Posts Tagged "sugar free"

Raspberry Jam

Posted by on Mar 27, 2011 in Condiments, etc..., Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Spreads | 0 comments

Raspberry Jam

1 (10 oz) package frozen raspberries 3 TBSP date-paste (I use rounded/heaping tablespoons) Thaw raspberries in refrigerator for 24 hours (or at room temp for 8 – 12 hours) & drain. Mix together raspberries and date paste (with whisk or fork) until combined well. Yields about 3/4 cup.  Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~  Very tasty on a sandwich w/ nut butter or used to make these tasty treats: RASPBERRY-SQUARES ~  If...

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Date Paste

Posted by on Mar 27, 2011 in Condiments, etc..., Recipes, Spreads | 0 comments

Date Paste

16 pitted medjool dates 1 & 1/2 cups filtered water Soak dates in the water for at least 20 minutes (& up to overnight). Drain the dates but reserve the soak water. Place the dates along with 1/4 cup of the soak water in either a Vitamix or a food processor fitted w/ S blade, and process into a smooth paste. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the work bowl if necessary. Yields 1 & 1/4 cups. Date paste will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer (thaw for a few minutes before using)....

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Raspberry Squares

Posted by on Mar 23, 2011 in Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Sweets | 0 comments

Raspberry Squares

There are only 5 ingredients in these tasty treats which means they’re very simple to make (provided you have a food processor). Adjustments can be made to the recipe to make it even easier (scroll down to bottom of this page for suggestions). To make the recipe as is requires a few simple steps as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.  MAKE DATE PASTE: 16 pitted medjool dates 1 & 1/2 cups filtered water Soak dates in the water for at least 20 minutes (& up to overnight). Drain the dates but reserve the soak water....

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Lettuce Wraps

Posted by on Mar 20, 2011 in Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Sandwiches, Wraps | 0 comments

Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps are great as a light lunch & just fun to rotate in every once in a while  =) What you need: several large romaine leaves filling of choice dip (optional) Some filling ideas: ~  tuna fish ~  egg salad ~  turkey & cheese ~  chicken salad ~  chickpea-salad (my kids’ favorite filling) ~  tempeh-salad ~  tomatoes/mozzarella/Italian dressing ~  chunky-bean-spread/sprouts/mustard ~  bacon/tomato/mayo ~  tomato-salad ~  apple slices/feta/walnuts/Italian dressing ~  hummus & tabuli ~  avocado/tomato/red onion/Italian dressing ~  cukes/tomatoes/yogurt ~...

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Spicy Carrot Salad

Posted by on Mar 20, 2011 in Non-Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

Spicy Carrot Salad

Something colorful & fresh for the 1st day of spring 🙂 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps tamari/soy sauce 1 small garlic clove (crushed or minced) 2 tsps (give or take) minced, fresh ginger (optional) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes dash or 2 of cayenne pepper 1 TBSP water 3 cups carrots, peeled into long ribbons In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, tamari, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, cayenne & water. Add carrots & toss to coat. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We really enjoyed this spicy salad as a filling...

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