Nopales (A, AB, B & O)

What are Nopales you may ask? It’s a prickly pear leaf, native to Mexico. The spines are removed from the leaves and the cactus is typically chopped up and used in Mexican dishes such as: huevos con  nopales (eggs with nopales), salsa or in soup.  We found our organic Nopales at the local farmer’s market in Aptos, [...]

Spanish Rice (AB & O)

  Spanish rice made easy… One cup long grain rice, uncooked 2 T canola oil 1/2 yellow onion 2 cloves garlic 1 cup tomato sauce (I puree enough fresh organic tomatoes in the blender to make one cup as an alternative to using canned) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1 1/4 cup water Turn [...]

Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps (A, AB, B & O)

Make a full meal out of this easy recipe and follow proper food combining by using iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves instead of bread or crackers. 5 hard boiled eggs, chopped (whites and yolks) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1-2 T mayo–click here for the recipe (you don’t want to OD on the mayo in order [...]

Homemade Tuna Fish (A, AB & O)

  Once you begin making your own tuna fish, you may not want to go back to eating the canned variety ever again! one pound yellowfin or ahi tuna steaks salt and pepper to taste homemade mayo (click here for recipe) (1-2 T; follow the 80/20 rule by using 80 percent tuna and 20 percent mayo) Preheat [...]

Homemade Mayo (A, AB and O)

  This recipe will literally only take a few minutes to make.  Taste the difference between homemade and store bought mayo! Only three ingredients: one whole egg and one egg yolk (at room temperature) 2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups canola oil Using an immersion blender, mix the eggs and lemon juice. Slowly [...]

Butternut Squash Soup (A, AB, B and O)

Kick off Autumn with some butternut squash soup…it will warm you up in no time! Perfect for all blood types and an ideal recipe for the Autumn cleanse. Ingredients: One Butternut squash (medium size), peeled, seeded and chopped into one inch cubes  half of a medium size yellow onion, coarsely chopped one garlic clove, minced 3 medium [...]

Quinoa (A, AB, B and O)

  Not only is quinoa great for ALL blood types, it has a delicious, nutty flavor. Try quinoa in place of rice or couscous and add some steamed veggies for a complete meal. Ingredients 1 T Olive Oil 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups veggie broth or water 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons [...]

Sweet Potato Fries (AB, B, O)

  Anti-oxidants. Fiber. Rich in Beta Carotene. AND they taste darn good. What more can you ask for? Try these fries for a healthy snack-we’re sure they’ll be a big hit! 1 lb peeled sweet potatoes cut into 1/4″ match-sticks 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1/2 t cumin 1/2 t oregano 1/2 t coriander [...]

Homemade Pesto (A, AB, O)

Did you know that there are more than 60 varieties of basil out there? And that basil is considered an anti-inflammatory food? Try this dairy-free pesto recipe and add to your next rice, veggie or seafood meal to kick it up a notch!  3 Tbs. pine nuts 2 garlic cloves 4 oz fresh basil leaves 10 fresh [...]

Roasted Red Potatoes (AB, B)

• 3 pounds red potatoes • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 ½ tsp thyme • 1 tsp paprika • 3 T olive oil • Coarse sea salt 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Scrub potatoes, pat dry and cut up into one inch pieces (leave skin on). 3. In large bowl, toss potatoes with [...]