(Serves 8) 1 T olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 C. onion, diced 1 C. celery, diced 1 C. carrot, diced 6 fresh plum tomatoes, diced 3 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 T. fresh garlic, minced 1/4 C. tomato paste pinch or two of red pepper flakes 1 t. kosher...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Bones from 2-4 chickens- preferably organic (break bones apart as much as you can) 2 T Apple Cider Vinegar 2-4 carrots scrubbed, chopped into big pieces 3-4 ribs celery (include leafy part), chopped into big pieces 1 onion cut into chunks Any fresh herbs you may have on hand (I like thyme) Optional: 6-8...Read More

(Serves 6) Salad: 1 package spinach (1-2 C per person) red onion, sliced thin 6-12 slices crispy bacon, crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced ~Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl or individual bowls   Dressing: 2/3 C. organic canola oil (or oil of choice but I found olive oil too strong) 1/3 C. red wine...Read More

  Grapes/Cheese (if you have time, make it into a kabob. Kids love kabobs!) Trail Mix – Make a batch of your own. Keep some in your car, at work, or anywhere to keep you from buying processed snacks. Nuts of choice raisins/craisins dried fruit/mulberries cacao nibs/choc chips seeds – pumpkin/sunflower, etc Turkey (or ham)...Read More

This is a great recipe to get your kids to eat vegetables!   1 bunch fresh carrots (rainbow carrots from a farmer’s market would be perfect!) 3 T olive oil 1/2 t. coarse salt Directions: Heat oven to 400. Wash, but don’t peel, the carrots. If carrots are large, slice in half. Toss them in...Read More

I was never a big fan of broccoli – until this recipe! I also love to eat this raw as a salad. 3-4 crowns broccoli 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1/2 lemon   Directions: Heat oven to 425. Trim broccoli into bite-size pieces, add to bowl with salt...Read More

1 lb  grass-fed beef 2 organic celery stalks 2 organic carrots 1 medium organic yellow onion 1 can organic Great Northern beans (undrained) 1 can organic kidney beans 2 cans (14 oz) organic stewed tomatoes, diced 3 cans clear organic beef broth 14 oz organic spaghetti sauce Seasonings to your preference…. Italian seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper Pasta of your choice, ditalini...Read More

3 C. cooked quinoa – prepare according to box directions…may substitute couscous. 1 large pear and/or apple, cored and diced 3 medium green onions, chopped ½ C chopped walnuts, toasted 1/3 C. crumbled feta or goat cheese 1/3 C. raspberry vinaigrette ½ t. salt ¼ t. pepper 1/3 C. dried cranberries   Combine all ingredients...Read More

1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed 4 T. olive oil, divided 1 C raw quinoa 2 C chicken broth (can use water) 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 C. blueberries 3 C mixed greens toasted walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 450.  In large...Read More

This is another go-to, for the family AND for guests.  Everyone loves it and it’s super healthy! Serves 2-4 Quinoa 2 filets wild-caught salmon, skinned 1 pint grape tomatoes 1/4 C cilantro 1/2 bunch scallions 1/2 red onion 2 limes 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 avocado 2 T. olive oil Salt/pepper   Cook quinoa...Read More