Category Archives: Lighter Flair
Spicy Avocado Cucumber Soup
When given a basket of Florida Avocados, you need to get creative to use them up quickly. Cubed then sauteed, sliced on BLT’s, mashed for guacamole, chopped in ceviche the list is endless! Spicy cold soup is something perfect for summer, … Continue reading
Thai Spice Garden Shrimp Curry
The farmers markets in South West Florida have a rather large selection of local organic produce this time of year. My zucchini, lemon cucumbers, spinach & heirloom tomatoes didn’t weather the frost or fungus again this winter. It seems to … Continue reading
Favorite Signature Lunch
Even though its winter, the organic herbs are growing like weeds. I even feel guilty if I don’t use them every day. My tomatoes on the other hand are not thriving as well, so I still need to pick them … Continue reading
Basic and Gourmet Healthy Hummus
Hummus is a staple in the refrigerator at our house. It can be adjusted so many ways to fit your taste pallet. Italian, with cannellini beans, sun dried tomato, basil, oregano, garlic & pine nuts. Thai, with scallions, chili flakes, … Continue reading
Skinny Butternut Curry Ginger Soup
There is something about creamy soup that makes fall complete, especially if the ingredients come from the mitten state. This version of my skinny butternut curry ginger soup taste amazing, and it’s filling, and basically healthy for you. This little … Continue reading
Faux Chicken Pho
This is a short and sweet version of Vietnamese Pho (pronounced Fu) that I whip up in no time. This will be the Sandra Lee version, well almost, minus the booze! I call it chicken noodle soup that has real … Continue reading
Georgia, I Mean Michigan On My Mind
It’s that time of year again, I’m all for eating local, sustainable organic produce although, I can’t find the peach trees or blueberry bushes here in the subtropical sunny south! Imported from our southern sister state Georgia, are some of … Continue reading
Raw Kale Cocktail and Savory Kale Chips
What the Kale’s going on here? Yes, it’s green goodness overload! I’m getting all my nutrients in a little jigger, and some crunchy snacks, that’s just what the doctor ordered. I’ve had a annoying sinus infection for a month now, I’ve tried … Continue reading
Orange Broccoli Chicken Breaking the Rules & Wok
Orange chicken is my absolute favorite spicy, saucy comfort food dish in the world, I can even skip the chicken & just have fruit with the broccoli. I can change the orange to mango, lychee, pineapple or rambutan, what ever … Continue reading
Spring Time Asparagus Hand Rolls
You know it’s spring when every market you hit & every magazine you pick up has asparagus plastered all over it. What a amazing little sprout to celebrate the beginning of spring. Steamed, grilled, roasted, pickled, blanched, pureed in … Continue reading
