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Tag Archives: cucumber
Benefits of Specific Ingredients in Raw Juices
By Cat, March 2017 followed by frequent updates (photo, right, from Wikipedia, but I lost the link) Many different fruits and veggies provide incredible benefits for raw juices; and not just fruits & veggies, but also herbs, spices and mushrooms … Continue reading
Posted in Extract, Fruit, Fungi, Health, Herbs, Juiced, Medicinal, Nuts and seeds, Raw, Spices, Sprouted, Veggies
Tagged apple, arugula, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, chard, chlorella, cilantro, cucumber, dandelion, escarole, garlic, ginger root, grapefruit, kale, lemon, lime, mushrooms, nuts, orange, parsley, peppers, radish, spinach, sunflower seeds, turmeric, watercress, wheatgrass
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Raw Veggie Juices for Juice Fast
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) NOTE: these juices can be consumed anytime, not just during a fast. Dr. Mercola (3) recommends a veg-juice each morning. I’ve been doing a veggie-juice fast at the Wellness Education Center in … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Citrus, Juiced, Leafy Veggie, Raw, Root Veggie, Sprouted, Vine veggies
Tagged apple, beet greens, beetroot, carrot, celery, chard, cucumber, gingerroot, lemon, sprouts
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Tuna & White Bean Salad
By Cat, June 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Although I don’t eat a lot of tuna (because of the mercury levels), tuna in a whole-meal salad is my fav way to have it, with Salade Nicoise at the top … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Grilled, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Marinated, Olives, Onion family, Raw, Roasted, Simmered, Soaked, Sprouted, Vine veggies
Tagged bay leaf, canellini, carrots, celery, cucumber, green onion, lime, olives, parsley, romaine, the, tomato, tuna, white kidney beans
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Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken Salad
By Cat, June 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Breads Menu; 3. Florentine Bread Salad I know it sounds kinda weird with bread as the main salad ingredient, but it really is good – think of a Caesar Salad, or … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Bread, Brined, Citrus, Dairy, Fat or oil, Fish, Grilled, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Poultry, Raw, Spices, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged anchovy, basil, bread, celery, chervil, chicken, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, mint, olive oil, onion, oregano, parmesan, parsley, smoked paprika, tomatoes, vinegar
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Florentine Bread Salad
By Cat, June 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Breads Menu; 3. Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken Salad I know it sounds kinda weird with bread as the main salad ingredient, but it really is good – think of … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Bread, Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Raw, Root Veggie, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged basil, bread, celery, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, onion, parmesan, radish, romaine, tomato, vinegar
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Almond & Quinoa Salad
By Cat, May 2010 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Quinoa (About); 3. Soaking, Sprouting Nuts & Seeds; 4. Mushrooms (About) On my ketogenic diet I have learned about the importance of eating nuts, especially sprouted or at least pre-soaked nuts. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fungi, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Pseudo-grain, Raw, Simmered, Soaked, Sprouted, Steamed, Vine veggies
Tagged almonds, cucumber, garlic bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, quinoa, tomatoes
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Potato, Cucumber and Dill Salad
By Cat, July 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Vinaigrette Dressings Menu; I’ve never been fond of traditional American Potato Salad; you know, the kind with hard boiled eggs and creamy mayonnaise dressing. I think its because … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Onion family, Raw, Root Veggie, Spices, Steamed, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged asparagus, cucumber, dill, green beans, onion, potatoes
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Salade Niçoise
By Cat, July 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, with credit to By Wusel007 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0)ç Not your Mother’s Picnic Potato Salad I’ve never been fond of traditional American Potato Salad; you know, the kind with hard … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Blanched, Eggs, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Olives, Onion family, Raw, Steamed, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged anchovy paste, bell pepper, cucumber, egg, green beans, olives, onion, potato, romaine, tarragon, tomatoes, tuna, vermouth
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Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes with Pine Nuts
By Cat, March 2013 (Photo, right, from Gourmet Sleuth (1)) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; 4, Nuts (About) Orzo is an interesting pasta common in Greek dishes; it’s name means barley in Italian. It is debated whether it was originally made from … Continue reading
Posted in Boiled, Citrus, Dairy, Dried fruit, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Pasta, Raw, Vine veggies
Tagged cucumber, feta, lemon, orzo, parsley, pine nuts, raisins, scallions, tomatoes
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Greek Lamb Souvlaki (aka Kabob or Kebab), with Feta or Tzatziki Sauce
By Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) ‘Souvlaki’ is the Greek word for skewered, grilled meat. They are more commonly called Kabob (or Kebab,’ which is an Arabic word), and the grilled cubes of meat are popular all around … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Dairy, Fat or oil, Grilled, Herbs, Lamb, Marinated, Onion family, Vine veggies
Tagged cucumber, feta, garlic, lamb, lemon, olive oil, oregano, tomato, yogurt
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