This recipe is so simple and yet so delicious. Honey Dijon dressing is great for salads, as a side for fries and wings and can even top a special burger. Make this wonderful honey dijon salad dressing recipe in your Vitamix or Blendtec blender.
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Chick Pea Soup
Serves: 6
Time: 1 hr
Difficulty: Intermediate
Chick peas have been a staple in Middle Eastern dishes for a long time, but now as many household kitchens go international the chick pea is gaining status as a hearty staple in the kitchen. This chick pea soup recipe includes a ton of flavor […]
Spinach Feta Dip
Serves: 4
Time: 15 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spinach is a nutrient bullet, packing essentials like iron, beta-carotene and even fiber. Now pair your spinach with feta cheese to create an amazing dip that tastes like it took hours to make, but is very simple and also supremely satisfying.
Orange Julius
Serves: 1
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Place orange juice, milk, water, sugar, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender. Secure lid and blend until smooth. Pour into glass and enjoy!
Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
Serves: 4
Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
The fantastic squash display in my local market had me thinking about taking advantage of the abundance of this vegetable during the Fall. And of course there is nothing as comforting as a big bowl of butternut squash soup. I added some roasted red peppers […]
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Serves: 1
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Chocolate and bananas were meant to be together, whether in bread, muffins or a delicious dessert smoothie. The potassium in the banana paired with the antioxidants in the chocolate make this a good-for-you dessert.
Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Serves: 2
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Raspberries and chocolate are a perfect combination in desserts, but the smoothie version gives you the fantastic flavor without the calorie-guilt. Raspberries are a rich source of vitamins and minerals and the chocolate soy milk is great for those trying to maintain a reduced-dairy or […]
Creamy Mushroom Asiago Soup
Serves: 4
Time: 1 hr
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mushrooms are hearty soul-of-earth food and when cooked right they are a meal unto their own. Cream of mushroom soup is a staple for many of my vegetarian friends and I have joined the party – when there is a mushroom around you don’t really […]
Spinach and Green Apple Smoothie
Serves: 2
Time: 4 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
This all green smoothie is amazingly creamy and sweet thanks to the avocado and apple juice, and is a good source of iron, potassium and Vitamin A. Gingko biloba has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years and is believed to help boost […]
Coffee Smoothie
Serves: 2
Time: 10 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
This healthy coffee smoothie provides a frappuccino taste without all of the calories and sugar. The acai berry is not only a fabulous antioxidant but also offers a great chocolatey accent to the ground hazelnuts.
Flaxseed Bread Recipe
Serves: 48
Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
There are few things as wonderful as the smell of fresh bread wafting through your home. The other thing that is pretty close is actually biting into that homemade bread. This simple flaxseed bread recipe makes it easier to find that happy spot.
Coffee Smoothie
Serves: 2
Time: 15 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Coffee is wonderful and as a smoothie it’s utterly scrumptious! Nuts are a great source of good fats and coffee is a must-have for many in the morning. Preparing a coffee smoothie that combines your coffee along with the nutritional goodness of walnuts and bananas […]
Cauliflower and Mozzarella Soup
Serves: 4
Time: 1 hr
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that can really take on any flavor. Combine cauliflower with cheese and its an instant match, but take that match one step further and soup it up. Pair your creamy soup with a salad and that makes for a […]
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is one of those few vegetables that can hold its own in raw form and as a simple puree. Roasting the cauliflower and then mashing it up to create a creamy soup plays on the vegetables ability to be adaptive and flavorful in its […]
Chickpea Egg Drop Soup
Serves: 4
Time: 45 mins
Difficulty: Advanced
Brimming with flavor, this soup isn’t that simple, as some who have a try of it consider it as a meal in itself. With chickpea, eggs, and a few spices to add zest, it’s no wonder why people go yearning for more.
Chimichurri Sauce
Serves: 4
Time: 3 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
The Chimichurri Sauce orginates from Argentina but has found a following amongst red meat lovers everywhere. The freshness of the parsley and cilantro paired with a rich meat creates an unbelievable balance and provides the the health benefits of fresh green herbs.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Serves: 8
Time: 45 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Making a creamy tomato soup is quite easy. You would have no idea how simple it can be once you try this recipe. All you need are a few spices, chicken broths, milk and cream, and of course the most important thing tomatoes. This tomato […]
Apple Pie Smoothie
Serves: 2
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
A beautiful, crisp Autumn has arrived and with it so has homey, comfort food. I think that calls for some delicious, buttery homemade Apple Pie. What? You don’t have time to bake an Apple Pie from scratch? Well, if you have 10 minutes I would […]
Pumpkin Pie
Serves: 8
Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
How to prepare fresh pumpkin: A 1 1/2 pound, raw pumpkin will yield roughly 2 cups once cooked and mashed. To prepare, first cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out seeds and stringy portions. Cut pumpkin into chunks and remove the skin. In a […]
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Serves: 2
Time: 3 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and healthy frozen treat, this chocolate peanut butter banana ice cream is right up your alley. With just a few ingredients and a powerful blender, you can create something delicious. The best part is, bananas can be sliced […]
Orange and Yogurt Smoothie
Serves: 2
Time: 10 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Orange Creamsicles are the BEST! Now that we’re grown-ups and maybe trying to be a little more sophisticated and health conscience, how about a twist on our playground favorite. Instead of cream you have delicious Greek yogurt, and replace the stick with a fancy glass […]
Spinach Blueberry Smoothie
Serves: 2
Time: 10 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
This smoothie packs a huge antioxidant punch. The flavors of the vegetable and fruit pair amazingly well and the vanilla yogurt provides the perfect balance for the strong spinach and blueberry flavors. This spinach blueberry smoothie is a “go-to” recipe for many readers. [box type=”info” […]
Wheatgrass Smoothie
Serves: 2
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Wheatgrass is a super food, it aids in detox, boosts the immune system and aids in digestion just to name a few. A few shots of this green gold in this creamy wheatgrass smoothie with strawberry provides an instant lift while tasting delicious.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Serves: 12
Time: 45 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Try this variation to homemade cinnamon rolls using Pumpkin. Pumpkins provide incredible amounts of Vitamin A. Every Halloween holiday provides for an abundance of pumpkin begging for a new recipe to try. These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are perfect for a holiday breakfast and […]
Chocolate Strawberry Dip
Serves: 4
Time: 30 mins
Difficulty: Advanced
Fruits are always a healthy dessert idea, but add a strawberry chocolate sauce to the mix and no one will remember they are being healthy. Plus, semi-sweet chocolate contains polyphenol antioxidants, which add to the good-for-you dessert factor.
Pomegranate and Mint Vinegarette
Serves: 4
Time: 20 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
I remember as a child sitting for at least an hour with a pomegranate and eating the little tiny shiny pomegranate beads one by one. Each burst of flavor of the fruit’s seeds is full of delicious, sweet, tangy flavor and that is why the […]
Oreo Banana Smoothie
Serves: 1
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Who doesn’t love Oreos! Ok, maybe some people don’t but we won’t talk about that! So one Oreo for me and one for you. Ok, now you get a second Oreo for your special Oreo Banana Smoothie – a little afternoon pick-me-up with health benefits. […]
