Stove-top Popcorn
1/3 cup organic popcorn kernels 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil sea salt to taste Over medium heat, add the oil & only 3 or 4 kernels to a medium sized pot & cover (my 3 & 3/4 quart is just the right size for this amount of popcorn). Stay close by. When you hear those few kernels pop, it’s time to add the rest of the kernels. Keeping the pot covered, shake it back & forth often. Once the popping slows down (after about 4 or 5 mins), turn off the heat. Once it’s fully done popping (maybe 30 seconds later), remove from heat & add salt....
Read MoreIndonesian Coconut Rice
2 TBSP coconut oil, butter or ghee 1 onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 scallions minced 1 TBSP grated fresh ginger 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 (or 1/4) tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 TBSP natural sugar (or 6 drops liquid stevia) 4 cups cooked long-grain brown rice 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Cook the rice according to package directions. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion & garlic & cook until softened, about 5 mins. Add the...
Read MoreSpaghetti w/ Olives & Artichoke
12 oz whole grain spaghetti 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 TBSP capers, rinsed & drained 12 kalamata olives, pitted & chopped 1 & 1/2 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped parsley artichoke hearts (plain – not marinated) freshly ground black pepper Prep parsley, garlic & olives. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. In the mean time, gently heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic & cook for 1 min. Add the capers, olives & lemon juice, cook 1 minute longer & set aside. When the pasta is cooked, drain &...
Read MoreSpicy 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....
Read MoreCreamy 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...
Read MoreBlueberry 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...
Read MoreOne 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,...
Read MoreBanana 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 –...
Read MoreAlmond 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,...
Read MoreWhole Grain French Toast
2 pastured eggs 1/4 cup milk of choice (optional) 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 TBSP natural sugar (optional) 2 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil approx 6 slices high quality bread (give or take depending on how big the bread is) Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 5 mins. Meanwhile, beat egg lightly in shallow bowl. Whisk in milk (if using), vanilla, sugar (if using), salt & cinnamon, continuing to whisk until smooth. Swirl 1 TBSP butter (or oil) in hot skillet. Soak each slice of bread, one at a time, until each is saturated. Transfer prepared...
Read MoreSummertime Oatmeal
1 & 1/2 cups whole oat groats or steel cut oats, soaked 1/2 apple, peeled & chopped 2 TBSP pure maple syrup (or liquid stevia to taste) 2 TBSP water 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/2 cup milk of choice extra chopped apple (optional) raisins (optional) Soak oats in water overnight (8 – 12 hours). In the morning, drain oats & add the first 7 ingredients to a food processor (down to & including the salt). Process until smooth (or smooth-ish), stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of work bowl. Serve with milk, extra chopped...
Read MoreHot Breakfast Quinoa
1 cup quinoa 2 cups water pure salt (about 1/2 tsp) 1/2 cup of either chopped apples/pears/dates/almonds/raisins (optional) milk of choice drizzle of maple syrup (or mix in a few drops of liquid stevia) sprinkle of cinnamon a few pinches of toasted, shredded, (unsweetened) coconut Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer & drain. Place the quinoa in a saucepan over high heat, add the water & salt & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer covered for 5 mins. Add whatever fruit you desire, & continue to simmer until all the water is absorbed (15 mins, give or take a few)....
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