C.H.E.F. Recipes (Cheap Healthy Easy Fast)

Zucchini & Kale Soup

1 lg zucchini (or 4 small), chopped 8 lg leaves kale, cut into thin ribbons 1 lg sweet onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 inch fresh ginger peeled & chopped 2 tbsp olive or grapeseed oil 4 cups broth 1/4 tsp. Turmeric 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup coconut milk Salt…… Continue reading Zucchini & Kale Soup

C.H.E.F. Recipes (Cheap Healthy Easy Fast)

Summer Fare

Fresh garden salad with walnuts, grilled wild salmon, and leftover gluten free pasta and veggies make for a fast but healthy dinner.  Be creative!

C.H.E.F. Recipes (Cheap Healthy Easy Fast)

Baby New Potato Salad

All you need is: 1-2 lbs. red or white baby potatoes, cooked in water your favorite chopped up vegetables – I used, red peppers, celery & onion Your favorite herbs-mine were parsley and cilantro, Himalayan pink salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped extra virgin olive oil and your favorite apple…… Continue reading Baby New Potato Salad

C.H.E.F. Recipes (Cheap Healthy Easy Fast)

Tonight I made this tasty Kale & Quinoa Salad with Black Beans from fatfreevegan.com

C.H.E.F. Recipes (Cheap Healthy Easy Fast)

Baked falafel from Conscious Cuisine cookbook

With yam and steamed broccoli. A simple healthy meal!

C.H.E.F. Recipes (Cheap Healthy Easy Fast)

Millet, another whole grain

It’s slightly nutty and slightly chewy-in a good way! I made a small batch to refrigerate for future meals but took a little out for today’s lunch. I added olive oil, pink Himalayan salt, walnuts & tomatoes. There is 17 grams of protein per 1/4 cup, I used about 1/2 cup, and the walnuts have…… Continue reading Millet, another whole grain

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My current favorite whole grain, Farro

Farro, aka spelt, is a quick & easy whole grain to prepare. In just 15 minutes or so you can have a filling, healthy base for mixed veggies or a side dish with your favorite meal. Some health benefits include blood sugar regulation, cholesterol lowering benefits, B3, protein, zinc, magnesium & iron, easily digestible for…… Continue reading My current favorite whole grain, Farro

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Dinner on the Back Porch

Lightly grilled Ahi Tuna & Simple romaine salad with pecans and an olive oil, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, S&P dressing offers a light & healthy fulfilling dinner

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Vegan friendly dinner!

Roasted spaghetti squash, sauteed Brussels sprouts, onion, basil & black beans. and roasted, smashed & spiced baby potatoes.

C.H.E.F. Recipes (Cheap Healthy Easy Fast)

Garnet Yam Dip

Last night – I baked an extra garnet yam with dinner and tossed it in the refrigerator. Today – I peeled it and mashed the flesh with plain yogurt and Himalayan pink salt. Garnet Yam Dip for raw veggies, my choice today, Belgian Endive.  As a bonus for the pups-the yam skins – Healthy pets…… Continue reading Garnet Yam Dip