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Swiss Chard in Rice
Rice. It’s so reliable and very supportive. No matter what, you can trust it to back you up. I prepared this recipe for some clients recently. It’s called Swiss Chard Rice with Peas and Toasted Almonds. That’s a long name, I know, but the dish is simple and fresh and light. We just loved it. I bought some Swiss Chard to recreate the dish at home for myself, but of course, I couldn’t just leave the recipe as is. I added smoked turkey sausage, onions and shrimp. Delish! Ingredients Rice Onions (Diced) Chard (rough chopped) Peas Turkey Sausage (sliced) Shrimp 1. Cook your rice, set aside and let it cool.…
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Going Green (Part 3)
Whew! The veggie dishes have me feeling brand new. I’m still eating meat and otherness, but the extra green is doing a lot for my energy. I don’t feel as bloated after I eat AND I even dropped a few pounds. I think it’s even making me a better person. Anyway, this post will be brief (I gotta go study! I’m in personal chef training this week). Delight your eyes with this Warm Spinach Salad, topped with cranberries, goat cheese and pecans. Ingredients Fresh SpinachGoat CheeseDried CranberriesPecans 1. Clean the spinach. Rinse it off to remove all the dirt.2. Put just one tablespoon of butter or less in a heated…
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Going Green (Part 2)
This is okra. It’s got a reputation for being slimy. You’ve seen it fried, or hanging out in gumbos and soups. If you ask me, it’s been getting a bad rap. There’s another side to this veggie. But most people won’t give it the time of day. If only they’d slice it into quarter-inch pieces and sautee on high heat in a skillet, they’d see the slime disappears. Yielding firm and flavorful bits of fiber. I tossed almonds, bacon and onions in the pan too. =) Ingredients Okra Bacon (optional) Sliced Almonds Salt, Pepper, Garlic Red Pepper Flakes *If you’re adding bacon, make it in advance and set aside. 1. Cut the okra…
