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Halibut Steaks with Sour Cherry and Arugala Salad

Oh man this dish is so delicious too bad my image doesn’t really do it justice! I can’t wait until we have fresh local blueberries and cherries again. The salad is delicious on its own as well. For the tarragon mustard use my probiotic-rich Date-Mustard recipe and just add tarragon to it.

Nectarine and Rocket Salad

Nectarine and Rocket Salad

This is one of my all time favorite salads. Very simple. Slightly under-ripe nectarines make a great substitute for tomatoes--sweet and sour with just enough firmness not to turn to mush when you mix it. The sweet-sour flavor of the nectarines goes just divinely with the peppery rocket leaves. A ...

Carrot and Avocado Nectar

Carrot and Avocado Nectar

Raewyn from down in Los Angeles sends in her favorite healthy drink: Very easy to make if you have the right equipment and more tasty than you think! Carrot Juice 1 ripe avocado Method: Blend the carrot juice and avocado together into a tasty smoothie and drink. Delicious and very goo ...

Guest Blog – Brisbane’s CBD Farmer’s Market

Guest Blog – Brisbane’s CBD Farmer’s Market

Sandra from downunder sends in some great photos of the Brisbane farmers market: Every Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm there is a farmers market in the heart of downtown Brisbane. Local and neighboring farmers (some from up in Cairns) come down to sell their wares. My shopping for the week all came ...

Fenugreek and Quinoa Salad

Fenugreek and Quinoa Salad

This was a lucky discovery. Tasty and amazingly good for you as well. Fenugreek greens can sometimes be found in an Indian food market and are often used in Ayurvedic cooking. Serves 4 1 large avocado 2c quinoa (cooked) 1/2 c green olives stuffed with garlic 1/2 bunch fenugreek greens 1/ ...

HD 107 – Salmon Spring Rolls

HD 107 – Salmon Spring Rolls

Recipe here Inspired by Vietnamese cha gio, these colorful, crispy spring rolls are best wrapped in a crunchy leaf of lettuce with an addition of a fresh aromatic herb, dipped in the delicious sauce and munched on in the company of your favorite people. These spring rolls are a great communit ...

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Crispy Salmon and Avocado Spring Rolls My mother taught me how to make cha gios when I was young. She learned how to make them when she was working as a linguist in Vietnam during the war. It was our favorite food as kids and whenever we came home from boarding school for Christmas or summer ho ...

Thai Squash and Avocado Salad

Thai Squash and Avocado Salad

This is phenomenal. Especially if you like fresh Thai salads like green papaya salad or vermicelli salad. The spaghetti squash makes an interesting substitute for noodles in this cooling salad. Great for a hot summer day. serves 4 1 small Spaghetti Squash, roasted whole to tender 45 mi ...

Egg and Avocado Salad

Egg and Avocado Salad

This makes a nice breakfast. It has a powerful punch of nutrients and energy. It is also just a really nice salad and can be served hot or warm. Serves 4 3 free range eggs 4-5 cloves garlic, sliced or pounded 2 small onions, sliced 1 inch ginger, grated or pounded 1-2 T oil or but ...