fats

Feta and herbs salad dressing

Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of ¼ lemon 1 1/2 tbsp crumbled soft feta Any fresh herb of choice: tarragon, chives, dill, cilantro, etc. finely chopped Any dry herb of choice: basil, oregano, parsley, etc. salt and pepper to taste What you need to do: Mix all ingredients well until smooth and [...]

Oriental salad dressing

Whole food recipes

Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp flax oil (optional) 2 tsp tamari 1 tsp rice vinegar (use lemon juice instead of vinegar if on a cleanse) 1 tsp raw honey ½ tsp sesame oil chopped chives (optional) crushed garlic (optional) grated fresh ginger What you need to do: Mix all ingredients well [...]

Herb salad dressing

Whole food recipes

Ingredients: 1 tbsp flax oil (optional) 1 tbsp olive oil juice of half lemon 1 tbsp ground flax chopped parsley crushed garlic rosemary chopped red onion (optional) What you need to do: Mix all ingredients well in a jar and pour over greens. Source: Fallon, S. Nourishing Traditions, 2nd Edition;

Almond salad dressing

Whole food recipes

Ingredients: 1 tsp raw/roasted almond butter 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp flax oil (optional) juice of half lemon 1 tsp tamari chopped parsley/chives paprika – to taste crushed garlic sea salt to taste What you need to do: Mix all ingredients well in a jar until smooth and creamy. Pour over greens [...]

Tahini salad dressing

Whole food recipes

Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp flax oil (optional) 1 tsp tahini (preferably raw; tahini is a sesame seed butter/paste sold in most grocery stores) juice of half lemon chopped parsley (optional) sea salt to taste pepper to taste What you need to do: Mix all ingredients well in a jar until [...]

Honey mustard salad dressing

Whole food recipes

Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil juice of ¼ lemon 1 tsp Dijon mustard (or to desired consistency) 1 tsp honey salt and pepper to taste What you need to do: Mix all ingredients well until smooth and creamy.

6 Tips on cooking with fats and oils worry-free

Healthy cooking techniques

Over the past few years the dietary authorities have finally agreed that not all fat is bad for us. I will add that the minimally processed fats can and should be used on a regular basis within reasonable limits. Some examples include:

How to get the most out of cooking with fats and oils

Healthy cooking techniques

Have you ever noticed the tendency to put your olive oil with the lid half unscrewed right next to the hot stove while you are cooking? I think all of us have done that even against the clearly laid out instructions strongly urging us to ‘close tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry [...]

Healthy butter spread

Whole food recipes

This is a great substitute for pure butter. What you get is a combination of Omega 3,6,9 fatty acids as well as unique flavor. This can be served with butter or as a sauce for veggies or cooked legumes or grains. Makes 3/4 cup 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tbsp expeller-pressed hemp oil 2 tbsp [...]

Coconut-sesame spread

Whole food recipes

This one is different and delicious! Full of Vitamin E, anti-microbial and immune-supporting properties. Makes 1 cup 1/3 cup coconut oil, gently melted 1/3 cup expeller-expressed sesame oil 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight glass jar at room temperature. This serves well for light sauteing and an [...]