If you frequently toss and turn or stare hopelessly at the clock ticking away another good night’s sleep, you know quality sleep is the holy grail of a healthy, happy life. Sleep helps us better manage stress, enhances our mood, boosts our immune system, supports healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health, and gives us theContinue reading “Make One Simple Change for a Better Night’s Sleep”
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Carol’s Granola
Yield: About 7 cups Granola is one of the most adaptable foods you can make. Use up the oats you have, if you’re low on those stir in extra nuts or seeds. If you don’t prefer coconut, skip it! Prefer sunflower seeds to pumpkin seeds, make the swap. Tweak to your liking. Ingredients3 cups old-fashionedContinue reading “Carol’s Granola”
Bourbon Basted Salmon
Ingredients1 ½ lbs. salmon¼ c. brown sugar (I used coconut sugar)3 Tbsp. Bourbon3 Tbsp. chopped green onions2 Tbsp. soy sauce2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil (I used avocado or you could use olive oil) DirectionsMarinate overnight or for several hours ahead of cooking.Grill skin side down for 20 minutes. Tips & TricksI used the cedar planks toContinue reading “Bourbon Basted Salmon”
BEST Non-Dairy Ranch, EVER!
Makes about 1.5 cups – 1 Serving = 2 Tbsp. DirectionsCombine all ingredients except salt and pepper to a container with a secure lid.Whisk ingredients until smooth.Add salt and pepper to taste.Refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer to make it a day ahead so the flavors of the spices mix well). Ingredients1 cup mayonnaiseContinue reading “BEST Non-Dairy Ranch, EVER!”
Debbi’s Beef and Veggie Soup
Ingredients1 lb. ground beef2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes or 1 large (used one with Italian seasoning)Carrots, slicedCelery, cut into small piecesZucchini, cut into small piecesOnion, chopped1 can black beans, drained1 can cannellini beans, drained1 can Kidney Beans, drained½ jar marinara sauce1 carton of broth (4 cups – your choice)Italian Seasonings (Oregano and Basil toContinue reading “Debbi’s Beef and Veggie Soup”
Asian Slaw
Ingredients1 medium head green cabbage1 medium head red cabbage3 tablespoons sea salt3 large carrots1/4 cup minced scallions1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Add cilantro Dressing:2/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar1/4 cup light brown sugar1 1/2 tablespoons dark-roasted sesame oil Directions Discard the outer leaves of cabbages. Cut heads in quarters; remove and discard cores. Slice cabbage thinlyContinue reading “Asian Slaw”
10 Minute Vegan Pesto Sauce
Ingredients1 1/2 cups fresh basil (loosely packed)1/3 cup olive oil (or other high-quality and flavorful oil)1 cup pine nuts (other nuts, such as almonds or walnuts may be substituted)5 cloves garlic1/3 cup nutritional yeast3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper DirectionsCombine all ingredients in a food processor until nuts are ground. Pesto should still have textureContinue reading “10 Minute Vegan Pesto Sauce”
Easy Greek Salad
Ingredients:1 English Cucumber, quartered and sliced1/4 red onion, chopped3 stalks celery sliced8 cherry tomatoes, cut in ½½ cup kalamata olives, cut in ½Greek Dressing of choice Cut all ingredients, add dressing and toss. ENJOY!!
Gaby’s GF Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients2 cups almond flour1 tablespoon coconut flour1/2 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)1/4 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup Enjoy chocolate chips Directions Preheat your oven to 350 and set baking rack in center of the oven. Mix together almond flour, coconut flour salt and baking soda. In aContinue reading “Gaby’s GF Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Greek Quinoa Salad
Ingredients1 cup quinoa2 cups liquid to make quinoa – I use chicken or veggie broth1 cucumber cut in half length-wise and in half again then slice.Handful cherry tomatoes½ red onion chopped½ cup kalamata olives cut in half1/3 – ½ cup feta cheese, crumbledJuice from ½ a lemonOlive oilSalt and pepper DirectionsMake quinoa as directed onContinue reading “Greek Quinoa Salad”
