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Scrumptious Fish Tacos

My family just gobbled this up!

So easy, so yummy and so healthy!

For the recipe......

Recipe inspired by Epicurious

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas
• Skinned halibut fillets
• cumin pwdr
• salt and pepper
• 1-2 T Olive oil

SLAW DRESSING

• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 t  honey
• 2 T olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

SLAW

• 1 1/2 C thinly sliced red cabbage (I used green cabbage because I had some!)
• 1/2 bag of BROCCOLI COLE SLAW
• 1 C  julienned CARROTS (I used red bell peppers because I had some!)
• Generous amount of fresh cilantro

GARNISHES

• 1 sliced avocado (rough chop with lime juice)
• 3 scallions diced
• fresh serrano peppers (great flavor!)
• fresh diced jalapenos (if you need more heat!)

Avocado, salt and lime roughly chopped

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Preparation

Fish:  Preheat your oven to 400

Dry rub fillets lightly with cumin pwdr salt and pepper.

Heat oil and pan sear fillet until golden on one side.  Flip the fillet and place the pan and fish immediately in the oven for 6 minutes.

Do not over cook.

Slaw: combine all ingredients and mix well.

Slaw Dressing: combine all ingredients in shaker and pour over slaw and let sit for 15-20 min.

Slaw mixture

Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a pan over medium heat on the stove top.

Cut each fillet in 4-5 nice slices (crosswise). Put 2 slices per tacos, add slaw, avocado, serrano, scallions, and jalepeños to your liking.

Enjoy!

Get your lemons!

Friends, I really love lemons!

Lemons are a a natural energizer and very powerful at balancing the body's ph levels.  They are filled with flavor, while delivering an extra blast of vitamin C and digestive enzymes to your diet. The potent nutrition from lemons has been associated with boosting immunity, helping with weight loss and promoting radiant glowing skin

And they look beautiful on the counter!

To maximize these health benefits, get into the habit of drinking one hot mug of water with the juice of half a lemon squeezed in first thing in the morning. Refresh yourself throughout the day with cool lemon water. If you are looking for a sweet treat, feel free to throw in some stevia to make a healthy lemonade.

Spreading The Love

Oh Yes.........

Look what I found at Pyramid Bistro in Aspen!

Vegan Cranberry-Pear Ganache with Pumpkinseed Marzipan Dipped in Dark Chocolate.

Pure yummy goodness in a bar!

Handmade by Chef Martin Oswald and packed with nutrients too!

That beautiful layer of pumpkin seeds is POWER PACKED with magnesium, zinc, antioxidants and essential fatty acids.

They come in this lovely package and can be purchased at Explore Bookseller or Susan's Flowers in Basalt.

I can't wait for my Valentine to get home!

I LOVE Small Town Living!

Every Thursday in Basalt!

Fresh eggs from Cap K Ranch at Bernard's Cafe!

Open the cooler.  Take your eggs.  Leave $6.

I LOVE IT!

Big Health Benefits of Turmeric

If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to enhance your  health, the beautiful yellow spice known as turmeric is a pharmacy unto itself.

* Turmeric has a protective effect on the liver and can help reduce elevated blood cholesterol levels.

* In the treatment of arthritis, turmeric can reduce pain and stiffness.

* Turmeric can prevent or inhibit the development of certain cancer cells.

* Turmeric has a soothing effect on the digestive system and can help reduce the risk of ulcers due to stress or medication.

* As a natural antibiotic agent, turmeric can inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and viruses.

Easy Curry Recipe with Turmeric

My Special Guest Blogger!

Hi. My name is Anika.  The other day I decided to make hot apple cider for me and my mom.

I used Martinelli's organic mulling spices.

For 2 servings, heat 2 cups of apple juice on the stove.  Place 2 spice bags in the hot apple juice.  Allow to steep for five minutes or more.

I carved out these apples to use as cups.  Add one cinnamon stick to each drink

Enjoy!

Start Chopping!

Vietnamese Salad I know it is hard to get too excited about a bowl of greens but trust me, this is a SEXY SALAD!  It brings me right back to basking in the hot sun on a lazy day on my  honeymoon in Vietnam!

The combination of sweet, salty and spicy flavors combined with fresh herbs and crunchy veggies make this salad a divine treat.

I got this recipe from Gwyneth Paltrow on Goop.com, one of my favorite websites.  Click here for a cute video of Gwyneth preparing this awesome salad!  Or read below for recipe.

Goop

For the Salad:

• 4 large bok choy leaves, rough bottoms discarded, stems cut into ¼" bias and leaves shredded
• 4 big leaves Napa cabbage, shredded
• 1 bunch watercress (discard thick stems), roughly chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• the leaves from about 8 stems each basil, mint, cilantro, roughly chopped
• ½ small cucumber, thinly sliced on the bias
• 1 red Thai chili, thinly sliced  (I could only find a green thai chili, but it worked great)
• ½ cup roasted, salted peanuts, roughly chopped

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup fish sauce
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion or shallot (I don't love raw onions or shallots so I went very light here)

Lunch for one!

Only 3 ingredients!  Quinoa, roasted beets and a little sprinkle of goat cheese!

How Sweet It Is!

While I was searching the internet for some holiday dessert ideas, I stumbled upon this EASY recipe of chocolate dipped clementines from the food network.  Healthy, delicious and only three simple ingredients!

I made these delicious treats for my family two nights in a row!

Chocolate Dipped Clementines with Sea Salt

6 clementines, peeled and segmented (pull of the white pith)

1 3.5-ounce chocolate bar (I used 70% dark cocoa)

coarse sea salt

Lay clementine slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Melt chocolate in  a double boiler. Dip half the clementine in the chocolate then sprinkle with sea salt. Continue with remaining slices.

Refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

Are you still looking for the perfect gift for someone special this holiday?

What is in Season This Month?

Check out this gorgeous Swiss Chard I found at Whole Foods today!

Chard is a nutritional powerhouse!  A superb source of calcium and potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A and beta-carotene, as well as two carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin), which some studies have indicated can help protect the eyes against vision problems such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Swiss Chard Recipe

Also in season this month............

Try sweet potatoes, cauliflower, winter squash, cranberries, leeks, fennel, turnips, mushrooms, sage, apples, pears and brussels sprouts

I LOVE a green drink!

A Green Drink for breakfast is great for getting your healthy eating back on track after the indulgences of the holidays!

It starts your day off right, and instantly makes you feel amazing

Pears are in season right now so I have been using them in my green drinks lately instead of bananas.  Be warned it takes a few days for the pear to ripen.  I love the taste of pears and ginger in my smoothies.

Into the Vita Mix or Blender:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup kale or spinach or a combo
• 1 cup romaine lettuce
• 1 pear or apple
• 1 english cucumber, peeled
• 2 stalks of celery
• Several basil leaves
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 4-5 Ice cubes
• Protein powder, optional

A Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!

So today I spent WAAAAY  too much time on the internet reading some of my favorite food blogs in search of  healthy Thanksgiving recipes.

I figured you might be in need of some healthy recipe ideas for this year’s Thanksgiving feast so I put together this post of seven healthy, "Lisa Cohen Fitness Approved" recipes for you!  

This is a Must Read for the HOLIDAY

I found this first recipe for Cauliflower Mash at whole foods last week, and I made it for my family.  Anika loved it!  Steve is not a big fan of cauliflower but he liked it too.  A delicious, low carb substitute for the traditional Thanksgiving comfort food! 

The truth is:  You can serve this dish on Thanksgiving and NO ONE will know that it is not the usual high calorie, butter laden mashed potatoes!

Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 2 large cloves garlic
• 2 cups low sodium veggie broth.  (chicken broth also works)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cut off large stems of cauliflower and chop up the remaining pieces
2. Mash the garlic cloves.
3. Boil cauliflower and garlic in broth for 40 minutes (or until fork tender)
4. Reserve the broth.
5. Place cauliflower and olive oil in cuisinart and blend until completely mashed.
6. Add a little reserved broth to the right consistency.
7. Season with salt and pepper

 Here are the rest of my favorites for this year......................

Source: plantpoweredkitchen.com

Pumpkin Hummus - This looks like the perfect Thanksgiving day appetizer.

Source: Elana's Pantry

Acorn Squash with Cranberry Apple Stuffing:  I love stuffed squash for Thanksgiving and this one sounds pretty delicious.

Source:  Eating Well Magazine

Quinoa Salad with Oranges, Beets and Pomegranate

Source:  Oh She Glows

Cranberry, Apricot and Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf - From Oh She Glows!  One of my favorite websites for delicious vegan recipes!

Source:  Love and Lemons

Maple and Balsalmic Roasted Brussel Sprouts:  Sweet and savory brussel sprouts – it doesn’t get much better. Even brussel sprout haters will change their minds!

Source:  The Foodie Physician

Lightened Up Holiday Stuffing:  This is a nice "lightened up" version of the holiday favorite.  Enjoy this stuffing without blowing your healthy eating plan!

New Location

Check out my new office with the AMAZING Jayne Gottlieb at

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Healthy Meatballs ?

My friend Katie has been telling me about this new restaurant in town, The Meatball Shack.  Owned by her good friends, it is the new fun place to have a meal with friends or hang out with your kids in Aspen.

Katie kept telling me that you can find healthy things on the menu.

I was skeptical.

So here is the fun concept:  Choose your meatball, and choose a yummy sauce!  And she was right, I found some beautiful and healthy vegetarian dishes on the menu.

Like this GORGEOUS quinoa salad with grilled endive!

And this YUMMY brussel sprout dish with pomegranate seeds!

And Ya'll, the Meatballs are really good too!  We tried three different meatballs and three different sauces, and loved every bite.

Adorable couple, Lori and Michael Gurtman.

Owners of The Meatball Shack.

The Meatball Shack

Broccoli and Arugula Soup

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Recipe: Goop

This gorgeous, bright green soup was calling my name and the combination of broccoli and peppery arugula flavors did not disappoint!

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

• 1/2 yellow onion, roughly diced

• 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 2/3 pound)

• 2 1/2 cups water

• 1/4 teaspoon each coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 3/4 cup arugula

• 1/2 lemon

Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 6-8 minute or until translucent.   Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.  (do not burn the garlic as it will make the soup taste bitter.)  Add the broccoli and cook for a few minutes or until bright green. Add the water, salt and pepper, bring to a boil, lower the heat and cover. Cook for eight minutes or until the broccoli is just tender. Pour the soup into a blender and puree with the arugula until quite smooth. Be very careful when blending hot liquids; start slowly and work in batches if necessary (you don't want the steam to blow the lid off). Serve the soup with a bit of fresh lemon.

Moroccan Spiced Spaghetti Squash

The Best Ever Spaghetti Squash Recipe!

Moroccan-Spiced Spaghetti Squash

Serves 4

• 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) spaghetti squash

• 5 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste)

• 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 3 Tablespoons golden raisins

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• Steamed or sauteed spinach (for serving)

• Cous Cous (for serving)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the inside of the squash with a tablespoon of olive oil. Roast the halves face-down on a baking pan for 40-50 minutes, until the flesh of the squash is fork-tender and has separated into spaghetti-like strands.

While the squash cooks, heat the remaining oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute. (Do not over cook the garlic or it will make the entire dish bitter tasting. ) Stir in spices, salt, and chickpeas and remove from heat.  This step is SOOOOO easy, and makes a delicious seasoned sauce for the squash.

When the squash is done, remove from oven and let it sit for five minutes, or until it’s cool enough to handle. Using a fork, scrape the squash out of its skin into a bowl, separating the strands. Toss the squash with the spiced oil mixture.  Top the dish off with the fresh cilantro.

I served this over couscous and steamed spinach!  My family loved this dish.

Workout Inspiration!

It would be impossible to go wrong with a core workout designed by Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres.  (Have you SEEN her abs?)  This 5 time Olympian and 45 year old mom is an inspiration. I found  this workout  in the August issue of Shape Magazine.  The "corkscrew" move is a killer.....I can't wait to try this one with my clients!

This workout is  from Dara's new book, “Gold Medal Fitness,” which outlines the fitness program that she says remade her body and helped her win races long past the age at which most competitive hang up their speedos.

I am inspired!

More about Dara and her swimming career.