So, I’m trying a few different recipes for green detox smoothies [from the Abe’s Market formula] and this one is a major success! So good and even better for you. a handful [1-2 cups] raw spinach leaves 4-6 pineapple chunks 1/4 cup blueberries 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 cup coconut water a…
Author: G. Belinda Martin
Soft Pretzels…mmmmmmmmmm
I am hands down a soft pretzel addict, so stumbling across this recipe and creating these little pieces of heaven just made my LIFE! adapted from recipe by sallysbakingaddiction.com 1 and 1/2 cups warm water (lukewarm, no need to take temperature) 1 packet active instant yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 3-4 cups all-purpose…
No More Cheese Nips?!
The recipes for tonight’s dinner have already been posted, so I asked Loman to post our first true entry. Here it is: When B first told me her plans for eating for the year, I was apprehensive. The first thing I thought was, “no more Cheese Nips!” For anyone who knows me, that is my…
Easy Asparagus
I always thought that cooking asparagus was incredibly difficult, but boy was I wrong! We had this for lunch today [I, with poached eggs and Loman with grilled chicken]. one bunch of asparagus olive oil garlic salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss the asparagus with olive oil and garlic salt until evenly coated. Place…
Pasta + Basil Butter Sauce
adapted from recipe by twopeasandtheirpod.com 22 ounces frozen cheese ravioli / or tortellini / or penne pasta 2 Half Sticks (1/2 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 tablespoons chopped basil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish Extra basil…
Homemade Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup of olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 – 28 ounce cans of organic crushed tomatoes salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar In a heavy saucepan heat the olive oil…
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
adapted from recipe by budgetbytes.com 1 lb. lasagna noodles 15 oz. ricotta 1 cup shredded mozzarella ¼ cup grated parmesan 1 egg 10 oz. frozen spinach 2½ cups homemade marinara sauce to taste salt and pepper as needed non-stick spray Get a large pot of water boiling with a dash of salt. When it comes…
Creamy Tortellini Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves dash of crushed red pepper flakes 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 (32 oz) container vegetable broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Fresh cheese tortellini In…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mexican Salad
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1 large tomato, chopped 1 cup corn 1 large avocado, sliced 1/4 cup chopped green onion limes-for juicing over salad salsa or pico de gallo, if desired spinach or…
Avocado Egg Salad
adapted from recipe by twopeasandtheirpod.com 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped 2 hard boiled egg whites, chopped 2 small avocados, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt [optional depending on what consistency you’d like] 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper In…
Overnight Oats
¼ cup uncooked old fashioned or rolled oats ½ cup skim milk or almond milk 1 tablespoon dried chia seeds 2 teaspoons maple syrup (more or less to taste) ¼ cup blueberries or ½ banana or 3 sliced strawberries [really any combination of fruits you’d like] Put all ingredients together in a pint size mason…
Vegetable Tian
1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 medium potato 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 cup shredded Italian cheese [nix the cheese to make it paleo] Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté both in…
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