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Getting Ready for the Week: muffins and other recipes

Getting Ready for the Week: muffins and other recipes

May 5, 2013 at 6:32 pm

the 9-5 doesn’t mean having to eat bad, a little prep work and you can be totally set for your food options for the week. I whipped up some cornbread muffins and bread, rice and lentils with turmeric, and millet with edamame and shredded carrots and zucchini to last me […]

 

Gratitude Pesto Rendition

April 16, 2013 at 4:18 pm

It’s time for pesto!!! ( adapted from “I am Graceful” by Terces Engelhart) Makes 1-1/2-2 cups 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 bunches basil (leaves only) 3/4 cup of olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup almond butter or 1 cup hemp seeds or walnuts or mixture of […]

 
Quick and easy mid winter salad

Quick and easy mid winter salad

February 4, 2013 at 1:13 pm

So you need something quick and easy, also warm and filled with nutrients? Give this recipe a try: 1.5-2 Tbs olive oil Half of red onion chopped 1 TBS of papaya seeds or 1/4 tsp of black pepper 1/4 tsp coriander spice 1 cup sprouted adzuki beans# or other small […]

 
Tropical Pudding

Tropical Pudding

February 4, 2013 at 1:00 pm

So Winter’s got you dreaming of the tropics? Try this not so local raw pudding, it will have you swept away in no time and zingging with all the great nutrients! 1 papaya (seeds removed*) 1 mango (pit removed) 1 avocado (pit removed) 1 banana Remove all fruits from skin […]

 
Gluten Free! Almond Shortbread Cookies, Holiday goodies with out the discomfort!

Gluten Free! Almond Shortbread Cookies, Holiday goodies with out the discomfort!

December 21, 2012 at 10:12 am

Almond Shortbread Cookies, Gluten Free! from Rebecca Wood Makes 2 dozen Holiday goodies with out the discomfort! 1 1/3 cup of rice flour or gluten free flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup raw cane sugar […]

 

SOOOOUPPPPP: Minestrone Version

December 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

Minestrone for a crowd adapted from ciaosamin.com Makes 8 to 10 servings This big batch of soup is made in two parts: the dried beans are cooked in one pot and the vegetables in noter, and when everything is tender, they are combined into a heavenly soup. 1 cup ( […]

 

Granola as a gift? Tasty Olive Oil Granola Recipe

December 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

Tasty olive oil granola improvised from earlybirdfoods.com Makes about 7 cups 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, hulled 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, hulled 1 cup raw coconut chips or shredded 11/4 cup raw pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey […]

 

Dino Chips

December 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

Dino Chips from ladymoonfarms.com quick and easy kale chips Using Organic Lacinato Kale aka Dinosaur Kale Remove Kale from tough center stalks Tear into pieces as large as playing cards. Place on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt and bake at 350 degrees […]

 

Something Sweet and something Salty

December 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

Apple Dumplings and Curry Potato Patties Enjoy as a snack, dessert, dinner.  Great as an appetizer or party pleaser! Basic Hand Pie/patty Dough from foodinjars.com 31/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp sea salt 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1/2 cup ice water a pinch of sugar 1. […]

 
Rendition of Carrot Love Pie

Rendition of Carrot Love Pie

October 6, 2012 at 6:44 pm

Carrot Love Pie, by Destin Joy Layne in New York Spirit Great Breakfast and dessert food, for the fall carrot overload Ingredients: 5-6 cups chopped carrots (aprox 2lbs) 1/4 cup maple syrup (I used honey…) 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon orange rind 3 […]