Spicy Pickled Pepper Prosciutto Toastique

There are a lot of reasons to love red peppers—they’re delicious, versatile and beautiful. But did you know that the sweet and spicy flavor of the red pepper is also good for your health? Red peppers contain antioxidants called carotenoids, which help protect your body from free radicals and reduce the risk of certain diseases….

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Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut

Sweet and spicy, and full of citrus and tang, this is a nourishing, hearty, and healthy meal! A sweet glaze of honey and orange envelope aromatically spiced sumac sweet potatoes and gut-friendly (and gut healthy) beet sauerkraut!!! Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut 1 Tbs….

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Sweet Almond Beet Kraut Horseradish Smack

A touch of sweetness from the almond butter and oven roasted beets rounds out the tang of the kraut and the smack of the fresh horseradish in this recipe. Sweet Almond Beet Kraut Horseradish Smack 1 c. wildbrine Red Cabbage & Red Beet Organic Sauerkraut2 c. roasted beets, cooled, peeled, and thinly sliced1/2 small red onion,…

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Lava Salt & Nori Crusted Macadamia Nut Cheese

Macadamia nuts are so often supplanted in sweet dishes, even if salted. This time I was craving something a little more savory – in fact, the ultimate of savory: umami. Years ago, in my vegan days, I created raw and delectable recipes like this each and every day. I had quite a plant powered following…

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Some of My Best Friends Are Germs

I am a self-proclaimed germaphobe, for sure. The idea of dirty shoes crossing the barrier onto my pristine wood floors or freshly vacuumed wool rug at home sends me through the roof, as does the thought of dirt and mud soaked jeans from a day of playing outside finding themselves anywhere near my freshly pressed…

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The Terrible Tragedy of the Healthy Eater

This really makes me smile.  I think we all live this pretty much every day!  “Damned if we do, damned if we don’t.” Enjoy. The Terrible Tragedy of the Healthy Eater I know you. We have a lot in common. You have been doing some reading and now you are pretty sure everything in the…

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