Day: December 26, 2017

Snacks

Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

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I love these little energy bites. They are so good and filling. They are travel-friendly as well. Take them on the go with you to school or work. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup oats 1/2 almond meal or flour of choice 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1/2… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Dinner

Pasta With Pumpkin Tomato Sauce

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This pasta dish is a great dish to serve during the cold winter months. It is creamy and delicious. The flavors pair really well together and, is travel-friendly so you can take this dish with you to work or school. With a few steps, you will have a delicious and creamy meal ready to serve. INGREDIENTS:… Continue reading Pasta With Pumpkin Tomato Sauce

Drinks

Green Turmeric Smoothie

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This is another favorite of mine. If you like green smoothies then you will love this one. INGREDIENTS: 1 banana frozen and slightly thawed 1 1/2 cup mixed tropical mixed fruit 1 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp ginger 2 cups spinach DIRECTIONS: In a blender add the banana, the fruit, the spinach, the… Continue reading Green Turmeric Smoothie

Drinks

Tropical Spinach Smoothie

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This is my go-to smoothie. I make this particular smoothie all the time. It is my favorite. If I'm not making this a smoothie I'm making this a smoothie bowl with toppings. INGREDIENTS: 1 banana Frozen and slightly thawed 1 cup spinach 2 strawberries with the tops 1/2 cup mixed tropical fruit frozen 1 tbsp molasses… Continue reading Tropical Spinach Smoothie

Snacks

Salted Cocoa Almonds

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These little bites of heaven I serve for appetizers on game days or during the holidays. They are absolutely Devine. You can easily adapt this recipe to make more if serving a large crowd. They have a slightly roasted flavor paired with the salt and cocoa powder makes a delicious snack. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup unsalted almonds… Continue reading Salted Cocoa Almonds

Dinner

Fennel Burgers

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I make this burger recipe a lot during the summer season. They are so moist and delicious. The flavors of these burgers are so good. Although my husband is not a plant-based eater he does enjoy these burgers. They are easy to make, You just throw everything into the food processor and blend until slightly smooth leaving… Continue reading Fennel Burgers

Sides

Coconut Rice

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This recipe I came up with when I tried a coconut rice stew when I traveled to the Bahamas when I was a teenager. The rice stew that I had was simply amazing and I have tried to recreate it. this is the closest I've gotten to the flavor of the dish. The Bahamas are well known… Continue reading Coconut Rice

Soups And Stews

Potato Stew

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This is a family favorite during the cold winter months. It is hearty, oil-free and less salt. This recipe is good with just a slice of crusty bread on the side. It warms you from the inside out. It is so delicious and is a little spin-off of the traditional tomato soup, But more grown-up… Continue reading Potato Stew

Snacks

Apple Sauce

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This original recipe was passed down to me by my grandmother. Her mother made this recipe before giving it to her. It is a cherished recipe that has seen a lot of miles. The Original recipe calls for Brown sugar or regular sugar when my family traveled down south from the northern territory, where maple syrup was… Continue reading Apple Sauce