CHERRY COCONUT PARFAIT WITH MINT & ORANGECherries are highly beneficial for building blood and Heart energy. Orange zest and fresh mint make this an unusually refreshing treat for summer breakfasts.PICKLED WATERMELON RINDWatermelon is a true summertime super fruit – revered for centuries for its ability to cool heat in the body and stomach and act as a naturally detoxifying diuretic, it is one of the best fruits to eat for weight loss or to help many chronic conditions in the body. You can even use its juice for sunburns! This easy recipe for pickles makes use of most medicinally beneficial part of the fruit, the white rind. Tip: when juicing watermelon, be sure to throw this part in (along with seeds and the green skin) for maximum health benefits.CHINESE BAKED TOFUTHE MARINADEThis recipe makes about 5 to 6 Tablespoons of marinade, which is enough for approximately 1 pound of fish.BAKED MARINATED SALMON WITH SCALLIONSThis delicious and easy-to-make recipe combines two nourishing foods: salmon enhances your Kidney Qi and scallions benefit your Liver. You can use salmon fillets or steaks, or even the whole fish. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and then bake the fish with this rule in mind: For each inch of thickness of the fish (measuring at its thickest part), bake it for 10 minutes.TANGERINE AND ROSEMARY TROUTAny kind of seafood will benefit the kidneys, including fish. Rosemary and scallions support the Liver for an extra added benefit!TOFU POPPERSTofu has been eaten for thousands of years in Asian countries to promote health and longevity. ZUCCHINI OMELETAdding zucchini or yellow squash to this tasty egg dish will support your Liver function!FESTIVE CHINESE TEA EGGSTea eggs or red dyed eggs are often served at important ceremonies such as weddings or birthday to symbolize luck, good fortune, and new beginnings. Eggs contain all the information of life and represent harmony in one’s life. These are great to prepare for a party ahead of time and can be used to make a beautiful and tasty variation of deviled eggs.
