Posts by Diane

Corn Bread

Posted by on Nov 7, 2010 in Baked Goods, Quick Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Corn Bread

6 eggs 1/3 cup butter or ghee, melted 1/3 cup honey 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup cornmeal Mix together eggs, butter, honey, vanilla, and salt. Combine coconut flour, baking powder, and cornmeal, and whisk into batter until there are no lumps. Fill greased 8X8 square baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 – 20 mins. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~  Adapted from Cooking with Coconut Flour. ~  Nothing like a bowl of chili when it’s...

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Blondie

Posted by on Oct 31, 2010 in Baked Goods, Brownies, Recipes | 0 comments

Blondie

A sweet treat in honor of Halloween…. 🙂 2 eggs 1/4 cup honey 1/4 tsp vanilla creme liquid stevia** 1 cup almond butter (or other nut-butter) 1/4 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP coconut flour, sifted 1 TBSP brown rice flour 1/4 cup high quality choc chips (or nibs) 2 TBSP coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) choc chips for sprinkling over the top Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix together all ingredients except walnuts and second round of choc chips. Fold in walnuts. Press batter into well greased square baking dish. Top with chocolate chips. Bake for 25 mins....

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Refrigerator Oatmeal

Posted by on Oct 24, 2010 in Breakfast, Cold Cereals, Most Popular Posts, Photo Slide Show, Recipes | 2 comments

Refrigerator Oatmeal

Yet another version of oatmeal we like for variation, moreso in the warmer months…. 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup milk of choice 1/2 TBSP chia seeds (optional) 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/2 TBSP ground flax seeds berries extra milk for serving Before bed, mix together oats, milk, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Cover and place in refrigerator over night (I use a glass pyrex bowl w/ lid). In the morning, sprinkle ground flax, berries, and milk over the top. Serves 1. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from...

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Traditional Breakfast Porridge

Posted by on Oct 17, 2010 in Breakfast, Hot Cereals, Recipes | 2 comments

Traditional Breakfast Porridge

1/2 cup rolled or steel cut oats (can use gluten free oats) 1/2 cup water (for soaking) 1 TBSP plain yogurt (or lemon juice if dairy intolerant) 1/2 cup water (for cooking) 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/2 TBSP ground flax seeds (real) butter (or coconut oil) sweetener of choice Before bed, mix oats, 1/2 cup water & yogurt together in small saucepan. Cover & leave in a warm place overnight (see notes below). In the morning, bring an additional 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a separate pot or tea kettle, then add it to the oat mixture, along with the salt. Stir once to combine, then cover...

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Crispy Kale

Posted by on Oct 10, 2010 in Greens, Recipes, Vegetables | 3 comments

Crispy Kale

1 bunch of kale coconut oil, melted pure salt Preheat oven to 375. Fold kale leaves in half (lengthwise) at the stem, and with one slice, cut the stem out & discard. Tear or cut the kale into bite sized pieces. Pour some oil into a large bowl, add the kale and toss well to combine. Spread the kale onto 2 baking sheets and sprinkle with salt Bake until crispy but not burnt (should take approx 10 to 15 mins). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a really simple, yummy way to serve kale. Extremely kid friendly. To us,...

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Spicy Smothered Green Cabbage

Posted by on Oct 3, 2010 in Cruciferous (non-leafy), Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Vegetables | 2 comments

Spicy Smothered Green Cabbage

2 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 tsps mustard seeds 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you like it) 1 tsp natural sugar (or 2 drops liquid stevia) 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 small green cabbage (about 2 pounds) 5 TBSPs water Quarter, core, and thinly slice the cabbage. Heat butter (or oil) in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, sugar (or stevia), and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mustard seeds start to pop, about 2 mins. Immediately add the cabbage & saute, stirring occasionally, until it wilts, about 4 mins. Add the...

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