Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Bean Salad Galore


In a bowl add the following ingredients:

- 15 oz white kidney beans
- 15 oz kidney beans
- 15 oz black olives sliced
- 15 oz green beans
- 1 cup of corn
- 4 scallions chopped
- 1/4 cup of cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon of dried mint
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons of Boscoli Italian Olive Salad
- 1 lemon squeezed
- 1 tablespoon of cold pressed olive oil
- 1 teaspoon on sea salt

Mix together and serve!

*Use Organic Ingredients if Available

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Fun Version of Walnut Fudge


In the food processor add 2 cups of walnuts and grind until fine.
- Add 4-5 dates
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon of shredded coconut
Mix in the food processor until creamy or turns into dough like texture.
Make into balls and flatten them out. Use your fingers or round edge to indent the dough in the middle. Add shredded coconut and raw almond.
Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve and enjoy.
*Use Organic Ingredients if Available

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Frozen Fruity Delight


My son wanted Ice Cream last night... so we came up with this... He enjoyed!!!! And so did I!!!!

In the Vitamix add the following ingredients:

- 5 Large Frozen Strawberries
- 1 Cup of Frozen Blueberries
- 1 Cup of Frozen Pineapples
- 1 Banana
- 2 Tablespoons of Flaxseeds
- 2 Tablespoons of Udo's Oil 3.6.9

Blend and serve!

You can also put it in the freezer for a little to get more to the texture of Ice Cream.


*Use Organic Ingredients if Available

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Super Delish Hot Cinnamon Apple Cider



- Juice 10 apples
- In a pot add the juice and a stick of cinnamon and let boil
- then turn to low heat for 10-15 min.
Makes about 3 cups
Serve and enjoy!!!!!
*Use Organic Ingredients if Available

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Feeling Sick? Apple Cider Vinegar

When I am feeling sick I make this:

Pour boiling water in mug and add 3 teaspoons of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/2 lemon squeezed, and 1 teaspoon of honey.

Drink this 3 times a day and in a few days you will be on the road to feeling better!

Apple Cider Vinegar is good for so many things. Headaches, Digestion, Bad Breathe, etc. It can also be used as a topical for acne, athletes foot, shingles, etc....

Check out these two sites for other benefits:
earthclinic.com
apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com/home-remedies.html

*If you have any medical problems I would research this further and consult your Dr.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Easy Stir Fry with Chow Mein


In a wok add 3 cloves of garlic - crushed and 2 tablespoons of cold pressed olive oil. Cook the garlic for a few minutes then add 1 cup of raw peanuts and 1 tablespoon of Braggs Liquid Aminos and saute.
Add the following ingredients to the wok:
- 15 oz baby whole corn
- 8 oz water chestnuts sliced
- 4 scallions chopped
- 1/4 cup of cilantro
- 3 - 5 tablespoons of Braggs Liquid Aminos
- 1/4 cup of celery chopped
- 1/4 cup of parsley chopped
- 1 cup of baby carrots
- 1 cup of broccoli
- 1 cup of snow peas
Cook until vegetables are somewhat soft, about 20 minutes
In a separate pot cook 6 oz of chow mein stir fry noodles
Add the chow mein to the wok and mix
Enjoy and Serve
*Use Organic Ingredients if Available*

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Potato Bean Stew


Ingredients:
5 Potatoes
2 cups of garbanzo beans
1 cup of edamames
1/2 cup of black beans
3 scallions chopped
1/4 cup of cilantro chopped
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 tablespoon of sea salt
2 cups of vegetable broth
2 tomatoes diced

In a pot, boil water and add the 5 potatoes cut in half or quarters. Cook until the potatoes are somewhat soft. Drain and put potatoes aside.
In another pot or wok, add the rest of the ingredients and the potatoes. Cook until warm. About 15 minutes.
You can serve with spanish rice... YUM!!!!
Serve and Enjoy!
*Use Organic Ingredients if Available

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Stuffed Bell Peppers


Cut the top from the Bell Pepper and scoop out the inside.
Add the following ingredients inside the bell pepper:
- 1/4 cup of green peppers finely chopped
- 1 cup of black beans
- 1.5 cup of brown rice
- 1/4 cup of scallions finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon of pepper
- 1/4 cup of parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of lemon
- 1/4 cup of pinenuts
- 2 teaspoons of capers
Fill the bell peppers 3/4 of the way full.
In a large pot add the following ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 6 tablespoons of lemon
- 1 tablespoon of sea salt
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
Add the stuffed bell peppers in the pot. Bring to a boil. Then turn heat to med/low and cook approx 45 min. or until the rice is soft. While the peppers are cooking, take the sauce from inside the pot and pour over stuffed peppers, several times. This will help the rice inside the peppers cook faster and absorb the great taste of the sauce.
Makes 6 Servings
*Use Organic Ingredients if Available*

Friday, October 29, 2010

Olive Tapenade



In the food processor add the following ingredients:


1 cup black kalamata olives

1 cup green olives

3 tablespoons of capers

4 cloves of garlic

1/2 lime fresh squeezed

1/4 of cilantro


Mix together and serve with crackers. I love to eat it with "Mary's Gone Crackers"


*Use Organic Ingredients if Available*

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Apple Walnut Breakfast


We went Apple Picking at an Organic Apple Orchard.... YUM YUM YUM!!!! So here is my breakfast using the apples....
In a bowl add the following:
1 Organic Granny Smith Apple
1 Organic Roma Apple
Pinch of Cinnamon
Pinch of Coconut Flakes
A few Raw Walnuts
You can also add raisins.....
Mix together and enjoy!!!!!
*Use Organic Ingredients if Available