Recipes

Dr. Sonali Ruder, author of Natural Pregnancy Cookbook and Natural Baby Food, appeared on Dr. Oz this week and prepared 3 no-cook pasta sauces that are delicious, healthy, and more importantly, super easy to do. Check out the video of...

When putting together this recipe, I knew two things: I knew I wanted to include dandelions (I just love their natural taste), but I also wanted to make use of Shilajit—it’s too good for you to pass up! Shilajit is...

Fried rice holds a special place in my heart. The year after I graduated from college and was living on my own for the first time, it was the first dish I learned to make. I pretty much ate nothing...

When most of us hear the word "chia," we think of the novelty plants that were popular in the 80s. But lately, chia has been gaining super food status in the culinary world because of its numerous health benefits. Chia...

Since summer is finally here and the cold snow storms are distant memories, it’s the perfect time to share this delicious Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle recipe, courtesy of author Dr. Sonali Ruder, from The Greek Yogurt Diet. Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles Prep...

Cranberry Oat Bread   Ingredients: 3/4 cup honey 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon...

Maple Broiled Scallops   Ingredients: 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon horseradish 4 to 6 sea scallops per person (you may also substitute 1-inch pieces of chicken breast in this recipe) 1/3 strip bacon per each scallop (or chicken...

Cranberry-Almond Green Beans   Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 2 cups fresh green beans 1/2 cup slivered almonds Olive oil Hot water Salt and pepper to taste     Directions: Place cranberries in a bowl and add hot water until...

Turkey Breast with Cherries   Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown rice 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 4 turkey breasts 1 large shallot, minced 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked 2 pinches dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup pomegranate juice...

Couscous w/ Carrots, Walnuts, and Raisins   Ingredients: 1 cup couscous (try whole-wheat couscous) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon 1 1/3 cups...