Delicious Coconut Blueberry Muffins

Coconut Blueberry Muffins 1 cup coconut flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup honey 1 cup coconut milk 6 eggs 1/4 cup organic coconut oil 4 tsp. of vanilla extract 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup blueberries Preheat oven to 350.  Sift flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. In a separate bowl or…

Spicy Fiesta Smoothie

Feeling sluggish? Need a boost? This Feel-Good Smoothie’s spicy hotness will wake you up from the very first sip! Its nourishing ingredients will also rejuvenate your body. Cilantro, jalapeno, and a dash of cayenne bring smoothie-making to a whole new level! Not sure about spices? Just try a very small amount at first and adjust…

Night Time Snacking

Submitted by: Ruth Mooney ~ Night time snacking. “Does it really matter?” Ice cream after the soccer game? A bowl of cereal before bed? Cookies and milk with the kids? Does it all really matter?  You know, those snacks before bed? It does matter.  Not only can some foods keep you restless and interfere with…

Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf

My trusted source, Wendy, made this lentil loaf a while ago and she said her family loved it! I will admit that there are many ingredients in this list and not quick to make,  However, if you double the recipe you can use mini or large loaf pans, and freeze for later. The glaze is…

End of Season . . . Strawberry Salad to Apple Crisp

Submitted by: Ruth Mooney This week I had an opportunity to take advantage of the exit of summer with a strawberry salad. Greens, goat cheese, pecans and strawberries….dressing optional?  Splash a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Fig infused vinegar mix and you have a tasty meal in a flash! But secondly, I enjoyed…

Succulent Sweet Potato Fries

Submitted by: Ruth Mooney This is a delicious side or snack. These sweet potato fries are best served hot from the oven. I took it right out of the cookbook: “CLEAN FOOD,” by Terry Walters (p 166) 3-4 sweet potatoes 1 TB extra virgin olive oil 1 TB balsamic vinegar 1 TB maple syrup 2…

Millett Herbed Casserole

This herb casserole can be ready in under 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor! Millet Herb Casserole 3 C millet, rinsed (I use Bob’s Red Mill Millet) 1-2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced 6 C boiling water 2 tsp salt 2 bay leaves 1 tsp oregano, basil, and thyme 1 tsp granulated onion 2/3…

Easy to Make Homemade Granola Bars

Inspired by the Minimalist Baker, here are some very healthy granola bars.  Start with 5 ingredients, then let your imagination go wild.  My new test kitchen baker ~ Ruth ~ used raisins, cranberries, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and mixed nuts.  Serves: 10 bars Basic Recipe for homemade granola bars 1 cup packed dates, pitted (deglet nour or medjool)…