Protein Packed Carrot Muffins

Protein Packed Carrot Muffins

Ingredients:1 tbsp Russian Mulling Spice1/2 cup almond meal1 teaspoon Baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)1/2 cup desicated coconut1 tbsp coconut oil2 Eggs1/3 cup Sun-Maid Raisins or Fruit Bits1 cup ground flaxseedthe zest of 1 lemon1/2 tsp salt2/3 cup or about 6 oz soft tofu2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup walnut pieces3/4…

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients:1 pound orzoKosher salt1/2 cup pine nuts8 tablespoons EVOO4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped1 Juice and zest of 1 lemon1 cucumber, diced1 green bell pepper, chopped1 pint cherry tomatoes1/2 red onion, finely chopped12 pepperoncinis, sliced1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese4 tablespoons red wine vinegarCourse: side dish,salad

Coffee-Infused Bbq Baby Back Ribs

Coffee-Infused Bbq Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients:4 teaspoons chile powder2 teaspoons dried thyme2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne2 rack baby back ribs1 teaspoon liquid smoke1 Tb. oil3 cloves garlic, minced3/4 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup soy sauce28 ounces can tomato puree3 Tb. molasses1 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons instant coffee granules2 teaspoons cumin2 Tb. Dijon mustard2…

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Ingredients:1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water4 green onions, chopped1 tomato, diced1/2 large cucumber, diced1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint, finely minced1/8 cup fresh parsley, finely minced3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice, or less (to taste- I like a lot!)1 teaspoon garlic powderFreshly cracked black pepper, to tasteCourse: side dish,saladCuisine: Middle Eastern