April 24, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy.

Chocolate Granola Bars Submitted by: David Wells, Chef / Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com I like to start with my favorite granola or make one yourself that is high in protein by adding lots of nuts and seeds (and or quinoa or amaranth flour sprouted) but no oil and sweetened with a lower glycemic sweetener such as brown rice syrup. My granola lends itself to the bar nicely with a few additions and this 10 minute preparation. Wholearth ...

April 24, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Salads, Vegetarian.

Quinoa Pilaf Submitted by: David Wells, Chef / Nutracoach www.nutracoach.com Here is a basic quinoa pilaff that i like to make as a base item and then add different variations depending on the crowd and venue. I usually add at least 8 cups of chopped fresh and raw herbs and veggies to this base, veggies would depend on what i plan to serve with it etc. Adding a lot of fresh and raw veggies tomatoess, cucumbers, peppers,celery, carrot~whatever...

April 24, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Salads, Vegetarian.

Quinoa Tabouli Submitted by: David Wells, Chef  – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com Some Nutritional Benefits Excellent source of: iron, magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc and other minerals. Good source of vitamin B complex and fiber. Quinoa is one of the two only grains that are complete protein. Yield: 12 (1 cup) servings Prep time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1 T garlic, finely...

April 24, 2009.   Categories Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Salads.

Safta (Grandma- in Hebrew!) Rima’s quinoa salad: get a big pot of water, add salt, bring to boil. add 2 cups quinoa, and let boil for 4 mins. strain and rinse the quinoa briefly w cold water. take 2 cups water, bring to boil with a nice fat splash of extra virgin oilve oil, add the blanched quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, it’s about 6 mins i think.. leave covered for another 6 mins, then dump into...

April 24, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Asian, Chef David Wells, Light / Healthy, Vegetarian.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce Submitted by: David Wells, Chef Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com Some Nutritional Benefits: Wide variety of fresh vegetables are a substantial source of digestive enzymes and contain all essential vitamins, particularly vitamins A, B, and C, and also rich in minerals. Full of cleansing and tonifying properties essential for healthy nerve and digestive function. High in fiber, complex carbohydrates, and...