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This soup has a deliciously interesting flavor. It has the comforting richness of beef, the sweetness of cabbage and the mild saltiness of miso. It contains many of the 5 elements of the Chinese philosophy (energy fields), so it brings a very well balanced meal to the table. The miso acts as a probiotic, and the shiitake mushrooms and cabbage have cancer preventing properties. I made homemade beef stock and included the recipe at the bottom, however, you can use any kind you like (organic recommended).
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 large or two small onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms (optional)
- 8 cups beef stock
- 1/2 savoy cabbage, cored and chopped or sliced into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbs miso paste (I used white)
- pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 lbs beef shanks
- 8 cups of water
- 1 large onion or two small, quartered with skin
- 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns
I just concocted another great recipe and had to share. This smoothie is satisfying to the sweet tooth and soothing to the soul. You'll need a high powered blender for this one. I used my NutriBullet Pro.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup fresh diced pineapple
- 2 large fresh strawberries or 4 small, tops removed
- 1/2 tbs raw coconut butter, I used Artisana
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1 tbs flaxseed oil
So tonight I was craving bean soup. I didn't have tomato paste on hand for my usual recipe, so I improvised. I added a little bit of this and a little bit of that and BAM, I couldn't believe that I actually created this delicious dish without the assistance of a cookbook or the internet. This soup is heart healthy, yummy and easy to make. I added the nori sheet for an extra boost of minerals, the kale and parsley for it's nourishing and cooling effects, and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for it's rich salty flavor.
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups soaked navy beans, rinsed and drained (soak for six hours or overnight with 1 tbs lemon or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 quarts water
- 1 sheet Nori seaweed
- 1 tbs Sea Salt
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed (or diced for a milder flavor)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
As you already know, I am a BIG fan of pancakes for breakfast. Here's another concoction I created that is so worth sharing! I like to blend my ingredients on medium speed in the blender because the ground nuts are oily and clumpy and this helps to smooth and break up the batter.
No Flour Pancakes
- ½ cup soaked almonds
- ½ cup ground steel cut oats
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup ground flaxseeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- pinch of nutmeg
- butter or coconut oil for frying
Do you know that in my past, I had days where I experienced pretty bad acid reflux. I would pop antacid pills like candy until I found a natural remedy to soothe the problem. It was a 1 ounce shot of pure apple cider vinegar followed by a half a glass of warm water. YUCK is right, but it worked for days. That's right, one shot. Later I found out that excessive sugar in my diet was my culprit, so I slowly crowded out those sweet cravings with healthier sweet snacks like dates, fresh fruits and homemade cookies made with dates, honey or applesauce. I also added raw juices to my diet which included dark leafy greens like kale and collards. The secret is masking the taste of the bitter greens so you can enjoy it.
Check out additional health benefits of apple cider vinegar here.