Recipes

SALMON WITH SAUTEED BEETS AND PEASThe sautéed veggies can be eaten on their own or atop fish, chicken, or beef. In this recipe, the bulb of the beet, a root or earth vegetable, is cooked along with its greens, providing a nutritious way to use the whole food. Since root veggies grow directly in the earth, which is the element associated with Stomach and Spleen, the essence of beets and onions naturally support your Stomach function. Peas help to move what is “stuck” in the body.
WILD SALMON SWEET POTATO CAKESSalmon strengthens Kidney Qi. Salmon has extra special strength evident in how they swim up-river to spawn. Essence therefore is the hidden gift. Dill benefits the Kidney, while onion and sweet potato are good for the Stomach and the Spleen. The almond flour benefits the Lung.
HAWAIIAN INSPIRED MANGO CHICKENThe tropical flavors of mango and peach bring summer sweetness to simple baked chicken. Easy to prepare, this dish supports your Stomach function, as the Stomach loves sweet, warm, yellow foods. The essence of chicken supports your body’s yang energy. Try this also as a breakfast dish, simply by omitting the chicken! Baked oats topped with warm, sweet fruit is a healthy way to energize your morning.
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND POMEGRANATEThis one-pot meal goes from the stovetop, to the oven, to your table. It has a mild sweetness that is sure to please even the most finicky eater, with a fresh, tangy essence from the orange zest (beneficial for the Stomach) and basil. Chicken is a meat that strengthens Kidney yang. The natural sweetness from the apples and pomegranate seeds benefit the Stomach.
BAKED FISH WITH DILLDill is a popular herb that benefits the Liver and Kidney with its tangy essence, and its delicate flavor compliments the mild taste of white fish fillets perfectly. When choosing fish, Master Lu says to make sure to do a sniff test – fresh fish should never smell “fishy,” just clean and slightly briny! Tomato benefits the Heart, while fish (or any kind of seafood) strengthens the Kidneys and is a particularly good food to eat for fertility or while pregnant.
HERBED FISH TACOSThis recipe pairs bright favors of fresh herbs and lemon with delicate, flaky fish. The saltiness of the fish supports your Kidney function, while the lemon benefits your Liver. This recipe is listed in three separate parts: Herbed Fish, Roasted Corn, and Summer Cole Slaw (the latter two recipes can be found in the Vegetables section here. You can make each part separately or combine them into one delicious taco!
CRUNCHY CRAB CAKESThe taste associated with the Kidneys is salt, so any type of seafood from the salty ocean – especially shellfish like crab, shrimp, mussels, or lobster – benefits your Kidney function. The vegetables in these crab cakes also benefit other organ functions– red pepper supports your Heart, and yellow and orange peppers support your Stomach and Spleen. Cooking the crab cakes in grapeseed oil gives your heart health an added boost.
GARDEN FRESH SQUASH AND TOMATO SALAD WITH SESAME SOY VINAIGRETTEZucchini is beneficial for Liver health, and tomatoes help to balance the Stomach and the Heart. Sesame seeds and a dash of sesame oil round off this healthy dish with a boost of support for the Kidneys. Add a little lemon juice of vinegar to strengthen Liver function and a tad of hot sauce and spicy arugula to activate the Lung.
BROCCOLI/BEET SALADMost people like broccoli florets, but here’s something to do with the often less popular stalks. Although there are a number of steps in creating this salad, they are not all that time consuming. Cooking the beets takes the longest and can be done the night before.
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