I’ve been experimenting with new recipes and as a result we have been enjoying some amazing meals! These veggie burgers should easily fit into a number of food plans, they are full of flavor and so filling. This recipe makes 16 burgers so you can freeze some ahead. They heat up easily in the microwave…
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Chia Berry Jam
This is amazing and so easy. A simple recipe of fresh or frozen berries, a little water and chia seeds all heated up results in this lovely berry jam. The chia seeds help it thicken as well as add some fiber, protein and health fats.This is so yummy you will lick the spoon and go back…
No – Bake Thumbprint Cookies
Daughter Katy saw this recipe on the Whole Foods web site and declared that she had to make them! The cookie base is much like a Larabar. Dates, oats, coconut and almond butter combine beautifully to create this slightly sticky, gooey, yummy concoction flavored with fresh orange juice and zest! A little cinnamon and nutmeg…
Kale Broccoli Slaw
Kale is very hearty so this salad holds up to the dressing just fine and was as delicious on day two as it was when freshly prepared. The craisins and apple added a nice contrast of sweetness to the kale and the broccoli slaw adds color and even more crunch! This salad takes some work…
Berry Beet Smoothie
Why drink smoothies made with vegetables and fruit? It’s an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. This drink is filled with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants yet it tastes delicious. If you don’t find yourself sitting down to a big bowl full of nutrient rich healthy greens on a regular…
Pumpkin Oatmeal
PUMPKIN OATMEAL 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste. 1 teaspoon chopped pecans – optional 1 teaspoon shredded coconut – optional 1 teaspoon date syrup or 1 date chopped or a few raisins. Edited 10/31/21 Mix together…
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 1/2 cup Quinoa (rinse with water if not pre-washed) 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (you may substitute your choice of milk, fat free, soy etc.) 1/2 cup water 1 apple, cored and diced (leave the peel on) 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste, I like a lot of…
Pomegranate Green Smoothie
Oh my goodness this was so refreshing and I love the flavor that the Pom Wonderful added. Now if you have never tried a green smoothie don’t turn your nose up at it. It tastes so much better than you think it will. Pomegranate Green Smoothie 1/2 cup Pom Wonderful Juice 1/2 cup cold water…
Esau’s Grilled Corn with Lime
Katy’s husband Esau came for dinner and when he saw the corn on the cob he inquired how we were going to prepare it and then he offered to show us how it is prepared in Honduras where he is from. It sounded simple enough and I had the ingredients on hand so I gave him the…
Very Cherry Bars / Balls
These taste like Larabars These are a higher calorie density type of dessert or snack. Great for travel, hiking and biking. They are easy to make and delicious to eat! Be sure to check out our Amazon Affiliate Page where we share many of our favorite small kitchen appliances, kitchen tools, food products, books and fun things…