http://www.golestankids.com/blog News and Resources Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:55:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Vinaigrette Salad Dressing   INGREDIENTS:   ½ cup high quality olive oil 2 T balsamic vinegar 1 T orange juice zest of 1 whole lemon 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 tsp maple syrup 3 T nutritional yeast 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp sea salt few pinches of black pepper optional: fresh thyme, oregano, rosemary and/or parsley   DIRECTIONS: 1. Whisk all ingredients together and coat ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=603 (serves 4-6)   INGREDIENTS: 2 cups quinoa, rinsed 4 cups vegetable stock or meat based broth 1 tsp each; cumin, coriander, cardamom 2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper    Yogurt Sauce: ½ cup plain, full fat yogurt 2 T olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pinch saffron dissolved in 1 T warm stock or water 2 T honey 1 T ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=601 Kale Chips (makes 3 cups)   INGREDIENTS: 2 bunches dino kale (can substitute laccinato kale or collard greens) ¼ cup high quality olive oil 2 T balsamic vinegar 1 T honey 2 T nutritional yeast 1 tsp sea salt pinch black pepper   DIRECTIONS: 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Remove ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=599 By our beloved chef, Natalia joun INGREDIENTS: 1/3 c olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tsp sea salt 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ T turmeric 2 T dried mint leaves 3 T Italian herb blend of parsley, oregano, marjoram & rosemary 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper pinch of cayenne 2 T capers, minced ¼ cup pitted black, unsulfured prunes chopped ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=593 By our beloved chef, Natalia joun INGREDIENTS: Unrefined coconut oil, 2 heaping Tablespoons, more as needed (may substitute olive oil) 1 yellow onion, diced 2 tsp sea salt, more as needed 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 T dried dill 1 T dried turmeric 1 tsp each; marjoram, oregano and sage 1 pinch saffron 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=591 By our beloved chef, Natalia joun INGREDIENTS:  High quality butter (unsalted), 2 Tablespoons 1 yellow onion, diced 2 tsp sea salt, more as needed 1 lb organic free-range chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry ¼ cup lemon juice or white wine (or a combination of the two) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pinch saffron 1 T dried turmeric 1 T ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=589 By our beloved chef, Natalia joun INGREDIENTS: High quality butter (unsalted), 2 Tablespoons 1 yellow onion, diced 2 tsp sea salt, more as needed 1 lb organic free-range chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry ¼ cup lemon juice or white wine (or a combination of the two) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pinch saffron 1 T dried turmeric 1 T ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=587 Ingredients: 1/3 c olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tsp sea salt 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ T turmeric 2 T dried mint leaves 3 T Italian herb blend of parsley, oregano, marjoram & rosemary 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper pinch of cayenne 2 T capers, minced ¼ cup pitted black, unsulfured prunes chopped (may substitute apricots) juice and zest ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=585 A note from Yalda:  though I am not a big proponent of screen-time for children (television, dvds, computers), I do think that in some situations, families will benefit from the use of media to support their efforts at home.  Please note, I do strongly believe that children under the age ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=574 By Christine Carter, PhD,  February 18, 2010 If you do a nice thing for someone else knowing you'll reap some benefit yourself, is it still a good deed? What if your primary reason for doing it is because of the benefits it'll bring you? Researchers spend a lot of time debating ... http://www.golestankids.com/blog/?p=564