Recipes

African Peanut Curry

Servings: 6             Prep time: 15 minutes           Cook time: 6-8 hours Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, diced 2 sweet potatoes, cubed 1 Tsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 2 c vegetable broth 1/3 c peanut butter 2… Continue reading African Peanut Curry

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Penne and Blistered Tomatoes and Olives

Servings: 2                 Prep time: 10 minutes         Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 8 oz whole wheat penne 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 Tbs white wine 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 Tbs pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 c fresh basil, chopped… Continue reading Penne and Blistered Tomatoes and Olives

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Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

6 servings       Prep time:  30 minutes     Cook Time:  20 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 c sweet potato or butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 c water reserved from cooking the sweet potato of butternut squash 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 Tbs lemon juice 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp… Continue reading Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

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Wendy’s Black Bean Taco Filling

Ingredients 1 15 oz can black beans, drained 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin salt and pepper to taste serve on corn tortilla, avocado, and veggie cheese. Directions Saute beans, carrots, and onions for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and spices and cook for 5 minutes.… Continue reading Wendy’s Black Bean Taco Filling

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Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients 3 c vegetable broth 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bell peppers, cooked 1 28 oz diced tomatoes 1 can black beans, drained 1 can pinto beans, drained 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree 2 Tbs chili powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1.2 tsp cinnamon… Continue reading Pumpkin Chili

Menu Monday

First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!

Last week was a crazy good week of eating!  I succeeded in staying away from unhealthy, inflammation causing foods.  Although I had a couple days of horrible leg cramps, I made it through Thanksgiving and actually LOST weight!  When does that happen? Monday looked like this: Jamba Juice for breakfast; a yummy salad with a… Continue reading First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!

Family Friday

Changing Thanksgiving Traditions

It is Thanksgiving Day at my house.  In between the making of all the "fixin's" and the arrival of the guests, I decided to do a little research as to how this day came about and what might have really been served for dinner. The "traditional" meal includes roasted turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed… Continue reading Changing Thanksgiving Traditions

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Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients 1 bag of cranberries 3/4 c pineapple juice 1 c sugar free applesauce juice and zest from 1 orange 1/2 c dried fruit 1 puff pastry Directions Mix cranberries, pineapple juice, applesauce and 2 Tsp of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.       Once boiling, turn down the heat… Continue reading Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce

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Brussel Sprouts with Corn

Ingredients 4 c Brussel sprouts 2 c frozen corn 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c chopped mushrooms 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste Directions Saute onions and mushrooms in a non-stick pan until lightly browned Add Brussel sprouts and saute until they are lightly browned... about 10… Continue reading Brussel Sprouts with Corn

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Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad

Ingredients 2 c mixed greens, chopped 2 c broccoli, chopped 2 c red cabbage, chopped 1 c carrots, finely chopped 1/2 c almonds, chopped 1/4 c sunflower seeds For Dressing 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 c lemon juice 1 Tbs ginger, minced 3 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey Directions Chop all the veggies and… Continue reading Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad