Recipe: Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise has a lighter flavor and texture than commercial varieties. Plan on making it when you need it as it will only keep a few days in the refrigerator. Ingredients: 3 egg yoks 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground mustard 1 T. cider...

Recipe: Sweet Orange Curd

Ingredients: 3 large eggs (substitute 6 egg yolks for the whole eggs for a super rich curd (more recipes: www.ripe2u.com)) 1/4 c. of honey grated zest of one orange (1 1/2 T.) 1/2 c. of fresh orange juice 6 T. virgin coconut oil, ghee, or butter Directions: In a...

Recipe: Escarole and White Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 8 oz. kielbasa, diced (about 1 1/2 c.) 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced 1 c. chopped onion 1 c. chopped celery 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 qt. chicken broth 1 lb. escarole, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1 14-oz. can cannellini...

Recipe: Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 T. walnut oil 1-1/4 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size bits 2 T. rice wine vinegar 2 T. reduced sodium soy sauce 2 T. honey 1 c. shredded carrots 1/3 c. sliced almonds 12 leaves Boston Bibb or butter lettuce Directions: Rinse...

Recipe: Cherry Granola Bars

Ingredients: 1/3 c. pure honey 1/4 c. butter, melted 3 egg whites 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring 3 c. low-fat granola 1/2 c. almonds, coarsely chopped 3/4 c. dried cherries Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together honey, butter, egg whites,...