All Entries in the "Recipes" Category
Eating Right
Eating Right. Breaking Bread To break bread is to affirm trust, confidence, and comfort in an individual or party. Originally the phrase was literal, a loaf of bread broken up in order to share the simplest of meals with one another. Today, breaking bread possesses a broader range of the root concept, which is the [...]
Recipe: Tomato & Red Lentil Soup
Tania’s Fresh Tomato & Red Lentil Soup Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 large white onion, finely chopped 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced 1-2 cup dried red lentils (1 cup if you want more of a soup consistency and more if you prefer a stew and use 3 cups if you want a lentil [...]
Recipes for HealthIER Snacks
Chili Ingredients: 1 lb of lean ground beef (grass fed if available) 1 large chopped yellow or white onion 1 large can of whole peeled tomatoes 1 small can of whole peeled tomatoes 11/2 cans of tomato paste 2- 15 oz cans of kidney beans 2- 15 oz cans of your favorite beans (I use [...]
Recipe: Tommy’s Kick Ass Wings
Tommy’s Kick Ass (Healthy) Chicken Wings Kickass Chicken Wing Rub 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon of onion powder 1 teaspoon of celery salt 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic Mix all ingredients and apply generously on both sides of wings Place chicken wings, skin [...]
Recipe: Healthy Pasta Sauce
Healthy Pasta Sauce Ingredients: 1 pound of lean ground beef (preferably grass fed) 1 large can (28oz) of whole peeled tomatoes (preferably organic, on all can goods) 1 large can or 2 (15oz) cans of tomato sauce 2 small (6 oz) cans of tomato paste 1 large yellow or white onion, chopped 1 tablespoon of [...]
Recipe for our Berry Smoothie
Our berry smoothie is an excellent way to get antioxidants, vitamins and fruit in your diet, even in the winter when locally grown fresh fruit is not available. We recommend using frozen berries (organic if you can), especially in the winter months when berries aren’t fresh. And we highly recommend the Vitamix Blender. Sheila uses [...]
Fruit Smoothie
FRUIT SMOOTHIE 1 cup blueberries (I freeze mine & then use them directly from freezer, and then no ice needed in your smoothie) 1/2 a cantaloupe, cut in chunks 1 banana 5-6 leaves of mint Add 10-12 oz of water, just enough to aid in the blending of the fruit. Put in your blender, blend [...]
Video: How to Make a Mango Spinach Smoothie
As part of our Food Series, we’ve created more episodes on how to make our favorite super food smoothies & salads. Here’s how to make Sheila’s fresh, tasty, sweet Mango Spinach Smoothie (a great, refreshing treat that will hit that sweet tooth craving!):
Video: How to make Healthy Tacos
How to make Healthy, Delicious Tacos… with Sheila Heylin. Sheila’s delicious, fool proof tacos are good for you & a crowd pleaser. Perfect for kids & adults. Try these tonight. Ideal in summer when there are great fresh tomatoes available.
Video: How to Make a Detox Salad
As part of our Food Series, here’s an episode on How to make a Detox Salad: A recipe Sheila developed that’s delicious & power packed with super foods. This salad will nourish you & fill you up! Try it today.
Spicy Vegan Stir-Fry
Delicious vegan stir-fry developed by Gina Marotta for Happiness Series SPICY VEGAN STIR-FRY (for main dish, appetizer, dip or snack) You’ll need: Red bell peppers Broccoli Garlic Salsa (your favorite spicy salsa) Olive Oil Sweet Potato 2 cans black beans Green Onions (optional cheese, pepper jack or cheddar works) (optional rice, quinoa, or tortilla wraps) [...]
Kitchen Tips
KITCHEN TIPS from Happiness Series 1. Be Green: Recycle your Water, try a little Water Reclamation. When washing produce from the garden or the grocery store, especially greens like kale & lettuce (they’re quite dirt caked from the garden), soak the greens in a big bowl of water, let sit for 15 minutes, & transfer greens [...]
Tasty Snacks – Recipes
Sheila’s Recipes: Tasty Snacks with Alvarado Street Sprouted Bread *sourdough brand only* (available at most grocery stores like Whole Foods) Avocado Toast (as seen on How to Eat Right: Healthy Snacks episode): 1 slice of buttered toast (please use real unsalted butter) Add a ½ to a whole avocado, sliced, on top of the toast [...]
Spotlight of the Month – HOW TO… with KALE!
Kale! By Traci Coulter I’ve never blogged before – so it’s a pretty big deal if I sat down and started writing something that I hope that other people will read (other than a press release or pitch). But this topic just had to be discussed. A few months ago, I was at my favorite [...]
Food & Drink
We love Nama Shoyu Soy Sauce. It makes food taste better, aids digestion & it’s good for you. Pick up a bottle today! Recipe using Nama Shoyu: The new Rice & Beans 1/2 cup – your favorite rice (AE Vincent Basmati Rice) 1/2 cup – garbanzo beans (Eden Organics) 10 stalks of RAW asparagus copped [...]
Food & Drink – Kale Smoothies
Kale Smoothies! Organic Kale, Pear, Orange and Mint. Put in your blender, blend until smooth, drink. You’ll feel better immediately! Recipe (serves 2): One Bunch of Kale (Red, Green, or Italian) 2 Pears 1 orange 5-7 sprigs of mint Core the pears & add to blender Add peeled orange Add mint [...]
Travel Treats: Recipes
Sheila’s Travel Treats: Recipes! The new Rice & Beans 1/2 cup – your favorite rice (AE Vincent Basmati Rice) 1/2 cup – garbanzo beans (Eden Organics) 10 stalks of RAW asparagus copped into bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons – Nama Shoyu Soy Sauce (this brand is very important to digestion & it’s at Whole Foods & [...]
Food & Drink – Cinnamon Toast
We love cinnamon toast, with good, organic butter, cinnamon, and Alvarado’s bread (http://www.alvaradostreetbakery.com/). It’s sprouted bread and delicious! Toast your Alvarado Street sprouted sourdough bread (where available) or any sprouted 100% whole grain bread Spread real (preferably organic) butter Dust bread with cinnamon (no sugar needed), Saigon Cinnamon is a great treat
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