tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68852525647322552252024-03-13T14:46:39.728-07:00What Banmans EatWhat Banmans EatAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-79944073032253708032014-05-22T08:37:00.000-07:002014-05-22T08:37:19.280-07:00Aunt Joan's Ganache<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My Aunt Joan gave me a recipe for ganache when I was newly married and I had no clue what it was but I love anything chocolate and this recipe quickly became one of my favourites.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ganache is really versatile. Here are a few of my favourite past uses for it...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
{back when I had a <a href="http://figandrubysweets.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">cake business</a>}</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Pfv1EU_pZc/ScnWSYRWtZI/AAAAAAAAB3M/N_p6GPEWL_c/s1600/P2240302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Pfv1EU_pZc/ScnWSYRWtZI/AAAAAAAAB3M/N_p6GPEWL_c/s1600/P2240302.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Dripping down the sides of a cake...</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1ntt1m2ZkQ/SH1z5uF7AuI/AAAAAAAAAo8/VwH6t-rnUBc/s1600/IMG_7905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1ntt1m2ZkQ/SH1z5uF7AuI/AAAAAAAAAo8/VwH6t-rnUBc/s1600/IMG_7905.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Dripping and piped along the bottom.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tC7r9s3QC_k/SVEgseXtShI/AAAAAAAABeQ/qYRaGfL3UXM/s1600/PB290198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tC7r9s3QC_k/SVEgseXtShI/AAAAAAAABeQ/qYRaGfL3UXM/s1600/PB290198.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
More drips, and piping, and lettering!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-geDC6HA11fY/S9ihqRcb4BI/AAAAAAAAFqA/9X7q9NweG4o/s1600/DSC_2034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-geDC6HA11fY/S9ihqRcb4BI/AAAAAAAAFqA/9X7q9NweG4o/s1600/DSC_2034.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I know you already saw the dripping effect but this was is too cute not to safe, right?</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9s5DO9HqGA/S-UB4pCjzWI/AAAAAAAAFzk/Sn1V6W3ZhQM/s1600/DSC_2255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9s5DO9HqGA/S-UB4pCjzWI/AAAAAAAAFzk/Sn1V6W3ZhQM/s1600/DSC_2255.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I used ganache to create a muddy track for this dirt biker:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_eBPwGiLrQ8/U3E2s7h0kgI/AAAAAAAAPUw/fjF9RwYNU6g/s1600/blogger-image-1080759628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_eBPwGiLrQ8/U3E2s7h0kgI/AAAAAAAAPUw/fjF9RwYNU6g/s1600/blogger-image-1080759628.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Layered in an <a href="http://whatbanmanseat.blogspot.ca/2014/05/cookie-ice-cream-cake.html" target="_blank">ice cream cookie cake</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I think you get the idea. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's the recipe...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>AUNT JOAN'S GANACHE</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 bag of chocolate chips (about 2 cups) OR 2 cups of chopped chocolate...use what ya got:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup heavy cream (I use unpasturized Jerseyland cream)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-Place the chocolate in a medium sized bowl and set aside.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-In a small saucepan ( I use a double boiler just to be safe cause burnt milk is not a good scene), bring the cream to a boil.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-Pour the cream over the chocolate, let it sit for 2 or 3 minutes, then blend until smooth and shiny. ( I usually use a whisk but an electric mixer is a good idea, I'm just lazy:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-let cool slightly before using.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**if you are wanting the dripping look, you do want the ganache to be relatively warm so it drizzles but not hot enough to melt your icing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**if you are wanting to pipe ganache onto a cake, you'll need it a little cool so that it keeps it's shape.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**ganache can be made ahead and stored covered in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-69247440830661519112014-05-22T00:13:00.000-07:002014-05-22T08:38:32.143-07:00Cookie Ice Cream Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uWNyZBWiVUI/U3E2r6N067I/AAAAAAAAPUk/fQVkKMZnXtU/s640/blogger-image-1662527048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uWNyZBWiVUI/U3E2r6N067I/AAAAAAAAPUk/fQVkKMZnXtU/s640/blogger-image-1662527048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hyMh20xgfVY/U3E2t5W0ljI/AAAAAAAAPU0/WfZeYlxtpm8/s640/blogger-image--362229304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
My son Caleb has requested an ice cream cake for his birthday two years in a row.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Here is this year's version...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hyMh20xgfVY/U3E2t5W0ljI/AAAAAAAAPU0/WfZeYlxtpm8/s640/blogger-image--362229304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_eBPwGiLrQ8/U3E2s7h0kgI/AAAAAAAAPUs/LB7-eNmZIhA/s640/blogger-image-1080759628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_eBPwGiLrQ8/U3E2s7h0kgI/AAAAAAAAPUs/LB7-eNmZIhA/s640/blogger-image-1080759628.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hyMh20xgfVY/U3E2t5W0ljI/AAAAAAAAPU0/WfZeYlxtpm8/s640/blogger-image--362229304.jpg" width="425" /><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="266" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uWNyZBWiVUI/U3E2r6N067I/AAAAAAAAPUk/fQVkKMZnXtU/s400/blogger-image-1662527048.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>COOKIE ICE CREAM CAKE</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 double recipe of your favourite cookie dough</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-6-8 cups of your favourite ice cream flavor/s(we use so delicious coconut ice cream)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-<a href="http://whatbanmanseat.blogspot.ca/2014/05/aunt-joans-ganache_22.html" target="_blank">Aunt Joan's Ganache </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-bake one giant cookie in your springform pan. I prefer to undercook my cookie so that it is more on the soft side than the crispy side. **If you line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, it will be easy to remove your cookie.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-bake a second cookie in your springform pan, the same as the first. </div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-let cookies cool</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-ganache should also be cooled to room temperature so that it is spreadable but will not melt ice cream</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-prepare ice cream by letting it sit out just long enough to make it easy to scoop and smooth.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-place one cookie in the springform pan</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-top cookie with generous layer of ganache</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-scoop ice cream on top of ganache and smooth it out to edges of pan.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-top ice cream with second cookie</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-top cookie with ganache</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-top ganache with remaining ice cream</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add decorations as desired (I squeezed dollops of ganache around edges and stuck cookies into them but you can get as creative as you like:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-freeze your cookie cake!</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Serves: 8-16 (I would serve small pieces because this cake is very rich) Be sure to take the cake out and let it defrost a bit so that you can cut into it at cake time! **I actually made two of these, pre cut one, used the whole one for singing happy birthday and served the pre cut one first while cutting the whole one.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**springform pans are awesome for displaying your lovely dessert because once it has it's structure (in this case by re-freezing the ice cream) you can remove the sides!</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-59713231521231351802014-05-21T23:47:00.003-07:002014-05-21T23:50:09.217-07:00Asian {crock pot} Stew BeefThis smells so amazing all day.<br />
One of the benefits to using the crock pot...coming home to the smell of dinner!!<br />
<br />
Also, I get bored with stew meat done the same way all the time.<br />
<br />
This dish is not boring!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XiQvorWpC3M/U32U9OhwOPI/AAAAAAAAPVk/WugGmlrHHpg/s640/blogger-image-1362878437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XiQvorWpC3M/U32U9OhwOPI/AAAAAAAAPVk/WugGmlrHHpg/s640/blogger-image-1362878437.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>ASIAN {crock pot} STEW BEEF</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1-2 lbs stew meat (we use bison)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 chopped onion</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2-3 cloves garlic (chopped or minced)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup tamari (soy-free version of soy sauce)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp. fresh ginger (chopped) or 1 TBSP ginger powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp maple syrup</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 Tbsp olive oil</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add all ingredients to the crock pot</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-cook on high for 3-4 hours OR on low all day</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**Pictured served over Zoodle Citrus Stir Fry</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Serves: 6-8 if served with rice or another side</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-19692577678632536762014-05-21T23:31:00.000-07:002014-05-21T23:48:12.937-07:00Sweet Potato Rosemary Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sEVJ_488fac/U2u3aVJdjzI/AAAAAAAAPOI/tdrxbXitmmk/s640/blogger-image-961015832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This soup is my personal "ideal" soup. I love everything about it. I hope you do too:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sEVJ_488fac/U2u3aVJdjzI/AAAAAAAAPOI/tdrxbXitmmk/s1600/blogger-image-961015832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sEVJ_488fac/U2u3aVJdjzI/AAAAAAAAPOI/tdrxbXitmmk/s640/blogger-image-961015832.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RoRYuQGgSMA/U2u3ZTStsLI/AAAAAAAAPOA/SzBvjRywJnY/s640/blogger-image--1516137570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RoRYuQGgSMA/U2u3ZTStsLI/AAAAAAAAPOA/SzBvjRywJnY/s640/blogger-image--1516137570.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Sweet Potato Rosemary Soup</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2-4 sweet potatoes (yams? the orange ones) roasted</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 roasted head of garlic</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 onions, chopped</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2-4 carrots, chopped</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2-4 stalks of celery, chopped</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-4-6 cups chicken broth or water</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 Tbsp dried)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 tsp salt</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 tsp pepper</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup cooked and finely chopped turkey bacon (that's what we use, you can substitute as you wish)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2-4 cups chopped cooked chicken</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup Israeli Couscous (or a pasta of your choice, or none if that's your choice:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-roast the sweet potatoes in the oven until they are soft. let cool.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-you can roast the head of garlic along with the sweet potatoes but they will be ready sooner, so keep an eye on them.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-squeeze the garlic cloves into your blender</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-peel sweet potatoes and add them to the blender as well. </div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add 4 cups of water or chicken broth to the blender, blend everything together until it makes an orange puree</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-in a large soup pot, fry onions, celery and carrots in coconut oil over medium high heat</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-pour sweet potato puree into the soup pot wight he cooked vegetables</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add seasoning, chicken and bacon.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-I prefer to cook the "pasta" (israeli couscous in this case) separately. Two reasons: 1. not everyone in my house eats grains 2. pasta continues to cook and turns mushy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add more water or chicken broth for desired thickness.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
serves: 6</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-6534582456138427552014-05-09T10:32:00.000-07:002014-05-09T10:42:49.009-07:00Tom Tam Crock Pot Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-izw3L8uvX7I/U2zvE-sJdLI/AAAAAAAAPOo/Aj7ZgNvVkoA/s640/blogger-image-1859718161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
This is another family favourite, and always a winner with guests. I've modified it over the years from a recipe my amazing sister in law Tammy gave me. I do this a lot to accommodate our nutritional values as we have learned more about health and changed the things we eat. I don't like to throw out old favourites, I prefer to update them so they can stick around! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
This tasty dish used to involve sugar and soy sauce and ketchup. Feel free to use those if you like, this recipe is very flexible. You can substitute in or out as you need. I like flexible, do you?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-izw3L8uvX7I/U2zvE-sJdLI/AAAAAAAAPOo/Aj7ZgNvVkoA/s640/blogger-image-1859718161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KLCx1p1KizE/U2zvFlZn7yI/AAAAAAAAPOw/HdOYt6ZFgt0/s640/blogger-image-334234485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KLCx1p1KizE/U2zvFlZn7yI/AAAAAAAAPOw/HdOYt6ZFgt0/s640/blogger-image-334234485.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Rice is an easy pairing but truth be told, it's typical for us to eat this by itself with a salad or roasted veggies. <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/cauliflower-rice/" target="_blank">Cauliflower rice</a> is another great option if you are avoiding grains but like to make yourself think you are eating something grain like:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-izw3L8uvX7I/U2zvE-sJdLI/AAAAAAAAPOo/Aj7ZgNvVkoA/s640/blogger-image-1859718161.jpg" width="480" /><br />
<br />
Cilantro, for me, makes everything better!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>TOM TAM CROCK POT CHICKEN</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 1/4 cup tomato paste (2 small cans)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup tamari sauce (this is a non soy based "soy sauce")</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup coconut sugar</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 1/4 tsp mustard </div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-3 garlic cloves, minced</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-3/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp onion powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-chicken of your choice, bone in or out. </div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-cilantro to taste, on the side</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-throw everything in the crock pot</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-cook on low all day or high for 3-4 hours</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
serves: 6</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-19269376821962810082014-05-08T14:44:00.001-07:002014-05-09T10:42:19.101-07:00Pumpkin Spice Chocolate chip Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IdJcbR20rEY/U2u2b4qOdYI/AAAAAAAAPNs/ToENp4RX3P4/s640/blogger-image--233038305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IdJcbR20rEY/U2u2b4qOdYI/AAAAAAAAPNs/ToENp4RX3P4/s640/blogger-image--233038305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5LxWbHaxRxk/U2u2a-FmfYI/AAAAAAAAPNk/bCmFvgY7zlI/s640/blogger-image--2036328868.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is our favourite muffin.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I make these a lot.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
nobody ever complains.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5LxWbHaxRxk/U2u2a-FmfYI/AAAAAAAAPNk/bCmFvgY7zlI/s640/blogger-image--2036328868.jpg" width="480" /><br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IdJcbR20rEY/U2u2b4qOdYI/AAAAAAAAPNs/ToENp4RX3P4/s640/blogger-image--233038305.jpg" width="480" /><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>PUMPKIN SPICE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
dry:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 cups spelt flour</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup coconut sugar</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 tsp. baking powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 tsp. baking soda</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 tsp. salt</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 tsp. cinnamon</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/8 tsp. cloves</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 tsp. ginger powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
wet:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (1 15 oz can)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 c plain yogurt</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp. vanilla</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 egg</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup chocolate chips</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-mix dry ingredients in a large bowl</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl (I often use my vitamix)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add wet ingredients to dry. mix well</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add chocolate chips</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-scoop batter into muffin tins (I line them with parchment paper muffin liners)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Serves: makes two dozen "not quite full sized" muffins (perfect to stretch the recipe and be able to say "sure!" when the kids ask for two:) If you want full sized muffins, it makes about 16.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-32179957291264652042014-04-25T10:01:00.002-07:002014-04-25T10:01:15.019-07:00Strawberry sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u37Q0ZyF7-E/U1qUIMYz12I/AAAAAAAAPNI/DL60mUynf4M/s640/blogger-image-1113503733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u37Q0ZyF7-E/U1qUIMYz12I/AAAAAAAAPNI/DL60mUynf4M/s640/blogger-image-1113503733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-el3aSVQjSoc/U1qUGY-Ub3I/AAAAAAAAPM4/7OoaXC_BUbQ/s640/blogger-image-813861954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
This is just too easy, and so yummy. I love that this sauce can be whipped up without any fuss and because it uses frozen berries, it can be made at any time of year.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-el3aSVQjSoc/U1qUGY-Ub3I/AAAAAAAAPM4/7OoaXC_BUbQ/s640/blogger-image-813861954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8hfBun0zGMw/U1qUHY4MBqI/AAAAAAAAPNA/vqYDIXgWgs4/s640/blogger-image-676579843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8hfBun0zGMw/U1qUHY4MBqI/AAAAAAAAPNA/vqYDIXgWgs4/s640/blogger-image-676579843.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-el3aSVQjSoc/U1qUGY-Ub3I/AAAAAAAAPM4/7OoaXC_BUbQ/s640/blogger-image-813861954.jpg" width="480" /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u37Q0ZyF7-E/U1qUIMYz12I/AAAAAAAAPNI/DL60mUynf4M/s640/blogger-image-1113503733.jpg" width="480" /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<b>STRAWBERRY SAUCE</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-frozen organic strawberries </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
**i usually just use the whole bag (2 cups approximately) but you man make as much or little as you like, since its the only ingredient it doesn't matter:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-Place berries in a pot</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until berries are mushy</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-mash berries with a fork</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-enjoy!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-62492819051090397292014-04-25T09:50:00.000-07:002014-04-25T10:06:01.956-07:00Dr. Mike's Pancakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sGCjJFbfyLM/U1qRZJlOpGI/AAAAAAAAPMs/NacLM6N3i6M/s640/blogger-image-1359717135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sGCjJFbfyLM/U1qRZJlOpGI/AAAAAAAAPMs/NacLM6N3i6M/s640/blogger-image-1359717135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NgYaEmST7YE/U1qRYEKnapI/AAAAAAAAPMk/8wrMxDW8L8A/s640/blogger-image--1187415802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NgYaEmST7YE/U1qRYEKnapI/AAAAAAAAPMk/8wrMxDW8L8A/s640/blogger-image--1187415802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GQxwbFDAopk/U1qRV0meMmI/AAAAAAAAPMU/Wr2WnyzqK50/s640/blogger-image-1146176772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We have a big birthday here today!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Someone is turning 40!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
{not mentioning any names}</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Birthdays call for pancakes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
These babies are the real deal, approved by all members of our house.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The birthday boy himself came up with the recipe and I haven't tried another one since.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
{I tend to stick to what I know works}</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GQxwbFDAopk/U1qRV0meMmI/AAAAAAAAPMU/Wr2WnyzqK50/s640/blogger-image-1146176772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MHChQKMy_4c/U1qRXK77gLI/AAAAAAAAPMc/HMscnqiKLp4/s640/blogger-image-2084331116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MHChQKMy_4c/U1qRXK77gLI/AAAAAAAAPMc/HMscnqiKLp4/s640/blogger-image-2084331116.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GQxwbFDAopk/U1qRV0meMmI/AAAAAAAAPMU/Wr2WnyzqK50/s640/blogger-image-1146176772.jpg" width="480" /></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>DR MIKE'S PANCAKES</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup almond flour</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup spelt flour</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/4 cup coconut sugar</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp. baking powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp coconut oil (melted)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp cinnamon</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 eggs</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 cups coconut milk</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp maple syrup</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-coconut oil for lightly lining pan</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-mix dry ingredients in a small bowl</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add dry ingredients to wet. mix well</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-melt coconut oil in pan</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-scoop batter onto medium high heat pan</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-flip when bubbles begin to appear all over pancake</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Serves: 4-6 ( I always double this recipe for our bunch)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**I typically serve pancakes with some or all of these topping options:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-plain JL yogurt mixed with vanilla and maple syrup</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-cut up fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas, mango, raspberries...)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-frozen blueberries</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-maple syrup</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-<a href="http://whatbanmanseat.blogspot.ca/2014/04/strawberry-sauce.html" target="_blank">strawberry sauce </a>(pictured)</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-16880375371613770542014-04-24T22:42:00.001-07:002014-04-24T22:42:57.914-07:00Fancy Food: Watermelon Squares<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This almost feels silly to type out because there isn't much to this recipe but it tastes great and the presentation is fantastic so I thought I'd share it as an awesome option for a cute little something to bring to the end of the year parties, or to serve as an appetizer at your own event.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
{it's birthday party season at my house so I've got pretty food on the mind}</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2TEn5A0BxY/U1XupKtiR-I/AAAAAAAAPJw/-zSS2YZXoOE/s1600/IMG_5892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2TEn5A0BxY/U1XupKtiR-I/AAAAAAAAPJw/-zSS2YZXoOE/s1600/IMG_5892.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>WATERMELON SQUARES</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-watermelon, cut into 1" cubes</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-raspberries</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-baby bocconcini</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-cherries (or blueberries depending on season)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Steps:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-use toothpicks to assemble. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-serve in cute little rows!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-66912791097569437362014-04-24T22:19:00.000-07:002014-04-24T23:26:49.470-07:00Mexican Shredded Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I like to find easy ways to do things.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I really like to find easy ways when it comes to cooking because, if we are being really honest, I don't really enjoy the task. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
At all.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ya I said it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ironically, I feed 8 people three meals a day so I have been extremely motivated to figure out ways to cut corners.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is one of my favourites. I make two meals in one session.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wJKC1HdTHEc/U1XuqUBOUzI/AAAAAAAAPJ8/hmRMxBtmdCI/s1600/IMG_6167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wJKC1HdTHEc/U1XuqUBOUzI/AAAAAAAAPJ8/hmRMxBtmdCI/s1600/IMG_6167.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Pictured here is some of my shredded chicken and a whole bunch of beautiful veggies about to get chopped.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J2ZFmd_xNS4/U1Xuqr1SIYI/AAAAAAAAPKA/-UcNSxTgG3M/s1600/IMG_6187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J2ZFmd_xNS4/U1Xuqr1SIYI/AAAAAAAAPKA/-UcNSxTgG3M/s1600/IMG_6187.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We use this chicken many different ways. Want a list? Here ya go...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
~chicken tacos</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
~chicken enchiladas</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
~mexican chicken salad</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
~empanadas</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
~chicken taco soup</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The list goes on really. I love having shredded chicken on hand for quick meals. Here is the how-to.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
*I am very loose with my measurements. I learned that from my Mother In Law, she just keeps working at it till it tastes right. If more people decide to come over, you add a little more of everything. I believe for most meals, this works (not everything) please be flexible with yourself and be willing to taste as you go and add as you like.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
*Also, I have a gigantic family so my portions are large. You can modify by cutting a recipe in half if you are feeding a family of 4 OR, do yourself a favour and make it "Banman size" so you have leftovers for another meal!</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**one more thing! This is a wordy explanation, I promise its really very simple! The chicken will be cooked through in the boiling step but the cooking step is where you add the flavour. I hope that makes sense:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
f<b>or boiling step:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-4 chicken breasts bone in or boneless (you can also boil a whole chicken, if you'd like)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 onions, sliced in half</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-4 carrots, washed and chopped in half</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-4 stalks of celery, washed and chopped in half</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 tsp chili powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 tsp cumin</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 tsp salt</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 bay leaves</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>for cooking chicken:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp coconut oil</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-shredded chicken (made above)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp chill powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp cumin</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp salt</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp garlic powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2-3/4 cup coconut milk</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-chopped cilantro (optional)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup salsa (optional)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-hot sauce to taste (optional)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b><u>Steps:</u></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>for boiling:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-throw everything in a large pot</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add filtered water until all ingredients are covered completely</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour (at this point, you could simmer for longer, it's very forgiving)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
**the above task can be done overnight or during the day in the crock pot. Simply add all ingredients, set on low and cook for 6-8 hours</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-pour the cooked contents into a strainer with a large bowl or a pot below to catch the broth. (congratulations, you just made chicken broth!! Save that)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl. Discard all the vegetables, bay leaves and bones.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-using two forks, shred the chicken. (if this feels tedious, you can just chop the chicken)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>for cooking chicken:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-melt coconut oil in a sauce pot on medium heat</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add shredded chicken, all the spices and coconut milk</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-stir until mixed and heated through</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add more of any of the seasonings, or any of the optional additions as you prefer.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>How is this two meals?</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The first meal is your shredded chicken served how you like it, Mexican Chicken Salad , Chicken Tacos, Empanadas or Chicken Burritos, so many options. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The second meal is Mexican Taco Soup. (post coming)</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-29902888855844246452014-04-24T09:26:00.001-07:002014-04-24T20:14:33.667-07:00Blackberry Smoothie<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tH-EXi9oD5w/U1k7R4NMPHI/AAAAAAAAPLY/AR-ErINeb48/s640/blogger-image--1381270041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q2KqMtk_Daw/U1k3soRkZiI/AAAAAAAAPLQ/OOg_8XmFWuI/s640/blogger-image-2040460321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q2KqMtk_Daw/U1k3soRkZiI/AAAAAAAAPLQ/OOg_8XmFWuI/s640/blogger-image-2040460321.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
Everyone really enjoys this smoothie and it's got lots of awesome goodness hidden inside. I love to sneak the awesome goodness in whenever I can:)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tH-EXi9oD5w/U1k7R4NMPHI/AAAAAAAAPLY/AR-ErINeb48/s640/blogger-image--1381270041.jpg" width="480" /><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<b>BLACKBERRY SMOOTHIE</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 handful washed organic spinach</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 raw egg</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-2 cups frozen blackberries or Marion berries</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 large banana (or 2 small ones)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-2 scoops vanilla protien powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-3 cups coconut milk</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 cup water </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 cup raw milk (or an extra cup of coconut milk if this is not an option)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<b>Steps</b>:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-place everything in your blender in the order listed.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-blend and serve! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Serves: 6-8 (depending on size of glass:)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-65733657787865555952014-04-22T20:05:00.000-07:002014-04-22T20:05:28.135-07:00Dr. Mike's Chocolate Milkshake<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N7DWWyYMxEw/U1criFx9cZI/AAAAAAAAPKc/DneRS7SOffk/s640/blogger-image-624694550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N7DWWyYMxEw/U1criFx9cZI/AAAAAAAAPKc/DneRS7SOffk/s640/blogger-image-624694550.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
My husband is quite the mixologist. This is a family favourite...<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PkedM1Bp_6I/U1crhS7JiHI/AAAAAAAAPKU/5Tx-s9C70bQ/s640/blogger-image-1267368622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PkedM1Bp_6I/U1crhS7JiHI/AAAAAAAAPKU/5Tx-s9C70bQ/s640/blogger-image-1267368622.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<b>DR. MIKE'S CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<u><b>Ingredients:</b></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
- 3 cups coconut milk</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-18 ice cubes </div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 Tbsp organic maple syrup</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder (see link --->)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<u><b>Steps:</b></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add everything to the Vit-a-mix and blend </div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
*If you don't have chocolate whey protein powder, you can use two bananas and 1/2 cup cocoa powder and an extra tsp of maple syrup. It's best with the protein powder though:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Serves 6</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-26642279728989215632014-04-21T19:23:00.000-07:002014-04-22T14:53:37.272-07:00Dr. Mike's Detox SmoothieMy husband created this smoothie. Some of my kids love it, others are not impressed. That's kind of how things go around here though. We don't get down about the whining or complaining, we keep focused on what the long term goal is. If we make an amazing, healing, detoxing smoothie with all kinds of awesome ingredients, we suffer through the objections and force down the good stuff! This may not be easy at first but any kid can get used to drinking green smoothies. We just keep reminding them about what it's doing for their health.<br />
<br />
This weekend we had a "vacation meal". After a vacation meal, a detox drink is always a good idea!<br />
<br />
DR MIKE'S DETOX SMOOTHIE<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Ingredients:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 cups frozen organic strawberries</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 cups filtered water</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 1/2 cups coconut milk</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp cinnamon</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 tsp tumeric</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-5 leaves organic kale (washed and de-stemmed)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 scoops organic whey protein from grass-fed cows</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Steps:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-Blend liquids and kale in your Vit-a-mix</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-add the rest of the ingredients and blend until fully incorporated.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Serves:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-this smoothie will serve 6.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-76845664163011202502014-04-21T17:49:00.000-07:002014-04-21T18:14:17.235-07:00Cocoa KamutThis recipe has been with us since long before I valued quality ingredients. The original recipe included corn syrup and sugar and puffed wheat. <br />
<br />
This is my healthier option, I hope you enjoy it!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-86s5wWwpO-4/U0W1I3DU6XI/AAAAAAAAPGE/qYKidKrqGKc/s640/blogger-image-1287726235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-86s5wWwpO-4/U0W1I3DU6XI/AAAAAAAAPGE/qYKidKrqGKc/s640/blogger-image-1287726235.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Dzv16vUCM6U/U0W1JmAxfGI/AAAAAAAAPGM/mWcwt3w-jrs/s640/blogger-image--1598738124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Dzv16vUCM6U/U0W1JmAxfGI/AAAAAAAAPGM/mWcwt3w-jrs/s640/blogger-image--1598738124.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
COCOA KAMUT</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Ingredients:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup coconut sugar</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup maple syrup</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-3 Tbsp cocoa powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp vanilla</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-8 cups puffed Kamut</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Steps:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-Combine first 4 ingredients in a pot.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-remove from heat and add vanilla</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-grease a large bowl with coconut oil</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-pour puffed Kamut into the bowl</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-pour hot mixture over Kamut</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-mix well.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-smoosh mixture into a greased 9x12 pyrex pan</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-let cool then cut to serve</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
*you can scoop the mixture out of the bowl and into cupcake papers in a cupcake tin for a nice way to serve this dessert to a crowd, or as a treat to bring to a school event</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-31764933805395989052014-04-21T17:31:00.001-07:002014-04-21T18:07:03.067-07:00Pesto Feta Turkey BurgersWhen Caitlyn, my 5th baby was born, my friend Denise brought turkey burgers. I never forgot that meal. I craved it actually. I asked her for the recipe so I could enjoy them again. This is basically her recipe, it may have changed a little bit over the years. These turkey burgers are now a staple meal at our house. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rkuilg2AmKM/U0W19SUduxI/AAAAAAAAPGk/37Mykundbow/s640/blogger-image-1751878779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rkuilg2AmKM/U0W19SUduxI/AAAAAAAAPGk/37Mykundbow/s640/blogger-image-1751878779.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
The ingredients are simple but really flavourful when added together.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-esecgme1O1w/U0W2ApQLyFI/AAAAAAAAPG0/Sw0UarApHOE/s640/blogger-image-1521713884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-esecgme1O1w/U0W2ApQLyFI/AAAAAAAAPG0/Sw0UarApHOE/s640/blogger-image-1521713884.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Really, that's all you do, throw them together and fry them up.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P6FbudrpcfM/U0W1_n46DiI/AAAAAAAAPGs/U3vY0vvc7nw/s640/blogger-image--930597116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P6FbudrpcfM/U0W1_n46DiI/AAAAAAAAPGs/U3vY0vvc7nw/s640/blogger-image--930597116.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
On this day, I served the turkey burgers two-bite sized by themselves as an appetizer. Sometimes we eat them in lettuce wraps, sometimes they are an addition to a big salad. Every once in a while we eat them with a bun. When we first started taking grains out of our diet, I could not imagine how a burger could be enjoyable without a bun. It is funny how your tastes change as you modify your eating habits. We don't really miss the bun part of burgers anymore.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
PESTO FETA SPINACH TURKEY BURGERS</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Ingredients:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-2 pounds ground turkey</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 cup chopped spinach</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup feta cheese</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1/2 cup pesto sauce</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp. salt</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp. garlic powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 tsp pepper</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-1 Tbsp coconut oil</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
Steps:</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-combine all ingredients in a large bowl</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-heat coconut oil in a pan on medium-high heat.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-I like to use a scoop to create even "scoops" of the mixture, and put them in the pan. Use a fork to flatten them out to a 1/2-1/4 inch thick. (the old fashioned way of using your hands to make patties works too but my way keeps my hands clean:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-you can add more seasoning at this point if you choose.</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
-when cooked though, flip burgers to brown the second side.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-77829968158731375422014-04-10T00:16:00.002-07:002014-05-09T10:01:26.160-07:00Barley Bison Stew<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
I can never make enough of this dish. I love mealtime when there is no complaining. This stew accomplishes a blissful happy mealtime. Everytime.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h7e3D1eursU/U0W2WreW4VI/AAAAAAAAPHE/QNt1kmDGVzw/s640/blogger-image-755697639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h7e3D1eursU/U0W2WreW4VI/AAAAAAAAPHE/QNt1kmDGVzw/s640/blogger-image-755697639.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
We use Bison but this would work equally well with beef stew meat.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CxG5cAtGHjE/U0W2XEHPI0I/AAAAAAAAPHM/iBSKiNoqkUA/s640/blogger-image--1627807776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CxG5cAtGHjE/U0W2XEHPI0I/AAAAAAAAPHM/iBSKiNoqkUA/s640/blogger-image--1627807776.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
If you want it to go further, you could add filtered water and change this from a stew to a soup.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IPIvnZUOq_A/U0W2X5z6IvI/AAAAAAAAPHU/0UetUKBiorg/s640/blogger-image-405840180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IPIvnZUOq_A/U0W2X5z6IvI/AAAAAAAAPHU/0UetUKBiorg/s640/blogger-image-405840180.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6121731915619925378" itemprop="description articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 746px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
BARLEY BISON STEW</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Ingredients:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 pound stew meat (bison or beef)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 Tbsp coconut oil</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 tsp salt</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 tsp pepper</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 tsp garlic powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 Tbsp thyme</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-2 onions, chopped</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-4 stalks celery, chopped</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-4-6 carrots, chopped</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 cup barley (rinsed)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-3-5 cups filtered water, or beef broth if you have it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Steps:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-sprinkle half of the seasonings all over the meat.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-brown the meat in a hot skillet with the coconut oil</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-add garlic, onions, celery and carrots, cook until almost soft</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-add barley and water and seasonings, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-keep stirring every once in a while. This should simmer for at least an hour.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-you may need to add more seasonings, to your own taste:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
*you can add everything to the crock pot in the morning and let it cook all day on low.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
*some people prefer a less "starchy" consistency, this can be accomplished by boiling the barley separately. A lot of times I do this so those who are avoiding grains can have the stew without the grains and the others can add them if they like.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div style="clear: both;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="post-footer" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px -2px 0px; padding: 5px 10px;">
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-61217319156199253782014-04-09T16:47:00.001-07:002014-04-21T18:09:07.938-07:00Potato and Broccoli Bowl<br />
This is the ultimate comfort food for my family. I make this once every two months or so and everyone goes wild. Everyone but Cambria, she doesn't like potatoes. Weird, I know:)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m3xHkgzw8B0/U0W1ubo8FqI/AAAAAAAAPGU/Moj86OpahGM/s640/blogger-image-1797622622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m3xHkgzw8B0/U0W1ubo8FqI/AAAAAAAAPGU/Moj86OpahGM/s640/blogger-image-1797622622.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kv8b13PzH18/U0W1uxm6UCI/AAAAAAAAPGc/OZx9Tjx6InA/s640/blogger-image-1367861530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kv8b13PzH18/U0W1uxm6UCI/AAAAAAAAPGc/OZx9Tjx6InA/s640/blogger-image-1367861530.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
POTATO BROCCOLI BOWL</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Ingredients:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-potatoes cut into quarters (5-8)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-broccoli cut into bite sized pieces (1-2 heads)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 c. grated cheese (I use raw Jerseyland cheese)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-2 Tbsp. butter (olive oil can be used instead)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 tsp. salt</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 tsp. garlic powder</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1 tsp pepper</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-1/2 c. coconut milk</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
Steps:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-boil the potatoes until they are soft but not mushy</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-drain the water from the pot and throw the broccoli in with the potatoes, close lid! The heat and steam from the hot potatoes will com the broccoli.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-add butter, cheese, spices and milk.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
-mix everything together and serve</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-62742000241456143092014-04-09T16:25:00.000-07:002014-04-22T21:08:04.431-07:00Banman's Favourite Hummus<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">We enjoy hummus as a snack on a regular basis around here. It's really quick to prepare and can be paired with raw veggies or crackers or as a side to a meal. </span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IzuIsj9srLs/U0W4s6MyT-I/AAAAAAAAPHg/hypantI6m6U/s640/blogger-image-559956071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IzuIsj9srLs/U0W4s6MyT-I/AAAAAAAAPHg/hypantI6m6U/s640/blogger-image-559956071.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">In this video, my lovely Mikayla demonstrates just how easy it is to make our favourite hummus.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/7mnLYqVNCLg?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
BANMAN'S FAVOURITE HUMMUS</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
<strong>Ingredients</strong>:<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
1 large can chick peas (also called garbonzo beans)</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
juice of 1 lemon</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
2 garlic cloves, peeled</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
2 tsp. cumin</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
2 tsp. chili powder</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
2 tsp salt (you may want to adjust this to taste as you go)<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
<strong>Steps:</strong><br />
<strong><br /></strong></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-Dump everything in your Vita Mix. (If you don't have a Vita Mix, you can try your blender and if that doesn't work use a food processor and put the Vita Mix on your Christmas wish list:)</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-blend until smooth and creamy</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-enjoy!</div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6885252564732255225.post-2177350357706651252014-04-09T16:22:00.000-07:002014-04-21T18:14:44.384-07:00Oat Fudge Bars<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">I'm certain that Starbucks made Oat Fudge Bars with me in mind. They are my absolute favourite. I decided it was high time to figure out a better option for this oat-fudgy obsession. Here's what we've come up with (I say we because there have been many batches and my older daughters have all weighed in and helped as we tweaked our recipe.)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"></span><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xr7Qh2q_0og/U0W5KWRsetI/AAAAAAAAPHo/3lsI8CaqZ60/s640/blogger-image-997579859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xr7Qh2q_0og/U0W5KWRsetI/AAAAAAAAPHo/3lsI8CaqZ60/s640/blogger-image-997579859.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">I just want to clarify, oats are not a staple around here. My philosophy when it comes to food is always changing as I learn. I feel it is important to come up with exciting options that will deter us from choosing the really bad stuff. When I make these Oat Fudge Bars I use organic, GMO free oats, pure organic maple syrup, and other ingredients that I have carefully selected. I believe this is a better option for a special treat than driving through and "splurging" on the real thing... Get my drift?</span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nmtCxYVK3W8/U0W5LgTWOvI/AAAAAAAAPHw/TcoAYaBD2DY/s640/blogger-image--105586522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nmtCxYVK3W8/U0W5LgTWOvI/AAAAAAAAPHw/TcoAYaBD2DY/s640/blogger-image--105586522.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
OAT FUDGE BARS<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
<strong>ingredients:</strong><br />
<strong><br /></strong></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
base:</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-2 bananas, mashed really well</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-4 Tbsp coconut oil, melted</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-2 eggs</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-4 Tbsp maple syrup</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-1/2 tsp salt</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-2 1/2 c .organic oats</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-1 c. oat bran</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-1 c. spelt flour</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-1/2 c. ground flax seeds (I like the golden ones)</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-1/2 c. shredded unsweetened coconut</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
(this mixture can vary so get creative with what you have, you may like more flour and less oats or you may want to substitute the oat bran with more coconut...you can get away with many varieties here.)</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
fudge:</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-1 1/2 c. chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life, if you have a chocolate that you like that is in bar form, you can use that by just chopping it up)</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-1 c. coconut milk</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
steps:</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-preheat oven to 350</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-mash the bananas really well</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-add oil, eggs, syrup and salt and mix well.</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-add dry ingredients to wet until mixed</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-press this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 and an 8x8 (I have a big crew, you may have lots of leftovers! They freeze really well:)</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-in a double boiler, warm up the coconut milk.</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-add chocolate and stir until it makes a chocolately, fudgy sauce.</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-pour the chocolate mixture on top of the oat base</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-bake for 10-15 minutes</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
-i like to let these cool completely before we eat them but my family usually has other ideas. If you have self control, you can let them cool in the fridge for an hour or two.</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812213687657839629noreply@blogger.com0