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Power Packed Apple Sauce
Well, a lot has happened lately. I’ve been traveling, making kombucha, building a house, working, and leaving balled up underwear in my pant leg of my SKINNY jeans while I’m in public. I can’t lie about this stuff. It happened. For real. So first on the list, I got to attend the amazing Weston A. Price Foundation again this year. Last year was my first one and I pretty much told them to sign me up for life. It was an amazing time with speakers and friends and food. Okay, so it was really mostly about the food. The conference […]
Loaded Sweet Potato + dairy free sour cream
Inspired by a photo I saw from The Urban Poser-gah, I LOVE that lady, I decided to give it a whirl and the results were AMAZING! So amazing that Denny wanted to eat it again tonight for dinner! This dinner is pretty darn simple, although you do need to think ahead a bit to prep the sour cream. I thought I read some where about making your own coconut sour cream but I didn’t get to experiment so I ended up with this dairy free sour cream with a cashew base. (Side note- it is also really good dipped with […]
How to Cook a Pumpkin
Since the weather is getting a bit chilly these days and Autumn is fully upon us that only means one thing-BAKING! Yay! I’m so thrilled that I can back delicious healthy treats without wheat, sugar or dairy! And they are always amazing, even the not so pretty ones still get gobbled up! I especially like to bake treats with pumpkin. Its super easy to make your own pumpkin puree versus the canned version. So here is your easy peasy how to: And viola! Stay tuned for more pumpkin recipes coming your way!
Garbanzo Bean Bread
This bread is a great addition to soups or a nice hummus and sprout sandwich. It’s a nice bonus if you have fresh herbs to put in the batter.
Not your mama’s sweet potato casserole…
Author: Mandy
Posted: November 20, 2011
Forget the typical marshmallow, milk, flour, brown sugar bad for you casserole. This is AMAZING and easy AND drum roll….DELICIOUS! Well, of course is it yummy or it wouldn’t have made the blog. (side note- can someone please help me with photography!! The pictures do not do the food justice, and I need some help! I’ll make you something really special if you reply to my plea 🙂 Sweet Potato Casserole 6 large sweet potatoes 1 can (20oz) crushed pineapple, packed in juice 1 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1/2 C chopped pecans or walnuts, optional 1/3 C flaked […]
Homemade Sun Dried Tomatoes
Author: Mandy
Posted: August 18, 2011
We had started stockpiling tomatoes on our counter…between our CSA box, friends and sweet patients who brought us tomatoes we had a TON. So it was time to do make some delicious sun-dried tomatoes! I made these last year and ended up just eating them straight instead of using them in recipes because they were so delicious. Some how I lost my recipe, so my mama inspired what I did to these little guys-thanks mom! Sun Dried Tomatoes A bunch of tomatoes, seeds removed as best as possible Olive oil Sea Salt Pepper oregano basil Cut the tomatoes in half […]
Roasted Tomato Dressing
Author: Mandy
Posted: July 31, 2011
I know, I know, I have fallen off the face of the earth for a while, but I never forgot you, and I never stopped thinking of all of you! I would have good intentions of doing a post but then the nausea and energy to put it together would take over and poof, no post…and no post and no posts… Well, the good news is that I’m out of the first trimester and I’m coming back to life so here comes more recipes for you! Please forgive me, I will do better now…at least until a newborn baby comes […]
Cleanse Recipe- Broccoli with Sun Dried Tomates and Pine Nuts
Author: Mandy
Posted: May 9, 2011
Yum Yum! If it has sun dried tomatoes, I’m in! LOVE them! This is easy easy to make (always a good thing) and it makes a great side dish to any meal. Broccoli with Sun Dried Tomates and Pine Nuts 1 head of broccoli, cut and stems reserved 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 clove of garlic, minced 3 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 2 Tbsp sun dried tomatoes 🙂 1 Tbsp pine nuts Chop broccoli and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a little salt. Meanwhile mix bv, garlic, olive oil and s&p […]
Brussel Sprouts?
Author: Mandy
Posted: March 4, 2011
Yes, brussel sprouts. You will love it! Just give it a try. I have made this recipe over and over and everyone who thinks they don’t like brussel sprouts likes this recipe. Makes an excellent side dish for any dinner. Let me know what you think! Brussel Sprout Delight 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 1/2 lbs brussel sprouts, thinly sliced 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 chopped walnuts salt and pepper Heat butter and oil in large skillet. Add brussel sprouts. Saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Add walnuts, salt and […]
Arugula/ Spinach Salad + Simple Salad Dressing + “Parmesan”
Author: Mandy
Posted: February 2, 2011
TWO posts in one day!! That is what happens when you have a snow day. AND I actually got out of my pj’s, so I thought I could catch up on some recipes I’ve been wanting to post for a while. If it stays snowy you might just get 3 recipes tomorrow 🙂 So I don’t know portions very well for this recipe but I’ll do my best. Salad Dressing: 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or braggs 2 Tbsp vinegar (I used coconut vinegar but sometimes I’ll use apple cider vinegar) 4 Tbsp water 1 C extra virgin olive oil Put […]
