Posts Tagged "nut free"

Caribbean Carrot Soup

Posted by on Apr 22, 2010 in Recipes, Root Vegetables, Soups | 1 comment

Caribbean Carrot Soup

Verson 1: 2 tsps coconut oil (or oil of preference) 1 cup chopped onions 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger 2 tsps minced fresh jalapeno pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 3 cups veggie or chicken broth 2 cups water 3 cups sliced carrots 2 TBSP fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 tsp pure salt In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, ginger & jalapeno. Cook, stirring until onions are transparent, about 2 mins. Stir in the cumin until absorbed. Add the broth & water, & bring to a boil. Stir in the carrots & return to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered for about...

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Apple, Walnut & Feta Salad

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

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...

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Spinach, Strawberry & Almond Salad

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

Spinach, 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....

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Lettuce & Radish w/ Sour Cream Dressing

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

Lettuce & 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. ______________________________________________________________________________________...

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Tangy-Sweet Coleslaw

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in Cruciferous (non-leafy), Non-Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads, Vegetables | 1 comment

Tangy-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...

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