After a month of planning, our son’s first birthday party arrived last weekend. We wanted to make this a special day for Austin, even if he won’t remember it. Turning 1 is a big milestone; a momentous occasion to honor and celebrate all of his growing and learning done over the past 12…
Potluck/Picnic
Reworked: Mediterranean Salmon-Quinoa Salad
Last night, my husband and I had a booth at a local Family Fun Festival where we put on our “Dr. Dave” and “Health Expert Elise” hats and greeted families in our community to create awareness for our wellness clinic. A lovely couple, who as it turned out belong to our church (such a small…
Sushi Salad
This is a yummy fresh salad that I’ve been having for lunch lately, as I had been given a huge bag of brown rice to use up. And who doesn’t love sushi! This is a play on the California Roll, minus the surimi. You get all the sushi flavor, in a simpler form! I’ve just…
Picnic Week: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
I’m closing out Picnic Recipe Week with a yummy favorite, sure to please the kids. I’ve cleaned up the classic broccoli-cauliflower-ranch salad to make it Advanced Plan. Don’t be intimidated at making your own ranch dressing!! You’ll see my recipe below is simple and easy to put together. (See more easy salad dressing options here.)…
Picnic Week: Healing Cuisine’s Deviled Egg Salad
We’ve got just one more Picnic Week recipe to come after today. I think you’ll really enjoy today’s dish…. Deviled Egg Salad! It’s a new spin on my Classic Egg Salad recipe. It’s great as a main dish or side dish, and is so yummy inside lettuce wraps or served over fresh greens! Healing Cuisine’s…
Picnic Week: Curried Chicken Salad
Picnic Week continues! This is a fabulous new way to enjoy chicken salad. It’s great in lettuce wraps or over a bed of greens. And of course so great on its own. Surely a crowd pleaser! Curried Chicken Salad Makes 6 Servings 3/4 cup Healing Cuisine Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp curry powder 1/4 cup fresh lemon…
Picnic Week: Fresh Carrot Dill Slaw
Picnic Week continues with a fresh Core Plan coleslaw – Carrot Dill Slaw. Fresh Carrot Dill Slaw Makes 5 Servings 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp fresh lemon zest 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Sea salt, to taste Fresh ground pepper, to taste 2 cups organic carrot, grated 3 Tbsp fresh…
Picnic Week: Healing Cuisine’s Creamy Coleslaw
I’ve got another personal spin on a classic picnic recipe: Creamy Coleslaw. Leave out the carrot if you are Advanced Plan. It’s still just as good, just missing a little splash of color. Instead you could finely slice some yellow or orange bell pepper on a mandolin and add that in as substitute. Healing Cuisine’s…
Picnic Week: Spicy Turkey Bean Salad
Picnic Week continues… This salad is pretty darn yummy! In my testing stages, I’ve also tried with chicken instead of turkey which was still really good, but tastes the best with roasted turkey! Also replaced the olives with diced zucchini and that was good as well, for a different taste. Spicy Turkey Bean SaladMakes 8…
Picnic Week: Three Bean Salad
Picnic Week continues! This is my spin on the classic Three Bean Salad. Three Bean Salad Makes 10 Servings 2 cups organic green beans (fresh or frozen thawed), 1 inch pieces 2 cups organic yellow beans (fresh or frozen thawed), 1 inch pieces 2 cups organic red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup organic…