Polenta with vegetables

Polenta is a corn-meal porridge. You can top polenta with anything you like which makes it a delicious options for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Polenta is identified as a yellow corn-meal. The way it’s process produces a more whole form of what many know as grits and contains 6 g of fiber. ( The […]

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Juicing FAQs

“The abundance of live, uncooked foods flushes your body of toxins, leaving you feeling refreshed, energized and relaxed all at the same time. The pure foods make your skin glow, your hair shine, your breath fresh [due to a cleaner digestive system]… Colds and flue become fewer and farther between; many people report that arthritic […]

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Fermented jalapenos

Fermented jalapenos are my husband’s favorite. They taste just like what you typically find in the jar on the grocery store shelves, but are made without using distilled vinegar and have no preservatives. These are easy to make. If you have never tried to ferment any food. This recipe would be a great place to […]

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Creamy Cumin Ranch Dressing

I finally got around to making this salad dressing and I’m happy that I did. I added to a Tex-Mex salad and…..YES! Yummy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw cashews (soak 1 – 2 hours if you do not have a high-speed blender) 1/2 cup filtered water Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 TBS) 1 TBS apple […]

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Buckwheat and Millet Pancakes

This is my go-to recipe for breakfast (in addition to a morning smoothie which I usually have while cooking pancakes). Notice there aren’t any sweeteners, gums or extra fillers in this gluten-free recipe. Just the basic ingredients and I enjoy them with unsulphured molasses, a touch of maple syrup and cold-pressed flax seed oil (an […]

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Guacamole – Quick and Easy

Add all of the following ingredients to a food processor and give it a whirl! 2 avocados 1/2 lemon or lime or both, juiced 1 green onion stalk 1/2 ÔÇô 1 garlic clove 1/2 of jalapeno (I usually remove most of the seeds for a milder version.) 1/4 to 1/2 cup of ÔÇ£tightly packedÔÇØ cilantro […]

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Chili Fritos

I found this recipe at the Minimalist Baker’s blog. It is definitely a good alternative to those brand name chips. (Hey, I hear ya….I was addicted to those chili Fritos too, but….hear me out.) Here is my personal review: I give these 3.5 out of 5 stars. Knowing that the reason they didn’t score higher […]

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Apples and Dip Party Platter

I’ve had the opportunity to share this recipe at quite a few parties during the Christmas holidays and it received great reviews. Most are very surprised when they discover that the ‘caramel’ dip doesn’t contain any sugar or dairy. (Surprise…it’s made using dates!) Ingredients: 4 large Fuji or Gala Apples (I think I would even […]

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Tex-Mex Casserole – No Cheese Needed

Do you think it would be impossible to make a casserole, a Tex-Mex Casserole without cheese? Well, let me show you how I did it for this recipe. I chose corn tortillas to keep the recipe wheat-free (aka gluten-free). And guess what? If you have someone that just loves cheese, they can top their serving with the […]

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popcorn in a clear bowl

Popcorn

Popcorn is an easy, quick and satisfying REAL snack food. I use a┬áPOPCO Popcorn Popper┬áto make popcorn. I am not normally an advocate of the microwave, but when it comes to making popcorn I am. I can make oil-free popcorn easily using this popper. Feel free to use oil, but be careful if you are […]

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