Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are great as a light lunch & just fun to rotate in every once in a while =) What you need: several large romaine leaves filling of choice dip (optional) Some filling ideas: ~ tuna fish ~ egg salad ~ turkey & cheese ~ chicken salad ~ chickpea-salad (my kids’ favorite filling) ~ tempeh-salad ~ tomatoes/mozzarella/Italian dressing ~ chunky-bean-spread/sprouts/mustard ~ bacon/tomato/mayo ~ tomato-salad ~ apple slices/feta/walnuts/Italian dressing ~ hummus & tabuli ~ avocado/tomato/red onion/Italian dressing ~ cukes/tomatoes/yogurt ~...
Read MoreSpicy Carrot Salad
Something colorful & fresh for the 1st day of spring 🙂 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps tamari/soy sauce 1 small garlic clove (crushed or minced) 2 tsps (give or take) minced, fresh ginger (optional) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes dash or 2 of cayenne pepper 1 TBSP water 3 cups carrots, peeled into long ribbons In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, tamari, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, cayenne & water. Add carrots & toss to coat. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We really enjoyed this spicy salad as a filling...
Read MoreTahini Gravy
1 & 1/2 cups veggie broth or water (I use broth) 1/2 cup tahini 2 TBSP soy sauce 1 TBSP maple syrup (or 6 drops liquid stevia) freshly ground pepper In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk all ingredients together & bring to a slow boil. Cook (stirring w/ whisk) until it has thickened to desired consistency. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We especially love this over MILLET-CORN-LOAF, but it’s also nice over tempeh dishes, greens, meats, grains, sauteed veggies, etc… ~ The gravy will thicken up...
Read MoreChocolate Muffins (AKA cupcakes)
VERSION 1 6 TBSP butter or coconut oil 1/2 cup cocoa (or cacao) powder 1/2 cup coconut milk 6 eggs 2/3 cup natural sugar 1/2 tsp liquid stevia** 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted 1/2 tsp baking powder Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small saucepan over low heat, blend together butter (or coconut oil) and cacao powder. Remove from heat & let cool. In a separate bowl, mix together coconut milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir (or whisk) in cocoa mixture. Combine coconut flour with baking powder (I just put them through the sifter together)...
Read MoreAmaranth & Apple Porridge
1 cup amaranth 1 & 1/2 cups water (for soaking) 1 & 1/2 cups milk of choice 1 large apple, peeled & chopped 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp sea salt banana slices chopped walnuts (optional) drizzle of pure maple syrup (optional) or stir in a several drops of liquid stevia Soak amaranth in water overnight, covered (in pot you’ll be cooking it in). In the morning, add milk, apple, cinnamon, salt and bring to a boil. Cover pan & reduce heat to medium low. Simmer (stirring occasionally) 20 – 25 mins, until porridge thickens & liquid is absorbed. Top with sliced...
Read MoreEssential Oils – Specific Recommendations
YOUNG LIVING Why this is my brand of choice: ~ First and foremost, they offer therapeutic grade oils which are not easy to come by. To be therapeutic, the oils must not have any traces of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals. They must be extracted by steam distillation (not by solvents). It must contain 25-38% linalool and 25-24% linalyl acetate and less than .05% camphor (there are levels for a dozen other components that I won’t go into here). True therapeutic grade oils do not contain synthetic ingredients nor can they be diluted. They must be exactly as they were harvested...
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