Chickpea and Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

Chickpea and Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

Chickpea or Chicken Zucchini MEATBALLS RECIPE Ingredients:3 large zucchini (about 1½ pounds)1 large shallot, halved½ cup cooked quinoa1½ teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (mint, basil, parsley, or dill)¼ cup...
Chickpea and Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

Chicken Zucchini MEATBALLS RECIPE Ingredients:3 large zucchini (about 1½ pounds)1 large shallot, halved½ cup cooked quinoa1½ teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes1 pound ground chicken or turkey2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, basil, parsley or dill,...
Bad To The Bone! Tricks + Treats to Prevent Osteoporosis

Bad To The Bone! Tricks + Treats to Prevent Osteoporosis

Tricks + Treats To PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS Maintaining the health of your bones is a lifelong adventure that starts in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. After hitting the big 3-0, your bone mass stops playing the growth game. Instead, it’s your lifestyle choices and habits...
Bad To The Bone! Tricks + Treats to Prevent Osteoporosis

8 Creative Ways to Use Collagen

8 Creative Ways TO USE COLLAGEN Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness!  A key ingredient to putting your best face forward is to incorporate collagen into your routine. Why? Collagen improves the elasticity and hydration of the skin for breathtakingly...
Roasted Squash Salad with Pomegranates

Roasted Squash Salad with Pomegranates

Roasted Squash Salad WITH POMEGRANATES Serves: 1  Ingredients: 1 head hearts of romaine, chopped  1 cup arugula 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds  1/2 small squash (I like kabocha) 1/8  cup olive oil 1 Tbsp thyme Sprinkle of walnuts  1/8 cup aged sherry vinegar 1/4 cup extra...
Stuffed Squash Boats

Stuffed Squash Boats

STUFFED SQUASH Boats Yields: 6-8 Servings Ingredients: 2 squash cut lengthwise, halved and seeded (I prefer butternut or Delicata, but use whatever you have on hand)  Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 shallot, peeled and minced  1/2 red bell pepper,...
Broiled Mustard Salmon

Broiled Mustard Salmon

Broiled Mustard SALMON Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2  6-ounce salmon filets 1/2 tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard Lemon wedges Directions: Place an oven rack six (6) inches from the broiler Turn the broiler on...
Beet and Berry Salad

Beet and Berry Salad

Beet & Berry SALAD RECIPE Recipe from Martha Rose Shulman of the New York Times YIELDServes 6 to 8 TIME15 minutes INGREDIENTS FOR THE DRESSING 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar  Salt to taste ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard...
Bad To The Bone! Tricks + Treats to Prevent Osteoporosis

Chocolate Cherry Collagen Shake

Chocolate Cherry COLLAGEN SMOOTHIE Cocktail get-togethers and staying up later than normal with friends this time of year definitely feeds the spirit. But, your skin pays a price!  Time for a reset! Say “goodbye” to dry, flaky, and tired skin with...
Chickpea Curry Soup Recipe

Chickpea Curry Soup Recipe

Chickpea Curry SOUP RECIPE Recipe created by Michele Leao, Healthy Table By Us PREP TIME 15 minsCOOK TIME 45 minsTOTAL TIME 1 hr SERVINGS 4+ people INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 tbsp ginger; peeled and minced 2 tsp...