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.
