Miso Vegetable Soup
coconut oil (or sesame oil) a few cloves of garlic (3 to 5), minced or pressed a handful of scallions, chopped a handful of greens (any kind) about 6 carrots, chopped about 6 celery stalks, chopped 6 cups water 6 TBSP brown rice miso Chop vegetables. Saute garlic and white part of scallions (set green part aside to add later) in oil for about 2 mins. Add large carrot chunks and saute about 5 mins. Add celery & continue to saute a until veggies are tender (just a few mins longer). Add water and miso (stirring to dissolve miso). Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook for about 7...
Read MoreFlourless Walnut Brownies
1 cup nut-butter (almond, peanut…whatever type you like) 2 eggs 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/3 cup plus 2 TBSP honey 1/4 tsp pure vanilla 1/4 cup cocoa (or cacao) powder 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided 1/4 cup chocolate chips or nibs (more or less) Preheat oven to 325°. Grease an 8×8 square baking dish. Mix all ingredients except choc chips & walnuts into a bowl, & beat with electric mixer. Mix in some of the walnuts (I mix in about 6 TBSP & sprinkle about 2 TBSP over the top). Press mixture evenly into baking dish. Sprinkle remaining walnuts & chocolate chips over the...
Read MoreYogurt w/ Berries
3/4 cup plain, whole milk yogurt 1 TBSP honey (or 1/2 of a speckled banana, or 3 drops liquid stevia) berries of choice Mix together yogurt and honey (or mashed banana). Stir in berries. ________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Yogurt is marketed as a health food, but almost all varieties you’ll find at the store are much less than that – containing several undesirable additives. The way around this is to buy plain yogurt, without any additives, and add your own natural sweetener (and fruit if you’d like). ~ To avoid...
Read MoreTortilla Pizza w/ Caramelized Onions
2 tortillas extra virgin olive oil pure salt garlic powder 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 4 oz shredded cheese of choice (more or less) tomatoes, sliced (I use about 12 cherry tomatoes & slice them into thirds) freshly ground black pepper fresh basil (optional) Caremelize onions by sauteing over medium-low heat in olive oil for about 10 to 15 mins. Preheat oven to 450. Brush tortillas with oil, and sprinkle with salt & garlic powder. Top with onions, shredded cheese, sliced tomatoes & cook for 5 mins. Remove from oven & add pepper & basil if using. Serves 1....
Read MoreString Beans w/ Garlic
butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced string beans, ends trimmed pure salt & pepper to taste Blanch the string beans in salted, boiling water for 1 to 2 mins. Run under cold water & drain. Saute garlic in butter or oil for about 2 mins Toss in string beans, salt & pepper & saute about 5 minutes – or until done to your liking. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I don’t think a vegetable exists that wouldn’t taste great just tossed in a pan with a little butter &...
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