Lentil Salad

In a bowl combine the following ingredients:

Cooked Lentils

Toasted Pine Nuts

Scallions

Black Olives

Garbanzo Beans

Black Beans

Red Pepper

Cilantro

Sea Salt

Pepper

Fresh Lemon

Capers

Green Olives

Carrots

Dill

Dried or Fresh Mint

Cold Pressed Olive Oil

Mix. Refrigerate and serve.

(This recipe was given to me by my Sweet Sister in Law--- I added a few extra things. She makes a great Lentil Salad!!! Thanks sweetie!!!!)

Fasoulia - with Lentils

In a pot add the following:

Cooked Lentils

Onions

Garlic

Organic Diced Tomatoes

Cilantro

Sea Salt

Pepper

Vegetable Broth

Organic String Beans

Cook the lentils, onions and garlic first for 5 minutes....

Then add the rest of the ingredients and cook until string beans are soft, but not too soft.

(This recipe was given to me from my Dear Mama... thanks Mom!!!!!)

Tilapia

Place Tilapia in baking pan and add the following:

Fresh Squeezed Lemon

Cold Pressed Olive Oil

Cilantro

Scallions

Sea Salt

Pepper

Garlic

Capers

Toasted Pine Nuts

Cover with Aluminum Foil and cook in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Take Foil off and then cook for another 5-10 minutes.

Whole Wheat Pasta - Yum Yum Dish...

Cook Package of Whole Wheat Pasta according to package.

In a separate pot add the following ingredients:

Organic Diced Tomatoes

Black Beans

Garlic

Cilantro

Scallions

Sea Salt

Pepper

Capers

Cook until heated... about 10-15 minutes

Once pasta is done, mix pasta with ingredients and serve. Enjoy!

Look at Dada!!!!! Wow!!!!

I had to put this picture on the blog... it is a once in a lifetime shot... this doesn't happen very often.... Dada is taking potatoes out of the oven ... Love you Sweetie!!!! You are the best, I don't care what they said about you!!!!

Eggplant and Couscous Creation

Cook Couscous according to box... instead of water I use vegetable broth. Add toasted Pine Nuts to Couscous when done cooking....

Eggplant Creation:

3 small Eggplants cut into small slices
Organic Diced Tomatoes
Organic Black Beans
Cilantro
Sea Salt
Pepper
Fresh Organic Garlic -3 cloves
Onion
Vegetable Broth

In a separate pot add vegetable broth, garlic, onions and eggplant. Cook for a few minutes.
Then add the rest of the ingredients and cook until the eggplant gets soft. About 30 minutes.

Serve with the couscous...

Enjoy!!!!!

My Sons All Time Favorite Breakfast!!!!

On Wheat English Muffin spread Earth Balance Organic Buttery Spread, Sprinkle Sugar in the Raw, and Cinnamon.

Place in oven or toaster oven until warm.

Serve and enjoy!!!!

(Special Thanks to my Dear Friend for this Recipe...)

Quick Meal - Quinoa and Pinto Beans

Heat Pinto Beans in a pot. Add Cold Pressed Olive Oil, sea salt and pepper.

In another pot cook Quinoa according to package. Instead of water, I add Vegetable broth.

Very Easy meal and tastes great!!!!