Wellness
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Chimichurri Burrata Pizza with Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes and Bacon
This past month Melissa’s Produce sent over one of their yummy produce boxes and I asked my friend and amazing chef, Carrie Clark to come up with a delicious recipe using Melissa’s gorgeous purple brussels sprouts. She is quite talented and shared this recipe with us. If you are looking for a delicious and pretty pizza recipe, give this a try! You Will Need: Pizza dough (any kind) 1/4c Chimichurri 1 Burrata Ball, sliced into 4 or 5 pieces 1c Brussel Sprouts, quartered 1/2c thinly sliced Melissa’s organic baby Yukon Gold potatoes 4 strips bacon, sliced and cooked until crispy 1/2c mozzarella, Shredded 1 Tbsp butter salt and pepper Cut…
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Stuffed Bell Peppers
Happy Summer! I hope you are enjoying your summer and getting some sunshine! Last week Melissa’s Produce sent over some fresh summer fruit and vegetables and they had the most gorgeous red bell peppers that were calling my name to make some stuffed peppers! I have to admit I haven’t made stuffed bell peppers before! I have always wanted to and found this easy recipe off Food Network and made some adjustments which I have included. Bell peppers are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet. One medium-sized red bell pepper provides 169% of the Reference…
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Prosciutto and Peach Arugula Salad
Now that summer is upon us I have been on the hunt for some salad recipes to try out using delicious fruit that is plentiful this time of year. One of my favorite fruit are peaches. They just taste like childhood, summer pool parties and sunshine. Melissa’s Produce sent a box of their delicious produce that included some fresh peaches. Peaches are thought to have originated in China more than 8,000 years ago and offer an array of health benefits including improved digestion, smoother skin, and allergy relief! I wanted to pair the fresh peaches with prosciutto as my teen loves this cured meat and I wanted to see if…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
When I received some rhubarb this week from Melissa’s Produce I wasn’t quite sure what to do with this… is it a fruit or vegetable, it’s a vegetable but rhubarb is officially classified as a fruit by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ), and how best to cook with it?! Rhubarb is in season now and is usually used in desserts. It tastes similar to a granny apple yet you will find it tastes best baked and mixed with a sweet fruit. I came across this recipe from Taste of Home and the reviews were glowing. Gosh, I know why now after making it. I wasn’t sure if I made…
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HEALTH: The Many Benefits of Celery Juice
A few weeks back I ran into a friend at Marshall’s (my favorite place!), and we started talking about our health and the benefits of juicing. She, like myself, is always looking to stay afloat in regards to her health and asked me if I had tried celery juicing. I had picked up Dr. Anthony Williams Liver Rescue book a few months ago but hadn’t had the chance to read it read though I remembered he recommended celery juicing so my interest was peaked! My friend went on about how it changed her life, she was no longer getting the migraines she use to get a couple times a month…
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Sauteed Peppers, Onions & Mozzarella over Quinoa
Lately I have been looking for vegetarian options and came across a delicious pre-cooked grain from Melissa’s Produce… quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah). You’ve probably had it at your favorite healthy restaurant or even tried it at home. Once I discovered that I rather enjoyed the flavor I went searching to learn more about it. I think you’ll find it’s history and nutrition benefits as interesting as I did! Quinoa was an important crop for the Inca Empire. They referred to it as the “mother of all grains” and believed it to be sacred. It has been eaten for thousands of years in South America and only recently became a trend food,…
