8 Healthy Smoothies Made With 3 Ingredients Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole is the perfect breakfast for feeding a crowd. Hearty and so delicious! Can you believe Thanksgiving is just over a week away?! Usually my family and I kick the holiday off by watching the Macy’s parade with cold mimosas in one hand, and Mini Cinnamon Rolls in the other before getting into our annual showdown over playing Scrabble, followed by feasting on my Mom’s traditional Thanksgiving dinner later that afternoon. I am not mad at that! The men don’t last too long on cinnamon rolls alone though (and need something to soak up all those mimosas!) This year, however, we’ve got a more concrete game plan. This crock pot breakfast casserole is so good that my Mom has made it twice in the last month, first when my Grandma and Aunt were in town and again a couple weeks later for Evie’s baptism, then I made it for Ben and myself last Saturday morning to eat and reheat all weekend long. It is such a crowd pleaser, not to mention could not be simpler to make.
Take Complete Care of Your Cast Iron with This Video Guide Whipped Cashew Cream - The Family Dinner by Laurie David Like me, if you love whipped cream much more than you need it, you probably will be very happy with this recipe. It’s sweet and creamy, rich and fluffy, but without dairy, or added sugar. Made with fruit and nuts it quickly comes together with a whir of your blender. Whipped Cashew CreamYou Need:1 cup unsalted cashew nuts (you can also use almonds) 1 medium sized sweet apple, peeled and cored ¼ cup cold water (or apple juice) 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of saltTo Make:If you have the foresight, soak the cashews in water overnight.
Quinoa pudding Rice pudding with a generous dose of cinnamon on top has always been one of my favorite desserts. There’s really nothing like it for me. Growing up, my mom would say something like, “Guess what we have for dessert,” in this sort of secretive voice and then we’d get all giddy. I was craving the rice pudding of my youth the other day so I went over to the ever-inspiring, Cannelle et Vanille because I figured, with her Spanish (well, Basque) heritage she’d more then likely have a pretty authentic recipe. I absolutely love quinoa. The process was very similar to making rice pudding actually. The main difference being that you cook the quinoa in a combination of milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt instead of water. Just let the quinoa do its thing until it’s nice and soft. Strawberries are so in season right now so I definitely suggest chopping some fresh ones up to add on top, along with pistachios. You need: Directions HonestFare.com
Creamy Avocado Green Tea Popsicles This year will be my first summer in Texas. I’ve always heard it gets unbearably hot, but figured it couldn’t be that bad since so many people still live here! Well, its only mid May and the temperatures are already exceeding the hottest summer days in Ottawa. I’m starting to get a little nervous. When it gets this hot out, all I want to eat are frozen treats. Ice cream, popsicles, smoothies, even frozen fruit… you name it, I want it! My mind was blown when I finally discovered frozen banana ice cream. That’s when it hit me, avocados! I was unsure if it would react the same way as bananas, so I put half in a container in the freezer as an experiment and divided the rest between two glasses. I also didn’t have popsicle sticks so I hunted through the kitchen to find something equivalent. After everything froze, I took the popsicles and the container out of the freezer. The popsicles on the other hand were fantastic! Creamy Green Tea Avocado Popsicles Yield 4 popsicles Related posts:
Deliciously Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies *EDIT: I’ve just made a paleo version of these brownies that’s at least a million times better, and healthier too! I say you should totally check them out! I’ve had this thing on my mind lately. It’s almost all I can think about… It’s like an obsession! Not a day goes by without me getting ideas, and lots of them! I’m talking cakes, crumbles, cookies, bars, chocolates, cheesecake pops, BROWNIES! What? Baking is what it’s called. Perhaps I have to blame this on the colder weather? Or perhaps it’s just the Holiday spirit that’s already getting to me… Whatever it is, I don’t think you guys are gonna mind, are you? It all started with my Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. Them came these Lord Have Mercy On Me Sweet Potato Brownies Oh yum! These were shortly followed by a Beet and Chocolate Bundt Cake, which I am still enjoying as I type these words. The plan for this week-end is to whip up another Bundt Cake, but a Spicy Cinnamon Apple and Pumpkin this time. Really? No way! Cake Icing Notes
Top 10 Ingredients that Will Make Your Meals Pop Welcome! If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, increase energy levels or just generally look and feel healthier you've come to the right place. Here's where to start: Visit the Start Here and Primal Blueprint 101 pages to learn more about the Primal Lifestyle. Thanks for visiting! Want to add more pizzazz to your meal but don’t want to compromise on nutrition? Fresh Herbs: Ditch the dried, bottled spices and get thee to your local produce aisle (or, even better, farmers market) and pick out the real deal: fresh, all-natural spices. Fresh Garlic: Although it’s not likely to win you any friends, adding fresh garlic to…well, just about everything, makes it taste just that little bit better. Indian Spices: Love Indian food but hate all those heavy rice and bread dishes? Wasabi: Once relegated to sushi and the odd slab of tuna, wasabi is stepping out as one of the hottest (both literally and figuratively) spices in the kitchen! Fresh Ginger: Chili Peppers: Salsa: Vinegar: Citrus Juice: Butter:
5 Tips On How To Avoid GMO Foods In The Grocery Store By Elizabeth RenterNatural Society A conscientious shopper always reads labels when shopping for groceries. But if you are in the United States, those labels won’t tell you if there are genetically modified ingredients inside. Instead, you have to be a bit of a food detective, digging for the information yourself because the government and food producers alike don’t think you have a right to know. So how can one health-conscious consumer find out if their food contains GMOs? Below you will see 5 tips on how to avoid GMO foods in the grocery store. There are some definitive truths within our food industry that can help you determine which foods have GMOs and which do not. Here is a hard and fast list of recommendations and tips: 1. For some specific foods, check out our short GMO foods list. Sources :
How to Make Vegetable Broth - Vegetable Broth Recipe Vegetable broth is a must-have in any frugal pantry. It can be used as the base for soups and stews, in sauces and in loads of other dishes. Learn how to make your own vegetable broth, and you'll always have plenty on hand. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Ingredients: A variety of vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, etc.)Your choice of seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaves, etc.)Water Preparation: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tips: 1. Tomatoes - acidity and color Mushrooms - meatiness Carrots, corn - sweetness Potatoes - body Cabbage, celery, broccoli, green beans - earthiness Onions, garlic - a slight spiciness 2.Vegetable scraps and peels make great broth. 3.
Substitutes for Broth Broth is a flavorful water that has had meat or vegetables cooked in it. It is often called stock. Broth is called for is many recipes, soups in particular. There may be times when you don't have a broth or a broth of a certain type and need to substitute. Types of Broths There are several types of broth, notably chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth and fish broth. Substituting with Bouillon Bouillon is dehydrated broth. Making Your Own Chicken Broth Combine chicken, vegetable scraps, thyme, parsley and bay leaves in a stock pot with water. Making Your Own Vegetable Broth You can substitute vegetable broth with your own broth in one of two methods. Alternatively, you can combine warm water with a variety of herbs and spices to make a tasty vegetable broth. Vegetable Broth #1: 4 tbsp of celery salt 4 tbsp of dried parsley 6 tsp of garlic powder 6 tsp of salt 6 tsp of ground savory 2 tsp of dried marjoram 2 tsp of dried thyme 1 tsp of pepper 1 tsp of turmeric 1 tsp of ground sage
Five amazing non-dietary uses for coconut oil (NaturalNews) Coconut oil, which is derived from the meat of matured coconuts, is possibly the healthiest oil in the world. Rich in good saturated fats and important minerals, the regular consumption of coconut oil has been linked to reduced cholesterol, boosting of the immune system, weight loss, superior digestion and metabolism and much more. It is, in short, a superfood. However, if there's one department in which coconut oil excels even more than healthiness, it's versatility. Due to its high amounts of medium-chain triglycerides (fatty acids that deeply penetrate and nourish the skin), coconut oil is a fantastic moisturizer that leaves your skin rejuvenated and sweet-smelling. Sources for this article include:
Seven top herbs for naturally taming anxiety (NaturalNews) If you are one of the roughly 40 million Americans today who suffers from some form of anxiety, you likely already know how difficult it can be to manage troublesome symptoms like persistent uncertainty, worry, obsessive compulsiveness, and depression. But did you know there are a number of herbs that can help treat these conditions naturally, and restore health and balance to your mind? Here are seven of the top choices for your consideration: 1) Holy basil: A member of the mint family, holy basil, also known as "Tulsi," has been used for centuries throughout Asia and India to promote mental, physical, and even spiritual health. Since it functions as an adaptogen, holy basil assists the body in effectively responding to physical and emotional stress. 2) Lavender: A powerful essential oil, lavender has long been used in aromatherapy to calm the nerves and promote restful sleep. Drinking lavender tea can also help reduce stress and stabilize mood.