CRAB STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATSCrab, like all other seafood, supports your Kidney function. In addition to the benefits received from the vegetables in these crab cakes—the colorful peppers support your Heart, Stomach, and Spleen—the addition of zucchini gives your Liver an added boost.FINGERLING POTATO SAUTEThis quick side dish packs a flavorful punch. It’s full of foods that benefit your Liver—leeks, celery, and bok choy—as well as your Stomach—potatoes. Take this dish one step further and add 4 cups of bone broth. Soup is the perfect remedy to a cold winter afternoon and a great way to show your Stomach some extra TLC.EASY EGGPLANT DIPA quick and easy version of baba ganoush, this dish will be a crowd pleaser at your next party. As an added bonus, eggplant helps support your Liver function.SPICED CAULIFLOWERA warming dish for fall, cauliflower helps support your Kidney function, while turmeric and other warming spices give an extra boost to your Stomach.ENDIVE AND TOMATO STIR FRYThe bitter essence of endive goes straight to the Heart. Try it sautéed with your favorite assortment of mushrooms, the cancer-preventing, weight-loss promoting wonder food of Asian medicine, and red plum tomatoes, which also nourish and strengthen Heart Qi. STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLICThis easy dish can substitute in any steamed vegetable, such as green beans or Chinese broccoli. Asparagus supports Kidney function while time-old, cross-culture medicinal and culinary favorites, garlic and ginger, improve digestive system functioning. BROILED EGGPLANTA weight-loss food wonder, eggplant has the remarkable ability to balance and cleanse internal Qi while improving Liver function. Broil, steam, or saute to use as a satisfying main-course substitute for grains or meat. ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLESSweet potatoes are traditionally good for healthy digestion, as their color and essence (as root vegetables) benefit the Stomach and Spleen, the organs associated with Earth. In this recipe, they are paired with apples and honey, which both support the Lung function. This is a great recipe to enjoy after the fall harvest, the season of the Lung!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.
