Made with extra virgin olive oil, this quick bread not only tastes delicious, but it has the added health benefits associated with olive oil. The blueberries and zucchini have their own list of vitamins and antioxidants as well. It’s easy to make and tastes even better the next day, assuming that there’s any left the next day.
This pasta dish is perfect as a meatless dinner, a quick lunch, or a delicious side. Roasted vegetables add an intensely rich, caramelized flavor that’s balanced with the light, fresh taste of lemons and parmesan cheese. We use eggplant and zucchini from our garden in this recipe, but you could easily swap in other vegetables like […]
We came up with the idea for this sorbet because we wanted something that would seem like an indulgent treat, but still stay within the realm of being healthy. Dark sweet cherries have such a delicious, concentrated flavor, that they seem like an indulgent treat all on their own. Combined with a blackberry puree, it […]
This sorbet is made with ripe peaches, juicy tropical mangos, and just a touch of lime. It’s a refreshing treat with an intense fruit flavor. Peaches and mangos have large amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene which are powerful antioxidants. So not only is this a delicious and creamy sorbet, but it’s also a healthy […]
We blend sweet strawberries and blueberries into a smooth puree for this fresh-tasting sorbet. With just 4 ingredients, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert that’s packed with flavor. The deep red and blue pigments that give this sorbet its beautiful color are the same compounds that help protect the body from free radicals. So not […]
Pinto beans are packed with protein and have a soft, creamy texture. They go great with corn and make a delicious cold salad. With the addition of red bell pepper, red onion, and a little jalapeño, it has a nice contrast of textures. Mandarin oranges add a sweet, citrusy flavor that not only tastes delicious, […]
This ice cream soda has a raspberry puree made with 4 cups of red raspberries. With part of it cooked on the stove to concentrate the flavor, it gives this soda a nice raspberry punch. It’s a perfect way to use fresh raspberries, and if they’re not in season, frozen berries will work well too. […]
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 […]
