommendation – Mexican Black Bean Casserole, with a green salad. As I mentioned a few weeks back, black beans are one of nature’s super foods – high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, antioxidants, minerals such as iron, potassium, manganese and...
Read MoreIt’s Friday Night – Try Curried Split Pea Soup for Supper
It’s Friday night – and your family is planning to spend the evening watching a great movie on television. But first you have to get dinner out of the way. Instead of a quick meal of Mac n Cheese, why not spend a few minutes more making a dinner that’s not only quick, easy, and inexpensive, but is also delicious AND nutritious! My recommendation – Curried Split Pea Soup, with whole wheat toast and a green salad. This vegetarian soup is a great way to sneak in several servings of nutritious vegetables without your children even noticing, because they’re all...
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