Tag: food
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Fantastic Five-Ingredient Chinese Stir-Fry Recipe, featuring Okra!
In this recipe, the okra is quickly cooked in a peppercorn and chili pepper-infused hot oil until slightly charred on the outside. This method yields a savory, smoky and spicy flavor that renders an authentic Chinese stir-fry experience. Preparation Tip: The key to preparing this dish lies in intensifying the flavor using a technique called “qiang…
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Oh, Green Eggs and OKRA!
Okra is generally thought of as a “regional vegetable.” Often popularized in depiction of the American South, okra has been traditionally served steaming hot, straight from the frying pan. In recent years, okra has made its way into gourmet recipes and establishments for bringing a unique texture, appearance, and flavor profile to a variety of…
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Pasta Primavera Recipe
One of the most colorful and, dare we say, flavorful of pasta dishes is Pasta Primavera! Using seasonal veggies and colorful pasta makes it a wonderful entree to serve anytime of the year. Even the most novice of cooks will impress guests with this simple and delicious dish. Whether it is your main course or…
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The Power and Comfort of Pasta
You really can’t beat the power of pasta! It is a versatile food that is just perfect for: With so many new varieties of pasta–lentil, rice, corn, wheat, black bean, garbanzo, and Jerusalem artichoke–you can acquire a wide range of nutrients, flavors, and textures. This makes pasta even more versatile, especially for those who follow…
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Celery and Kale Soup Recipe
Flavor and nutrition galore are packed into this wonderful soup featuring crisp celery and chopped baby kale. Prepare with or without chicken, using vegetable or chicken broth. Serve with a hearty, crusty bread for dipping your favorite breadstick. Great for lunch, dinner, or an appetizer on a chilly day. Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins…
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Support for Natural Detox with Andrographis
While fasting, the body has the opportunity to flush out toxins that it may have been sluggishly trying to move out through respiration, excretion, sweating and other innate physiological processes. This can temporarily increase activity on the organs of detoxification, particularly the liver. To support this increased activity and to bolster immunity, holistic practitioners may…
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Celery Brings a Crisp, Strong Flavor to Meals
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a biennial plant with pinnate, feathery leaflets and aromatic seeds. Commonly found in marshy, salty soils in coastal Europe and temperate Asia, celery was originally harvested for its strong-flavored leaves for culinary use.. As a medicinal food, celery is an excellent choice to include during fasting. All parts of celery–seed, leaves, stalk, and…
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Fasting: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
Have you wondered what’s behind all the renewed scientific interest in fasting? It may surprise you to learn that fasting is thought to be among one of the oldest therapeutic methods. From the ancient to the modern yogis, from Plato and Socrates to Hippocrates, fasting has been regarded as a curative and rejuvenative health measure.…
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Family Pizza Party!
Cooking together as a family with this wonderful recipe will have you laughing and having fun in no time. Making pizza from scratch is a fun experience and these tips can make this activity rewarding and memorable for everyone involved: Ingredients Sauce: Place the following ingredients into a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes. Toppings: cheese, goat…
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Vegan No-Bake Carrot Cake Truffle Recipe
Experience the nutty sweetness of carrot cake in a healthy, bite-size truffle. In this recipe, bound to be a favorite at your holiday gatherings, walnuts and pecans provide healthy fat, while carrots, coconut flakes, and medjool dates provide nutrient density. Cinnamon and nutmeg top off the autumn notes while ginger adds zing. Prep Time 10…