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
July 11, 2017 + dinner, gluten free, lunch, Recipes, salad, vegetables, vegetarian
salad platter
6 leaves of organic lettuce 2 organic carrots, julienned 1/2 organic English cucumber, sliced 20 organic cherry tomatoes 4 farm fresh eggs, hard boiled 1 avocado, sliced 1 organic lemon, halved 3/4 cup black beans 1/2 cup mixed olives 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon grapeseed or coconut oil Celtic sea salt and ground pepper method Clean lettuce leaves and allow to dry…. Read More
July 4, 2017 + beans, dinner, gluten free, lunch, Recipes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
taco bites
10 organic cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 5 spears of asparagus, tough ends removed & sliced lengthwise 1/2 cup black beans 1 large carrot, julienned 6 leaves of butter or Boston Bibb lettuce 1/2 lemon or lime homemade taco or tandoori seasoning to taste method Rinse lettuce leaves and allow to dry while preparing the tomatoes, carrots, and asparagus. Rinse black beans. Gently… Read More
June 26, 2017 + dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, grains, nuts, oats, Recipes, vegetarian
energy bites
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 1 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup ground chia seed 1/2 cup nut butter 1/3 cup raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup dairy–free chocolate chips (optional) method Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Chill in the refrigerator for one half hour for easier rolling if desired. Roll into balls of any size according to your… Read More
June 19, 2017 + dinner, gluten free, lunch, Recipes, soup, vegan, vegetarian
gazpacho
1 1/4 pounds ripe yellow tomatoes, stem ends trimmed 1 1/4 pounds ripe orange tomatoes, stem ends trimmed 1 four-inch piece English cucumber, peeled and seeded 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt 5 tablespoons grapeseed oil Freshly ground pepper method Using the large holes of a box grater, grate yellow… Read More
June 12, 2017 + dinner, gluten free, lunch, Recipes, vegetarian
tri‑color potato salad
3 large organic white potatoes 3 large organic sweet potatoes 3 large organic purple potatoes 1 cup plain coconut yogurt 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons dried tarragon 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried basil Celtic sea salt and fresh ground pepper method Bring filtered water to a boil in a large kettle. Cut potatoes to medium-sized pieces and boil until slightly… Read More
May 29, 2017 + breakfast, dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, muffins, Recipes, vegetarian
almond chia muffins
2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 cup gluten-free oats 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons chia seeds 3 eggs 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup organic unrefined coconut oil, warmed method In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, oats, coconut oil, almond and vanilla extracts, salt, baking… Read More
May 22, 2017 + breakfast, dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, grains, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
cinnamon oat granola
4 cups gluten-free oats 1 cup buckwheat groats 1 cup slivered almonds 3/4 cup organic unrefined coconut oil, warmed 3/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped method In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, buckwheat, vanilla, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and apricots. Mix until all is incorporated. Pour onto a rimmed and… Read More
May 15, 2017 + breakfast, dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, grains, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian
carob buckwheat granola
2 cups raw buckwheat groats 2 cups gluten-free oats 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup organic unrefined coconut oil, warmed 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt 1/4 cup carob powder method In a large mixing bowl, combine buckwheat, oats, pumpkin seeds, vanilla, almond, coconut flakes, coconut… Read More