June 13, 2017

Blooming Wild Rice & Blackberry Salad

You don’t need to boil water to make blooming rice, which makes this salad a perfect choice for a hot, late-summer meal or potluck. You can bloom a batch of rice ahead of time and refrigerate it up to 5 days prior to making this salad or using it in other recipes. *Bloomed Wild Rice: Rinse 1 cup uncooked, organic wild rice in a mesh strainer; place in a bowl and add purified water until there is at least 1 inch water above the rice. Let rice soak for 2–3 days until rice “blooms,” changing the water 1–2 times a […]
May 10, 2017

Portobello Mushroom and Steak Salad with Blue Cheese

You can enjoy a classic steak salad that’s lighter on the steak but just as satisfying, with the smart addition of rich and hearty portobello mushrooms. The recipe is Gluten Free and grain free. Ingredients: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbs. maple syrup 1 garlic clove, grated ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 4 large portobello mushroom caps (5–6 inches in diameter) 8 ounces flank steak 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese Directions: In a small […]