Blueberry Coconut Salmon Salad

Gluten-free, superfood quinoa, mixed with fresh spinach, toasted coconut, dried blueberries, and smoked salmon with a hint of lemon tantalizes your tastebuds and nourishes both your body and your soul. Blueberry Coconut Salmon Salad 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained2 cups water1 Tbs. olive oil¼ red onion, thinly slicedkosher salt and freshly ground pepper½ cup…

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Mango Coconut Ginger Jalapeño Lime Kraut Salad

Spicy and tangy Jalapeño Lime Kraut provides just enough kick, but not too much, when mixed with sweet and creamy coconut, ginger, and fresh, tart mangos! I wanted to make my salad a little more hearty – meal worthy – thus, the addition of the red and brown quinoa, as well. It’s the PERFECT summer,…

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Harissa Spiced Quinoa Salad

Sometimes I wished in another world.I wished I lived in a world and culture devoid of social media, the stresses of modern life – a simplistic loving community, focused on family, relationships, and the healing, nourishing power of food. Harissa (Arabic: هريسة‎ harīsa, from Maghrebi Arabic) is a Tunisian & Libyan hot chili pepper paste, the main ingredients of which…

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Carrot Celery Poppyseed Salad

We all know I’m not one for COLD foods. In fact, I almost NEVER consume anything COLD. The exceptions are: white wine and rosé wine, dry martinis (basically vodka or gin with a twist), and the once a year ice cream I somewhat enjoy. Other than that, it’s room temperature or HOT foods for me….

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