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Open House in Courtenay – October 20th

October 20th, 2pm - 7pm 6th Street between Tulios and Atlas Cafe Formerly Samudra Weight Loss the new name Success Weight Loss reflects the amazing success this local weight loss business has been experiencing. Kristin Bjarnason, owner and a registered nurse for over...

Lemon Water

Ingredients Lemons Basil leaves Mint leaves Fresh Ginger Cucumber Directions (Adjust amounts for water amount) 1. Slice cucumbers as thin as possible. 2. Mince ginger 3. Slice Lemons thinly 4. Add Basil leaves and/or Mint 5. Stir and let sit for 6 hrs to...

Zucchini Spinach Pasta Recipe

Ingredients 2 cups of Julienned strips of zucchini 4 cups of fresh spinach 15 cherry tomatoes halved 3-4 cloves of garlic minced 1 tsp of finely chopped basil 1 yellow onion diced 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Sautee the...

Zucchini Pancakes

Ingredients 1 package of potato puree mix Optional spices (onion powder, garlic powder, chives, and fresh herbs) 1 small zucchini 1 small finely diced red pepper 1 egg white Directions 1. Grate Zucchini and squeeze excess water out of it using paper towel 2. Mix 1 IP...

Winter Mash

Ingredients 1 medium fennel bulb (about 2 cups sliced) 2 cups of diced celery root pam spray fresh ground sea salt and black pepper Directions 1. Remove stems from fennel and cut bulb in quarters. Remove core then slice thin. Place slices on parchment lined cookie...

Spicy Chicken Legs

Ingredients 2 Tbsp of grapeseed oil 2 tsp of paprika 1 tsp of thyme 1 tsp of chili powder 1/2 tsp of cumin 1/2 tsp of ground sea salt 1/2 tsp of ground pepper 1/2 tsp of nutmeg 8-10 skinless chicken legs scored, rinsed, and patted dry. Directions 1. In A small bowl,...

Chicken Flavored Patty & Portabella

Ingredients 1 package of chicken flavored patty mix 2 Portabella mushrooms 1/4 cup of diced green onion 1/4 cup of diced red pepper 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning Salt & pepper to taste Directions 1. Mix chicken patty according to the directions on the box. 2. Stir in...

Omelette Cakes

Ingredients 4 eggs, whisked 1/2 cup of leeks, chopped 1/2 of mushrooms 1/2 cup of green onions 1/2 cup of sliced tomatoes 1/2 tsp of paprika 1/2 tsp of cumin 1/4 tsp of grapeseed oil sea salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Preheat the oven at 375°F. 2. In a hot...

Mediterranean-Style Rotini Pasta

Ingredients 2 packages of rotini 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 zucchini 7 mushrooms 1 thick slice of red onion 1 1/2 cups of spinach 1 Tbsp of oregano 1 Tbsp of basil 1 tsp Cumin 2 cloves of crushed garlic Grape seed oil Directions 1. Make 2 Packages...

Marinated Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients Generously salted water to cover 2 lbs of fresh Brussels Sprouts of equal size (frozen also works) 1 Tbsp of olive oil 4 Tbsp of vinegar 1 tsp of soy sauce 1/2 tsp of dry mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp oregano & thyme Salt & pepper to taste Directions 1. If...

Mustard Chicken

Ingredients 1/3 cup of sugar free mustard powder 3 Tbsp of sugar free pancake syrup 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar 2 tsp of low sodium soy sauce 1/2 tsp of black pepper 2 garlic clove, minced 3 chicken breasts 1/4 tsp of sea salt 1 Tbsp olive oil Directions 1. Combine...