Tomato, Basil & Mayo Sandwich
~ This is best in summertime with very fresh tomatoes – right off the vine. ~ This sandwich is particularly nice with garlic-mayo (click HERE if you want to learn how to make your own). 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. Check your mayo ingredients if eating sugar free (or make your own)....
Read MoreChunky Bean Spread Sandwich
Add to food processor: 1/2 medium red bell pepper 1/2 medium zucchini 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives 1 or 2 scallions (green part only). Pulse just a few times to keep a chunky texture. Add the following ingredients & pulse again: 2 cans pinto or adzuki beans rinsed & drained 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 tsp (rounded) chili powder 1/2 tsp (rounded) ground cumin. ~ Keep it as chunky or make it as smooth as you want. Spread on your favorite bread, add sprouts, mayo or mustard, tomato if you feel like it, etc… Adapted from “Vegetarian Express” For those avoiding...
Read MoreGrown-up Grilled Cheese
approx 1/2 TBSP butter or ghee approx 1/2 TBSP olive oil 1 medium red onion cut into rings 2 slices of your favorite bread good quality, grainy mustard any type of cheese you’d like In a small skillet (big enough to fit a sandwich), melt butter & add oil. Add the onions & saute over medium heat until golden, approx 5 – 7 mins. Remove skillet from heat & transfer the onions to a small bowl (use a fork or slotted spoon to do this so that the onion flavored oil can drip back into the pan). Spread both pieces of bread with mustard. Top one of the bread slices with the...
Read MoreChickpea Salad Sandwich
1 can chick peas (rinsed & drained) 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped (vidalia if available) 1 TBSP lemon juice 3 TBSP high quality mayo 1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped pure salt & pepper to taste Mash chick peas. Add remaining ingredients & mix well. Eat as a sandwich w/ lettuce & tomato on your favorite bread, or as a salad on a bed of lettuce. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Better Than Peanut Butter and Jelly” ~ In a pinch, can use high quality dried spices...
Read MoreSummer Pasta w/ Raw Arugula & Tomatoes
4 cups arugula leaves (stems removed) 3 TBSP butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed or minced 3 medium, ripe tomatoes (about 1 & 1/4 pounds), cored & chopped pure salt freshly ground black pepper 1 pound whole grain pasta Boil water for pasta. Wash & dry arugula. Slice the leaves into thin strips & set aside in a bowl large enough to hold the cooked pasta. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add garlic & saute over medium heat about 2 mins. Add the tomatoes & salt to taste & cook, stirring occasionally, just until the tomatoes are...
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