Kosher Dill Refrigerator Pickles

Kosher Dill Refrigerator Pickles

Kosher Dill Refrigerator Pickles

One of my favorite snacks to munch on our pickles. Making your own pickles could not be easier. When we lived on the farm we had an abundance of cucumbers, my wife made pickles a lot. We made many different varieties like sun pickles, probiotic pickles and sour pickles. The horseradish we grew in the garlic was a big part of pickle making….

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Skinny Bean Dip Hummus Recipe

Skinny Bean Dip

Skinny Bean Dip

Skinny Bean Dip

This is a really easy recipe to make either with canned beans or soaking your own beans overnight.  The bean dip is a great alternative to a fatty dip that can weigh you down. For me if I am snacking on vegetables I want to eat a healthy dip.  Beans are high in protein which makes you feel full and makes your body work harder to eliminate the protein.  The body naturally will work on flushing fat since it is so hard to move the protein. …

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Whole Foods Detox Salad Copycat Recipe

Whole Foods Detox Salad

Whole Foods Detox Salad

Whole Foods Detox Salad

I fell in love with Whole Foods when we lived in MN. We would do our big shopping trip at Walmart then we would stop by Trader Joe’s and lastly Whole Foods. This salad is a recreation of my favorite Whole Foods Detox Salad. The colors are beautiful and this makes one huge batch to easily store in separate containers for the weeks lunch or snack options.  …

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Paleo Tomatillo Sauce

Paleo Tomatillo Sauce

Paleo Tomatillo Sauce

Paleo Tomatillo Sauce

Tomatillo Sauce is a fat free staple in our home that works for the Paleo diet. We use to make big batches every year from our tomatillos we grew on our farm. There are so many great dishes you can make with tomatillos. This weekend we made a big batch from tomatillos we picked up at the farmers market. Being on the Paleo diet has helped my husband not only lose weight but gain a ton of energy. Caveman energy he calls it.

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Fruit Salsa with Chickpeas

Fruit Salsa

Fruit Salsa

Fruit Salsa with Chickpeas

In my house we are addicted to salsa. Hotter the better actually. We have been eating a lot of Fruit Salsa living on Marco Island we have papayas and mango’s and kiwis all fresh at the Farmers Market. We pick up fresh Cilantro and fresh jalapeños too. Our Farmers Market is a weekly stop for us on Wednesdays. I love seeing all the fresh produce and talking with the vendors. I picked up lemons and avocados, from a local vendor don’t they look beautiful? I always leave with a few bags of fresh vegetables and fruit, what better way to get fresh healthy food….

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How To Butterfly a Lobster Tail

How To Butterfly a Lobster Tail

It’s a recipe rewind while starting to work on my new travel blog. Lobster Tail makes a great New Years Eve dish or Christmas Eve dinner! Add Prime Rib and your guests will thank you!

How To Butterfly a Lobster Tail
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Ingredients

  • Lobster Tail
  • Lemon
  • Butter
  • Seasonings of your choice

Instructions

  1. Use kitchen Shears to pull meat away from lobster shell. How to cook a Lobster Tail
  2. Depending on how Hot Your Oven gets..
  3. 400 Degrees for 10 Min
  4. Brush Prior with Butter and Seasoning.
  5. Place on Cookie sheet or in pan
  6. Add a dash of water for a steaming effect
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Probiotic Horseradish Pickle Recipe

Probiotic Horseradish Pickles Recipe

Probiotic Horseradish Pickles Recipe

Probiotic Horseradish Pickles plus crushed red peppers make these pickles my favorite time of the day.  You have heard me write about how Probiotics relieve bloating with my Probiotic Half Sour Pickle Recipe before. I am in heaven when I have a few pickles in front of me.  Why Probiotic?  I need a little help in the bloating area and umm, just being regular and like to do this as naturally as possible! So I make my own Probiotic foods.  Thinking outside of the box I want lots of different flavors for my pickles, sauerkraut and Kimchi recipes.  …

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Baked Kale Chips Recipe

Baked Kale Chips

Baked Kale Chips

Working at home has its temptations.  Snacking while sitting in front of the computer for 8-10 hours a day can be damaging to your body.  Especially a woman in her late 40’s! For me, making healthy snacks with a little bite is a must.  One of my favorites is Baked Kale Chips, and Spicy Spinach Chips they are so tasty and nutritious. …

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