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slurpy surprise

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 8 ounces soba noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice wine is probably best, I used red wine)
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice wine is probably best, I used red wine)
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice wine is probably best, I used red wine)
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 carrot, shaved
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup edamame
  • 2 chicken breasts, poached and shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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Lentil Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients:

  • baby kale leaves or other salad greens to serve
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup green lentils
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup Puy (French) lentils
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1/2 cup rye or wheat berries

Course: salad

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Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Dried Cherries

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup raw cashews, chopped or left whole
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup dried chickpeas (1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 14 oz can)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 medium orange, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup dried quinoa (2 cups cooked)
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

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Cherry Almond Tart

Ingredients:

  • 5 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour ( GF: use Pamela’s Bread and Flour mix)
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground blanched almonds
  • 1 tablespoon Kirsch

Course: dessert

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Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup skim milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp white whole wheat flour

Course: morning meal,brunch,breakfast

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foxy lady

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (not skim)
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk, more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

Course: side dish

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Chipotle Fried Egg Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

  • 1 mini naan bread
  • 2 teaspoons Chipotle Mayonnaise
  • about 1/4 to 1/3 avocado
  • 1 fried egg
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • chopped scallion greens, optional

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Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Zummus

Ingredients:

  • Can you guess what Zummus is? I bet you can, food lovers. C’mon, set your minds to it…think of two delicious foods and then put them together. That’s right: Zucchini + Hummus = Zummus. 
  • 1 cup grilled, roasted, or broiled zucchini slices
  • 1 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan, plus additional for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • juice of one large lemon
  • about 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt, to taste 
  • pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • Serve in a bowl and top with additional shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve with raw veggies for a high-protein, grain-free snack!

Course: side dish

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Healthy Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced small
  • 4 green onions, diced small
  • 1 cup english cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 1 small lime, juiced

Course: side dish,antipasti,salad,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d’oeuvre

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Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Oats
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 2 Bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups Almond Milk
  • 1/2 cup Egg Whites
  • 2 scoops of Protein Powder (I used Dymatize Elite Banana Flavour)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Raisins

Course: morning meal,brunch,breakfast

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