Fresh herb infused Quinoa Salad This was a happy accident tonight when I needed a salad for a party. The flavor makes the quinoa completely irresistible! Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup cooked green lentils, drained well 2 small cloves of garlic, minced very fine 4 Tbsp chopped green onions 3 Read More!
Cucumbers Pickles Refrigerator Pickles! What to do with all of those Garden Cucs! Great on sandwiches, salads, or eaten straight as a side dish! Ingredients: 8 large, fresh cucumbers 2 Tbsps. green bell pepper diced very small 3 tsp coarse kosher, or pickling salt Large sprig of fresh dill 1/2 Tbsp. celery seed 1/2 cup Read More!
Fresh Tomato Sauce and Shrimp w/ Zoodles Flavorful, yet so SIMPLE – this one will become a go-to during the Summer months! Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 8 plum tomatoes sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1.5 lbs shrimp (peeled & deveined) 1 clove garlic , peeled and finely chopped Read More!
Grain-free Banana Almond Waffles Happy Weekend! Waffles – everyone’s FAVORITE meal of the week! All the flavor, & texture as the originals – without the refined sugar or grain! Makes 3 waffles Ingredients: 2 bananas 1 cup all-natural almond, or other nut butter 1 tsp melted unrefined coconut oil 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp pure Read More!
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers Kids ran downstairs asking “what smells so good? “ Makes 6 servings Serve with a pickle & slice of watermelon! Ingredients: 3 yellow bell peppers, halved lengthwise as shown, and seeds removed 1 green bell pepper diced very small 1.5 lbs lean ground meat (grass fed beef, turkey, or bison) 1 Read More!
Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Mango Wraps A little spicy a little sweet …one of those Summertime Dinner ideas everyone LOVES because they get to add their own toppings! Makes about 3-4 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey, or grass-fed beef 1-2 Tbsps homemade hoisin sauce (recipe for hoisin below) 2 Tbsps plus 1 tsp Braggs Read More!
Summer Tomato Avocado Salad w/ our favorite homemade Greek dressing The flavor happening in this Salad is ridiculous! It’s so SIMPLE yet…not. Try it this weekend! Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 4 vine ripened tomatoes, sliced 2 large cucumbers, chopped (I used English cucumbers) 2 ripe avocados, diced For the Greek Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin Read More!
Watermelon Strawberry, & Tomatillo Salad An interesting kick for those who want something a little different. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 3 cups watermelon, chopped 12 strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 cup tomatillos, chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped 12 mint leaves, shredded 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil 1½ tbsp low-sugar balsamic Read More!
Ice-cold Summer Drink Ideas You’ll want to serve these simple, healthy drinks to your party guests every weekend in August! Coconut-Raspberry Ice: Coconut milk, muddled with fresh raspberries & ice. Cool as a Cucumber Spa Water: Pure ice water with fresh mint leaves, cucumbers, and lemon wedges. ❤Rachel What are your favorite Summertime drink Read More!
Taco Salad for a Crowd Who wants some? The chips are Jackson Honest brand, made with coconut oil. The cheese is high quality, and meant to be used sparingly as a condiment. The taco meat is grass fed beef. Ingredients: Fresh Romaine Lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces Avocado, cubed Grape tomatoes, halved Grass fed Read More!