Month: August 2021

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Garden Veggie Mediterranean Salad

Veggie Garden Greek Salad

I love making this salad because most ingredients come from my vegetable and herb gardens. It is packed full of flavor. Serve with pita or just make as a side dish.

Recipe

1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped

2 bunches scallions, chopped

2 thin sweet green cucumbers (hothouse works), sliced

16 ounces garbanzo beans (optional) rinsed well

1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped

1/3 cup fresh mint leaves chopped

1/3 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

Juice of 2 lemons

1 tablespoon fresh chopped garlic

1/2 cup olive oil

8 ounces feta cheese crumbled

Sea salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together into a large bowl and serve! Easy!

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Creamy Pasta Primavera

Creamy Pasta Premavera

Can’t go wrong with the fresh, simple and flavorful dish as a side dish for a party or an easy vegetarian meal.

Recipe

16 ounces your choice penne or spiral noodles cooked according to the directions on the package

1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 cup shredded carrots

1 bunch asparagus sautéed and chopped

1 tablespoon garlic chopped

1/2 cup butter

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup fresh chopped basil

Sea salt and pepper to taste

Boil the pasta and strain. Sautee the asparagus and add the butter, cream and garlic. Add the carrots, tomatoes and basil. Stir and throw in the cooked pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

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Healthier Peach Cobbler Crisp

Peach Cobbler Crisp

My kids ate this up really fast for breakfast the other day. Our sweet neighbor shared her fresh ripe peaches with us and they made a perfect meal! We added plain yogurt on the side with a little honey and vanilla for taste.

Recipe

For the Filling

12 to 14 medium peaches peeled and sliced

1/2 cup honey

6 tablespoons whole wheat or spelt flour

zest of 1 lemon

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix all the ingredients together and put in a 9×13 dish. Set aside.

 

For the Topping

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup coconut oil

2/3 cup coconut sugar

2 cups rolled oats

2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour

1 cup slivered or chopped almonds

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon sea salt

Melt and butter and coconut oil in a small sauce pan. In a large bowl mix together the oats, flour, almonds, coconut sugar, cinnamon, sea salt, then add the melted butter and oil. Mix well  together. Sprinkle on top of peach mixture. Bake at 375` covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes. Serve with plain or honey sweetened yogurt.

 

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Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

Fresh, filling and full of flavor! You are going to love this salad!

Recipe

3 oranges, with the pith and membrane cut away from the wedges

1/3 cup rice vinegar

3 tablespoons coconut aminos

1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

3 tablespoons fresh minced ginger

1 tablespoon honey

3 tablespoons liquid coconut oil

2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed oil

1 rotisserie chicken shredded

1 head Napa cabbage sliced thin

2 red bell peppers, chopped

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1 bunch scallion, chopped

1/2 to 1 cup cashew halves

After removing the pith and membrane from the oranges, squeeze the rest of the juice out of the oranges to equal 6 tablespoons.  In a separate bowl, make the sauce by whisking the vinegar, coconut aminos, ginger, chili garlic sauce, honey, orange juice, and oils together. In a large bowl mix together the chicken, cabbage, peppers, cilantro, scallions and cashews together. Pour the dressing over the top and mix with tongs. Serve immediately.

 

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Easy Summer Mac N Cheese

Easy Mac N Cheese

This is my favorite quick and easy summer meal to make for lunch or dinner. I use my favorite sun sugar tomatoes and fresh basil to garnish!

Recipe

4 cups or 16 ounces gluten free noodles (or any noodles of your choice)

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese like Tillamook

1 teaspoon powdered onion

1 teaspoon powdered garlic

Sea salt and pepper for taste

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until just soft. Strain. Put strained noodles back in the pot
While the noodles are cooking mix the cream, shredded cheese, garlic and onion powders together. Add the cream and cheese mixture to the noodles on low heat. Stir until cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper for taste. Garnish with fresh tomatoes and basil.