vegan veggie burgers

I had actually never even heard of Amaranth until I saw this recipe. Amaranth is a relative of quinoa, so nutritionally it is quite similar.  Amaranth is high in protein, high in fiber, and is very good for digestive health. It is also completely gluten free!

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Ingredients:

• 1½ cups cooked Amaranth (1½ cups water simmered with ½ cup amaranth for 25 mins)
• 3 ounces mushrooms, chopped finely
• 1 cup Spinach, chopped finel
• 1 Carrot (shredded)
• ½ cup Oat Flour
• ¼ cup Ground Flax
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Olive Oil (to cook)

hummus & sun-dried tomato crostini

Ingredients:

• 10 1/4-inch-thick slices of seeded or plain baguette
• About 1/2 cup hummus
• About 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
• Pea shoots/arugula, for garnish
• Flaky sea salt, for garnish
• Extra-virgin olive oil (optional), for garnish

tabbouleh salad

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup medium bulgur, dry
• 2 cups finely chopped ripe tomatoes (1 pound)
• 3 cups finely chopped curly parsley
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
• 1/2 cup minced white onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 large scallion, thinly sliced

strawberry basil sangria

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound fresh strawberries
• 1 apple
• 1 ounce fresh whole basil leaves
• 1 bottle Chardonnay
• 1/2 cup organic sugar (optional)
• 2 cups sparking white grape juice

coconut macaroons

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Ingredients:

• 3 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 14-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut (about 5 cups)

vegan banana peanut butter ice cream

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter

curried chicken tea sandwiches

I am making this recipe for a 1920′s themed book club…

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 12 (1/2-inch-thick) pumpernickel, or wheat bread slices
• 3 tablespoons diced green onions

low fat banana nut bread

Ingredients:

• 7 ripe medium bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2-1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 oz (3/4 cup) chopped walnuts
• baking spray

skinny basil pesto

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil

simple spaghetti with kale, lemon & garlic

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti for one (a bundle about the diameter of a dime)
• 2 tablespoons good extra virgin olive oil
• 5 sprigs lacinato kale (droopy kale is fine), very finely chopped
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon wedge
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

mango cashew sunshine bites

I saw this recipe on a great blog called My New Roots. I can’t wait to try these…

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup dried mango pieces (purchase organic, unsweetened, unsulfured)
• ½ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut, plus more for garnish
• 1-2 tsp. creamed honey, for sweetness if desired
• seeds of 1 vanilla bean
• lime zest
• pinch sea salt
• pinch ground turmeric (optional)

carolina pulled pork

I made this on Tuesday night, after having it at a friend’s house. This pork recipe is AMAZING. I highly recommend it for any gathering or party food.

Ingredients:

• 3 lb pork shoulder (good for about 8 servings)
• For the Meat Rub: Black pepper, Onion powder, Garlic powder
• 1 Tbs Flour (to coat the pork)
• Thyme and rosemary sprigs
• Teaspoon of brown sugar
• Sea salt
• Cayenne pepper
• Cumin and coriander
•  Cinnamon applesauce (or thin apple slices)
• At least a half cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tsp butter
• Water
•  Olive oil

** For the recipe, you will need frying pan and a CROCK POT

salmon with sriracha sauce & lime

Ingredients:

• Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons tsp sriracha sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1 1/4 lbs pounds salmon fillet, skin removed
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

strawberry basil margaritas

Ingredients:

• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate
• 10-12 strawberries
• 8 basil leaves
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups tequila (gold or silver)

artichoke flatbread

Ingredients:

• whole wheat flat bread – or for low carb – use Trader Joe’s low-carb tortillas
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 6 ounces garlic and herb flavored goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper