Gluten-Free
Baby Bok Choy Salad
May 14, 2012
by Optimum Wellness
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Serves 4
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 tablespoon wheat free tamari soy sauce
3 bunches bok choy, cleaned and sliced (about 6 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup shredded carrots
8 ounces cooked chicken breast half, chopped (2 ounces/serving)
Whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar and tamari.
Combine bok choy, [...]
Curry Grilled Salmon
May 8, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
A delicious salmon dish that will help raise BDNF naturally.
“Greenoa”
April 18, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Here’s one the easiest recipes on the planet.
Serves 4
1 cup quinoa – well rinsed and drained
2 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt (add to water for cooking quinoa)
2 tablespoons basil or cilantro pesto
In a medium size saucepan combine the quinoa with the salted water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and [...]
Island Muffins
April 15, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Makes about 6 muffins
1 1/3 cups gluten free flour mixture (or sub whole wheat pastry flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup lite coconut milk
1 medium egg
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup fresh mango, diced
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons rolled oats
2 tablespoons pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon [...]
Quinoa Oatmeal Confetti Cookies
March 21, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
These cookies are wonderfully chewy and delicious! The quinoa adds protein and texture.
Tofu (or Tempeh) Stir Fry
January 8, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
Serves 4
12 ounces firm tofu or tempeh, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
½ cup onion, diced
1 cup asparagus spears, chopped
1 cup kale, rinsed and chopped
½ cup zucchini, chopped or grated
1 whole carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
other vegetables of choice
4 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
*Note: If you are using tofu, [...]
Swiss Chard Frittata
January 3, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We served our New Year’s Day frittata with a side of homemade baked sweet potato wedges – delicious!
Mediterranean Pork
January 3, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We typically cook pork in ways that we would cook chicken. The flavors of this dish are definitely Mediterranean with the olives and the capers, which we adore.
Apple-Pear Cake (Gluten Free)
November 20, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 10
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons ghee or (butter), melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring or extract (if you need to avoid gluten, be sure to check the label)
3 egg whites
2 pears, cored, peeled and sliced
2 apples, cored, peeled and sliced
1 cup [...]
Warm Baby Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Almonds & Watercress by Chef Curtis Cooke
November 14, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We are thrilled to share this delicious recipe provided by Chef Curtis Cooke of the Golden Door Spa in Southern California.
12 each Baby Beets (red, golden, candy stripe, etc.), roasted
1 wheel Goat Cheese
¼ cup Almonds, toasted, ground
¼ cup Red Beet Vinaigrette
1 bunch Watercress, leaves only
Roasted Beets
1 bunch Baby Red Beets
1 bunch Baby Golden Beets
1 bunch [...]
