Apple, Walnut & Feta Salad
mixed salad greens 1 small apple, chopped handful of walnuts, broken in half or in pieces feta cheese (optional) Italian dressing** ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I ate a salad like this at a little place called the Dragonfly Cafe in Hazleton, PA while passing through on our recent trip to NC. Sooooo good. And it’s one of those salads that can fill you up on its own due to the nuts and cheese. ~ It’s so easy to throw together, especially if you get a box of pre-washed organic spring salad mix. The only thing...
Read MoreSpinach, Strawberry & Almond Salad
1 bag fresh spinach 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved (or quartered if they’re very big) 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional) For the Dressing: 2 TBSP sesame seeds 1 TBSP poppy seeds 1 & 1/2 tsp onion, diced 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce (optional) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Toast almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes & set aside. Add spinach & strawberries to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over salad, toss & sprinkle with almonds....
Read MoreLettuce & Radish w/ Sour Cream Dressing
10 oz lettuce leaves (about 10 cups) 3 to 4 red radishes, thinly sliced For the Dressing: 1/2 garlic clove 1/3 cup high quality sour cream 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil 1 TBSP chopped fresh chives freshly ground black pepper Rub the inside of a salad bowl vigorously with the garlic clove half. Add the sour cream, lemon juice & salt & whisk to combine. Whisk in the olive oil & chives & season w/ black pepper. Add lettuce & radishes & toss. ______________________________________________________________________________________...
Read MoreTangy-Sweet Coleslaw
3 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1 small head) 2 carrots, grated (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup (more or less) thinly sliced red (or vidalia) onion 3 or 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP apple cider vinegar 4 & 1/2 tsps raw honey or 5 drops of liquid stevia freshly ground black pepper to taste Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl & toss well. Makes approx 6 servings. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Talk about fresh?! This is a love at first bite coleslaw, and a great way to get some cancer fighting cabbage...
Read MoreGrown-Up PB&J
your favorite bread nut butter (almond, peanut butter, etc – whatever you like) toasted sesame seeds 1 beautiful organic apple cinnamon (optional) ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: Might just be my all time favorite sandwich. 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 free bread. If avoiding nuts but can tolerate sunflower...
Read MoreGarlic Soup – Mexican Style
1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled & crushed 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (save stems for the broth) 1 large ripe avocado, quartered & sliced 2 limes 2 cups bite-size broccoli florettes 1 large carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise & diced 1 jalapeno pepper (with seeds), sliced into paper-thin rings 1/2 cup white miso, or to taste In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine 6 cups of water, garlic & the cilantro stems and bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain out the solids & return the broth to the saucepan. Cover to...
Read MoreMillet-Corn Loaf
1 small onion, diced 1 or 2 carrots, diced 1 bag frozen corn 1 & 1/2 cups millet, rinsed 6 cups water pure salt 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 TBSP umeboshi vinegar 3 heaping TBSP sesame tahini In a medium pot, place diced onion, carrot, frozen corn & millet. Add water & 1/2 tsp salt. Cover & bring to a boil over medium heat. Give it a stir, reduce heat, & simmer, covered for about 25 mins (make the heat even lower toward the end as there is less & less water in the pot – don’t want it to burn on the bottom….stir it to see how it’s doing)....
Read MoreRoasted Veggie Pizza
1 recipe CHEWY-PIZZA-DOUGH 1 28 oz package peeled whole tomatoes 1 small eggplant, peeled, quartered & cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (about 2 cups) 2 small green or yellow zucchini sliced into rounds (about 2 cups) 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 TBSP) 1 TBSP herbes de Provence (or herb mixture of choice) 1/2 cup high quality pizza sauce 1/4 cup black olives or capers (optional) Preheat oven to 450. Drain tomatoes & discard liquid. Halve each tomato lengthwise. Toss together tomatoes, eggplant, squash,...
Read MoreChewy Pizza Dough w/ Salad Topping
1 0.25-oz pkg of active dry yeast 1 TBSP honey 1 cup potato starch (health food store in flour aisle) 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup teff flour 2 tsp guar gum or xanthan gum 1 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, plus more for coating pan Combine yeast, honey & 1 & 1/2 cups warm water in measuring cup. Let stand 10 to 15 mins, or until liquid is cloudy & bubbly. Whisk together potato starch, brown rice flour, teff flour, guar gum, salt, garlic powder, & onion powder in large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Stir in oil....
Read MorePizza w/ Brown Rice Crust
3 cups water few pinches pure salt 1& 1/2 cups short grain brown rice 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (more or less to taste) good quality pizza sauce Combine rice, water & a few pinches of salt in a saucepan & bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer 45 mins. Preheat oven to 375. Once rice is cooked, mix in the olive oil, herbs, salt & pepper. On a lightly oiled pizza pan, spread out the rice mixture & use the back of a spoon to press evenly onto pan. Bake rice crust for...
Read MorePotatoes w/ Swiss Chard, Rosemary & Garlic
3 TBSP (more or less) coconut oil, butter, or ghee 3 pounds peeled, cubed, yellow potatoes 6 cloves garlic, left whole, or cut into large chunks 2 TBSP fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cups greens of choice, washed, stemmed, & chopped pure salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste Toss the potatoes with melted ghee, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and roast on 2 parchment paper covered cookie sheets @ 400 degrees for about 45 minutes (or until done to your liking) When the potatoes are close to being done, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat and saute garlic and...
Read MoreBlack Bean & Zucchini Quesadillas
1 pound zucchini, coarsely grated 3/4 tsp pure salt 1 (15 oz) can Eden organic black beans, rinsed & drained 6 oz grated cheese (cheddar, monetary jack, Colby or a combo) 1 scallion, chopped (or chives) 1/2 jalapeno pepper, with seeds, finely chopped (or 1 whole small one) 16 – 20 small corn (or whole grain) tortillas (or 8 large) melted butter or coconut oil for brushing the tortillas salsa (optional) In a colander set inside a bowl, toss together the grated zucchini & salt (let sit while you prep the other veggies). Press the zucchini with the back of a large spoon to...
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