Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

Well, I must admit, this was a home run, both in terms of speed and taste. We were racing to make the Thanksgiving veggies and get to our special holiday meal at my sister-in-law's home.  I was planning to make another dish, but in our rush, this one came together more quickly, so we went with it. Upon trying it, everyone said they loved it, even John, and EVEN my two year old! The dressing is walnut, parsley, olive oil,…

This tangy dressing has four simple and wholesome ingredients: sesame tahini, mellow white miso, white balsamic, and lemon.I served this dressing over kale, red onion, tomato and kalamata olives, and it was delightful.It also makes a great dip for raw veggies.Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is known for its thiamin, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese and protein. Calcium and magnesium may help decrease blood pressure. Tahini also contains more Phytosterols than other nuts and…

Happy Herbs Italian Vinaigrette is no ordinary Italian salad dressing.  This creamy herbal vinaigrette has a beautiful bold flavor with its mixture of simple, healthy ingredients: miso, hummus, white balsamic vinegar, lemon, lime, olive oil and Herbes de Provence (thyme, fennel, basil, savory, lavender). Enjoy on traditional greens with tomatoes, red onion, carrots and sunflower seeds, or with your favorite salad creation. Also enjoy as a vegetable dip by using a little less vinegar to thicken it. Here's to your health…

This recipe is inspired by the delicious soup our friend Liz Warner made for our family last week. It is quick and easy to make and can stand alone as a flavorful and hearty vegetarian main dish. We've paired it with Ezekiel sprouted corn tortillas, toasted and cut into chips for dipping. Enjoy!

This warm potato dish has a kick to it with the lemon, balsamic, Chinese five spice, and red chili flakes. The small, soft mung beans--one of the healthiest you'll find--add a fantastic boost of phenol, protein, fiber and other nutrients which help defend against chronic age-related diseases including diabetes, cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Serve this dish with brown rice, if desired. Enjoy!

Packed with nutrients and protein, this spring salad is made with spinach and arugula, red quinoa, chickpeas, cranberries, shredded butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds and a bit of crumbled goat cheese.  The dressing is a tangy homemade vinaigrette of white balsamic, tahini, olive oil, honey and kosher salt. Colorful and delightful!

This invigorating dressing has six simple ingredients: lime (juice, pulp, zest), white balsamic vinegar, cilantro, kosher salt, cracked pepper, and a touch of olive oil.If you want a fat-free version, leave out the olive oil, and if you don't have cilantro, just combine the lime, balsamic, salt and pepper for a simple and refreshing dressing.Enjoy!

John and I split the most delicious salmon and winter greens with orange champagne vinaigrette at one of our favorite restaurants--Robert Redford's Zoom.I got as much information as I could from our server about the ingredients in the dressing and came home and tried to replicate it with what we had.I ended up with something quite different, but equally delightful.Even my seven-year old daughter said, "Go get me some spinach so I can have more of this dressing, since it is this…

Fresh cranberries and sprouted beans make this seasonal salad a super food.Cranberries provide powerful antioxidants found to help protect against cellular and DNA damage, cardiovascular and liver disease, urinary tract infections and even cancer.Cook your own cranberries to enjoy these tart little delights without the excessive sugars found in most prepared cranberries. Adding a dash of lemon juice is the secret to these delicious low-sugar cranberries.Sprouted beans can provide increased vitamins and micronutirents and be easier to digest. You can buy beans already…

I threw this hearty salad together last night and we enjoyed it with baked halibut. It is also substantial enough to be served as a meal on its own. It is highly versatile--you can add practically any veggies and fruits you have on hand, as I did. It tastes even better as left overs the next day, which gives the dressing time to mellow the kale. I went to bed last night looking forward to this salad and enjoyed it…