Spicy and Sweet Coleslaw 1 head green cabbage, shredded (or half green, half red cabbage) 2 large carrots, shredded 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. sour cream 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. black pepper Salt to taste 2 tsp. celery seed 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes…
Recipes
Getting Started with Healthy Bread
With Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread over this year, I thought I’d share some information on bread making. Here are some of my favorite sites on making bread: A good introduction to soaking flour (and why) A simple introduction to sourdough starters (and his little book is my favorite sourdough guide) An in-depth…
Pep-Up Smoothie
This smoothie was developed by our family, based on a classic recipe for “Pep Up,” written by nutritionist Adelle Davis, in her book Let’s Get Well. It’s easy to make, tastes great, and really does help you get well. Ingredients: 2 eggs, from best-quality hens ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt ¼ cup coconut milk ½ cup…
Doughnut Recipe
We made some doughnuts at home this morning. No, these aren’t healthy! 🙂 Yes, they’re healthier than store-bought. Well, anyway, enjoy…. 2 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. softened butter 1 cup…
Homemade Bread Recipes I Keep on My Refrigerator
Over the last couple weeks, I decided to clean off all the bits and scraps stuck with magnets to the side of my fridge. I found a multitude of recipes that I constantly use, and I decided to type them all onto one sheet of paper, so my fridge would look better. >> You can…
Preparing Grains Properly Really Is Easy!
In this video, Sarah (the “Healthy Home Economist”) shows us how easy preparing grains is! You can do this!
Coconut Chicken Soup
Soup tastes so good in the winter time, especially here in chilly Michigan! However, sometimes I get a little tired of the same ol’ recipes. This recipe is something a little different, but it’s delicious. My kids even love it! This soup is easy to customize. Add veggies, freshly ground pepper, etc. Coconut Chicken Soup…
Simple Meals for Sick Days
“Anne, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I can’t cook much because I am so exhausted and in a lot of pain. Do you have any simple meals that are easy to assemble, that I can make?” – Rebecca Rebecca, thankfully I don’t have too many days like yours, but I’ve had…
Get Well Soup
A version of this recipe was made popular by doctor and author, Henry Bieler. I’ve been making it at my house for several years now, whenever I need extra energy, maybe because I’m getting sick or recovering from childbirth. The zucchini provides a very usable form of sodium that nourishes the adrenal glands. The other…
Classic Cheesecake
1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. butter, melted 5 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine crumbs, 3 tbsp. sugar, and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan….
