Tip Tuesday: Sprinkle Sesame Seeds in Your Diet Wherever You Can.

Seseme seeds are small but pack a big punch of deliciousness and health benefits. So to sum up this tip, you should eat them more.

This tip is basic.

Add sesame seeds wherever you can. To bread, to sauce, to salads, to meat. Sesames have seen it all and have tasted bad with (very likely) none. You can't go wrong!

If you don't believe me, check out this list of 20 health benefits of sesame seeds and you'' be asking where these seeds have been all your life!

-Spinach on

Grilled Veggie Sandwich from Hilton Road Cafe, Ferndale

This is no boring veggie sandwich.

It is a montage of goodness, rather. With tomatoes, cheese, grilled onions, broccoli, mushrooms and most importantly: fresh spinach.

This veggie sandwich is a vegetarian's tried and true alternative to the regular soups or salads--which are great. Just sometimes you crave variety...and on those days...a grilled veggie sandwich from Hilton Road Cafe in Ferndale, Michigan, is your best bet!

Enjoy,

-D

Cranberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette

 

This is a simple vinaigrette dressing for savory salads that could use a bit of sweet! Inspired by another vinaigrette recipe that my cousin found in a Bon Appetit magazine...this is a very simplified and in some ways, cheating, version. I think the key here is honey as well as something fruity. It goes VERY well with tomatoes...and spinach (duh).

You will need:

A few spoon fulls of dried cranberries

2 tbs honey

2 tbs pomegranate vinegar (this one is from Trader Joe's)

2-3 tbs EVOO (or regular olive oil)

Depending on how much (spinach) salad you're making...you can add more or less tablespoons. Basically it is equal parts everything. Then if you'd like it more sweet or tangy you can add more honey or pomegranate vinegar. 

We're thinking this would also be good on sliced cucumbers...mmm.

Spinach on,

A+D

Tip Tuesday: Nasturtiums, the Super Edible Flower

Nasturtiums are edible flowers that come in the color of the rainbow. They are beautiful and tasty on salads and great because you can literally eat the entire plant!

Bet you probably guessed the tip already...you're right. Eat this.

Eat them by themselves. Tossed with fresh spicy arugula, lettuce, and spinach. Tossed with dressing and chopped veggies. As a cake or cupcake topper. Do whatever edible madness your heart desires. Nasturtiums will only ever make it better. Better tasting. Better looking.

We found them at a salad mixing stand at Eastern Market, Detroit. But surely, they can be found for sale in more places than Detroit Market.

Enjoy!

-A+D

Food Porn: Smashed Potatoes with Spinach, Cheese and Crushed Pepper

Had to share these Smashed Potatoes with spinach, cheese and crushed peppers by Miryam from over at Eat Good For Life blog. They are vegetarian and gluten free! 

These look delish! You could also try adding a bit of artichoke hearts for a finger-friendlier version of these spinach artichoke smashed potatoes I've made before.

Be sure to follow Miryam on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest for more healthy, vegetarian and gluten free make-at-home options.

Enjoy!

-D