We are three-fourths of the way through January, which means you may be ready to splurge on a dish that's not 100% healthy. You also may be happy with your new healthful eating regimen and not want to stray. I'm
4 Delicious Recipes for Sweet Potatoes
by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 24th, 2020| Breads, Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
Warm Asparagus Salad
by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 8th, 2020| Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads, VegetarianWarm Asparagus Salad
Who says side salads are only for summer?
- 1/2 pound asparagus spears
- 10 ounces sliced button mushrooms
- 1/4 large red onion (diced)
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons artisanal balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper
- Rinse asparagus, and break or cut off tough ends.
- Cover the bottom of a large frying pan with water. Top
Warm Sweet Potato Salad with Spinach & Cranberries
by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 6th, 2020| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads, VegetarianWarm Sweet Potato Salad with Spinach & Cranberries
It's a big bowl full of healthy comfort food.
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1/3 cup diced red
Warm Barbecue Salad
by Michele Pesula Kuegler October 31st, 2019| Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads, VegetarianWarm Barbecue Salad
Colorful, flavorful, and healthy!
- 14 oz. extra firm tofu*
- 4 cups shredded red cabbage
- ⅓ cup vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (+ extra for serving)
- 1-⅓ cups diced onion
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 4 scallions (minced)
- Before you
Fresh Peach & Tomato Salad
by Michele Pesula Kuegler August 13th, 2019| Recipes, SaladsFresh Peach & Tomato Salad
A simple salad that highlights local produce
- 1 tomato (cored)
- 1 peach (pit removed)
- balsamic vinegar*
- salt & pepper
- 6-8 mint leaves (minced)
- Cut tomato and peach into similar sized wedges, approximately 8 per piece of produce.
- Lay on plate, alternating peach slice, tomato slice.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Season with
Healthy Ramen Slaw
by Michele Pesula Kuegler July 25th, 2019| Healthy Cooking, Recipes, SaladsHealthy Ramen Slaw
Cabbage & ramen- who knew they were meant to be paired?
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tb. olive oil
- 1 14 oz.
Asian Slaw
by Michele Pesula Kuegler July 23rd, 2019| Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads, Side DishesAsian Slaw
There's nothing boring about this slaw recipe!
- 2 carrots (peeled)
- 1 celery stalk
- 5 scallions
- 1/2 red pepper (seeds removed)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 Tb. soy sauce
- 1/2 Tb. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- black pepper
- Julienne carrots, celery, scallions, and pepper into 2-inch strips.
- Combine in a large bowl, and add sprouts.
- In
Tangy Waldorf Salad
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 30th, 2019| Recipes, SaladsTangy Waldorf Salad
The Waldorf Salad you didn't know you needed
- 6 oz. baby kale
- 2 oz. goat cheese (softened)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 apple (cored)
- 4 celery stalks
- Pecans
Heat large nonstick pan over medium heat;
Waldorf Salad Revisited
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 28th, 2019| Recipes, Salads, Side DishesWaldorf Salad Revisited
All the flavors of the classic but healthier
- 3 apples (cored & chopped)
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1/3 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 2 Tb. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Toss apple with lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Add celery and walnut, and toss to combine.
- In
Grapefruit and Mango Salad with Avocado Dressing
by Michele Pesula Kuegler March 5th, 2019| Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads
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Grapefruit and Mango Salad with Avocado Dressing
- 1 head Boston lettuce
- 1 large red grapefruit
- 1/2 medium mango (peeled)
- 1 avocado (peeled & pitted)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 Tb. plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- salt & pepper
Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces and
Cut
Warm Butternut Apple Salad
by Michele Pesula Kuegler February 5th, 2019| Recipes, SaladsFall flavors + pancetta = yum
Currently, I'm located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, working remotely through late February. I'll explain that more later this week, but for now I'll focus on the weather here. We had a "cold spell" here, also known as having a daytime high of mid
Nectarine & Strawberry Salad with Mint
by Michele Pesula Kuegler October 30th, 2018| Healthy Cooking, Recipes, SaladsBright, fresh, and slightly sweet!
While we're a few weeks into my theme of fall foods, this recipe may seem odd. However, once in a while it is nice to mix things up; pretend that it isn't as chilly as the thermometer says. Food is one of the
