How to Make Elderberry Syrup (Cold + Flu Fighting)

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 Most of us are familiar with the famous Greek Physician, Hippocrates, also considered the “father of medicine” who is famous for saying such as: “Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” “The greatest medicine of all is teaching people not to need it.” “If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself …

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Sweet & Spicy Steamed Cauliflower

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Print Recipe Sweet & Spicy Steamed Cauliflower Yum Tender steamed cauliflower tossed in coconut amino’s and red pepper flakes makes this dish perfect for a lightly sweet, vaguely salty, and perfectly spicy side dish or appetizer for any occasion. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American, Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 3 cups cauliflower florets2 tablespoons coconut aminos1/8 teaspoon red pepper …

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Garlic Green Beans with Shallots and Barberries

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Print Recipe Garlic Green Beans with Shallots and Barberries Yum Crunchy green beans sauteed in olive oil, garlic, and shallots and dusted with sour barberries gives this dish a rich flavor with a burst of sour. The perfect side dish or appetizer for any meal. Course Sides Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil2 tablespoons minced shallots1 tablespoons …

Immune Boosting Pineapple Ginger Blast

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Feeling a little under the weather this time of year? Immune-boosting Pineapple Ginger Blast gives the immune system a kick in the pants to get your body back to health in no time. It’s a zinger packed with 100% pure pineapple juice, lemon juice, fresh garlic, ginger powder, and a shake of spicy cayenne pepper. Adjust the flavors to suit …

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Lemon Butter Chicken: Melt In Your Mouth Delicious

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Print Recipe Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Butter Chicken Yum Slow roasted lemon butter chicken so tender that it falls off the bone. Course Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter8 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons lemon juice1 lemon rind, grated organic1 tablespoon dijon mustard1 whole chicken organic1 cup water Course Entrees, Lunch, …

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Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Butter Chicken

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Manny’s Steakhouse in Minneapolis is famously known for serving steaks so tender you can cut them with a spoon. Now that’s tender! I recently took a trip to Florida for a three-day recipe writing get away with my friend Laurie, one of my guest contributors in my book. She taught me to make a roasted chicken so tender; it puts …

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Burrata Caprese Salad

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Print Recipe Burrata Caprese Salad Yum A fusion of fresh heirloom tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese drizzled in a zesty balsamic glaze. Course Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish, Sides, Soup/Salad Cuisine American, Italian Servings people Ingredients 1 medium yellow tomato, sliced6 grape tomatoes, halved yellow and/or red2 Burrata Cheese balls, quartered1/4 cup microgreensbalsamic glaze drizzed olive oil drizzled3 cracks black pepper, …

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Broiled Teriyaki Chicken Bites

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Print Recipe Broiled Teriyaki Chicken Bites Yum These chicken bites are packed full of flavor and make the perfect compliment over rice for dinner or on a tray with extra marinade and toothpicks for a delicious appetizer. Course Appetizer / Snack, Dinner, Entrees Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese Servings people Ingredients 1 pound chicken, cubed2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce subsititue with …

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Lemon Cream Cheese Pake (Pie/Cake)

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At the risk of sounding like a food snob, this Lemon Cream Cheese Pake (Pie/Cake) , as I like to call it, breaks every one of my rules for recipes. Some of the ingredients are boxed rather than homemade and as delicious as it is, this dessert isn’t exactly a healthy option, though there could be worse. What I love …

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes

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Print Recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes Yum Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings cupcakes Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate Ghirardelli1/2 cup peanutbutter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cocoa powder, OMG! Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt2 large eggs3 tablespoons chia seeds1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla …