This recipe comes from the Chopra Center Agni Newsletter for May. This springtime favorite gets its delicious and deceptively creamy flavor from a combination of health-enlivening ghee, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs. (Can you tell I love soups?) Bon apetito! Asparagus is rich in folic acid and vitamins C and B6. It is also an excellent source of the antioxidants… (more…)
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Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: I Say a Prayer for the Healing of the Earth
After many posts about actions to take to aid in the healing of our planet over this past month, I have felt the need to pause for the last week and just allow all of that information to settle in. I also wanted time to sit with Jeff Graef’s beautiful affirmation for the Earth. Today on Footprint Friday and the… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–Bellisima Cucina “Earth Day” Recipes: Quinoa With Lemon and Zucchini
Here is another wonderful recipe from Whole Foods using quinoa! I love the nuttiness and crunchiness of this ancient protein-rich grain! You can toss with shrimp (wild-caught please) or place the shrimp on top of a quinoa “bed.” This is an easy dish to prepare using grains and produce from the earth. Cooking and preparation time is relatively quick so… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–Bellisima Cucina: Raw Vegan Chocolate Mousse
This week’s recipe was just passed to me by a friend. I haven’t tried it yet, but felt it is fitting as I’ve talked about REDUCING this week. This recipe has only four simple ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to make! It also doesn’t require much energy to prepare–neither yours nor energy for cooking. The only electricity used is… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–Bellisima Cucina: Spanakopita
In honor of my husband’s Greek heritage, today I am posting a recipe from his family in Greece. We’ll be enjoying this wonderful dish over the weekend–it is one of our family’s favorites–vegetarian and very, very tasty! Bon apetito and kali orexi! SPANAKOPITA (Spinach Pie) 10 sheets of phyllo dough 2 pounds spinach (preferably fresh, but frozen will also work)… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–Butternut Squash Risotto
I recently received some butternut squash through my organic food delivery service, Door to Door Organics. My family was not in the mood for more butternut squash soup so it was time to find a new recipe. I found this wonderful recipe from the Whole Foods website. It appealed to me because as an Italian family, we love risotto. Although… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–Zesty Quinoa With Broccoli and Cashews
It’s been awhile since I posted a recipe–it’s long overdue. In Whole Foods’ latest coupon magazine, quinoa is being highlighted. I love quinoa as a breakfast food, in place of bulgar wheat when I make tabouli, and in place of rice as a side dish. An article on Whole Foods’ website states, “Quinoa, which is actually a small dried seed,… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–Bellisima Cucina: Nutty Sweet Potato Soup
This winter, I’ve been enjoying sweet potatoes prepared in a variety of ways. Here is a recipe that warms the body and the soul. Even the fussiest of eaters might enjoy the “sweetness” of this yummy soup! Bon apetito! NUTTY SWEET POTATO SOUP Created by Ellie Krieger, Food Network Makes 6 (1-1/2 cup) servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time:… (more…)
Bellisima Cucina–Bellisima Chicken Tortilla Soup
This week with temperatures dropping to around zero at night, my daughters asked me to make my chicken tortilla soup. They love adding their own cheese and crumbling corn tortilla chips on top. In honor of cold winter days, here’s a hearty soup to warm you through and through! Even though I haven’t indicated below, remember to use organic ingredients.… (more…)
Bellisima Cucina–Good Luck Foods for New Years Day
Throughout the world on New Years Day, people eat certain foods that are believed to symbolize good luck in the coming year. There are different cultural traditions and recipes associated with different parts of the world. Here are some of the highlights that are taking place on this first day of 2010. NOODLES In many Asian countries, long noodles are… (more…)
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