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…