by Sally K Norton | Jul 22, 2015 | Fundamentals, Recipes
Having great chicken broth on hand makes excellent soups and gravies easy. This method is designed to maximize the flavor and nutritional value of the broth. Using vinegar helps to draw minerals from the bones. The long simmer releases cartilage and minerals into the...
by Sally K Norton | Jul 19, 2015 | Recipes, Soup
This creamy, crunchy soup is popular in Israel but comes from Bulgaria. The cold soup is especially nice in hot weather and travels well for lunch, picnics, and potlucks. Toasting the pistachios in butter gives this soup its special and yummy character. Go easy on the...
by Sally K Norton | Jul 19, 2015 | Finger Foods, Meats and Seafood, Recipes
Liver Paté is perhaps the best way to serve chicken livers: even people who won’t generally eat organ meats can’t seem to get enough of it. Note that this recipe is not alcohol-free. The heat will cause the alcohol to evaporate. Chicken Liver Paté with...
by Sally K Norton | Jul 14, 2015 | Finger Foods, Recipes, Super Easy
A quick and easy snack for parties or potlucks. About 5 mg oxalate per serving. Pumpkin Seed and Raisin Party MixServings: 6Time: 2 minutesDifficulty: Super easyPrint Make this dish at the last minute; if the seeds and raisins sit together for too long, the seeds...
by Sally K Norton | Jul 12, 2015 | Finger Foods, Recipes
Drained yogurt is sometimes called yogurt cheese. Fresh herbs from the garden make these vibrant. Dips are great with carrot and celery sticks. Serving two different dips simultaneously makes for more interest. If your drained yogurt cheese is very thick and stiff,...
by Sally K Norton | Jul 5, 2015 | Recipes, Salads
This flavor combination is especially good in the fall when apples are fresh and in season. If you have fresh red pepper or radishes you can include these as garnishes. Apple, Cress, and Blue Cheese Tossed SaladServings: 4Time: Prep: 15 minutes ¦ Total: 15...
by Sally K Norton | Jul 3, 2015 | Recipes, Soup
Creamy and hearty. This soup should be served right after preparation, as the avocado can discolor. Caribbean Avocado SoupServings: 2Time: 1 hourDifficulty: Not too hardPrint Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, 2 C homemade chicken bone broth, 1 T lime juice, plus 1 tsp for...
by Sally K Norton | Jul 2, 2015 | Finger Foods, Recipes
Here are two ways to turn watermelon seeds into a party food and appealing snack. Hot and Sour Watermelon Seeds Hot and Sour Watermelon Seeds Ingredients 3 T lime juice (2 limes) 1 T organic sugar 1 tsp. Coconut oil 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 C (115 grams)...
by Sally K Norton | Jun 22, 2015 | Recipes, Soup
Fresh pea soup is a lovely way to eat this vegetable. Fresh Pea SoupServings: 6Time: Prep time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 mintuesPrint Ingredients 14 oz. peeled, chopped yellow onion 3 T Butter 2 pounds shelled fresh or frozen green peas 6 C chicken bone broth ¼ tsp....
by Sally K Norton | Jun 17, 2015 | Recipes, Salads
Better than potato salad, this makes an excellent weekday lunch, and is great at a picnic or potluck. Make it when fresh grapes are in season. This squash salad was a favorite at my May 19, 2015 lecture about oxalates and health. I made enough for leftovers, but...
