This drink is as simple as it gets........and tastes absolutely refreshing anytime of day or night! It is an easy way to use those empty vanilla bean pods that you scraped the seeds out of for another recipe. If you want to make this milk drink and don't have any empty vanilla bean pod, you may cut a fresh vanilla bean in … [Read more...]
Raw Nuts: How to Soak & Why?
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Why Soak Raw Nuts? Raw nuts are one of natures most nutritious foods, though they must be properly prepared to gain all of the nutritious benefits within them. Raw nuts contain high amounts of phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors (a.k.a. anti-nutrients). These anti-nutrients act as a defense system to the nuts to keep them … [Read more...]
Pepper-Jack Skillet Chicken *
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This pepper-jack cheese smothered chicken is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve this with a side of cooked black beans, or re-fried black beans and some sour cream, and you have a great meal with a kick! 2 Tablespoons coconut oil 2 bell peppers, any color, chopped 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1 … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Hummus *
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This hummus is super quick and easy, is cheaper to make and tastes far better than any pre-made store-bought hummus. Serve this hummus dip with plenty of raw vegetables, such as cucumber, carrots, celery and so on. You may use canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas) for the hummus if you wish, drain them but be sure to save 1/4 … [Read more...]
Sun-dried Tomato & Garlic Hummus *
This sun-dried tomato hummus is very rich and very tasty. Though it takes a little more time to make......it is soooooo worth it! If you serve this at a party you will be sure to get plenty of compliments. It tastes far better than any pre-made store-bought hummus. Serve this hummus dip with plenty of raw vegetables, such … [Read more...]
Lemon-Caper Sauce *
This sauce has the perfect balance of lemony-ness and buttery-ness. It is perfect served over fish, chicken, veggies, or pasta. 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed (cut into pieces) 2 Tablespoons capers, drained and chopped Pour chicken broth into a … [Read more...]
Cod en Papillote with Paprika-Parmesan Butter *
Cooking fish en papillote sounds elegant and looks elegant, but it is quite easy to prepare. En Papillote really means 'in parchment', in French. This is a very healthy way of preparing fish. You can use other vegetables if you wish, just make sure they are sliced or diced very small so they will cook through by the time … [Read more...]
Spicy Southwest Fajita Stew *
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This soup makes a great hearty meal. You can control the spicy-ness of this soup by the salsa you choose and whether or not you use the dried jalapeno peppers. Try serving this soup with some Texas Skillet Bread....yummmm! 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed ground beef 1 cup onion, chopped 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped … [Read more...]
Blueberry-Buckwheat Mini Muffins
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These muffins were inspired by my favorite pancakes......blueberry buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup. Mmmmm! they are so good.....and these little muffins are no exception. They are lightly sweetened with real maple syrup and stevia, and full of juicy blueberries. The muffins benefit from and overnight soaking, which … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Chicken Paprika *
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This recipe is a classic.....it is rich, creamy, and full of peppers and mushrooms. It's a family favorite here! Try it over some brown basmati rice if you are not on a sugar-grain free diet. 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized cubes 2 Tablespoons coconut oil 1 small red bell … [Read more...]
