Recipes
A Really Good Brownie
September 11, 2021 - Category: Desserts & Snacks
1. Add to a food processor and process until just smooth: 4 pastured eggs 1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup raw cashews or almond butter 1/3 cup raw cacao powder 1 banana 4 dates 1/8 tsp. unrefined sea salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking powder Opt. : 1/2 - 1 tablespoon raw honey, if you…A Really Good Brownie
Read more...Healthy Ginger Snaps Recipe
April 12, 2021 - Category: Desserts & Snacks
Arrowroot flour is a very versatile, gluten- and grain-free powder. Extracted in traditional ways — no high heat or chemicals — from the tropical plant known as Maranta arundinacea, similar to cassava, yucca or kudzu, it can be used as a thickener or mixed with almond, coconut or tapioca flours for bread and dessert recipes.…Healthy Ginger Snaps Recipe
Read more...Golden Milk
January 11, 2021 - Category: Drinks & Shakes
Golden milk, also known as haldi doodh in Ayurvedic medicine, is a healing powerhouse — reducing inflammation, boosting immune function, protecting against infections, etc. Plus it tastes really good! The anti-inflammatory properties are largely due to curcumin, bioactive compounds found in turmeric. The other spices — ginger, cinnamon, black pepper and cardamom — contribute important…Golden Milk
Read more...Easy Ice Cream
September 17, 2020 - Category: Desserts & Snacks, Recipes
Easy and delicious, though it does require a little arm exercise. 1 cup heavy cream (preferably unpasteurized, certified raw)About 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractpinch unrefined sea salt16 oz Mason jarOptional: about 1/4 - 1/2 cup puréed fresh strawberries, blueberries or other fruit Pour the cream, honey or maple syrup,…Easy Ice Cream
Read more...Wholesome Stuffed Mushrooms*
May 7, 2020 - Category: Hors d'Oevres, Recipes
12 large mushrooms, stems removed 1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped 2 scallions, minced 1 tsp. dill, basil dash cayenne 1 Tbsp. plain whole yogurt (or just enough to hold the stuffing together) grated unsalted cheddar cheese for topping Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Mince the mushroom stems and combine with almonds, scallions, herbs, and yogurt. Arrange…Wholesome Stuffed Mushrooms*
Read more...White House Garden Cucumber Soup
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Soups
Adapted, just slightly, from one of Michelle Obama's favorite recipes using ingredients from the White House kitchen garden. 2 cups almond milk* 2 large cucumbers 3 oz. whole Greek yogurt (thicker than regular) 2 tablespoons fresh dill dash seasalt (opt.) for garnish: Greek yogurt, fresh dill, toasted almonds (opt.) Peel and coarsely chop the cucumbers.…White House Garden Cucumber Soup
Read more...Watermelon Cooler
May 7, 2020 - Category: Drinks & Shakes, Recipes
If you're having a busy day and feeling hot and bothered, try this cooling, soothing drink. All the ingredients have cooling properties and are very hydrating. 2 cups watermelon, chopped and seeded 1 small cucumber, unpeeled if organic and cut in chunks a few drops rosewater to taste (optional) Process the watermelon and cucumber in…Watermelon Cooler
Read more...Walnutty Slaw
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Salads
A sinful-tasting, sinless treat! 5 cups shredded cabbage 2/3 cup homemade or health store mayonnaise 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped, raw walnuts Combine first 3 ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Then add nuts, toss and serve.Walnutty Slaw
Read more...Walnut Paté
May 7, 2020 - Category: Hors d'Oevres, Recipes
2 cups raw walnuts 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 1-2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Soak walnuts for 30 minutes, then drain. Put garlic, onion, celery pieces and parsley into a food processor and process until the ingredients are finely…Walnut Paté
Read more...Some Like It Very Hot Salsa!
May 7, 2020 - Category: Dressings, Sauces & Dips, Recipes
2-3 medium fresh tomatoes (1-1 ½ lb.), finely diced 1/2 red onion, finely diced 2 medium chili peppers (jalapeno or serano), stems, ribs, seeds removed, finely diced juice of 1 lime 1/2 cup chopped cilantro seasalt and black pepper to taste Optional: 1 clove minced garlic, oregano and/or cumin to tasteStart with chopping up 2…Some Like It Very Hot Salsa!
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