Yogurt Cucumber Dip
1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced 1/2 cup finely chopped (or shredded) cucumber 1/8 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper 1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped or torn Mix everything together. _____________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Was inspired to concoct this after a friend shared her version with us on a recent camping trip (Thx Lynn!). It’s great as a dip for any type of raw veggie – especially fresh, juicy, cherry tomatoes! ~ For a thicker version, if you’d like,...
Read MoreChocolate Chip Cookie Cake
4 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup honey 1 tsp powdered white stevia 1 cup almond butter (or other nut/seed butter) 1 TBSP pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/4 cup cream of buckwheat cereal (dry – straight from the box) 1/4 cup tapioca flour 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted 2 cups quinoa flakes 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 2/3 cup chocolate chips (I use Navitas Naturals Sweet Cacao Nibs – one 4-0z bag) 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted Pre-heat oven to 350. Beat all ingredients together with an electric mixer. Divide into 2 square greased baking dishes (I use coconut oil to grease...
Read MoreRoasted Eggplant & Tomato Salad Sandwich
eggplant, peeled & cut into rounds extra virgin olive oil pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste TOMATO...
Read MoreTomato Salad
tomatoes, chopped red onion, thinly sliced a swirl or two of extra virgin olive oil a few splashes of balsamic (or red wine vinegar) freshly ground black pepper Optional add-ins: fresh basil, or herbs of choice cucumbers olives whole grain bread, sliced into chunks and toasted feta cheese or mozzarella ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ There are a lot of options for a tomato salad, but if you’ve got sweet, juicy tomatoes, in season – right off the vine, you don’t need much else! In fact, this type of salad...
Read MoreApple-Cinnamon-Walnut Pancakes
2 large eggs, beaten 1 apple, grated, OR one ripe (speckled) banana, mashed 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 TBSP (more or less) walnuts or pecans, chopped (or handful of blueberries) butter, ghee, or coconut oil for frying Mix everything together and fry pancakes a few minutes on each side, in a lightly oiled pan. Serves 2. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ YES – GRAIN FREE PANCAKES ! ~ These things get gobbled up pretty quickly. Either version (apple or banana) is amazing. Ridiculously easy. No topping needed. Though keep in mind, they are...
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