Food & Drink

  • Food & Drink,  Recipes

    Mighty Bowls of Goodness, Dinner-Style

    Mighty Bowl of Goodness This colorful one-dish meal will become a new favorite. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 cup Green Lentils or Mung Beans 1 bunch kale, stemmed, chopped and steamed or 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed Choice of grilled tofu, chicken or salmon 1 avocado, cut into wedges Mike’s All Purpose Seasoning “Original Recipe” 1 lemon, cut into wedges Cook quinoa and lentils or mung beans separately according to package instructions. Divide quinoa among four bowls. Top with lentils, kale or broccoli and your choice of tofu, chicken or salmon. Garnish with avocado. Serve at the table with Mike’s seasoning and lemon wedges.

  • Food & Drink,  Recipes

    Tempeh Curry

    Tempeh Curry Tempeh absorbs the rich spices and coconut milk in this simple curry. Cook the rice and steam the tempeh while prepping your other ingredients and it will come together quickly. Ingredients 1 cup long-grain brown rice 2 cups water 1 (8 oz) package tempeh 1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 Tbsp ground curry powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 (13.5 oz) can light coconut milk 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided 1/4 tsp…

  • Food & Drink,  Recipes

    10 Best Foods for Juicing with Recipes

    According to the USDA, we need 2 to 3 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. Many people are turning to juicing to get these servings. There is no sound, scientific evidence that proves that eating whole fruits and vegetables is better for you than juicing or vice versa. There are some that will advocate that by removing the fiber, juicing is better for absorption of the nutrients, as the body does not have to work through the fiber. By adding juicing to your daily routine, you are adding essential vitamins, enzymes and minerals that help the body fight off disease, aid in digestion and the removal of toxins. By removing…

  • Food & Drink,  Texas

    3 Stacks Smokes Frisco

    Texas barbecue is really a different from the rest of their neighboring Southern states, and in Texas, brisket is king. This week, I was invited to visit Frisco’s newest barbecue joint called 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House. As soon as you walk in, you smell the delicious smoked meat, hear country music and see a murals painted on the brick walls done by Deep Ellum’s Frank Campagna. 3 Stacks offers black angus brisket, baby back ribs, beef short ribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast and their housemade smoked sausage. 3 Stacks brings partners with “The Rib Whisperer,” Trace Arnold as he shares his expertise, tips and tricks on smoking…

  • Food & Drink,  Texas

    Greenz Freshens Uptown

    With the popularity of movies like Forks Over Knives, many seems to be choosing fresh and healthy foods. Fortunately, long gone are the days of sad bins of tired-looking ingredients in self-serve salad bars. Let me introduce you to Greenz, a fusion salad restaurant.  Greenz offers fresh soups, sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers and even homemade desserts.  With a focus on health without compromising taste, Greenz offers a wide range of Gluten Free, Heart Healthy, Vegan and Points-Based Diet options. Greenz even offers handy little sheets right when you walk in the door with all of their menu items that meet these criterion. Founded in Dallas in 2004, Greenz has grown into three…