Patty James.com

Healthy Kitchens Healthy Lives

‘Culinary’

An Easy Breakfast

IMG_6604

This breakfast can be put together in about 2 minutes- makes morning a breeze! Oats and Chai Breakfast For one serving, place in a Mason jar or bowl: 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats 10 raw walnuts, or other nuts, lightly chopped 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, chopped 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon… Read More

Herbed Nuts

imgres

Who doesn’t like nuts, especially roasted and herbed nuts? Try them as snacks/appetizers at your holiday party, or perhaps just for a Thursday night! Here is one of my favorite recipes. Herbed and Spiced Roasted Nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet with parchment paper. 3 cups raw nuts-1 cup pecans, (1… Read More

Cranberry Salad Dressing

IMG_5666

I had fun creating this latest concoction! Cranberry Salad Dressing 1/2 cranberries 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Saute the cranberries in 3 tablespoons of water, until they are slightly soft. Let cool, then place in a blender or food processor.… Read More

Every Meal is a Message

250px-Salade_Niçoise_jenny_downing

What message are you creating? Is the message to your body saying that you appreciate it working well and you’ll see to it that it stays healthy? If your body is not healthy, then is the message in the meal might be that healing foods are being prepared and are on the way! If you’re… Read More

Marinara Sauce

IMG_4947

Many of us still have tomatoes and perhaps even some zucchini left in our gardens or at your local Farmer’s Market. A lovely Marinara Sauce is a perfect way to use them! Polenta is excellent topped with Marinara or, of course, spaghetti. Marinara Sauce: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 4 cloves… Read More