Pistachio Pesto Quinoa Salad
Apr 19 2013 by · Comments
I’ve always been a fan of pesto but a pesto featuring one of my favorite nuts – oh yeah. I love this flavorful pesto salad that Chef Matthew from Living On The Veg whipped up for us this week. It’s simple but so delicious and perfect for lunch or dinner. Enjoying raw pistachios in theirRead more...
Spinach Salad with Spring Surprise Dressing
Apr 17 2013 by · Comments
Surprise! The dressing for this salad is made with seasonal spring rhubarb. Now admit it, if the title of this recipe was Spinach Salad with Rhubarb Dressing you wouldn’t have given it a second look unless of course you are a rhubarb lover like I am. I grew up eating raw rhubarb snapped fresh fromRead more...
Raw Chopped Salad with Lemony Garlic Dressing
Apr 15 2013 by · Comments
This amazingly healthy salad was actually inspired by my favorite broccoli part – the stalks! Yup, I love the stalks of broccoli – my secret is out! Have you ever tried them? They actually have a very mild taste and you’ll often find that those that don’t like broccoli will happily eat the stalks. IRead more...
The Problem with Counting Calories
Apr 12 2013 by · Comments
At The Naked Kitchen our goal has always been in creating whole food based, sustainable, nutrient-rich recipes and meals that everyone will love and enjoy. Counting calories, tracking fat and carbs and measuring sodium levels has never been our focus. Instead we want to encourage people to make their food choices count rather than countRead more...
Mexicali Millet
Apr 10 2013 by · Comments
Light and fluffy with a slightly nutty flavor millet has become my favorite grain not only for it’s taste but also for it’s nutritional value. It’s high in fiber and rich in B vitamins, niacin, B6 and folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Like quinoa it is a complete protein and is glutenRead more...
Smoky Tempeh Sandwich
Apr 08 2013 by · Comments
This sandwich might just be my newest obsession. I’ve always been a fan of tempeh but this is downright amazing! I’ve been pairing the smoky tempeh slices with all sorts of yummy veggies like spinach, avocado, sprouts, cucumber, red pepper and onion. One of my favorite versions is adding a slather of Sun Dried TomatoRead more...
Summer Fruit Bowl with Lime Basil Dressing
Apr 05 2013 by · Comments
Summer will be here before you know it and that means picnics, potlucks, family reunions or just some fun in the sun. This quick and easy to put together mix of summer fruit is a little different from the usual fruit salad and so delicious tossed with the bright flavors of the Lime Basil Dressing.Read more...
Lemon Blueberry Mini Loaves
Apr 03 2013 by · Comments
I’ve been in a breakfast rut lately and I’ve been looking for a much needed change of pace. One look at these amazing mini loaves and I knew I had found my newest obsession. I’m a big fan of the lemon blueberry combination and I love the thick, dense cake like texture of these loaves.Read more...
Roasted Broccoli with Sweet Miso Dressing
Apr 01 2013 by · Comments
Roasted broccoli is one of my favorite side dishes. I love how you can easily change the entire dish with just a simple sauce. I’m a big fan of miso and I love how the sweetness of this sauce brings out the flavor of the roasted broccoli. An easy and simple recipe with big flavor!Read more...
Roasted Eggplant Sandwich with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Mar 29 2013 by · Comments
Eggplant is one of my favorite items to work with. It’s royal purple beauty is a sight to behold but this glorious fruit’s beauty isn’t just skin deep. It’s good through and through and plays nicely with others lending it’s mellow flavor to whatever it’s paired with like this toasty sandwich topped with Lemon GarlicRead more...
