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• 1 head romaine, finely chopped • 2 plum tomatoes, small diced • 1 green bell pepper, small diced • ½ red onion, small diced • ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped • 1 handful parsley, chopped • 1 lemon, juiced • 1 tsp dried oregano or zaatar Optional: goat feta, cubed...

• 1 lg seedless cucumber (or use several kirbys, Persians, etc...if using waxy cucumbers, peel the skin) • ½ medium red onion, small diced • 1 tsp dill, chopped • 1 lemon, juice • s/p to taste Toss all ingredients together.

• 4 medium roasted beets, cubed** • ½ medium red onion, small diced • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tsp thyme, picked off sprigs • ½ grapefruit, juice and zest • s/p to taste   Toss all ingredients together. • Want this recipe raw? Substitute roasted beets for raw...

• 4 carrots, sliced (1/8 inch on a diagonal works best) • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped • 1/8 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika • 1 lemon, juice and zest • s/p to taste Salt the carrots and let sit for half an hour or more. Rinse off salt and...

• 3 oz raw semi-soft goat or sheep cheese at room temperature • 1 zucchini, peeled and chopped • 1 garlic, minced • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped • 1 tbsp of chives, tarragon, oregano or thyme • 1 lemon, zest & juice • s/p to taste Combine all ingredients in a food...

• 3 tbsp Shoyu with equal parts water • 1 lemon, juiced • 1 lime, juiced • 1 garlic, minced • 1 knob ginger, in matchsticks • 1 scallion or chives, chopped • 1 dash of cayenne • A couple of drops of sesame oil (optional) • Stevia to taste • Sesame seeds to garnish...

• 4 med roasted beets, roughly cubed • 2 cloves garlic • 1 knob ginger (1 inch) • 1 lemon, zest and juice • 1 citrus fruit zest (orange, tangerine, Clementine, etc) • s/p to taste • 1 tbsp tahini or sesame oil to taste Blend all ingredients, adding water to facilitate...

• 1 pt cherry tomatoes or 4 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped • 2 cloves garlic • 1 knob ginger (1 inch) • ¼ jalapeno, seeded (take a nibble, use more or less) • 1 lime, zest & juice • s/p to taste Blend all ingredients. This seemingly delicate sauce packs a punch....

• 1 lb assorted mushrooms, chopped (portobello, cremini, button, shitake, porcini….) • 4 C parsnip, small dice • 1 C carrot, small dice • 1 C red onions, small dice • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 4 sprigs thyme • ¾ sage leaves, chiffonaded • ¼ C parsley, chopped • 1 tsp...

Puree frozen ripe bananas in food processor, add chopped up 70% dark chocolate of choice, and raw walnut pieces. Make chocolate sauce by mixing with unsweetened cocoa powder and agave nectar and drizzle on top.

Okay, another holiday idea that might be good for those willing to bend a bit… the crime this time is date sugar which is made out of just dates! It has the same coarse granular texture as brown sugar which made me think of crème brulee! But no handheld blow torch...

This recipe is decadent especially if you are following the Detox 4 Women diet since it uses maple syrup and coconut milk but here it goes anyway! (I did try a friendlier version but without it but tasted like really cold mashed sweet potatoes) • 1 lb roasted sweet...

I like the Florida type which are the large smooth green avocados. They contain more water content and have a less”avocadoey” taste which is perfect for this dessert! The citrus zest also masks the taste. For each avocado, use 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa...

• 3 lemons, juice and zest • 3 limes, juice and zest • 2 cups ice • 2 cups water (approximately) • Handful mint • Handful basil • Stevia to taste Put all in high speed blender, scraping down sides and adding up to 2 cups water as needed. You can also substitute the...

• 1 Large Jicama, sliced (like in potato salad) • 1 C corn kernels • 1 C celery, diced (reserve celery leaves) • 1 C cucumber, diced • ½ C red bell pepper, small dice • 1 tbsp celery seeds • 1 dill pickle, small dice • 1/8 C parsley, chopped • 1/8 C Dijon mustard (or...

• 3 Acorn Squash, cut horizontally to form two bowls, leveling the bottoms • 1 lb of kale, stems removed and chopped • ½ C shallots, finely chopped • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tbl sage, chopped • 1 tsp crush red pepper • 1 med citrus, orange, tangerine, rind only •...

Brussel sprouts are abundant this time of year, buy a pound or two and use a mandolin to shave it. Use the guard or a corn holder to hold it in place! Alternatively, slice thin with a knife. Slice some 1 to 2 red onions really thin and mix it up. Add ¾ cloves of...

• 8 cups of whole corn • 2 tbl fresh oregano, chopped • 2 fresh bay leaves, chopped (optional) Remove husks, with a sharp knife, shave off the top 1/3 of the corn kernels into a large bowl. Using the back of the knife or with a dull dinner knife, scrape of the rest of...

• 6 C cauliflower florets only • 1 tbl thyme, chopped • 1 tble horseradish • 3 tble chives, chopped • 1 lemon, zest only Blanch or steam cauliflower till soft, add thyme, horseradish and puree in food processor, adding almond milk or vegetable stock to help facilitate...

• 8 C cauliflower, chopped including stems • 4 C fennel, medium dice, fronds reserved • 2 C parsnip or turnip, medium dice • 2 C onion, chopped • 2 lemons, sliced • 1 tbl thyme, chopped • 1 tbl fennel seeds, crushed or put though a spice blender • 2 C vegetable stock,...

• Take 1 whole head of garlic and cut the top off. • Wrap in tin foil and roast in a preheated, 400 degree oven for 1 hour or until cloves are soft a creamy. • Squeeze the roasted cloves out of the skins and add to 1 cup of the reserved sautéed mushrooms from the loaf...

From my Thanksgiving table to yours with a heaping of family love, here’s the recipe for the Mushroom Loaf and all the Thanksgiving fixin’s below. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the recipe; the Thanksgiving flavors come through with the savory herbs and spices....