Posts by Diane

Cottage Cheese & Apple Butter Sandwich

Posted by on Jun 1, 2010 in Recipes, Sandwiches, Sandwiches | 0 comments

Cottage Cheese & Apple Butter Sandwich

cottage cheese apple butter cinnamon thinly sliced apples (optional) ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: This is my son’s favorite lunchbox sandwich. Sometimes I add a layer of thinly sliced apple in addition to the apple butter. For more ideas on ways to enjoy cottage cheese click HERE  For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten...

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Smokey Tempeh Chili

Posted by on May 31, 2010 in Kidney, Pinto, Recipes, Stews, Chilis, Curries | 0 comments

Smokey Tempeh Chili

2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 oz soy tempeh, chopped well (1 package) 1 TBSP chili powder 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 13 oz can peeled, ground or crushed tomatoes 1 bay leaf 2 tsps natural sugar (or 4 drops liquid stevia) 2 TBSP brown rice vinegar 2 TBSP tomato paste 1 tsp pure salt 1 can (14 & 1/2 oz) chili beans (pinto, kidney, black, or a combination) 1/4 tsp liquid smoke Crumble or chop the tempeh. In a large, heavy based saucepan, heat the oil and on low and saute the celery, onions and...

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Cottage Cheese, Apple & Cinnamon

Posted by on May 31, 2010 in Breakfast, Fast & Easy, Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals | 0 comments

Cottage Cheese, Apple & Cinnamon

cottage cheese chopped apple (or pear) cinnamon This is a delicious, protein packed snack or light lunch.  For those avoiding certain foods, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw ________________________________________________________________________ Here are other cottage cheese combinations we like: COTTAGE CHEESE AND………. ~ fresh sliced peaches w/ sprinkle of cinnamon ~ cantaloupe (cut in half, scoop out seeds, and fill w/ cottage cheese) ~ plain yogurt (equal portions of each...

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Carrot Cake Bread

Posted by on May 31, 2010 in Baked Goods, Quick Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Carrot Cake Bread

3/4 cup loosely packed, shredded carrot 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk throughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in shredded carrot & nuts (if using). Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 1 hour. Remove...

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Pumpkin Muffins

Posted by on May 30, 2010 in Baked Goods, Muffins, Recipes | 0 comments

Pumpkin Muffins

6 eggs 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato or pumpkin 1 cup natural sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted 1/2 tsp baking powder Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Blend together eggs, oil, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt & vanilla. Combine coconut flour w/ baking powder & whisk into batter until there are no lumps. Pour batter into greased muffin cups. Bake for 18 mins. Makes 12 muffins....

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Almond Milk

Posted by on May 27, 2010 in Condiments, etc..., Most Popular Posts, Non-Dairy Milks, Recipes | 8 comments

Almond Milk

1 & 1/2 cups raw almonds, soaked 8 – 12 hours 6 cups cold water 4 & 1/2 medjool dates (more or less) 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract Put everything in vitamix, turn on, immediately turn dial to 10, flip to high speed & blend for 2 minutes. Done! ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I use (& highly recommend) raw, unpasteurized almonds from www.livingnutz.com. ~ Soaking – Soak your almonds in room temperature water in a covered glass jar or bowl, on the counter. The water will become brown &...

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