This refreshing iced tea is made with 2 cups of blackberries and a splash of lemon juice. Both blackberries and black tea are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. When combined together, they make the perfect choice for a healthy beverage. To get the most out of the berries, we make a blackberry puree and press […]
We’ve given traditional iced tea a new twist with tangerine and mint. The addition of fresh mint leaves makes this iced tea a cool and refreshing summer drink. And for mint lovers, it’s perfect any time of the year. We’re fortunate enough to live in an area where we can grow mint all year long […]
Nothing tastes better than a glass of refreshing iced tea on a hot summer’s day, except if you’re a tea lover, and that means any day of the year. This iced tea gets its deep, rich color from pomegranate juice and black tea. Both pomegranates and black tea contain high amounts of antioxidants, making this […]
Sweet mangos add a tropical flavor to this colorful salsa. Balanced with the heat of a jalapeño pepper and a little bit of lime juice, it goes perfectly with meat, fish, and especially anything grilled. It’s also great with tortilla chips or as a topping for hamburgers. Mangos have a soft, fleshy pulp. When ripe, […]
This easy to prepare recipe is almost as simple as opening a package of waffle mix, but it tastes so much better, and it’s healthier because you’re in control of all the ingredients. We use white whole-wheat flour in this recipe, which is a variety of flour all its own. It has the same nutritional […]
Medjool dates are naturally sweet and packed full of vitamins and minerals. They’re a healthy snack on their own, but when combined with a sweet mascarpone filling and wrapped in prosciutto, they make a great appetizer. They have a sweet, almost sticky flesh, and their larger size makes them ideal for stuffing. The filling is […]
This tomato salad is a good way to use up a lot of ripe, juicy tomatoes, especially in the summer during the peak growing season. It has a vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil and a combination of white wine vinegar and lime juice. We add to that some cilantro, a little bit of […]
Sweet potatoes are a versatile food you can eat either sweet or savory. They’re incredibly nutritious and provide a host of health benefits, putting them in the category of a superfood. This root vegetable is good on its own but glazed with a brown sugar syrup made with sambal oelek chili paste, lime juice, and […]
When I need a go-to-salad for a special dinner or get-together, this is the one I choose. Even though the dressing is simple, just honey and fresh lime juice, when it’s combined with mixed berries or other fruit, it’s absolutely delicious. An added bonus is that it’s also healthy. Kiwifruit, for example, has more vitamin […]
This refreshing salad combines the heat from a jalapeño pepper with the cool, sweet taste of melons. It’s often referred to as fire and ice. When in season, watermelon and cantaloupe are incredibly juicy and something to look forward to every summer. Combined with a little lime juice and salt to enhance their natural sweetness, […]
