Wonder what all those red peppers are for? I’m crazy for this easy Harvest Soup, made from the freshest ingredients, hopefully straight from your garden or farmers market. You’ll get all you need in one bowl; high Vitamin C from red peppers, beta carotene for your skin from carrots, and heart healthy lycopene from tomatoes….
from guest chef to Rancho La Puerta, Jill Nussinow Holli’s note: Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is a wonderful protein source for vegans and vegetarians. It’s easy to digest, and high in fiber, so it also makes a great option for carb-loving people who don’t want the “bloat” they get from…
With grill season coming up, everybody needs an easy marinade to have on hand. This is Rancho La Puerta’s “Saturday Marinade” Ingredients 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, diced 2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried 1 Tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried 1 Tbsp fresh…
Some people love their smoothies, and some swear by their juice. Which one should you try? Which is better for you? Which gives you the most amazing glow, and which one keeps you skinny? The truth is that both vegetable smoothies and juices are a bonus for your health. The debate goes like this; Smoothies…
Honey glazed carrots are a favorite at our farm, especially in the spring, when our carrots are small and tender. Adding local, raw honey can also help with seasonal allergies, making this a perfect springtime dish. Ingredients 2 bunches of large carrots, peeled (or the equivalent of baby ones) 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup…
Spinach, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds are beneficial foods for their high magnesium content, a calming, essential mineral that many of us are lacking. Adding in magnesium rich foods at stressful times, like the holidays, are a wonderful way to keep your balance and maintain your calm. Tumeric spice is anti-inflammatory, and is a great…
This salad has a variety of tastes that complement and contrast one another and combine together in a delicious way. Ingredients 1 bunch of fresh organic greens few sprigs fresh herbs 1 scallion 1 clove garlic 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced into 4 pc each 1/2 half ear raw organic corn 1 tbsp nutritional yeast celtic…
This is a wonderful seasonal soup for the Fall, warming and aromatic. I love it year ’round! Ingredients 1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped apple or pear, chopped 6 cups chicken stock nutmeg and…
This is one of my favorite Summer salads and an easy choice to bring to a pot-luck dinner. I prefer the corn raw off the cob- the kernals tenderize after adding the dressing and you really taste the fresh sweet flavor. Ingredients 2 cups fresh organic corn, lightly cooked or raw from the…
Ocean Vegetables or Sea Vegetables are some of the healthiest foods on the planet, rich in vitamins, minerals, and high levels of antioxidants.. New and exciting findings indicate that ocean algae can reduce our rate of fat absorption by 75%, thanks to a digestive enzyme called lipase. That’s what I call BIG news! They are…
