Posts Tagged "sugar free"

Yogurt w/ Berries

Posted by on Jul 18, 2010 in Breakfast, Fast & Easy, Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals | 0 comments

Yogurt 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...

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Tortilla Pizza w/ Caramelized Onions

Posted by on Jul 18, 2010 in Photo Slide Show, Pizza, Recipes | 4 comments

Tortilla 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....

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String Beans w/ Garlic

Posted by on Jul 17, 2010 in Photo Slide Show, Recipes, String Beans, Pole Beans, Vegetables | 2 comments

String 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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Ginger-Baked Tofu

Posted by on Jul 13, 2010 in Recipes, Tempeh, Tofu, Seitan, Tofu | 0 comments

Ginger-Baked Tofu

1 pound extra firm tofu 2 TBSP lemon juice 2 TBSP mirin (japanese rice wine) 2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP coconut oil 1 tsp sesame oil 1 TBSP pure maple syrup (or 6 drops liquid stevia) 1 TBSP peeled minced ginger (can buy this minced in jar if preferred) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried thyme Press tofu for 30 mins with weighted plate & drain. In the mean time, whisk the lemon juice, mirin, soy sauce, coconut oil, sesame oil & maple syrup (or stevia) together in a bowl. Mix in the ginger, garlic & thyme. Cut the tofu into triangles, place in baking dish in a single...

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Simple Quinoa & Millet Pilaf

Posted by on Jul 13, 2010 in Grains (non breakfast), Millet, Quinoa, Recipes | 0 comments

1 cup quinoa 1 cup millet 1/2 tsp pure salt Rinse the grains well in a fine mesh strainer. Add the grains to a dry saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until all of the water (clinging to the grains from rinsing) has evaporated. Continue stirring until the grains emit a faint, roasted aroma. Add 4 cups water & the salt. Stir once to dislodge any grains that might have stuck to the bottom. Cover & bring to a boil. Lower the heat & simmer, covered, for about 10 mins, or until the water is absorbed. Let the pilaf sit, covered, for 5 mins before fluffing with a...

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