Feed yourself well.
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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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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I haven’t perfected my herb garden that I’m┬áattempting to grow. So meanwhile, I will just continue to purchase them in the store. ┬áYet, I just hate it when I don’t get to use them all before they wilt and turn brown (and disgusting). ┬áPerhaps I’m just not using enough in my recipes. ┬á(NOTE TO SELF┬á- […]
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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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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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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 is an easy, quick and satisfying REAL snack food. I use a POPCO Popcorn Popper to 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 […]
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So, why would anyone want a no oil salad dressing*? Eliminate IBS Symptoms (Oils can trigger IBS and acid reflux) Difficulty digesting fats. Perhaps you don’t produce enough of the lipase digestive enzymes, you need to give your gall bladder a rest, or had your gall bladder removed. Reduce calories – just 1 TBS of oil contains […]
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Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut butter (peanut butter smooth style without salt) 1/8 cup brown rice syrup (maple syrup or other sweetener) 1/4 cup coconut sugar (coconut palm sugar) ┬¥ cup, 20 grams rice cakes, crushed 1 cup (90 g) oats (soaked would be best) 2/3 cup (100 g) quinoa, soaked (quinoa uncooked) 1 TBS chocolate chips 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 […]
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I needed a quick meal and this is what I came up with. It’s a one-dish meal that’s easy to prepare. See notes below for optional add-ins and suggestions. Ingredients: 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped and broken into small bits 1/2 cup frozen collard greens 1/4 medium onion 1/2 small green bellpepper 1 clove garlic […]
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