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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 16)

Recipes All About Apples

Looking for new ways to add apples to your diet? These recipes from the Thrive Kitchen are sure to add healthy flavor to any meal! Baby Greens with Apples, Nuts, and Champagne Vinaigrette 6 oz baby greens 1/3 cup dried organic cranberries 1/3 cup chopped dates ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans 1/3  cup unpeeled, chopped  apples 2 oz Manchego cheese shaved Champagne Vinaigrette Champagne Vinaigrette ¼ cup champagne vinegar ¾ c organic extra virgin olive oil 1 T honey ¼ t salt Pinch of ground pepper Combine vinegar, honey and spices in blender. Slowly add oil until emulsified. Can store in refrigerator in lidded container.   Butternut Squash and Apple Soup 2 lbs. cut up butternut squash (about 12 cups) 1 T olive oil 4 apples, cored and cut up, skin left on ¾ cup thinly sliced...

Valentine's Day Strawberry Stuffed Brownies

Try these decadent Strawberry Stuffed Brownies by Gluten Free Follow Me! These are the perfect Valentine's Day dessert made with healthy ingredients like coconut oil!   Ingredients FOR THE BROWNIES: 2 eggs ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup GF all-purpose flour 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt FOR THE TOPPINGS: 1 lb strawberries, with tops cut off and halved 16 oz chocolate chips 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line pan with non-stick aluminum foil. I used an 8x8 inch glass pan. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let brownies completely cool in pan, and keep...

Nutty Green Rice

Nutty green rice is both delicious AND filling. Pair this detox approved dish with a detox approved vegetable (such as broccoli, kale, carrots, cauliflower, or cabbage salad) and you will have a well-balanced meal with carbs from the rice, protein from the almonds, fat from the olive oil, and micronutrients from the vegetables. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 8 {1 serving ≈ ½ cup}, Calories: 157) 1 cup basmati or brown rice 2 cups water ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup almonds 1 bunch parsley 1 clove garlic 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cucumber, diced, for garnish   Directions: Bring water to a boil, add rice and salt,...

Rainbow Nourish Bowl

Recipe Courtesy of Pharmacy in your Kitchen These colorful bowls are such an easy and fun way to eat well. All the chopping can be done ahead of time and everyone makes their own bowl according to their individual taste. Perfect for a busy day or a picky eater! Here is what was in my 🌈bowl: Rice Black Beans Avocado Cilantro Carrot Corn Scallion Beets Pineapple . Here is my simple dressing to bring everything together: 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp salt pepper 1/4 cup olive oil [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rainbow-Nourish-Bowl.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...

Turmeric and Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

  (This powerful cruciferous vegetable will get your detox system going. Adding the medicinal power of turmeric and sesame add another punch. Nutritional yeast is a great flavoring and provides B vitamins.)   INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 – 2 T tahini paste 2 t extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ t turmeric 1 t Himalayan salt 1 T nutritional yeast 2 T water 1 large cauliflower head, chopped into florets   DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl whisk together tahini, olive oil turmeric, salt, yeast, and water. Add cauliflower florets and use hands to coat with mixture. Turn florets onto a baking dish. Roast for 30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Can drizzle with hot sauce or sriracha if you want to add...

Cream of Mushroom Soup

This healthy take on a Cream of Mushroom Soup is a winter staple is sure to leave you wanting more. 2 t ghee or avocado oil                 1 ¼ cup chopped onion½ T minced garlic                       6 cup sliced Bella mushrooms, organic¾ c dry sherry                           2 2/3 cup vegetable broth2/3 cup cashew milk                    ½ t sea salt and 1/8 t pepper (omit) In a large saucepan add ghee or oil. Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add 5 ½ cup of the mushrooms (reserve ½ cup) and cook over medium heat until mushrooms just start to brown. Add sherry and reduce liquid by half (evaporating off the alcohol so allowed) Add vegetable broth and cook for five minutes over a low simmer. Remove from...

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Maple Cranberry Sweet Potatoes

Get ready for Turkey Day with this delicious sweet potato side-dish that's colorful, cozy, and captures those classic Thanksgiving flavors! This recipe is from @farmfreshcarolinas What you need for 10 servings: ⁠4 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled)⁠⠀Salt⠀1 cup pure maple syrup⁠⠀1 1/2 cups cranberries⁠⠀3 tablespoons butter ⁠⠀ What you do:⁠⠀ Boil sweet potatoes until tender, drain & let cool. ⁠⠀Meanwhile in a saucepan, heat maple syrup to boiling. Reduce heat to boil gently until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in cranberries, butter, & 1/2 teaspoon salt, & cook until cranberries pop.⁠⠀Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices and arrange in shallow baking dish.⁠⠀Spoon maple-cranberry syrup over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, until hot. Enjoy!⁠⠀ Download Printable Recipe Become A Thriver! ...

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