February 12, 2012

January Recipes Healthy Comfort Food

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KATE’S BABY GARLIC DILLED POTATOES INGREDIENTS: 5 C new potatoes, very small* 2 T butter 1 t dill weed 2 t minced garlic**   TO PREPARE: 1. Wash, trim and dry new small potatoes (* or use larger ones, cut to 1 or 1 ½”) 2. Place in baking dish and dot with the butter. Sprinkle on the dill weed and minced garlic. 3. Place in a 450 oven for about 15 minutes, reducing heat to 350 for another 45 minutes. ** A real garlic lover will want to put in about 2 … [Read more...]

Raw Chocolate Pudding

*This recipe was provided by Schall Adams | INGREDIENTS: 2 med-large avocados 3/4 cup Agave nectar or to taste 1/2 cup Cacao Powder 1/4 cup water HOW TO PREPARE: 1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until super creamy and smooth. 2. You will have to use a rubber spatula to fold the ingredients together and continue processing until desired consistency is reached. It will last about two to three days in the fridge. Makes four servings. … [Read more...]

Thai Noodles (Vegan)

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Visit www.godairyfree.org *This recipe was reprinted with permission from www.godairyfree.org This recipe comes from Wildwood Foods, the makers of various organic soy products, such as tofu, soy yogurt, and many others.   INGREDIENTS: 1 package Wildwood Plain Tofu 1 cup water 1/4 cup soy sauce 8 oz package rice noodles   SAUCE: 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, grated 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup soynut butter or smooth peanut … [Read more...]

Awesome Almond “Milk” Shake (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Visit www.godairyfree.org *This recipe was reprinted with permission from www.godairyfree.org   INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup chocolate almond milk, sweetened or unsweetened 1 small, ripe, frozen banana 2 Tbsp almond butter (I loooove the creamy raw almond butter from trader joe's) 1 Tbsp flax seeds (I can never resist throwing these in) 5 sizable ice cubes (optional)   TO PREPARE: 1. Add all to a blender, except the ice, and blend until smooth. 2. If … [Read more...]

Breakfast Cookies (Vegan, Nut-Free, Soy-Free)

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Visit www.godairyfree.org *This recipe was reprinted with permission from www.godairyfree.org   This recipe has been fine-tuned many times over by Kate Ekman, a passionate lover of the natural side of food.   INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup oil (adjusted by Kate per comments below) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar Up to 1/4 cup cane sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp whole flax seeds (grind them and) + 6T water OR 5T preground flax seeds + 6T water 1-1/4 cups … [Read more...]

Arugula, Strawberry, and Sugar Snap Pea Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy- Free)

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Visit www.godairyfree.org *This recipe was reprinted with permission from www.godairyfree.org   From Susan Russo of Fit Fare and Food Blogga. Serves 4   INGREDIENTS: 6-8 cups arugula 1 cup sliced strawberries 1-1 ½ cup sugar snap peas   Dressing: 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Pinch of grated lemon zest ½ Tbsp water Salt and pepper, to taste A handful of thinly sliced … [Read more...]

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