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Poached Egg and Avocado Toast with Fresh Tarragon and Lime

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One of my very favorite easy to make breakfast meals is this creamy tarragon and lime avocado toast topped with a warm poached egg. It’s all the goodness of breakfast wrapped up in a perfectly dreamy meal. The thing about avocados is – you have to eat them as soon as they ripen. Wait a few days too long and …

Spanish Breakfast Scramble

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Spanish Breakfast Scramble is a hearty meal packed with flavor and health that can be enjoyed for any meal of the day. What gives this scramble Spanish influence is more substantial use of vegetables, a lighter sprinkling of cilantro, and commonly used spices like cumin and chili powder.  This delightful combination gives the soul to the flavor of the dish. …

King Solomon’s Sweet Orange Salmon

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Here are little Hebrew trivia for you.  Did you know that salmon is named after King Solomon of both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament? The Hebrew spelling of “King Solomon” is actually שַׂלְמוֹן‎ Śalmōn or  Śalmāh in the Hebrew:שַׂלְמָה or Śalmāh in the Greek: σαλμων I fell in love with Vivi’s salmon recipe the first time I tasted …

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Arugula Salad with Zesty Marinated Mushrooms

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I don’t know the history of salad or where this brilliant “dish” (if you will) got its start but I’m really glad it became a thing.  There are so many wonderful ways to make a good salad with endless ingredients and methods that come together to create a salad that pleases just about every palate on the planet.  One of …

Dairy-Free Cashew Cheese Recipe

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Years ago, I learned to make nut cheese and it is still one of my favorite dairy-free recipes, Nut cheese is a healthier alternative to traditional cheese and makes a delicious spread for crackers, dip for chips, sauce on pizza or noodles, and a tasty way to add extra vitamins and minerals in your morning smoothie. Cashews have a buttery, …

Basimo Beach Sweet Almonds Recipe

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Basimo Beach Sweet Almonds is a recipe created by my friend, Laurie, owner of Basimo Beach Cafe in Clearwater Florida. Both sweet and tender, these marinated nuts are my go-to treat when I want a sweet snack on the healthier side. For centuries, many cultures have considered almonds to be healthy and healing to our bodies. This power-packed food offers …

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Strawberry Coconut Water Lemonade

In Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson4 Comments

This strawberry lemonade recipe with coconut water is a healthy hydrating beverage packed with delicious flavor, easy to make and perfect for any time of year. Make it with strawberries, pineapple, tart cherries, mango, raspberries or any of your favorite fruits to create a beverage you will want to drink again and again. Now that spring has arrived, it’s the …

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Israeli Shakshouka

In Dairy-free, Global Lifestyle, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson4 Comments

Hands down, breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day. To me, there is nothing better than starting the day with a delicious protein-packed smoothie, a jar of dairy-free overnight oats, or my one of my favorites, an authentic Turkish breakfast. There are so many delicious options to choose from nowadays without resorting to that familiar bowl of Cheerios …