DELIVERING DELECTABLE DISHES DAY & NIGHT!

My immediate family has dealt with lactose intolerance, IBS, auto immune disorders and fatal cancer. From Fall '09-Summer 2010 I went from running 1/2 marathons to not being able to get out of bed, plagued with intense headaches, exhaustion and more. With my family history and my own immune system comprimised I was motivated to take a bit of a journey to better health. Slowly I've made considerable changes, (I'm not always 100% vigilant), but I know these changes have helped me return to better health...FOOD CHANGES: I cut out gluten, cut out most dairy, cut down on the "white stuff"-sugar, white rice & flour, decreased the amount of processed foods consumed, drink green smoothies regularly, eliminated red meat and eat more vegetarian and vegan dishes...just to name a few!

I use gluten free (GF) pasta and either a whole grain blend by Nalani Brown or a mix from Kathy Taylor for most bread, cake and cookie recipes-they are awesome! (If you like Kathy's mix, email me to order her cookbook at ishagirlclub@gmail.com.)

GF mix can be substituted straight across for regular flour if you aren't cooking gluten free!

Hope you enjoy!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Warm Salmon or Chicken Salad with Pesto

2 (5oz) wild salmon or 2 breasts chicken
2 T fresh pesto *
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
4 cups mixed greens, arugula, mesclun or an artisan blend
(I also threw on some fresh blueberries and craisins-tasted good!)
olive oil
lemon juice

*PESTO:
2 bunches fresh basil, washed and leaves pulled from stalks
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
sea salt for seasoning

Make pesto in food processor on medium adding all ingredients except the olive oil.  Drizzle that in while motor is running and season with salt. (if too thick add a little water, but not more than 1/4 cup)

1. Brush meat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Do the same with the asparagus.

2. With grill on high-grill asparagus for 2min on each side-set aside. Grill salmon for 3min on each side, chicken will take longer.

3. Prepare the greens by tossing them with olive oil salt and lemon juice till well coated. Arrange the asparagus on top, then the salmon or chicken.

4. Drizzle 1 T or so over the top of the meat. Garnish with the fresh blueberries, raspberries or craisins and serve while meat is still warm.

"CLEAN" by Dr. Junger

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