Beiler Broth
September 7, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 1-2 Beiler Broth is a simple fasting or cleansing broth that is high in the minerals needed to support a liver or cellular detox. Drink it everyday if you like. I substitute spinach for the original recipe’s green beans, as I do not promote beans and legumes on a detox. Dr. Henry Beiler was [...]
Beef Marrow Bone Broth
August 30, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Beverages, Healthy Recipes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Makes about 1 gallon Marrow bone broths provide nutrition deep within the cells. They are extremely high in minerals, and I recommend consuming them everyday while on a detox. Make a large batch once a week. The broth can be sipped with salt as a soothing snack or accompaniment to any meal. Or use the [...]
“No-Cream” Cream of Asparagus Soup
May 22, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4 Who says a chilled soup can’t be heart-warming? This sweet, seasonal soup uses traditional ingredients with a simple addition of avocado to cream and thicken. Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable, best bought at the peak of the season (spring and late summer) at your local farmers’ market. Cooking Tip: Instead of guessing where [...]
Shrimp Bisque (gluten-free, dairy-free)
March 8, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4 A cold, foggy coastal day… in Colorado! This creamy, warming shellfish soup has hints of paprika and a mild kick of cayenne at the end. Full of chowdery fish flavor, yet is dairy- and gluten-free. Cashew cream is used to thicken – no heavy cream and flour. Cooking Tip: The shells of shellfish [...]
Lentil Sausage Soup with Spinach
February 9, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Yield: 6 servings I served this soup at a Super Bowl party and scored a touchdown! It’s a warming soup with hints of cumin and coriander; perfect for all seasons. The addition of tahini makes a rich and creamy cup, while spinach adds color and added nutrition. Nutrition Tip: Did you know that in the [...]
Celery Root and Wild Mushroom Soup
January 1, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Kid's Health Articles, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4 Full-bodied and full of flavor, wild mushrooms enrich the earthy taste of celery root in this pureed winter bisque. Makes an excellent side for meat, tempeh or a bright green salad. Cooking Tip: Allowing the dried mushrooms to cook into the stock (vs. soaking them in water to reconstitute) will enrich the stock [...]
Pot au Feu with Leek and Parsnip Puree
December 2, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 6 Literally meaning “Pot on Fire”, pot au feu (poh-toh-FEUH) is a French dish of slow-simmered meats and vegetables. Traditionally, the broth is served on its own as the first course, but can be ladled over the meats with the main dish. In this version, the stewed vegetables are pureed and served as a [...]
Turkey and Left-Overs Bisque
November 24, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4-6 If you’re looking for a more elegant way to use your left-overs than a turkey sandwich, this rich, creamy soup accomplishes the feat. It tastes like Thanksgiving-in-a-cup and makes a beautiful presentation for dinner the next day. Serve in shallow bowls to show off the red cranberries. BOUQUET GARNI 3 sprigs fresh thyme [...]
