Seen On CBS 2: Tips On Packing A Power Lunch
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Christianne Klein, author of Christianne's Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul, stopped by the studio today to discuss healthy ideas for lunch.
Could you use a stress reliever or pick me up? What you eat has a lot to do with how you feel.
ROSEMARY-THYME CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP
"I love chicken vegetable soup and not just when I feel a cold coming on! Here's the good news: this is the absolute, perfect chicken vegetable soup recipe. The rosemary and thyme pair beautifully with the chicken, adding a delicious flavor that you can enjoy year round. Using my Basic Chicken Broth recipe adds an additional richness that can't be found straight from a can. Many of the ingredients are also stress and anxiety busters, so you'll feel great too!" - Christianne Klein
Ingredients:
8 cups Basic Chicken Broth (6 cups chicken broth and 2 cups cooked chicken meat- recipe in Christianne's Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice or barley
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Add chicken broth (with chicken) to large stock pot and set over medium heat. Add rosemary and thyme (wrap herbs in cheesecloth if you want to remove before serving) and garlic to broth. Bring to simmer. Once mixture is simmering, add onion, carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook until vegetables start to get soft, about 15 minutes.
Add rice or barley to pot and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove rosemary and thyme sprigs if desired. Ladle soup into bowls.
Serves 6-8
GINGER MINT TISANE
"A tisane is a blend of herbs brewed like a tea (but without using any tea or Camellia leaves). I love drinking this blend when I'm having an upset tummy or feeling like I'm getting sick. Ginger has been used for centuries to calm nausea and relieve stress. Mint helps soothe stomach pains and is also a strong diuretic. Honey can help with sore throats; and, if you buy honey locally, it can actually help with seasonal allergies. Drink tisane hot in the winter, or chill it down and pour it over ice with some lime juice for a refreshing summer drink. There is no caffeine in this drink and it tastes amazing!" - Christianne Klein
Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh filtered or spring water
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
- 3 tablespoons local honey (or to taste)
- Lemon slice and fresh mint sprig for garnish
Preparation:
Bring water and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan over medium/medium-high heat. Let simmer 3 minutes, reducing heat if necessary. Remove saucepan from heat. Add mint and honey; and let steep, covered, for about 15 minutes. For a stronger flavor, let steep for another 15 minutes. If you want a hotter beverage, heat the mixture again before serving. Strain into a glass. Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint sprig, if desired.
Serves 1-2
And A Bonus Beauty Tip
For a great nighttime facial mask for oily skin, mix the juice of one-half of a lemon with 2 teaspoons of honey. Stir until well dissolved. Apply mask to clean, dry skin, and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with warm water. If you have dry skin, just add a few teaspoons of olive oil to the lemon juice and honey mixture.
