Most of us will be outside tomorrow enjoying our Nation’s Birthday. Eat up and stay hydrated AND healthy!
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Oven Fries with Balsamic Ketchup
Homemade Balsamic Ketchup
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
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1 Tablespoon tomato paste
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1-2 teaspoons crushed garlic
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1 sprig fresh oregano
Place vinegar, tomato paste, and garlic into a small sauce pan. Whisk together until the paste is incorporated. Put in oregano. Allow the mixture to sit over medium heat for about 5 min. Reduce to a simmer and allow to reduce until it becomes a thick syrup. Remove from heat, discard oregano, and serve with oven fries (or chicken, pork, or with whatever floats your boat!)
Posted by M. Terry on June 30, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/06/30/oven-fries-with-balsamic-ketchup/
Sweet Salmon with “Fettuccine”
I recently bought some salmon up at the Port so while Scott was away last week at Student Life camp, I made it for dinner for the kids and me. I served the balsamic salmon with my homemade Caesar salad and alongside eggplant and scallion “fettuccine”. Here is what I did…
For the salmon:
Place salmon (mine was about 1 lb), scale-side down, onto a large sheet of foil. Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and place fresh oregano leaves on the fish. Wrap up fish in the foil and close completely. Place fish in fridge for at least 30 min. Bake at 350 for about 20 min.
For the “Fettuccine”:
Slice eggplant into long strips about 1/2″ thick. Slice scallions in half lengthwise. Place both into a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for at least 15 min. Rinse. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add eggplant, scallion, and crushed garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
For the Caesar Salad Dressing:
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2.5″ strip of anchovy paste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pepper to taste
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Place minced garlic cloves, mustard, and anchovy paste onto a cutting board. Mash the garlic, anchovy paste, and mustard together with the back of a spoon. Place into a lidded container (I like using a medium-sized mason jar). Add in the olive oil, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and pepper. Shake well. Toss with romaine. Add in croutons if desired and top with Parmesan cheese.
Posted by M. Terry on June 21, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/06/21/sweet-salmon-with-fettuccine/
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
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8 oz Almond milk, unsweetened
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1 frozen banana
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1 cup loosely packed fresh kale
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1/3 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaved
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1 tablespoon brown rice protein powder (optional)
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Mini Chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips in a blender. Pour into a glass and sprinkle in chocolate chips.
Posted by M. Terry on June 14, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/06/14/mint-chocolate-chip-smoothie/
Watermelon Popsicles
It seems that watermelon is always a surefire “treat” for kids. I think it’s the novelty of holding that big slice and placing their whole head into that chunk, and then having juice drip from the chin to the elbows. I brought watermelon slices to Joel’s preschool class for their end-of-the-year party, we headed to the picnic tables and all the kids had juice streaming onto their shirts. Then I later watched a teacher struggle to make green and red sherbet look like a watermelon. Hmmmm… Struggle to feed them junk, or just slice and serve them complete and natural goodness? I’ll take the latter, and I bet most kids would too!
This observation did fuel my imagination though, and I came up with these healthy “watermelon” popsicles.
For the green “rind”:
- 1 banana
- 2 cups loosely packed spinach
- 2 T apple juice concentrate
- 1-2 T water (to get the blender moving if necessary)
Place in a blender and divide among the popsicle holders filling them about 1/4 full. Freeze for at least one hour.
For the “watermelon”:
- 2 cups red fruit (we used strawberries because the watermelon looked a bit dry at the store 😦 )
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup 100% red fruit juice
- a scattering of mini chocolate chips
Place fruit and juice into blender. Add more juice if needed. Pull green popsicles out of the freezer. Pour the red fruit blend onto the frozen green popsicles. Drop mini chocolate chips into each popsicle. Freeze and enjoy later!
Posted by M. Terry on May 29, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/05/29/watermelon-popsicles/
Hummus Shipments – Last Week for Priority Mail!
It’s getting a little toasty down here in the Sunshine State, so this week is the last chance to place shipment orders for hummus via Priority mail. I will be switching over to Express mail next week in order to maintain the quality of the product during shipping. Place orders now and the collector of 8 or more orders receives a free container 🙂
Posted by M. Terry on May 27, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/05/27/hummus-shipments-last-week-for-priority-mail/
Fast “Food” Trap
Today through the 20th, you can swing through the McDonald’s drive-thru and pick up a Quarter Pounder and get the second one free. If you are tempted to do this, please see the above photos. I purchased a plain hamburger and small fries on March 8th (see picture #1). Picture #2 is what that meal looks like today after sitting in my dark pantry for over 3 months. Not much has changed- just some shrinkage to the patty…no mold, no bugs. Sometimes getting something for “free” can be costly. I’ll opt for a banana with peanut butter- Cheaper and much more nutritious!
Posted by M. Terry on May 26, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/05/26/fast-food-trap/
Brussel Sprouts and Biceps
Aleyah was reading the back of the Kashi cereal box to me the other day. Here was one of the questions that was asked:
“Which has the most protein by weight?”
- Brussel sprouts
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
The answer…Brussel sprouts! No wonder I’ve been fully satisfied lately as I’ve feasted on those little green guys freshly harvested from my mom’s and stepdad’s garden. 🙂 Check out this table below and see just which plant-based foods you can add to your diet to boost your muscle building and to keep your tummy full!
Posted by M. Terry on May 21, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/05/21/brussel-sprouts-and-biceps/
500 Calories vs 500 Calories
That sugar roller coaster that I posted yesterday can be explained partly by the above image. If you ate 1, 1.5 oz chocolate bar, you receive little to no nutritional value in that 250 calorie “snack” and so experience that downward spiral. However, if you opt for eating a spinach salad topped with shredded carrots, you can eat more, gain numerous essential vitamins and minerals, and keep your energy level stable. So, for your next snack or meal, opt for the nutrient-rich foods and pop off a rectangle of dark chocolate to end on a sweet note!
Posted by M. Terry on May 15, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/05/15/500-calories-vs-500-calories/
The Sugar Roller Coaster
Turning to sugar for a pick-me-up? The chart below shows what your body experiences when you make that choice. Check back tomorrow for the better choice!
Posted by M. Terry on May 14, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/05/14/the-sugar-roller-coaster/
Proverbs 31 Devotionals
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