Tomato Sauce

Makes about 3 cups; enough to sauce 6 servings of pasta ingredients 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cored, peeled, and seeded, or one 35-ounce can peeled Italian plum tomatoes, seeded and lightly crushed, with their liquid 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 4 fresh bay …

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive 2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 6 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (6 cups) 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of pepper …

Swiss Chard Pancakes

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 2½ cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 shallot, coarsely chopped, rinsed, and patted dry 2 garlic cloves, split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped Leaves from 10 parsley sprigs 10 fresh chives, snipped Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 large or 10 small Swiss chard leaves, center ribs removed, washed, …

Sweet Potato Brownies

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com   Prep time: 35 mins  Cook Time 30 mins Serves: 5-8 1 sweet potato 3 eggs, whisked 1/4 cup Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, melted 1/3 cup raw honey 1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips 3 tablespoons Coconut Flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 …

Summery Squash

Hands-on time: 45 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil 1 smallonion, sliced 2 mediumtomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoonsalt 1/4 teaspoonpepper 2 smallzucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices 2 smallyellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1bay leaf 1/2 teaspoondried basil Directions Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion about 5 minutes, …

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com For balsamic vinaigrette 1 Tablespoon honey 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup olive oil For strawberry salad 6 cups baby spinach leaves 2 cups strawberries, stems removed and thinly sliced, about 1/2 pound 1 cup of red grapes, rinsed 4 large, organic eggs, hard boiled, …

Spaghetti Squash

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp. of mince garlic handful of cherry tomatoes 4 sticks of mozzarella, cut in to small pieces 1 tsp. of basil Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet. 2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides …

Smoothie Recipes

Very Berry Kale-Berry yourself with nutritional antioxidant power 16 ounces 20 ounces Strawberries 4 6 Raspberries ½ cup ¾  cup Blueberries ½ cup ¾ cup Kale 2 leaves 2 leaves Cherry Juice 4 ounces 6 ounces Water 2 ounces 4 ounces 20 ounces     292cals      69g carbs        1g fat      5g protein      40g sugar    5 fruits      2 vegetables 16 ounces     205cals      49g …

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Parmesan Cheese

Hands-on time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems and center ribs cut out and chopped together, leaves coarsely chopped separately 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt to taste (optional) …

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Onions

Makes 8 (side dish) servings Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins  Ingredients 3 pound green Swiss chard (about 2 large bunches) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Directions Cut stems and center ribs from chard, discarding any tough portions, then cut stems and …