• Main dish,  Recipes,  Uncategorized

    Creamy Eyebrow lifting Alfredo

    Ingredients:

    • 8 oz brown rice pasta (penne, ramen noodles, fettuccine noodles)
    • 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
    • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 cup of coconut milk (the white creamy part) save the clear liquid in the fridge for shakes
    • 2 cups of chicken broth
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    Directions:

    1. Place all ingredients in a pot.
    2. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring often to keep from sticking or burning.
    3. Remove from stove when noodles are al dente about 10-12 min top with fresh or dried parsley!
    4. So delicious and so easy!!
    Grilled chicken can be added if this is a meat night!
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    Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini sauce

    Ingredients:

    • 1 whole cauliflower
    • avocado spray
    • salt pepper
    Directions: Turn oven on to 425.  Cut cauliflower into small florets.  Place on a parchment covered cookie sheet.  Spray with a light coat of oil and sprinkle salt and pepper to your liking.  Place in the oven while oven is preheating.  Take out when roasted to your liking about 10 minutes.  
    Tip:  I place mine in during the preheating time and that’s about the perfect time!
     

    Tahini sauce:

    •  4 cloves of garlic minced
    • 1/4 cup of lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup of tahini
    • 1/2 tsp of salt
    • pinch of cumin
    • 6 tablespoons of water
    Directions:  Mix in a medium size bowl until creamy.  You can adjust to your liking with a little more seasonings, salt, water etc.  The mix of the roasted cauliflower and the tahini is AMAZING!!
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    Pink sauce spaghetti

    Ingredients:

    • 1-1 1/2 packs (16-20 oz) of gluten free pasta ( penne, spaghetti, spiral etc.)
    • 1-2 onion chopped
    • 4 cloves minced
    • Olive or avocado oil  spray
    • 2 cans of diced tomatoes
    • 1 tsp of dried oregano
    • 1 tsp dried basil
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp honey ( more if you like a sweeter taste)
    • Fresh cracked pepper
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes
    • 4 tbsp of tomato paste
    • 1 cans of coconut cream (the whole can)
    • 4 large handfuls of spinach
    • 1 large egg plant
    • Bread crumbs
    • Almond milk

    Directions:

    1.  Cook noodles as directed.
    2.  In large cast iron skillet, cook onion until soft (about 5 min) add minced garlic cook about a minute longer.  
    3.  Turn heat to medium and add diced tomatoes undrained, tomato paste, 1 cup of water and spices to the skillet.  Stir until all mixed well.
    4.  Turn down heat and add the coconut cream.  Once mixed well, add the spinach.  I like to cover the whole skillet with spinach.  As you stir it     into the sauce it wilts down after a few minutes.
    5.  Breaded eggplant: mix about 1/2 cup of bread crumbs and 1/2 tsp salt put on a plate.  Slice eggplant, dip each piece in almond milk then dip both sides in bread crumbs.  Place on parchment paper and bake at 450 until bread crumbs are toasted and egg plant is soft.  About 10 minutes.
    6. Top noodles with pink sauce and eggplant and enjoy!
    7.  TIP:  To make this a quicker meal, I just use large jars or organic spaghetti sauce. Then add the coconut cream and spinach! 
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  • Breakfast Recipes,  Main dish,  Recipes,  Uncategorized

    Avocado Toast

    Ingredients:

    • Sprouted whole grain english muffin
    • Avocado
    • Sugar plum tomatoes sliced
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Everything Bagel seasoning

    Directions:

    1. Toast your muffins
    2. Mash your avocado
    3. Spread your toast with avocado, seasonings, cilantro a dash of lemon juice and tomatoes!
    4. You can get real creative with these.  Any toppings tor spices that sound good.  If you are avoiding gluten or just want another option then     bread,  brown rice cakes are a great option. 
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    Ranch and Veggie Pasta

    Ingredients:

    • 16 oz of spiral chick pea, brown rice, or whole wheat pasta etc.  Or  your favorite pasta!
    • 2 medium tomatoes
    • 2 cups of chopped broccoli
    • 1 medium red onion diced
    • 1-2 cups of chopped  bell peppers (your favorite colors)
    • homemade dairy free ranch
    • Any other veggies you want to add

    Directions:

    1. Boil noodles as directed.  
    2. While noodles are cooking, chop veggies and make dressing.  Drain noodles when done cooking combine with veggies and ranch and Voila Dinner is served!
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  • Breakfast Recipes,  Desserts,  Juice and Smoothies,  Main dish,  Recipes,  Uncategorized

    Acai Bowls

    Ingredients:

    • 4 cups of a mix of frozen fruit pineapple, strawberry, cherries, blue berries or any frozen fruit you have on hand.
    • About 1 cup of Acai juice or preferred liquid.  Water, non-dairy milk- coconut water or milk apple juice etc.
    • Toppings:  Pick your favorite  fresh fruit (bananas, blue berries, strawberries etc.) , goji berries, granola, shredded coconut, cacao nibs drizzled with honey.

    Directions:

    1. Put frozen fruit and liquid in high-speed blender.  Mix until it’s all combined into a thick smoothie like consistency.  If it’s not blending, add a little more liquid.   Decorate with toppings of your choice and enjoy!! 
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    Lentil Chili

    Ingredients:

    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 1 large red bell pepper chopped
    • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 4 tsp. of chili powder
    • 1 bag of brown, or green lentils
    • 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes-no added salt preferred
    • 1-2 bay leafs
    • 2 32 oz cartons of veggie broth or chicken broth
    • Toppings: 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste, avocado and a handful of tortilla chips.

    Directions:

    • In large cast iron skillet, saute chopped onions and bell pepper with water (about 1/2 cup) until soft and lightly browned.  Continue to add water as it evaporates.
    • Add garlic and and chili powder and cook 1 more minute
    • Add broth, lentils, tomatoes and bay leafs.  Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer partially covered.  Simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.
    • Toss the bay leafs out then put about 3-4 cups of chili mix in a blender or food processor until pureed.  Pour back into the chili stir andd salt and pepper to taste.  Top with cilantro and chips.  Enjoy!
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  • Recipes,  Salads,  Uncategorized

    Cilantro lime dressing

    Ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 cups of raw cashews
    • 3/4 cup of water
    • 3 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
    • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
    • 2 green onions chopped

    Directions:

    1. Boil a few cups of water on stove top pour over cashews and let sit for 5 minutes
    2. After 5 minutes drain cashews and place cashews and 3/4 water in the blender and blend until smooth.
    3. Add all the remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth!  Enjoy this deliciousness as a salad dressing, in tacos, wraps or as a dip!
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    Mallet Potatoes

    Ingredients:

    • Bite size potatoes
    • Salt, pepper, garlic powder.

    Directions:

    1. Steam potatoes on stove top until soft.  You should be able to pierce with a fork 10-15 minutes.
    2. Let potatoes cool to where you can handle them.
    3. With a mallet, smash potatoes and place on parchment paper, spray with avocado oil then season to your liking.
    4. Place in oven on middle rack on 500 for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy along the edges.  DO NOT PUT IT ON THE TOP SHELf THE PAPER WILL catch on fire!!!!  I tried without the paper and it just stuck to the pan.
    5. Best paired with lemon avocado dipping sauce!  
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  • Breakfast Recipes,  Recipes,  Uncategorized

    My favorite Old fashion oats

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup of old fashion oats
    • 1 Tbsp of chia seed
    • 1/2-1 cup of boiling water
    • Almond milk
    • Wild blueberries or any frozen fruit of your choice
    • Sweetener of choice- maple syrup, coconut sugar or honey
    • 1 Tbsp of ground flax

    Directions:

    1.  Boil a few cups of water
    2. Add oats, chia and boiling water to a bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes
    3. Then add flax, fruit, sweetener of choice, and milk.
    4. Enjoy!!
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