Posts by Diane

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Recipes, Soups | 0 comments

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

1 TBSP coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 TBSP chopped fresh ginger (up to) 3 hot dried Thai chiles – split lengthwise, or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp minced fresh lemongrass – white part only, or zest of 1 lemon 3 cups veggie or chicken broth 3 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (14 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk 1/3 cup creamy, natural, peanut butter 1 TBSP maple sugar, (or sugar of choice**) 1/2 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or cilantro 2 TBSP crushed roasted peanuts Heat the oil in saucepan over medium heat....

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Creamy Red Lentil Soup

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Recipes, Red Lentil, Soups | 0 comments

Creamy Red Lentil Soup

2 TBSP coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 3 medium carrots, chopped 4 cups water 14 ounces coconut milk 1 cup red lentils 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 tsps pure salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 TBSP curry powder 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots & cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to brown, about 10 mins. Add water, coconut milk, lentils, garlic, bay leaf, salt, ginger & curry powder. Cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, & simmer, partially covered for 35 to 40 mins...

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Blueberry Oat Pancakes

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Breakfast, Pancakes & Fritters, Recipes | 0 comments

Blueberry Oat Pancakes

2 cups oat flour or ground oats (see notes) 2 TBSPs aluminum-free baking powder 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 cups milk of choice 2 TBSPs melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil about 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients & whisk to combine well. Mix in the milk, then the melted butter (or oil), then the blueberries. If the mixture is a little loose at first, you can let it sit for a few mins to thicken. If the batter gets too thick at any point, you can add a splash more milk. Cook pancakes on either a lightly oiled, or...

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One Minute Applesauce

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Breakfast, Condiments, etc..., Recipes, Sauces, Gravys, Sides, Toppings | 1 comment

One Minute Applesauce

4 apples, peeled & roughly chopped pinch of cinnamon (optional) Chop apples (removing seeds & core). Place in food processor w/ cinnamon & blend until smooth. If using a Vitamix, no need to peel the apples. (see demonstration video below) Serves 4. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Ridiculously quick, easy & amazingly tasty. My kids go NUTS for this. I make it several times a week as part of our breakfast. ~ Use crisp, firm apples, not the softer, mealier types. Our favorite apples to use are BRAEBURN, PINK LADY, GALA,...

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Banana Bliss Pancakes

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Breakfast, Pancakes & Fritters, Recipes | 0 comments

Banana Bliss Pancakes

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 TBSP aluminum-free baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp pure salt 1 cup + 1 TBSP milk of choice 1 TBSP melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 medium-large ripe banana, sliced into rounds chopped walnuts (optional) In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to combine well. In a small bowl, combine the milk and melted butter (or oil), & stir through. Add the wet mixture to the dry & stir just until well combined, adding the banana slices as it comes together. Cook pancakes on either a lightly oiled, or dry skillet –...

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Almond Milk Smoothie

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Breakfast, Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Smoothies & Shakes | 0 comments

Almond Milk Smoothie

To make a smoothie, you can really toss in whatever sounds good to you in whatever amounts you want, but here’s one version we like in case you’d like a starting point: 10 oz almond milk 1 banana 1 heaping cup of another fruit 1 TBSP seed mixture, ground (see notes) Blend in blender. Yields approx 20 oz – 1 adult serving. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ If you’d like to make your own almond milk, click HERE for recipe. ~ For the “other” fruit, I alternate between blueberries, strawberries, raspberries,...

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