tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37598451382467411142024-02-21T01:58:20.754-06:00the natural floDenise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-3378087032648073332011-06-19T18:29:00.000-05:002011-06-19T18:29:37.226-05:00Summer fun in Jackson... Tequila Lime Tuna and salsaOur summer here and Jackson has started off with life full of blessings! My husband and I have grown to love this new restaurant in Fondren called Babalu's. For those who know me, I am constantly craving to sit outside and be in the moment of summer fun! Last week, we sat out on the patio and had such a great night! Our waiter (Adam- who you mus request) made our night! Not only was I loving Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-38268000921146865652011-04-11T23:09:00.000-05:002011-04-11T23:09:21.342-05:00Edamame Hummus...
My husband and I got married in Seaside, FL in November of this past year. After living in the area for six years, I was blessed to get to taste amazing cuisine and become personal friends with the local Chef's. One such great chef is Nick. I first met Nick at Cafe 331 while he perfected his one of a kind Tuna Pokie Salad, a life time favorite of mine. When it cam eto selecting ther perfect Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-20243657912673073042011-04-10T22:53:00.000-05:002011-04-10T22:53:57.639-05:00Shallow-Poached Fish in Leek BrothI found this new recipe in my Clean eating magazine today while I was outside on the porch enjoying this beautiful day with the doggies catching up on my magazines. I love when recipes are full of natural flavors. I modified a few things to make it healthier.. ENJOY!
INGREDIENTS:
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal
4 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp each sea Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-37793563841273555422011-03-24T15:19:00.001-05:002011-03-28T16:13:06.681-05:00Roasted Shrimp Salad..
Last week my husband and I went to visit his sister's family in Alexandria, VA. We had such a blessed time going to DC and playing with our niece and nephew. There is nothing better than having time with your family and cooking! On Saturday we made this wonderful shrimp salad for a get together with family. We served it with Bib lettuce and avocado slices. The time together was priceless and Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-80129216428858019272011-03-06T10:28:00.000-06:002011-03-06T10:28:27.241-06:00Grilled flounder with a roasted tomato and edamame sauceOn a roll today!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't not share another special meal a chef here in Atlanta just secretly spilled!!! At our wedding we had tuna tartar on top of an edamame hummus.. so I had to find out more about this one!
As I remember hearing it...
Take about 2lbs of heirloom tomato's cut them in half crosswise, core them, then take garlic 3-4 cloves make slivers stick them in the tomato's, put Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-71889475548648480302011-03-06T10:23:00.000-06:002011-03-06T10:23:19.021-06:00Black Bean Tart with Chili CrustOk.. I can't take credit for this one... it came from a friend after reading about his amazing dinner! I thought it sounded so yummy! You can also use the filling for quesadilla and toppings on fish! I love the thought of just eating it without the crust for a healthier version!
For crust
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoonDenise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-37867241831830256372011-03-05T23:36:00.000-06:002011-03-05T23:36:53.586-06:00Ceviche.. in AtlantaI have long been a fan of Ceviche! I can remember the first time I had it with John and incredible sushi chef. When we spoke about the flavors and the burst of taste that hit your mouth... well you can say I have been a enthusiast ever since! Over the years I have come to find out… that it can be made several different ways. A few weeks ago my husband and I had a shrimp crevice at a new Jackson Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-787364496959050882010-06-24T17:34:00.003-05:002010-06-24T17:45:30.340-05:00Apple-and-Fetta FrittataToday I taught my last class for this session's bible study. It was such a spirit filled class! There is nothing better than better than sharing with women you love while eating amazing food! Talking about our amazing love for god, we passed one of my new favorite breakfast dishes. Combining my love for frittata's and apples.. this one just made sense. And let me tell you it was yummy!!! If you Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-20598924054662514152010-05-24T13:36:00.004-05:002010-05-24T13:53:27.333-05:00Power Bars to go....After talking with Ed at the Health Store this mooring... we decided to see what we could come up with to make an all natural energy bar that you could grab in the morning or after exercise to fuel your body. Challenge: to make it taste good, at least 8 grams of protein and not melt in your hand. So here we go.. mission accomplished and dropped off at the Health Store for final approval. Scored Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-55106699736406679092010-05-24T13:18:00.002-05:002010-05-24T13:33:00.943-05:00Turkey BurgersSo through out the years, I have become a connoisseur to the Big Green Egg. Well last night we had our BBQ at the Watercolor Pool for A Simple Faith, my church home here at the beach. I grabbed all the "fixins" for the perfect night of grilling with friends. The burgers, hot dogs and chicken breasts. Thanks to my father who taught me my way around a gas grill, I started up the big Viking grill atDenise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-8241075036602789272010-05-19T22:38:00.003-05:002010-05-19T22:53:35.325-05:00Eggplant ParmesanThis is something I love to make for my family! When I head down to Fort Lauderdale on of my favorite things is going to Whole Foods and wandering the isles. I grab the fresh ingredients to make this dish, talk to the local wine man and then head home to cook and talk with my parents and my sister. This is one of the meals that feels like you are at great Italian Restaurant, but still standing Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-11482445664890799862010-04-29T23:44:00.005-05:002010-04-29T23:59:07.383-05:00Chicken Corn ChowderThis was something yummy I made last week to take to a friend and her hubby who are under the weather. Its one of those soups that reminds you of rainy days and cuddling up on the couch watching a movie! Ingredients:3 Chicken Breasts1 yellow onion100% Fat Free Organic Chicken Broth, medium box2 Garlic Cloves3 Cans of Organic Corn1 Tblspn honey1 Can of Cream of Chicken (Campbell's Healthy Request)Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-20663945763148590752010-04-29T23:36:00.002-05:002010-04-29T23:43:47.840-05:00Hi!!!!!My faithful bloggers, friends and foodies!! I have to apologize for going missing in action! In December I took on the blessing of being the Director for an amazing ministry called Lighthouse Family Retreat. It has taken a little while to get all pieces of designing, working with the ministry to help children with cancer and blogging back in the groove.. I have been cooking some amazing meals Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-54787550709273574832009-09-13T18:09:00.002-05:002009-09-13T18:12:09.174-05:00Great Vegan recipe site...Found this great site today as when I was reading more about vegan eating and wanted to share!!Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-14828610279941731632009-09-13T17:40:00.004-05:002009-09-13T18:09:23.587-05:00Carrot cake made healthy!!! Vegan and Gluten free.. So as my girlfriend Keri and I was basking in the sun today at the heavenly secret pool.. she mentioned wanting carrot cake and if we could make one that is healthy... so you know I had to seek out what I could find and make that would curb our sweet tooth! And I had the challenge of making it vegan for her and gluten free for me... Here goes!INGREDIENTS3 cups blanched almond flour2 teaspoon Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-8276992247450336912009-09-13T17:29:00.004-05:002009-09-13T17:35:13.708-05:00Mango Salsa.. THIS SALSA ADDS ZEST TO A VARIETY OF DISHES and is a great accompaniment to baby bok choy, asparagus and grilled fish. I also serve it solo with chips for a refreshing change from its more ordinary cousins tomato salsa and guacamole. If you don’t care for mango, try preparing this salsa with peaches, nectarines or papaya.Ingredients1 mango, peeled and diced1 avocado, peeled and diced (save pit)1Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-11323113562328439712009-09-13T17:23:00.003-05:002009-09-13T17:28:37.063-05:00The squashes are showing up in the stores... YEAH! Roasted Squash with Fennel and Asparagus.... ROASTING SQUASH BRINGS OUT ITS NATURAL SUGARS and blends the flavors of these vegetables beautifully. The slight bitterness of asparagus is a nice complement to these otherwise sweet vegetables and adds an always welcome splash of green. I like to serve this dish over pan-roasted millet.Ingredients1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced1 Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-82957535044944013452009-08-17T14:51:00.006-05:002009-08-17T15:04:44.013-05:00Fish Tacos...Ingredients 1/2 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon chili powder,1/2 sliced small red 1 pound tilapia1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime 2 garlic cloves, minced1 peeled firm ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch-thick 1 sliced peeled firm ripe avocado4 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves8 (6-inch) blue or yellow cornPreparation:1. Rise your fish and pat dry. Combine 1/4 cup of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-86556001021960833712009-08-17T14:26:00.002-05:002009-08-17T14:46:09.784-05:00Fish with summer succotash...I made this the other night for my family and really enjoyed the blend of flavors! I served it with a great white wine as we said grace and gave thanks for our time together!Ingredients: (for a serving of 5 people)5 large Tilapia fillets1 small purple onion chopped1 large garlic clove minced4 cups of fresh corn1 (8 oz bag) of frozen, thawed and cooked un-shelled edamame beans3 small peaches, cut Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-52478923138408442792009-08-17T14:08:00.002-05:002009-08-17T14:26:09.226-05:00Yogurt Zucchini BreadThis is a really yummy recipe for all those who love zucchini bread like me but want it to be healthy and good!Ingredients:2 cups of flour (can use wheat, sorghum or other favorite flour that is not to heavy)1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup of sugar ( you can substitute Stevia or another all natural sweetener, even bananas)2 egg beaters (or real eggs)1/2 Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-68710628657454892722009-06-25T15:23:00.003-05:002009-06-25T15:29:40.841-05:00Chicken Kebabs..I love making these! They are so tender and easy! You can also use this recipe on chicken breasts for grilled chicken salads.. Add other veggies if you want or you can even marinate peeled shrimp to!Ingredients:12 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into cubes (1 1/2 inches)2 red bell peppers1 large 2 small yellow summer squash1 onion1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt1 tsp. lemon juice1Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-26138962100240881262009-06-25T15:19:00.002-05:002009-06-25T15:22:52.218-05:00Grillin Corn on the Cob.. YUM!Ingredients:1 fresh cob of corn, husk removed2 tbsp. thick teriyaki marinade (like the one by Lawry's)1/2 tsp. crushed garlicDirections:In a small dish, mix teriyaki sauce and garlic.Place corn on the cob in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil. Spread garlic-teriyaki marinade across the corn, turning the cob so the marinade is evenly distributed. Wrap cob up securely in the foil, making Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-79954307457325041352009-06-22T16:34:00.002-05:002009-06-22T16:41:09.711-05:00A ginger garlic hummus.. a must add to any picnic basketWeather you are having guest over and want a great snack or you are headed down to the beach! This dip is a wonderful healthy and protein packed add to any basket!Ingredients:1 garlic clove1 1-inch long piece of peeled ginger2 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained, 3 tablespoons of liquid reserved3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar1/4 cup cashew butter1-1.2 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-55075164360638188442009-06-22T16:18:00.003-05:002009-06-22T16:41:49.722-05:00Dijon-Cilantro Tuna Salad on Multi-Grain BreadSummer is here in full swing!! It's been so wonderful to have all the outdoor concerts and beach picnics! The other day I shared dinner on the beach in Seaside with my girlfriend Marti. It was such a blessing and you forget how wonderful it is to sit on the beach enjoying the beautiful sunset and laughing with your friends. The summer brings friends and families together with its sunny days and Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759845138246741114.post-64299872000274062632009-05-30T16:00:00.003-05:002009-05-30T16:05:15.298-05:00Just made this new sandwich spread!!!So I have never been a fan of mayo on sandwiches and started to use honey mustard a while back. Well today I made a turkey, tomato and spinach sandwich toasted on whole wheat. Well wanting a little something different.. maybe a little tart and a little sweet.. So thinking about the ingredients I had.. I made this great new spread! Take honey mustard, about two table spoons and mix it with one Denise "flo"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02641685602321740522noreply@blogger.com0