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french lentils, cara cara orange, fennel salad with arugula and tahini dressing

Lentil, Fennel and Orange Salad with Tahini Dressing

February 2, 2016 by It's Cooking With Magda

Still sticking to your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier? Try my delicious and healthy salad of lentils, fennel and oranges served on a bed of arugula with a creamy tahini dressing. Recently, I celebrated my birthday, the last one in this decade. Usually, especially as I get (ahem…) older, I don’t like to celebrate it in a big way. I’m quite happy if I can spend a couple of hours just with my husband, doing something fun and of […]

Categories: Salads, Side Dishes • Tags: cara cara, fennel, food photography, healthy, lentils, orange, salad, tahini, vegetarian

kale, orange, banana, pear, apple, flaxseed

Green Smoothie

January 12, 2016 by It's Cooking With Magda

Here is a Green Smoothie recipe for anyone ready for a challenge and some health improvements. Drink it daily! I have been a fan of green smoothies for a long time now. I came across Kimberly Snyder’s Beauty Detox website and got interested in her health principals, detox phases, food pairings and eating guidelines. I was looking for tips on how to have more energy, improve my skin and eat healthier, although I was eating relatively healthy at that point […]

Categories: Beverages, Breakfast • Tags: banana, flaxseed, green, healthy, kale, orange, pear, smoothie, vegetables

Chickpea and Fennel Salad with Oranges

April 28, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Hearty and healthy salad full of sweet and citrusy touches, with some crunch and proteins, will leave you satisfied and feeling good. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are so versatile. They are wonderful in soups, curries, salads, wraps and are the main ingredient in hummus. Since they are an excellent source of plant-based proteins, chickpeas are very popular among vegetarians and vegans. I love chickpeas and a simple salad made with diced tomatoes, fresh herbs, some garlic and spices is often what […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: chickpeas, fennel, garbanzo beans, garlic, healthy, orange, salad, vegetarians

Red Cabbage and Jicama Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

March 3, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Do yourself a big favor and boost your immune system with this ultra healthy salad. It tastes so good you will ask for more. I love salads and make them often. It is so easy to put together a quick meal using only few ingredients and pre-made dressing. I hardly ever use store-bought dressings anymore– I like to know exactly what I’m eating. Because most homemade dressings last about a week I usually make extra and keep it in the […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: cumin, healthy, honey, jicama, lime, orange, red cabbage, vitamins

Celery Root Salad with Orange, Pear and Pomegranate

February 9, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Give yourself a generous dose of vitamin C with this beautiful salad. Citrusy, refreshing and a bit tangy thanks to Dijon mustard in the dressing. Give it a try! Celery root is considered an underdog in the world of vegetables. Brownish on the outside, yellowish on the inside and with its bulky appearance, celery root doesn’t necessary awaken our imagination leading us into a culinary journey. In many European countries celery root is most commonly used in soups. Celery stalks, […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: celery root, dijon, orange, pear, pomegranate