It is Spring and there are so many wonderful new fruits and vegetables that are so good for you to be eaten and so little time. But visiting your local farmers market can make eating healthy an easy choice. Your eyes will feast on the beautiful array of colorful food just waiting to be…
Tag: Kale
Tuscan Kale, Turkey &Ditalini Pasta Soup
Soup is such a versatile food that can be served anytime of the year and can be prepared with so many endless ingredients. What I love about soups are the vegetables! Even though I love meat, I love vegetables too. All you have to do is go to your local farmers market or grocery and…
Tuscan Kale, Cannellini Bean, Pork Soup with Orecchiette Pasta
Today was such a beautiful day to go to the farmers market in Union Square and see what fresh fruits, vegetables and breads they have. I was on a mission to purchase my ingredients that I needed to make this delicious, healthy and hearty soup.Since I had many of the ingredients fro this recipe, I just…
Broccolette with Garlic
Broccolette. No that is not a misspelling, it’s an actual delicious vegetable that is a cross between broccoli and the Chinese kale called gai lan, also known as broccolini. Broccolette has a sweeter and milder taste than broccoli, so it may be easier to get someone to eat their greens. This pretty vegetable not only makes…
Kale, Swiss Chard and Wild Rice Salad
You do not need to eat meat for every meal. You can get many nutrients from a vegetarian meal such as this one I made this evening. It’s not just light, low in calories. but also packed with an abundance of nutrients that you will truly enjoy on a humid day. Kale is the new,…
Healthy Baked Chicken Salad
Here is a healthy, tasty, time and money saving recipe that will help you stay right on track with your new year resolution. It is made with baked chicken, romaine lettuce, kale, haricot verts, mango, grapes and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Now, you may be asking, how is this easy and time…
Red Kale Salad
Who says a salad has to be made with lettuce? Change it up with a delicious, colorful and packed with nutrients Red Kale. Kale is one of my favorite vegetables to eat. Not only does it taste delicious but it is also packed with vitamin K which helps fight various cancers and aids in the…
Surf “N” Turf
Who says you need lobster to create a “surf and turf” meal? Basically you need a “land and sea”, so I used a fillet and shrimp. So flavorful and not expensive. I just seasoned the steak and shrimp with some salt, pepper and garlic, served it with some purple mashed potatoes, sauteed mushrooms and a…
Yvette's Gourmet Kitchen 