October 16, 2017 + dinner, for kids, gluten free, quinoa, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
new potatoes with peas
1 portabella mushroom, finely chopped 1 large leek, cleaned and sliced 4 cups organic new potatoes, cut in bite-sized pieces 1 cup organic fresh peas 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 to 4 cups cooked quinoa ( optional ) method Fill a large kettle with filtered water and heat to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes… Read More
October 10, 2017 + gluten free, Recipes, salad, vegan, vegetarian
light Greek salad
2 organic Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2 of an organic cucumber, sliced 10 kalamata olives 6 large leaves of organic green leaf lettuce, chopped 3 cups organic arugula, chopped 1/2 cup goat cheese (optional) method In two large bowls, combine chopped lettuce and arugula. Add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and goat cheese. Toss to combine. Drizzle with light dressing of your choice; a Greek vinaigrette… Read More
September 18, 2017 + dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
apple crisp
2 cups almond flour 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1/3 cup melted coconut oil 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 5 medium apples, peeled, sliced, then chopped in half width-wise method In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In a smaller bowl, combine oil,… Read More
September 7, 2017 + bars, dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
raw brownie bites
2 cups almond flour 2 1/2 cups dates, pitted 1 cup raw cacao powder 1 cup raw unsalted almonds, roughly chopped 1/2 cup dried pears 1/2 cup dried apricots ¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt method Add the almond flour, cacao and salt to a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add the dates, pears, and apricots one at a time through the feed… Read More
August 28, 2017 + breakfast, dessert & baking, edible flowers, for kids, fruit, gluten free, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
fruit and flower bowl
1 cup pineapple, chopped 1 cup pears, chopped 1 cup peaches, chopped 4 pansies 2 roses lemon (optional) raw honey or maple syrup (optional) method Divide fruit into two bowls. Sprinkle the petals of two pansies and one rose into each bowl. Toss to combine. If desired squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over each bowl of fruit and drizzle with a… Read More
August 21, 2017 + drinks, for kids, gluten free, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
cherry lemonade
1 cup cherries, pitted or frozen Juice from 1 lemon 1 cup coconut water 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup method In a blender, combine cherries, lemon juice, coconut water, and honey. Blend until well combined and honey is dissolved. Strain unless pulp is desired. Pour over ice and enjoy.
August 14, 2017 + dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, ice cream, popsicles, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
honeydew granita
4 cups honeydew, chopped 1 cup coconut water 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup (optional depending on your sweetness preference) method Combine honeydew, coconut water, and honey in a blender. Blend on high until smooth and honey is dissolved. Pour into an 8×8 glass cake pan. Set in the freezer. After about an hour take out and mix or… Read More
August 7, 2017 + dinner, gluten free, pasta, Recipes, vegetarian
summer pasta salad
Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 2/3 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon raw honey 2-3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ teaspoon Tabasco (8-12 drops) ½ teaspoon – 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons sesame seeds soy sauce to taste (substitute coconut amino acids for gluten free) Salad: 3 cups fresh organic broccoli florets 1/2 lb organic sugar snap peas 1 organic red bell pepper, diced… Read More
July 25, 2017 + breakfast, chia seed, dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
chia seed pudding
2 cups canned coconut milk (1 can) 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1/3 cup chia seeds 2 tablespoons honey or coconut nectar 1/2 cup chopped raw cashews 1/2 cup chopped fresh pear 1/4 cup small pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg method Mix all ingredients in a glass bowl or large jar with a tight-fitting lid. If using a jar, stir… Read More
July 18, 2017 + drinks, gluten free, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
vanilla rooibos iced tea
2 teaspoons vanilla rooibos tea 1/4 teaspoon lavender 2 cups hot water 8 cups ice water fresh mint leaves for garnish method Fill a large tea ball with rooibos tea and lavender. Allow to steep in 2 cups hot water for 10 to 15 minutes or until desired strength is achieved. Pour concentrated tea into a large pitcher; add ice water and mint… Read More