Chipotle Mayo
1 cup mayo 2 tsps chipotle powder (or less) Mix. _________________________________________________________ For a fancier version: Optional add-ins…. 2 tsps lime juice 1 TBSP finely chopped cilantro 2 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed (or 1/8 tsp garlic powder) 1/4 tsp dried oregano dollop of high quality sour cream ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Chipotle mayo is a great way to add a smokey, spicy flavor to any meal. Use it any way you’d use regular mayo (on a sandwich, burger, burrito, taco, fish, chicken, as...
Read MoreBalsamic Mustard Vinaigrette
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (or to taste) 2 tsps high quality brown mustard 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp pure salt a few grinds of black pepper Whisk together all ingredients (or combine in jar with tight-fitting lid and shake well). Store in the refrigerator. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Very easy/tasty dressing to whip together. Of course, the key to making a salad dressing (or anything for that matter) taste delicious, is using the highest quality ingredients...
Read MoreCranberry Pecan & Feta Salad
mixed salad greens dried cranberries pecans feta cheese (optional) Italian dressing Toss together and enjoy. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This salad is based on something I picked up at Whole Foods a while back while traveling. If I remember correctly, they used goat cheese which was really tasty. I happened to have feta in the fridge so that’s what I used & it was just as good (albeit a bit different). For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy...
Read MoreCoconut Milk Smoothie
3/4 to 1 cup coconut-milk-tonic** 2 TBSP high-quality protein powder (optional) 1 banana 3/4 to 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit Add to blender (in that order), and blend. Yields one serving (approx 16 – 20 oz). ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: **The COCONUT-MILK-TONIC is just coconut milk, thinned out with some water (equal parts of both). Nothing fancy or difficult to prepare. ~ I load the blender in that particular order for a reason. If you add the milk first, you can measure it accurately right in the blender (most blenders have...
Read MoreCaramel Sauce
1/2 cup cashew butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup DATE-PASTE 2 tsps vanilla extract 1/8 tsp sea salt Place all ingredients in a blender & process until smooth. Will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge. Once refrigerated, the sauce will need to be warmed (to at least room temp) before serving in order to obtain the proper consistency. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Raw for Dessert” ~ There’s not too much to the date paste. It’s only dates blended with water so it’s no big deal to...
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