Blueberry Muffins
1/2 cup honey 12 drops vanilla creme liquid stevia 3 eggs 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/2 cup plus 1 TBSP coconut oil (or butter), melted 1 cup blueberries (thawed, if using frozen) Mix together honey, stevia & eggs. Then add the dry ingredients (both flours, baking soda & salt). Once combined, mix in melted coconut oil, then fold in blueberries. Bake for 24 minutes at 350. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. First time my...
Read MoreQuick Tomato Sauce
1 28 oz package diced tomatoes 2 medium garlic cloves 1 tsp water 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP coarsely chopped fresh basil (or more) 1/4 tsp sugar (optional) 1/2 tsp plus 1 TBSP pure salt 1 additional TBSP extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid (pasta water) 1 lb whole grain pasta Bring water to a boil in large pot, add 1 TBSP salt along with the pasta and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, crush garlic into a small bowl & stir in 1 tsp water. Heat 2 TBSP oil in a 10 inch saute pan over medium heat and saute garlic/water mixture until fragrant but not brown, approx...
Read MoreBanana Bread
1 ripe banana, mashed 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) Preheat oven to 350. Blend together mashed banana, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, stevia, vanilla, and salt. Combine coconut flour w/ baking powder & whisk thoroughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in nuts (if using). Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 60 mins. Remove from pan & cool on rack....
Read MoreIndian Spiced Basmati Rice
1 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 three-inch cinnamon stick, broken in half 2 whole cloves a good pinch of ground cardamom 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion 1 cup white basmati rice* 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 tsp pure salt Heat oil or butter in a medium saucepan over high heat until almost smoking. Add cinnamon, cardamom & cloves & cook, stirring until cinnamon unfurls & cardamom & cloves pop, less than a minute. Add onion & cook, stirring until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water & salt; bring to...
Read MoreIndian Spiced Lentils w/ Kale
1 cup lentils (green or brown) 1 tsp pure salt 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped 2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 heaping tsp ground coriander 1/2 heaping tsp ground cumin 1/2 heaping tsp ground mustard 1/2 heaping tsp hot red pepper flakes 2 garlic cloves minced 2 tsps minced fresh ginger root Bring lentils, 6 cups water, and salt to boil in medium saucepan; boil for 5 mins. Reduce heat; simmer until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 20 – 25 mins Add kale during the last 5 mins of cooking. Meanwhile, heat oil (or butter) in large skillet over medium heat....
Read MoreChickpea Patties
1 cup dry chickpeas soaked 24 hours 1 cup steel cut oats, soaked 4 – 8 hours 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, ground 1/2 cup whole grain flour (I use teff flour) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP melted butter, coconut oil, or ghee 2 tsps pure salt 1 well beaten large egg Rinse the soaked chickpeas thoroughly. Put the drained chickpeas in a food processor and process until coarsely ground. Drain the oats, add them to the chickpeas & process until combined. Add the remaining ingredients & combine. Tear off 12 square sheets of wax paper. Divide the bean...
Read MoreKale, Collard & Basil Salad
4 curly kale leaves, chopped (stems removed) 2 collard leaves, chopped (stems removed) fresh basil (use as much as you want – I use a lot!) 2 tsps extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/8 tsp pure salt dash of cayenne pepper Place kale, collards & basil in a bowl. Combine remaining ingredients & pour over greens. Marinate for 10 mins @ room temperature before serving. Serves 2. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Raw Food Made Easy”. Very easy (indeed)...
Read MoreBrown Rice & Adzuki Bean Patties
1 & 1/2 TBSP coconut oil 1 & 1/2 cups red onion, roughly chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (or pressed) 1/4 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups cooked short grain brown rice 1 can adzuki beans (or black beans) 2 & 1/2 TBSP high quality ketchup (no HFCS !) 2 TBSP good quality BBQ sauce 1 & 1/2 tsp dijon style mustard 1 & 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 3/4 tsp pure salt 1 & 1/2 cups whole grain breadcrumbs 2 TBSP coconut oil (for frying) Heat the oil In a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion,...
Read MoreSpicy Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers
1 cup brown rice (uncooked) 1 & 1/2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 cup grated carrot 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tsp dried basil 2 TBSP sunflower seeds several dashes of cayenne (optional) 4 large red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise & seeded Preheat oven to 350. Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute the onion, carrot & celery for a few mins, stirring regularly. Mix in spices and sunflower seeds, and cook another few mins....
Read MoreMillet-Cauliflower Mash
1 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup millet 2 cups cauliflower, chopped a few pinches of pure salt 3 cups water freshly ground black pepper to taste fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Rinse millet in a fine, mesh strainer. Heat butter or oil in a medium saucepan & saute onions & garlic for 2 mins. Add remaining ingredients (except black pepper & parsley), cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low & simmer for 25 – 30 mins. Remove from heat, add pepper & mash with a potato masher. Garnish with...
Read MoreSweet Potato Pie w/ Crumbly Pecan Crust
For the crust: 2 cups pecans, coarsely ground 1/2 cup whole grain flour 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp pure salt 3 TBSP coconut oil (or butter), melted 1 tsp maple syrup mixed well w/ 4 tsps water (or a few drops of liquid stevia) Preheat the oven to 350. Mix all the dry ingredients together. Mix the oil & maple syrup mixture together and add them to the dry ingredients using a fork, until a moist, crumbly mixture is formed. Reserve a few tablespoons of the crust mixture to sprinkle over the top of the pie. Press the mixture evenly into an oiled 9 inch glass pie plate. Bake crust for about 5...
Read MoreAsian Style Kale Salad
2 TBSPs extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps mirin (in a bottle similar to soy sauce in the asian aisle) 1 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 4 tsps brown rice vinegar 1 tsp maple syrup (or a few drops of liquid stevia) 1 & 1/2 tsps minced ginger 12 leaves lacinato kale, roughly chopped (discarding stems) 1/4 cup tamari-roasted almonds, roughly chopped (optional) Place kale in a large bowl. Whisk together olive oil, mirin, tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup and ginger. Pour dressing over kale. Marinate for an hour. (optional) When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle...
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