Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Home Spa Recipes



      As a part of our home spa series, we are going to cover spa recipes that are healthy and very simple to make. These  food helps you to eat healthy while enjoying the spa experience. We found some real  flavorful recipes from Spa Magazine which provides recipe links that you can use.

Gazpacho
On a hot day, a cool bowl of gazpacho makes a perfectly refreshing lunch. This recipe, from Lake House Spa, calls for a number of fresh vegetables and herbs. Toss them all into the blender and you have a delicious, healthy meal. Bonus: Serve gazpacho "shots" as a fun appetizer at your next party. Get the recipe.

Seared Albacore Tuna
Courtesy of Chefs Chad Minton and William Fravel at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, this tuna appetizer is prepraed with albacore tuna, which is packed with Omega-3 oils and protein. Get the recipe.

Vine Ripe Tomato Napoleon
Fresh tomatoes from the farmers market (or your own garden) will make this simple appetizer shine. Add a few herbs, good olive oil and fresh mozzarella and you'll have a dish that really celebrates the summer season. Get the recipe.

Sedona-Inspired Chicken
This baked chicken dish from Mii amo comes with a little prep time, but is packed with flavor and less than 500 calories per serving. Get the recipe

Cucumber Summer Rolls
These incredibly refreshing vegetable rolls work wonderfully as an appetizer or a light meal. Get the recipe.

Chilled Honeydew Melon Soup with Mint
A refreshing, cold soup perfect as a light appetizer for a summer meal. Get the recipe.  


Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Super sweet, summer strawberries make this salad a knockout. Top it off with a homemade vinaigrette and you'll have the perfect side dish for your next meal. Get the recipe.



Thai Lemonade
Fresh mint and cilantro add a refreshing kick to this non-alcoholic beverage. Ginger ale gives it an unexpected fizz. Get the recipe.

Nectarine, Cherry, and Blueberry Compote with Yogurt and Almonds
Nectarines are bursting with flavor during the summer—pair them with sweet cherries and blueberries for a sweet breakfast treat, or a healthy dessert. Get the recipe.


Blueberry Crisp
A simple crumble topping makes this dessert easy to prepare. Get the recipe.

Mixed Berries in Phyllo Nests
This light and refreshing dessert calls for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, all of which are at their peak during the summer months. Get the recipe.

 These recipes will  definitely add to your home spa experience.If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email



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Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team