I’m absolutely in love with this amazing cook book from the acclaimed Golden Door Spa called Golden Door Cooks At Home! There’s nothing better then gourmet food that is actually healthy for you. Dishes that you can embrace because you won’t feel guilty afterward. I did a post yesterday which included a Creamy Cauliflower Recipe which looks amazing. Today I’m doing a post on this incredible salad that definitely will excite the taste buds.
Here’s the recipe:
Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Tangerine Salad with Roasted Shallot Balsamic Dressing

In this beautiful, savory fruit salad, pale, orange-colored wedges of crisp persimmon and juicy tangerines are …read more

Looking for a way to spice up your Memorial Day barbeque and break out of the traditional pasta or potato salad mode? The Western Pistachio Association recommends incorporating pistachios into your Memorial Day meal for a tasty, yet healthy option.

Nuts like pistachios have immense health benefits and are an easy way to improve cholesterol levels and reduce the effects of stress according to recent research conducted by Penn State University and the University of Toronto. In fact, pistachios are a great source of protein and potassium and provide more dietary fiber than any other nut.
The recipe below for an …read more

One of my favorite spring foods is spinach. Below is a healthy way to use this spring green, courtesy of the people at Newman’s Own products:

Sesame Ginger Spinach Salad
Prep time: 20 mins. Cook time: 45 mins. Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle Newman’s Own Lighten Up! Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
2 tbsp fresh herbs
6 cups baby spinach, washed, stems removed
1/2 cup raspberries, washed
1 oz feta, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Tenderize chicken slightly with mallet or fork. Place chicken in
oven-safe baking dish.
3. Whisk …read more