tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43187795001801802782024-03-17T04:25:54.973-04:00Enjoying Healthy FoodsWe have been changing the way we eat (strictly) for a year now. We try to eat as much live or organic food as we can. We have joined our first CSA and Coop this spring. We buy our meat from a local farmer. I am blogging recipes and secrets along the way. I am not scared to share both good and bad recipes. Be apart of our journey!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-31275714514366706882012-03-05T12:47:00.002-05:002012-03-05T12:47:40.668-05:00Strawberry Cheesecake BITES!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaS2jcSO65gaEtopjHR1fxkJkJ0EqThjTwQ3i9Afy34qbccm5fsQHux3_R6gdIKbkMoT_BkHgXaLrj5m-tBeQBAbVB4m2CedgsVhkf66xjjPCmaFGksySsWy35X1Ez2tJL2-_Gjt1o5vk/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaS2jcSO65gaEtopjHR1fxkJkJ0EqThjTwQ3i9Afy34qbccm5fsQHux3_R6gdIKbkMoT_BkHgXaLrj5m-tBeQBAbVB4m2CedgsVhkf66xjjPCmaFGksySsWy35X1Ez2tJL2-_Gjt1o5vk/s320/IMG_0002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like the recipe for this delicious treat head over to the new page!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">enjoyinghealthyfoods (dot) com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When you are there make sure you make the page!!! </div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-1861847542932250132012-02-03T06:04:00.001-05:002012-02-03T06:04:00.585-05:00Kale and Sweet Potato<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoying Healthy Foods is now a dot (.) com blog!!! Please go and follow the <a href="http://enjoyinghealthyfoods.com/">new page</a> as I will not be updating this site anymore. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is one last recipe for the blogspot blog!!! Then go to enjoyinghealthyfoods.com.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes meals are simple with simple ingredients! This is one of those meals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeHL58CjWc3ITMRoGzuro6wE22tWN1nD5tGrdDuzfGL78vSzF457ioaPqYsqf1wPNBNTbx8dg_Z3dVrjKXgwhyphenhyphendrJPGxIR5tJP2gjcei7yBznRy9yAUZ3QpHVPdWbjQo2EhhOqoo0lS8/s1600/IMG_0001_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeHL58CjWc3ITMRoGzuro6wE22tWN1nD5tGrdDuzfGL78vSzF457ioaPqYsqf1wPNBNTbx8dg_Z3dVrjKXgwhyphenhyphendrJPGxIR5tJP2gjcei7yBznRy9yAUZ3QpHVPdWbjQo2EhhOqoo0lS8/s320/IMG_0001_2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The Ingredients:<br />
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed<br />
about 2 cups Kale, chopped<br />
1 TBSP coconut oil<br />
salt and pepper<br />
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The Directions:<br />
Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Place in a glass dish lined with foil. Melt Coconut Oil and pour over sweet potatoes. Add Salt and Pepper. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Take out and set aside. In a frying pan, add 1 TBSP coconut oil and melt. Add Kale and saute. After 5 minutes or once the Kale is wilted add the sweet potatoes. Allow sweet potatoes get some color (burnt on some of the edges).<br />
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We served this with ground beef. Simple again!<br />
Browned ground beef and seasoned with Lemon Pepper and Garlic Powder. That is it!<br />
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ENJOY!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-23171154390850411032012-02-01T07:52:00.003-05:002012-02-01T07:52:00.510-05:00Paleo Granola MIx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am a new (once again) mom, as you know! I am a nursing mom who needs calories, proteins and snacks to help keep milk production up! I love trail mix or granola because it is a quick grab! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a delicious snack or cereal... perfect for on the go!!! I am going to play with it a little more next time I make it. Might add some dates or dried fruits. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I will not over cook it!!! Yes, I over cooked this batch because baby needed me! :) It almost was a FLOP! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 cup ground flax seeds</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1 cup raw sunflower seeds</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1 1/2 cups almond meal</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">4 cups raw slivered almonds</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1 tsp sea salt</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1 cup liquified coconut oil</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 cup raw organic honey</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">3 tsp pure vanilla extract</span><br />
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<ol><li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Preheat oven to 250 degrees.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">In a medium bowl, add wet ingredients and whisk together until well combined.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Mix the wet ingredients thoroughly into the dry ingredients. </li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Divide the mixture in a thin layer onto two rimmed baking sheets. It will fill about 1 and 1/2 jelly roll pans.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Press mixture down with your hands or the back of a large spoon.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Bake until lightly toasted, approximately 1 hour. Remove pans from oven and gently stir the mixture with a large spoon. Carefully return warm pans to the oven and continue to cook for another 15 minutes.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">Remove from oven and stir in optional ingredients, if desired. Let the mixture cool completely in the pans. </li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">To store, place a folded paper towel (to absorb any excess coconut oil) in the bottom of a lidded storage container. Add paleo crunch to container and cover. Enjoy plain or with coconut or almond milk.</li>
</ol><div>ENJOY!!!!</div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-79102181748984370332012-01-31T09:14:00.000-05:002012-01-31T11:12:46.899-05:00Broccoli Slaw<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a quick side recipe!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOX3xOhwDhcN872j7elazkZKSnjSpH3rrbtwY6cZIwdHm_hqyuCck3CLwk7hPVa5sRLj8pex-PIsvBVDGjBj-CyO6vKbxQZ3OCRQnSZzocAAClN-Q0LRJxvlJLA1JXMqFfpNRmMERdflo/s1600/IMG_0002_5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOX3xOhwDhcN872j7elazkZKSnjSpH3rrbtwY6cZIwdHm_hqyuCck3CLwk7hPVa5sRLj8pex-PIsvBVDGjBj-CyO6vKbxQZ3OCRQnSZzocAAClN-Q0LRJxvlJLA1JXMqFfpNRmMERdflo/s320/IMG_0002_5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The Ingredients:<br />
a bag of Trader Joe's Broccoli Slaw<br />
Coconut Aminos (soy sauce or braggs)<br />
A little mixture of the sauce from the <a href="http://enjoyinghealthyfoods.blogspot.com/2012/01/ginger-garlic-chicken.html">garlic ginger chicken</a><br />
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The Directions:<br />
In a frying pan add broccoli slaw and add roughly 1 TBSP Coconut Aminos. Cover with a lid and saute for 5 minutes on Medium High heat.<br />
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Delicious!!! ENJOY!!!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-40317020747041992632012-01-30T07:56:00.002-05:002012-01-31T11:20:26.679-05:00Ginger Garlic Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm back!!! Thank you for the comments and emails congratulating hubby and I on the arrival of the new baby. We are doing great and really starting to get the hang of three little ones! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am going to do my very best to post a few recipes a week (if not more) but please don't get mad if I forget! I do have a 17 day old!!! Hubby and I are back to eating Paleo strictly. New baby doesn't like dairy and our 2 year olds belly cant handle dairy. I will write more on that later! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this awesome crockpot chicken last week and must share it. It can be done in the oven but since I had my hands busy I put it in the crockpot around noon and just let it cook for the afternoon! I also thinking a chicken fryer would be awesome but all I had were breasts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgno04JdC7tUCu_x4jAMr_CMrTnOt4c5QiGr5wlHZ_QoJBLwEA_sRG-oqkxA5C4vyRWA8FeGbpwAtCsaGkA4TQYin3ijp0FMMYAPGqdWvA2uoUJ4_JTl3qw4OtfomA-bBxx90XBctwyQ7I/s1600/IMG_0001_5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgno04JdC7tUCu_x4jAMr_CMrTnOt4c5QiGr5wlHZ_QoJBLwEA_sRG-oqkxA5C4vyRWA8FeGbpwAtCsaGkA4TQYin3ijp0FMMYAPGqdWvA2uoUJ4_JTl3qw4OtfomA-bBxx90XBctwyQ7I/s320/IMG_0001_5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> The Ingredients:<br />
chicken (I used 3 boneless breast)<br />
3 garlic cloves, minced<br />
1 TBSP ground ginger (fresh would have been great but didn't have any)<br />
2 TBSP Olive Oil<br />
1/4 cup Coconut Aminos (Braggs Aminos or soy sauce)<br />
Handful of cilantro (chopped)<br />
Pepper<br />
Garlic Powder<br />
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The Directions:<br />
Place chicken in baggie and add all the other ingredients. Mix around and cover chicken. If you are doing a fryer chicken, you will need more of the liquid ingredients. Let the chicken marinate for an hour or more. Add chicken to crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours. If baking chicken cook at 425 degrees and time will vary. Breasts cook for 20-25 minutes or a fryer for 45 minutes-1 hour. I am cooking the chicken in the oven this week and will let you know for sure!<br />
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We served our garlic ginger chicken with saute broccoli slaw.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Part of: <a href="http://realfoodforager.com/fat-tuesday-january-31-2012/">Fat Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.ruthsrealfood.com/2012/01/real-food-101-jan-30-2012.html">Real Food Tuesday</a></div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-30388012570372136102012-01-09T12:12:00.002-05:002012-01-11T08:01:23.836-05:00Lemon Sage Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This recipe is so quick and easy, it is perfect for a family on the go or for a mom who is 36 weeks pregnant!!! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b8JrNSYAagQzUCbjmY7vJ8GmXHhDqXLmfNxTQU0mlrF3Fj-ztxjHuEsps3yTsEEwoNb2WU60pdUpWsTG4RBxi60-uck8CirobGhQFlj-WnpzRl6kRN2yheARISCaPra6F1rfiCwq-K0/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b8JrNSYAagQzUCbjmY7vJ8GmXHhDqXLmfNxTQU0mlrF3Fj-ztxjHuEsps3yTsEEwoNb2WU60pdUpWsTG4RBxi60-uck8CirobGhQFlj-WnpzRl6kRN2yheARISCaPra6F1rfiCwq-K0/s320/Picture+3.png" width="320" /></a></div>The Ingredients:<br />
1 chicken roaster<br />
1 lemon<br />
2 TBSP of Sage<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
1 - 2 tsp lemon pepper<br />
1 - 2 tsp garlic powder<br />
drizzle of Olive Oil<br />
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The Directions:<br />
Rinse and pat dry the chicken roaster. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 half lemon on the chicken. Insert the other lemon inside the chicken. Sprinkle sage, garlic and seasonings on the chicken. Finally, top the chicken with Olive Oil. Cook on low for 4.5 - 5 hours in crock pot.<br />
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Save the bones and left over chicken for another meal, recipe to come!!!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-28572698390167997532012-01-05T08:17:00.000-05:002012-01-05T08:17:05.252-05:00Lasagna SoupI have now made this soup twice and have forgotten to take a picture both times. Maybe I will make it again and remember to post a picture.<br />
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I love this soup! You can make it as healthy as you want or as bad (for you) as you want! :) You can add extra vegetables. You can enjoy the soup mixture alone. You can add noodles. You can add cheese topping mixture. You can add croutons. The options are endless but one this remains the same, THIS SOUP IS GOOD!!!!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">The Ingredients:</div><div class="MsoNormal">for the soup:</div><div class="MsoNormal">2 tsp. olive oil</div><div class="MsoNormal">1-1/2 lbs. Hamburger (sausage would work too)</div><div class="MsoNormal">3 c. chopped onions</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 bell pepper, chopped</div><div class="MsoNormal">4 garlic cloves, minced</div><div class="MsoNormal">2 tsp. dried oregano</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 can tomato paste</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 28-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes (I used one smaller can and a can of finely diced tomatoes)</div><div class="MsoNormal">2 bay leaves</div><div class="MsoNormal">6 c. chicken stock</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 can tomato sauce</div><div class="MsoNormal">8 oz. mafalda or fusilli pasta</div><div class="MsoNormal">1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves</div><div class="MsoNormal">salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">for the cheesy yum:</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 - 2 cups cottage cheese</div><div class="MsoNormal">1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese</div><div class="MsoNormal">1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese</div><div class="MsoNormal">1/4 tsp. salt</div><div class="MsoNormal">pinch of freshly ground pepper</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The Directions:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking up into bite sized pieces, and brown for about 5 minutes. Add onions and green peppers and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir well to incorporate. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tomato paste turns a rusty brown color.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, tomato sauce and chicken stock. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add uncooked pasta and cook until al dente. Do not over cook or let soup simmer for a long period of time at this point, as the pasta will get mushy. Stir in basil and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cheesy yum. In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>salt, and pepper.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">To serve, place a dollop of the cheesy yum in each soup bowl, sprinkle some of the mozzarella on top and ladle the hot soup over the cheese. You can also top with croutons to add a little crunch!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Like I said --- This can be made healthy with leaving out the cheese and croutons and selecting the right pasta noodle. I have enjoyed it both ways!!!! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">By the way --- this freezes great!!! </div><!--EndFragment-->Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-44477366936675272692011-12-22T08:13:00.000-05:002011-12-22T08:13:44.516-05:00Best Brussels EVER!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are new to the blog, you will not know that my family and I LOVE Brussels Sprouts! I have made different recipes, which we all love and you can find them on the blog! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This past week while visiting our local Trader's Joe, a worker and I were discussing different ways to cook them! I love how helpful and knowledgeable Trader Joe's employees are!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, he asked me if I had ever tried soaking the Brussels Sprouts in Olive Oil prior to baking them. I hadn't. I always just mix Olive Oil and spice and pour on the Sprouts and baked, never soaked them and was so excited to try it out!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOBzZla9yWLIz4z8JIA2WWDaQ0lJL6PzVHg_uAGoCN1jFJo11J2wSNvrzsJdpB92eDX14dq-DRPXiJPkfoe719YfAISt8SA9k-ySarEwH03PKY5gA_C2mnq9htlN8CFg4moJYydth-qE/s1600/photo-6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOBzZla9yWLIz4z8JIA2WWDaQ0lJL6PzVHg_uAGoCN1jFJo11J2wSNvrzsJdpB92eDX14dq-DRPXiJPkfoe719YfAISt8SA9k-ySarEwH03PKY5gA_C2mnq9htlN8CFg4moJYydth-qE/s320/photo-6.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brussels Sprouts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Olive Oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Salt and Pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Parsley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mozzarella or Parmesan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Directions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut Brussels Sprouts into forths. In a large bowl mix Olive Oil and Brussels Sprouts. Let soak for 20 - 30 minutes. Pour extra Olive Oil out of bowl and add seasonings. Spread the Sprouts out on cookie sheet and bake for 25 - 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Take Sprouts out and add cheese and more parsley. Bake for another 15 - 20 minutes. Cheese will get crispy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheese is optional! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy!!! These are now our favorite way to cook Brussels Sprouts!!! </div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-60853612021173418022011-12-19T08:25:00.000-05:002011-12-19T08:25:55.967-05:00Broccoli and Cauliflower Stew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFzpeTNzWaoIQjW-P4todmyTFhKLv9hmnGNpPa8jleLWVTgaaOWKirriYC8wbZPJeLckEjNtt5TbLkSAIrIzukbao1I1K9sj_hefDe9GC_PMlmDMnlNXpWlQG4DcVXyxA4lLegZ_Swnc/s1600/IMG_0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFzpeTNzWaoIQjW-P4todmyTFhKLv9hmnGNpPa8jleLWVTgaaOWKirriYC8wbZPJeLckEjNtt5TbLkSAIrIzukbao1I1K9sj_hefDe9GC_PMlmDMnlNXpWlQG4DcVXyxA4lLegZ_Swnc/s320/IMG_0011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This soup turned into an unload the fridge stew! I had 1/2 a head of broccoli, a whole head of cauliflower, 3 carrots, 1/2 smaller zucchini, 1/2 onion, and a can of tomatoes.<br />
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With the right seasonings and the tender meat those vegetables were turned into a delicious stew that my boys enjoyed!<br />
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The Ingredients:<br />
1 lb stew meat<br />
1/2 head of broccoli<br />
1 head of cauliflower<br />
3 carrots, chopped<br />
1/2 zucchini, diced<br />
1/2 onion, minced<br />
a can of diced tomatoes<br />
3 cups chicken broth<br />
a 1/2 can of tomato sauce<br />
garlic powder<br />
pepper<br />
chili powder<br />
nutmeg<br />
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The Directions:<br />
In a large pot start browning the stew meat. Once all the sides are browned add the onion, garlic powder and nutmeg and continue to cook. After 5 minutes add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes. Add all the vegetables and seasonings. If the liquid does not cover all the vegetables add more broth or add more water. Boil until vegetables are tender. Then serve and ENJOY!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-62016884270323231172011-12-12T08:59:00.001-05:002011-12-12T09:02:29.471-05:00Salmon Chowder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This soup was really tasty but please do not smell the soup before eating! Hubby and I were both nervous to try the soup because of the EXTREME fish smell but really were glad that we decided to give it a try. It tasted WONDERFUL!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrIMgqnQ09Hdu_PkBfHS3qVEC0uucDz9aY5Niy8LV5jlL0wNmn5EV1STm4x2_OByhAFagJZwOpTLXFlHTBfjMFXhr46LKujOiNARek1cSSfdlZFvQkI4lCuy4-PmXuHViRv15l1rZ3Dw/s1600/IMG_0001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrIMgqnQ09Hdu_PkBfHS3qVEC0uucDz9aY5Niy8LV5jlL0wNmn5EV1STm4x2_OByhAFagJZwOpTLXFlHTBfjMFXhr46LKujOiNARek1cSSfdlZFvQkI4lCuy4-PmXuHViRv15l1rZ3Dw/s320/IMG_0001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Ingredients:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 lb turkey bacon, diced (Regular bacon would do, but I don't eat PIG!)</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 lb of salmon fillets (skin and bones removed)</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 ½ cups leeks, sliced</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups carrots, diced into small pieces</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 cups chicken stock</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tablespoon fresh or dried dill</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">black pepper to taste</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Directions:</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a large soup pot, cook the diced turkey bacon until browned and crispy. Add the leeks and continue to saute until the leeks are tender. Add the carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, dill, and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the salmon filets to the soup, make sure they are covered with the soup, and let simmer until the filets are easy to break apart. Stir well, breaking apart the salmon and cook until all the pieces of salmon are tender. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Part of: <a href="http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/monday-mania-12122011">Monday Mania</a></span></div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-88030508027945393862011-12-09T21:01:00.003-05:002011-12-13T10:59:10.530-05:00Peppermint Coconut Blondies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last year, I made Peppermint Blondies and they were Ah-MAZING and a huge hit!!! I did not post the recipe because the ingredients were not the best. They had some goods but lots of bads! I wanted to alter the recipe last year but just ran out of time! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many people that had the blondies last year have been requesting me to make some and quickly! After a few weeks of playing around with the recipe, I have come up with a good one and one that worked on the first time!!! :) BONUS!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Might I add that these are my FAVORITE gluten free, sugar (white or brown sugar) free dessert</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlXe9BjvkBuRGNI3dB6ARTBcu41xnx00ylTnyAxVx_Cd99FMl_45GmiWElOep4vn9QLuriEVK_1CFXjoY5LyazwUcIADG36VzAF-EbVycjo3lmALb6BbQyOEKxEpEHp_7afqa0zcLm4g/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlXe9BjvkBuRGNI3dB6ARTBcu41xnx00ylTnyAxVx_Cd99FMl_45GmiWElOep4vn9QLuriEVK_1CFXjoY5LyazwUcIADG36VzAF-EbVycjo3lmALb6BbQyOEKxEpEHp_7afqa0zcLm4g/s320/IMG_0002.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="head3"> <br />
The Ingredients:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="head3"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1 cup Coconut Butter or Tropical Traditions Coconut Cream Concentrate (same thing!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">3 eggs</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">6 Medjool dates</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1/4 tsp sea salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (I did not toast but toasted would be yummy!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (I found dairy free soy free at whole foods)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1 1/2 tsp all natural vanilla extract</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">3 drops liquid stevia extract</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">2 tsp pure peppermint extract</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1/2 cup chopped walnuts</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">4 candy canes smashed</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">For the date mixture:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">6 Medjool dates, pitted</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1/2 tsp all natural vanilla extract</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;">1 tablespoon coconut oil</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">The Directions:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">In a medium sized mixing bowl, blend eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together with a hand mixer. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Add in one cup coconut cream concentrate and mix batter with a spatula until creamy.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Add in date mixture (*see above). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Add in three drops of liquid stevia (we prefer the whole foods brand) and pure peppermint extract. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">While stirring the batter, add in the coconut, chocolate chips and chopped walnuts and continue to mix until evenly distributed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Lightly grease a 9x9 pyrex baking dish with coconut oil. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Pour batter into baking dish. Top with smashed candy cane chunks (*see below) and bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes, test center with a tooth pick.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlXe9BjvkBuRGNI3dB6ARTBcu41xnx00ylTnyAxVx_Cd99FMl_45GmiWElOep4vn9QLuriEVK_1CFXjoY5LyazwUcIADG36VzAF-EbVycjo3lmALb6BbQyOEKxEpEHp_7afqa0zcLm4g/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlXe9BjvkBuRGNI3dB6ARTBcu41xnx00ylTnyAxVx_Cd99FMl_45GmiWElOep4vn9QLuriEVK_1CFXjoY5LyazwUcIADG36VzAF-EbVycjo3lmALb6BbQyOEKxEpEHp_7afqa0zcLm4g/s320/IMG_0002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">The blondies would be just as good without the chocolate if you choose to leave them out but sure does add just a little treat! Same with the Candy Canes. Hubby is not a fan so he picks them off! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">*** CANDY CANES --- When adding the Candy Canes on top DO NOT add the loose powder. It will create a melted crust that is real sticky. Just sift through and keep the chunks! :) </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Bentham; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Part of: <a href="http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/monday-mania-12122011">Monday Mania</a>, <a href="http://realfoodforager.com/2011/12/fat-tuesday-december-13-2011/">Fat Tuesday</a></span></span></div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-49292889976789917102011-12-08T08:04:00.001-05:002011-12-08T08:04:40.786-05:00Veggie-full Meatloaf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a delicious veggie filled meatloaf! If you have been following my blog for awhile you know that I love sneaking veggies into dishes, even though my boys love vegetables! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This recipe has 1 cup of carrots, 1 cup of Trader Joe's Harvest blend, 1 cup celery, 1/2 onion minced, 2 garlic cloves. Then I went and added another veggie to the side - Green beans!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7v3aJscbz77_GvqToof2k5z6Vksh6lfODPOpATDHqoHdnczgvP5LiFqlh6eOofeY4RN8h0bAFGh3zS2A8cJazV_CT3vBiMLuwtikwePgxmh-0RFfCOuIPcSTRXrTXIg8nH4nH4EORyA/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7v3aJscbz77_GvqToof2k5z6Vksh6lfODPOpATDHqoHdnczgvP5LiFqlh6eOofeY4RN8h0bAFGh3zS2A8cJazV_CT3vBiMLuwtikwePgxmh-0RFfCOuIPcSTRXrTXIg8nH4nH4EORyA/s320/IMG_0002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hubby was a HUGE fan of this meatloaf and said the flavor was unreal! :) Thanks babe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup minced carrots</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup minced celery</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 onion, minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 - 2 cloves garlic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 green bell pepper, minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">basil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">garlic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 can of tomato sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup of Almond Meal (optional)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Directions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mince all the vegetables in the food processor and add to large mixing bowl. In a small bowl add eggs and mix until the yolk and white are mixed evenly. Add egg to the vegetables and also add the meat. Mix well. Add Almond Meal and seasonings and 3/4 tomato sauce. Mix well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a greased pan add the meatloaf to the pan and form the meat. Top the meatloaf with the remaining 1/4 tomato sauce. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Take off cover and bake for another 20 minutes or until the meat is completely cooked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please note - I have a VERY hot and quick cooking oven. Times may need to be adjusted. </div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-57912583418117549512011-12-06T13:10:00.000-05:002011-12-06T13:10:57.293-05:00German Apple Muffins<div style="color: #6d6d6d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Several weeks ago Civilized Caveman posted this wonderful picture and recipe for German Apple Pancakes! I knew that it was a must try since hubby and I love German Apple Pancakes.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatJUqrbLdmypemsSvff0zr-6Rxr8nlinVnPtpiXX6wQmR5MldbX-LqRNNYJSQFs3x2lLGhtvYAmgzwa2b_7MYuvTRyprIPuhPcP8r0dq9THACGq3RHt6YH4mAuS6xw2PBmWHq4IZUs90/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatJUqrbLdmypemsSvff0zr-6Rxr8nlinVnPtpiXX6wQmR5MldbX-LqRNNYJSQFs3x2lLGhtvYAmgzwa2b_7MYuvTRyprIPuhPcP8r0dq9THACGq3RHt6YH4mAuS6xw2PBmWHq4IZUs90/s1600/Picture+2.png" /></span></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don't those just look amazing?</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The day finally came where I had energy and all the ingredients to make these beauties... But mine did not turn out as fluffy or pancake like. Mine were more like muffins but that might be my fault since I changed just a few things to the recipe. I think that my Baking Soda has gone bad and did not allow the pancakes to rise like the above picture but WOW were they still good!!! </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">They were still a sweet treat that everyone enjoyed!!! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b><br />
<ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 2.5em; padding-right: 2.5em; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 Eggs</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Cup Almond Milk</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Tsp Vanilla</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Tsp date mixture (2 dates microwaved in water and mushed)</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 Cup Coconut Flour</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 Tsp Baking Soda</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/8 Tsp Nutmeg</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Apples, cored and diced</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Tbsp Coconut Oil</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Tbsp Raw Organic Honey</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Tsp Cinnamon</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Tsp Nutmeg</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Juice of 1/2 Lemon</span></span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Handful of crushed pecans or walnuts</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a large bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla, and Date Mixture</span></li>
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</ol></div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-85025776532618364782011-11-30T11:09:00.000-05:002011-11-30T11:09:55.590-05:00Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Winter is here!!!! :) We had snow yesterday and I love it!!! It is mostly melted now but still, snow falling is one of my favorite things!!! It is just so beautiful!!! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Towards the end of each pregnancy I begin to crave cheeseburgers. I think mainly the burger and cheese! :) Yesterday was a craving day and I came up with this take! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2QodSaeV6FKhbBZhmp_uMeIm5_7U6dILWQBsvr7LVTygvv7ydE-zdKH7HKG1X9Be1AgRC_-FMzrdDqyMv2lmZtBczVl2waWl8dAH9t6S17eOfkOY-HHFlM779pRzv9nJrl8a40XFc2k/s1600/Picture+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2QodSaeV6FKhbBZhmp_uMeIm5_7U6dILWQBsvr7LVTygvv7ydE-zdKH7HKG1X9Be1AgRC_-FMzrdDqyMv2lmZtBczVl2waWl8dAH9t6S17eOfkOY-HHFlM779pRzv9nJrl8a40XFc2k/s320/Picture+9.png" width="320" /></a></div>Don't those good yummy!!! Much better than a bun or even lettuce!!!<br />
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The Ingredients:<br />
2 medium sized zucchinis - center scooped out<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
1 lb ground beef<br />
1 can of tomato sauce (homemade or store bought)<br />
basil, nutmeg, garlic<br />
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EXTRAS - black beans, olives, tomatoes, green peppers or even jalapenos.<br />
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The Directions:<br />
Scoop out the middle of the zucchini. Cut zucchini inside into smaller pieces and set aside.<br />
Brown meat and diced onion until the meat is completely browned. Drain grease.<br />
Add zucchini pieces and any extras to pan and begin to cook. After 2 minutes add the meat back to the pan and mix together. Add tomato sauce and seasonings.<br />
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Scoop meat mixture into zucchini boats and top with cheese.<br />
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes uncovered or until the zucchini boat is tender.<br />
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ENJOY!!!!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-59814552619213499232011-11-26T16:11:00.002-05:002011-11-26T16:35:11.574-05:00Small Business Saturday!!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just another quick posts to share a few of my favorite small business companies!!! </span><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These are my family’s “medicine cabinet”. I particularly like Theives Oil to stave off winter infections and various ickiness, RC to relieve congestion, Lavender for relaxation and skin irritations and Peppermint for headaches, upset tummy and cough.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hubby and I love candles and room sprays. We enjoy a great smelling house and love trying out new scents! Last year, I was introduced to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">!!! Last year, I threw a party around the Christmas and a friend of mine decided to join the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> team and my addition has grown. </span><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For those of you who do not know, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> is a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">wickless</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> candle, called a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Bar or a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Brick, is a highly fragrant wax bar that is warmed to release fragrance into the air. Because the wax is gently warmed rather than burned, it can hold more fragrance oil than a traditional candle. And, because there is no flame, there is no smoke, soot, or lead. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">wickless</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> candles are a safer alternative to traditional candles.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> more than candles because they are safe with my little ones. My 4 year old has touched the wax, completely melted and it did not burn him. It is more of a paraffin dip type wax. I love that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> has so many different warmers to choose from and they can go with the decor of the room vs just a plain glass jar a candle comes in... (warmer pictured above!)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you would like to check out </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> a little further and help support a small business this Holiday, </span><a href="https://sloanethompson.scentsy.us/Home"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">go here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. Be prepared to stay at the site awhile because there is A LOT of great products and amazing scents!!!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Another product that I will be getting my family this year is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Arbonne</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3e3a36;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Arbonne</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> is committed to the development of unparalleled products free of harmful ingredients, using a combination of botanical principles and scientific discover. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Arbonne</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> personal care and nutrition products are vegan-certified: Our formulas are never tested on animals and do not contain animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.</span><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have been using </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Arbonne</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> for my boys ever since 4 year old was born. I was given some as a gift and just ordered for them. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The past 9 months, I have been solely using </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Arbonne</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> face, body and hair products. Yes, I am young and have to develop many fine lines and wrinkles but I have noticed that the small amount of wear my face did have, has gone diminished and I am very happy with the results that I have seen. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">October, I purchased SKY, the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">men's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> cologne for Hubby and LOVE IT! It amazing!!! Hubby also uses </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Arbonne</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> products. They have a great shaving cream that he has been using for 6 months. He really likes it because it leaves his shave close and smooth with no irritations. </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let me tell you --- </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is not too late to make these easy grain-free delicious cookies!!!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is a simple recipe and luckily I had everything on hand!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I <i>love </i>when that happens!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These cookies were so yummy I could have eaten them all myself! :) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkmY3WGCJvsvjVcYOtDYWOc6-VYN2ZIzUZuMBvW-Ad8k5Y5APvlRjYEYoAyegY-LngUkd5ptX6KDDZQ6Ci_h7KpRc8J_PH9ZMhx3czqx6IyDPID7udCSo4Y8AYXFt-_dWJPIYXJn9AlM/s1600/IMG_0003_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkmY3WGCJvsvjVcYOtDYWOc6-VYN2ZIzUZuMBvW-Ad8k5Y5APvlRjYEYoAyegY-LngUkd5ptX6KDDZQ6Ci_h7KpRc8J_PH9ZMhx3czqx6IyDPID7udCSo4Y8AYXFt-_dWJPIYXJn9AlM/s320/IMG_0003_2.JPG" width="320" /></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Ingredients:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup almond flour</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 TBSP cinnamon</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 egg</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 TBSP pure maple syrup</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 cup coconut milk</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/3 cup crushed dark chocolate pieces (I used some 85% and some 65%, both dairy and soy free)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup pumpkin puree </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Directions:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat oven to 400. In a mixing bowl combine the almond flour, baking powder and cinnamon. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the e</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">gg, maple syrup, vanilla and coconut milk. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the pumpkin and chocolate pieces. Spoon onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Enjoy the sweet, moist, chocolatey-ness! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfUYLp8soSfojg6-km7MC44WKaN4Jwac8jBZ78jmAdR5Wn8dRbXJrRee6ytbqxqhWnw6tU0CsY1ZFSQ-kExMGQT_PgOtJxkX0_zbF9bcMCC3-qcW5E8uBDbCNXfxPvf8K-7W5wgWATOSE/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfUYLp8soSfojg6-km7MC44WKaN4Jwac8jBZ78jmAdR5Wn8dRbXJrRee6ytbqxqhWnw6tU0CsY1ZFSQ-kExMGQT_PgOtJxkX0_zbF9bcMCC3-qcW5E8uBDbCNXfxPvf8K-7W5wgWATOSE/s1600/Picture+4.png" /></a></div>I love using the bones from chicken, beef or turkey to create a delicious soup! There is just so much flavor left and the broth is WONDERFUL!!!! There are many ways this soup can be made and it all depends on you and your families preferences.<br />
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The Ingredients:<br />
Turkey bones<br />
water to cover bones<br />
leftover turkey<br />
celery chunks<br />
carrots<br />
onion<br />
pea, carrot, green bean mixed bag<br />
seasonings - chicken bouillon cube, soup base, salt, pepper, basil (whatever you want!)<br />
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The Directions:<br />
Add bones to a large soup pot. Cover bones with water and add onion and celery chunks. Add seasonings and cover and let cook on low for several hours. Take bones out and pick off all the extra meat from the bones. Cut the celery into smaller pieces. Add turkey pieces back to pot along with all the other ingredients. Boil until the carrots are tender.<br />
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ENJOY!!!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-30693778027340603572011-11-22T10:08:00.000-05:002011-11-22T10:08:33.849-05:00Thanksgiving TurkeySunday, we celebrated Thanksgiving with Hubby's family. I was in charge of the turkey and some sides.<br />
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I did not take any pictures but the turkey and the food was amazing and so delicious!!! I have found that seasoning turkey can be real simple.<br />
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The Ingredients:<br />
22 lb turkey<br />
3 TBSP Butter (Olive Oil works well too)<br />
Salt and Pepper<br />
Basil and Parsley<br />
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The Directions:<br />
I cut small holes in the turkey and stuff butter inside. Rub 1 TBSP on the outside of the turkey. I also stick all the extra butter inside the bird. Season the outside of the bird with all the seasonings.<br />
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Cook the Turkey according to the weight.Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-52095760005643766722011-11-16T17:36:00.000-05:002011-11-16T17:36:27.330-05:00Tiny Prints<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since cooking has been lacking, I thought it would be fun to show you a few Holiday favorites... From Cards to gift ideas to kid projects to desserts (already have made) and much much more.. </span></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Ingredients:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6 omega 3 eggs</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 cup coconut oil</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 dates, 1 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla (date mixture)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 tsp baking soda</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tablespoon vanilla extract</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Directions:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat oven to 350.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add dates to microwave safe glass bowl. Add water and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute. Mash mixture with fork until the dates are a evenly mashed. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a medium mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients and blend with a hand mixer.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pour wet ingredients into dry and blend with a hand mixer until evenly combined.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lightly grease mini cake or loaf pans with coconut oil.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pour batter into mini cake pans, or mini loaf pans.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bake for 25-30 minutes, check with a toothpick.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My hubby wanted the frosting a little more sweet tasting, so I added 4 drops of Stevia and a little more vanilla. </span></div><br />
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Part of: <a href="http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/2011/11/monday-mania-11142011/">Monday Mania</a>, <a href="http://www.ruthsrealfood.com/2011/11/real-food-101-nov-13-2011.html">Real Food 101</a>, <a href="http://sweetsav.blogspot.com/2011/11/apples-in-sweet-potato-crust.html">My Sweet and Savory</a></div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-20911689219371829882011-11-08T11:18:00.000-05:002011-11-08T11:18:52.249-05:00Guayaki Tea<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Several years ago a coworker introduced me to Guayaki Tea when he started drinking the tea everyday! :) I was curios on the tea so I googled them and the information about the company made me love them even more!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Did you know that Guayaki employs their market driven restoration business model which works to protect and restore the South American </span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1320768200_10"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Atlantic</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Rainforest where farmers grow and harvest Guayaki in its natural habitat. Guayaki’s stated mission is to steward and restore 200,000 acres of forest and create 1000 living wage jobs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Did you also know that on Guayaki site they have a great caffeine meter that tells you how much caffeine is in each drink.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Guayaki needs your help!!!! They have been</span><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> nominated in the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">BBC World Challenge,</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> a competition that recognizes innovative businesses working towards sustainable and green causes. Guayaki needs votes to win and we would love your help! The competition closes on 11/11.</span></span></div><div><div><div class="yiv128135831MsoNormal" style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have yet to try their tea, it is a must!!! The flavors are great!!!! </div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-73809201776536783802011-11-07T09:10:00.002-05:002011-11-07T09:18:36.516-05:00Chicken Tortilla Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I often state that I love soups!!! I think a new reason is because you can enjoy leftovers all week! :) A few weeks ago a friend of mine brought my family and I dinner while I was on my strict bed rest. She made a delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup. We enjoyed it so much and are so grateful for wonderful friends!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been wanting some more! I came up with this little mixture that was amazing! Feel free to leave out or add more ingredients! This was our treat night dinner!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 - 5 chicken breast</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">taco seasoning packet (chill powder, garlic, cumin and a little sea salt)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 green bell pepper, diced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 red bell pepper, diced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 yellow onion, diced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 medium zucchini, cut into little pieces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*if you want to add a can of black beans or corn feel free too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 can diced tomato and green chili</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 box trader joes chicken broth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3 TBSP tomato paste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*corn or flour tortillas if you want to </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Directions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5f6161; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"></span></div><div class="shortcode" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 30px; padding-right: 30px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><div itemprop="instructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 15px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix cumin, chili pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on chicken breasts, then sprinkle a small amount of spice mix on both sides. Set aside the rest of the spice mix.</span></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 15px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is done. Use two forks to shred chicken. Set aside.</span></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 15px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. Add onions, red pepper, green pepper, and minced garlic. Stir and begin cooking, then add the rest of the spice mix. Stir to combine, then add shredded chicken and zucchini and stir. </span></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 15px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Pour in Rotel, chicken stock, tomato paste, water, and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes, uncovered.</span></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 15px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Check seasonings, adding more if needed---add more chili powder if it needs more spice, and be sure not to undersalt. 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">** IF you are adding the tortilla strips add five minutes before serving, gently stir in tortilla strips. The soup is good with or without the strips!!! </span></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 15px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Ladle into bowls, then top with sour cream, diced red onion, diced avocado, pico de gallo, and grated cheese, if you have it! (The garnishes really make the soup delicious.)</span></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 15px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br />
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Part of : <a href="http://www.beyerbeware.net/2011/11/hunk-of-meat-monday-crock-pot-carnitas.html">Hunk of Meat Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/2011/11/monday-mania-1172011-2/">Monday Mania</a></div></div></div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-28769737777938645152011-10-26T11:03:00.000-04:002011-10-26T11:03:00.698-04:00Chicken Ratatoulle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This meal was completely local!!! And was super delicious!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXmSqLouSeWU52tAzdQAkwtzBJ3R2mxyR0IB5NGycWtsK6iw8IGs7c4cjulwnWDjz8SzBz7qoRxs45WN6KtLVXTQv1B1Qmzp_VDdKXwHQHD_V7iYrxotM0w9E7MKPpl0Lxa2kbJ0Afkc/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXmSqLouSeWU52tAzdQAkwtzBJ3R2mxyR0IB5NGycWtsK6iw8IGs7c4cjulwnWDjz8SzBz7qoRxs45WN6KtLVXTQv1B1Qmzp_VDdKXwHQHD_V7iYrxotM0w9E7MKPpl0Lxa2kbJ0Afkc/s320/Picture+3.png" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 small eggplant, cut into cubes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 summer squash (I used one zucchini, one yellow squash), cut in cubes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 tomatoes, diced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 smaller green bell pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 medium colored bell pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 chicken breast</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">basil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">garlic powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups chicken broth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 TBSP garlic, minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Directions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a soup pot, add Olive Oil and heat. Add all the vegetables and begin to cook. Add the Chicken broth and bring to boil. Add Chicken to the top of the vegetables. If the chicken is still showing add a little water until the chicken is covered. Add seasonings and continue to cook for 20 - 30 minutes on a low heat until the chicken is perfectly cook. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ENJOY!!!! </div>Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-50973904760332841432011-10-25T10:23:00.001-04:002011-10-25T10:23:00.376-04:00Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monday, I was searching online for a recipe to use up some of the sweet potatoes, we have been getting in our food share. I stumbled across a Maple Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato recipe and it looked amazing and super easy. I changed the original recipe but kept the basic idea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmUUg-aldmnIJPrUTKhJ9TaxhyphenhyphenDgo8NqfcknNEyFBPE96xXL6urjoZv2o6ACEKvgpGVYskUtjg3cSdM3dZuZLOPXnvER5UUoYcTf_jnf0ZLFgQ45vzAm86duCpbm2t_oqudfwBlVhV6Y/s1600/1897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmUUg-aldmnIJPrUTKhJ9TaxhyphenhyphenDgo8NqfcknNEyFBPE96xXL6urjoZv2o6ACEKvgpGVYskUtjg3cSdM3dZuZLOPXnvER5UUoYcTf_jnf0ZLFgQ45vzAm86duCpbm2t_oqudfwBlVhV6Y/s320/1897.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>It was so delicious and so simple! <br />
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The Ingredients:<br />
7 Chicken tenderloin (the original recipe called for bone in chicken)<br />
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped<br />
2 TBSP Olive Oil<br />
3 TBSP Maple Syrup<br />
pepper<br />
6 sprigs of thyme or died thyme<br />
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The Directions:<br />
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. <br />
Add Chicken and sweet potatoes to baking dish. Mix all the seasonings together and then pour over chicken and sweet potatoes. <br />
Roast, stirring the vegetables once, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. <br />
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ENJOY!!!Lindsey @ Enjoying Healthy Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546534193318352517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318779500180180278.post-72848598080007816702011-10-24T09:47:00.005-04:002011-10-24T09:47:00.069-04:00Apple Cinnamon Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A delicious and healthy fall cookie! Since I am still suppose to be laying as much as possible it was important that I find a quick and easy cook recipe. These were perfect! Did not take much time at all and I was able to rest while they baked! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love these cookies because it has Almonds, Apples and Cranberries. I love these cookies because it did not have flour or any sweeteners. I love these cookies because I am already dreaming up my next batch with the addition to dates.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwepExVNOoEFWPEhkJ9_u5aKfMdHEApmgylmof8tANKg94l2nKaXPgE7JlILxmPlSctuAWxoQ-TO_EQuvy-dm09oDRVfKBo2SiSYuaHiIy1H4zHBNy9ioSILqxtrROezWJoQEvNnAwOA/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwepExVNOoEFWPEhkJ9_u5aKfMdHEApmgylmof8tANKg94l2nKaXPgE7JlILxmPlSctuAWxoQ-TO_EQuvy-dm09oDRVfKBo2SiSYuaHiIy1H4zHBNy9ioSILqxtrROezWJoQEvNnAwOA/s320/Picture+4.png" width="275" /></span></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Ingredients:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups Almonds</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup banana chips (optional) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups Apples, peel on</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup unsweetened coconut </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 cup cranberries</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 TBSP Cinnamon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tsp Vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tsp melted coconut oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 eggs</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Directions:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees</span></span><br />
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<ol style="line-height: 20px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Combine all of your ingredients EXCEPT your eggs and cranberries in a food processor, pulse it until all the pieces are small but still a little chunky. If your food processor is not large enough to accommodate everything just split it up. I did the almonds first, then the apples.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Combine that mixture with the eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add cranberries and mix again. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Using your hands, form the mixture into "patties" and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. The size of the "patties" are up to you, or you could make the into bars. I made mine about 2 inches across and got about 15 cookies</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bake until done, around 30 Minutes</span></li>
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