This relish has a smoky, savory quality, thanks to the chiles and garlic. Unlike most cranberry sauces, this one doesn’t require any added liquid. Ingredients: 2 dried chipotle chiles* 1 12-ounce package fresh or frozen cranberries 1 1/3 cups sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, chopped 1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Strawberry Parfait
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With fresh strawberries at the bottom and the most refreshing and light tasting Strawberry pudding over the top. It is the perfect treat to enjoy while we transition to summer! Ingredients: 3 c Strawberries, chopped 1 1/2 c Cashews 1/3 c Agave Nectar 2 tbls Coconut Oil, melted Pinch of Celtic Sea Salt Preparation: Add 2 c … [Read more...]
Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Pilaf
June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups low-salt chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt plus additional for seasoning 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 3 times 6 baby golden beets, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces orange bell peppers 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces … [Read more...]
Italian Style Salsa Verde
June 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 teaspoon (or more) fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon (or more) black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel 31/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup (packed) chopped Italian parsley 1 tablespoon drained … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This amazing smoothie tastes just like a chocolate covered cherry. It works great as an afternoon smoothie or an evening dessert! Ingredients: One apple, cored and chopped 1/2 frozen banana 10 pitted cherries 1/2 cup water 1 heaped teaspoon carob powder Preparation: Place all ingredients in blender. Blend. Enjoy smoothie. For More … [Read more...]
Zucchini Hummus
June 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients: 12 oz zucchini, about 4 small 2.5 Tbsp of sesame seeds ground, or about 2 Tbsp tahini Juice of 1 lemon, or more to taste cumin (to taste) pepper (to taste) Preparation: Peel the zucchini if you don’t want it to be green Blend all in a blender or food processor. Taste, add more lemon or cumin if necessary. Serve with cut … [Read more...]
Raspberry Mango Ice Cream
June 13, 2010 By 2 Comments
Raw vegan ice cream is delicious, but it always seems hard to find a raw one that doesn't freeze into a solid block. One of the many great things about this ice cream is that it remains creamy and not overly frozen even after being in the freezer for a couple of days; just like real ice cream! Ingredients: 1/3c raspberries (or any other … [Read more...]
6 Ingredients to Avoid
April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Reading ingredient labels is pretty simple. Basically, if you don’t know what the ingredient is, or if you have never heard of it, there is a good chance that it is a chemical or processed ingredient that you don’t want to consume. Generally, each ingredient should be a whole food that isn’t processed. Below, are six common ingredients … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Foods that Really Aren’t
April 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Unfortunately, there are a lot of foods that we believe to be healthy, whether it be a result of advertising, word-of-mouth or misconceptions, that truly aren’t. Here are five ’seemingly healthy foods’ that really aren't: 1. Instant Oatmeal: Oatmeal is good for us. It lowers cholesterol, is high in fiber and is packed full of … [Read more...]
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