chocolate chip almond butter bars

This is basically my brownie recipe minus the cocoa powder. I have been using this for "special occasion" treats and my family loves them. They are grain and dairy free and they could be a GAPS friendly snack if honey is used instead of maple syrup and if you leave out the chocolate.

1 jar of creamy, roasted, and salted almond butter(peanut butter could be used instead)
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup of maple syrup(honey or any liquid sweetener could be substituted)
2 tsp vanilla
1 bag dark chocolate chips
Put all ingredients in a large bowl except for the chips.
Mix w/ a hand mixer until smooth.
Fold chips into batter.
Scrape batter into a 13x9 baking dish.
Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes(I like my softer so I let them go for 30 minutes)

grain free granola bars

This is a great snack for kids(and anyone). Its high in fat and will keep them satisfied for a while.

2 1/4 cups of nuts(I like macademia and walnuts)
2 1/4 cups of sunflower and pumpkin seeds(You could use just 1 type or both in any ratio that
adds up to 2 1/4 cups)
1 cup of shredded coconut
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter(I use coconut oil esp. in winter because its a great immune
supporter)
1/3-1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup
1 cup dried fruit(optional)
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
-in a food processor, grind 1 1/4 cups of nuts, 1 cup of the seeds, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla-
do not over process or you will have nut butter-
-in a large mixing bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients w/ your ground nut and seed
mixture
-add the melted oil and the sweetener-mix well
-in a greased large baking dish, pour mixture and spread evenly
-bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until browned
-remove from oven and cool for about 20 minutes
-cut into bars in baking pan and let them completely cool before removing
ENJOY!!!
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choocolate chocolate chip cookies

These are well, chocolatey!(is that even a word??)
-preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet w/ parchment paper
2.5 cups of almond flour(trader joes almond meal is what I use)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup melted fat(butter or coconut oil or mixture of both)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon(optional- cinnamon brings out the chocolate flavor)
1/2 cup chocolate chips(I use grain sweetened ones-rice syrup)
-combine dry ingredients in medium bowl
-pour the melted fat into dry bowl along w/ sweetener and vanilla
-mix until combined
-chill for at least 10 minutes
-stir in choc. chips
-make tsp. sized balls and place on parchment lined cookie sheet(about 16)
-space them evenly and flatten into a cookie shape
-bake in a 350 degree oven for 7-9 minutes(the longer you cook them the
more crisp they will be)
-cool on a cooling rack

stuffed dates

Simple, simple, simple!! This is a great snack.
dried dated
nuts(any kind you have) coarsely chopped
shredded coconut
seeds(pumpkin or sunflower or both)
-for 4 dates you will need about 1 tsp coconut, 1 tsp nuts, and 1 tsp seeds
-make a lengthwise slit in the dates and remove the pit
-place a little less then a tsp of mixture(coconut, nuts and seed) into the date
-close date around the filling and form into a log or a ball
This is not a complex recipe. In fact I use really whatever I have and I am in the mood for. If I have lots of seeds I my use only seeds and coconut. Maybe I do not feel like coconut- so I leave it out. I have put almond butter in the dates and rolled them in shredded coconut.
-This really is a reminder to be creative and do not forget about the simple recipes!!

cinnamon-vanilla cookies

These are so satisfying!!! The buttery, cinnamon, vanilla, soft inside crisp outside.....YUM!!


2.5 cups of almond flour(I use Trader Joes almond meal)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup butter-melted(you could use melted coconut oil or 1/2 butter 1/2 coconut oil)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

-combine dry ingredients in a small bowl
-in a small saucepan-melt butter and honey over low heat-add vanilla
-pour liquid into the dry and mix well
-chill mixture for 15 minutes
-make balls using a tsp. and place about 16 on a parchment lined cookie sheet
-flatten cookies w/ your hand
-cook in 350 degree oven for 7-8 minutes

I have left them in for double the time by accident and they still tasted great. A little crisp but
still great!

sweet potatoe fries

I made these tonight as a side w/ dinner. Over the summer I did not make them so the kids havent had them in a while. Well they gobbled them up. I forgot how much we all liked them.

2 fat large sweet potatoes or 3 medium sized ones
3 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp salt(more if you like- I usually salt again when they are done)
2 tsp allspice(ground)
pepper to taste
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic
-line a baking sheet w/ parchment paper, preheat oven to 375 degrees and peel sweet potatoes
-cut length wise planks about 1/2" thick
-cut the planks into fries about 1/4"-1/2" thick
-place sweet potatoes on the parchment lines sheet and pour oil then add other ingredients
-toss until all fries are coated(try to make a single layer)
-bake for 45-60 minutes
-halfway through (about 25 minutes) flip the fries over

-these are great w/ ketchup or try my dipping sauce
-a couple of scoops of sour cream
-a couple of squirts of ketchup
-a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
-a crushed chopped piece of garlic
mix all together

chocolate biscotti

I got this idea from elenaspantry.com. She has a great gluten free recipe cite. Of course I changed the recipe just a bit and I know you will like them.
2 1/4 cups almond flour
2 tbsp arrowroot powder
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon(enhances the chocolate flavor)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup liquid sweetener(agave, maple syrup, or honey)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chocolate chips

-pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor except for the chips and the sweetener
-pulse in sweetener until dough forms a ball
-remove dough and work the chips in by hand
-divide the dough into 2 equal balls
-form 2 logs on a parchment lined baking sheet(logs are roughly 2"x 10" and 1" high)
-bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
-remove from oven and cool for 1 hour
-cut logs into 1/2" pieces, on the diagonal and place bake on baking sheet
-bake for 15 more minutes at 300 degrees
-cool and enjoy w/ coffee or milk.

crockpot oatmeal

How nice to wake up to a hot breakfast already made for you? Its so easy. Just throw a handful of ingredients into a crockpot and set on low- wake up to a wonderful pot of oatmeal.
*very important note*
you must use STEEL CUT OATS or IRISH OATS for this
rolled oats will not work

3 cups of steel cut oats
13 cups of liquid(I use 2 cans of coconut milk and the rest water)
1.5 tsp salt
1 tbsp cinnamon(opptional)
-in a 6-7 quart crockpot-mix all ingredients together
-cook on low for 8-9 hours
-serve w/ honey or maple syrup, more cinnamon, butter, ground flax seeds, banana,dried fruit......

note- if you have a 2-3 quart(small) crockpot, you could make as little as 1 cup of oats.
I have only a 7 quart(very large) crockpot, so 3 cups or more works best.

baked oakmeal

This is another dish that freezes great. It makes plenty, so there will be leftovers.
6 cups of rolled oats
3/4 cup of honey or maple syrup
2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
5-6 cups of kefir or yogurt
4 eggs
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
-you need to soak the oats for 12-24 hours before cooking.
-mix oats and kefir or yogurt in a large mixing bowl( you want the oats to be completely covered in the liquid) use more if you need to
-cover bowl w/ a clean dish towel and leave for12- 24 hours on your counter(this will make the nutrients in the oats more available)
-the next day, combine the eggs, sweetener, vanilla, salt and fat in a large mixing bowl.
-add soaked oats- mix well
-pour into a large cassreole dish or 2 small ones
-preheat the oven to 350 degree
-bake for 35-45 minutes

You could add many different things before baking
-nuts
-ground flax seeds
-berries
-dried fruit
-pumpkin pie spices

breakfast bread pudding

This is a yummy breakfast. It can easily be doubled or tripled(if you have enough freezer space).
1 loaf of sourdough bread or sprouted bread(cubed)
1 dozen eggs
2 cups of milk(coconut milk tastes great in this)
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon(optional)
1.5 cups of blueberries or any berry(frozen is fine- optional)
-in a large casserole dish, place all the bread cubes
-make the custard: in a large bowl blend the eggs, milk, sweetener, vanilla, and salt(cinnamon too
if using)
-pour the custard over the bread
-stir in berries now if using
-cover and refrigerate overnight(very important step)
-next morning: preheat oven to 350 degrees
-bake for 35- 45 minutes
-serve w/ fresh whipped cream if you like(and I LIKE)

my oldest son ate lettuce!!!

I am so excited about this! Salads are big in my house as meals and sides. My kids both eat salads w/ veggies but they never wanted salad. Well yesterday I called my son into the kitchen to help me make the salad. He tore the red leaf lettuce and romaine lettuce, cut the radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and garlic. Then he made the dressing(a quick run around the salad bowl w/ balsamic vinegar and 2-3 runs around w/ EVOO-some salt/pepper and oregano) All of this was done under my supervision. Then I tossed it and tasted.(those of you who know me understand my flair for drama) And w/ such excitement I exclaimed"Oh my goodness, thats great." Well my little love said ,"I want some, I want some!!" So before he tasted the lettuce he asked what it tasted like and I told him like the delicious dressing. So he tasted and loved it, even the softer darkest colored leaves and proceeded to eat a whole bowl. He had another bowl tonight also.
Besides all of the health and detox benefits of veggies, esp. greens and brightly colored ones, it makes life a little easier when I do not have to cook different meals. Now he could easily join in on a salad and meat lunch and dinner at home or on the go.

how to get kids to eat their veggies

In my house its never been a struggle to get my kids to eat their veggies. They have their preferences and I do honor that but sometimes creating a recipe that has hidden veggies is the way to go. One day, my son who always loved greens, decided that they were not good anymore
so I hide leafy greens in recipes now. And some days the kids just arent in the mood for what I made or their tastes change so I always offer one of their fall back veggies. I have some ways to make sure that along w/ lots of healthy fats and proteins, the veggies are part of their daily diet.
-snack time- cut up their favorite veggies and only offer these.
my kids like carrots, red peppers, radishes, and cucumbers
also when we are out and about we bring cut up veggies or homemade nut bars.
-chop spinach, kale, swiss chard or any other green, along w/ celery, garlic, onions, peppers,
ginger etc. very finely in food processor and add to ground turkey, beef, bison, or chicken.
Add in binders(eggs and sprouted bread crumbs , coconut flour, or almond meal) salt and
pepper and spices. Make patties, meat loafs, or meat balls.
-serve your veggie first. Before we sit down to eat, the kids and I eat either lightly steamed
asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower w/ lots of raw garlic and butter, EVOO, and/or coconut oil.
-serve a salad as a meal. Do not assume that kids will not eat salads. You have to be
creative and try different combos. My kids love cucumber, red cabbage, onion, garlic, radish
and tomato w/ lemon juice and EVOO(extra virgin olive oil) Also they love feta, walnuts,
garlic, onion, tomato and radish w/ lemon juice and EVOO. One more favorite is chick peas,
garlic, onion, lemon juice and EVOO. The trick for all of these salads is to chop the veggies really
small.
-childrens tastes change and mature so revisit veggies(and any other food) on their "I do not
like list"
-puree veggies in tomato sauce and use on homemade pizza or over meat or pasta.
-use steam cauliflower in place of potatoes for mashed or roasted potatoes.
-and last but not least.....make them taste good!!! Do not be afraid of fat(except processed fats
like most veggie oils, margarines,and wanna be butter subs) Load up your salad w/ EVOO
or a homemade mayo dressing, put lots of EVOO, butter, or coconut oil on your steamed
veggies. Roasted veggies tastes so good(anything roasted really) that I bet even the pickiest
eater will like them. Add lots of veggies to soups, stews, stuffings, sauces and anything else that
you might make.

raw chocolate brownies

These are really great!! You can spread on a dish or a pyrex glass container or you can roll them into truffles.
1.5 cups raw walnuts
2/3 cup raw cocoa or unsweetened cocoa powder
12 dates soaked in warm water until soft
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp raw honey or more to taste
water if needed to thin batter a little
In a food processor, blend walnuts until very finely chopped. Add dates, vanilla, coconut, cocoa, and honey. Pulse until a fairly smooth mixture forms. If batter is too thick, then add water by the teaspoon until all is mixed well. Enjoy as truffles or as brownies.
-truffles: using a tsp., make balls and refrigerate to harden. You can roll in finely chopped nuts, coconut or cocoa. You also can eat as is!!!
-brownies: spread mixture on a parchment lined plate or pyrex container. Refrigerate until cold and hardened a bit. Remove the parchment paper and cut brownies into any shape you like.

salmon burgers

1 salmon fillet(1/2 of a salmon)
1/4 cup coconut flour
3 eggs
1 small onion finely chopped
2-6 cloves of garlic(I go for 6) finely chopped
1/2 red pepper finely chopped
1 handful of parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp coconut oil
In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, add veggies and coconut oil and cook for about 10 minutes. While veggies are cooking, process salmon(raw) in a food processor. Chop until fine. Put parsley, eggs, lemon zest, s and p in w/ the salmon and pulse until combined. Now add the coconut flour and pulse a few times. Transfer mixture to a plate or bowl. After veggies are cooked(soft and translucent) Let them cool for a few minutes, then mix them into the salmon mixture. Make patties and grill nor fry.
-place them on a platter and squeeze lemon juice over the patties. Drizzle w/ EVOO and decorate w/ fresh parsley.

popsicles

I am sure by now you all now that I do not give my kids packaged foods. Maybe on occasion, I will give them a store bough coconut milk ice cream sweetened w/ agave syrup, but 99% of the time their treats come right from my kitchen made by mama!! I strive to give them and my husband and myself, as much raw food as possible. So treats are usually raw cookies, raw dairy smoothie, fruit, grain free baked goods(I use almond flour or coconut flour) and stevia or raw honey are the only sweeteners I use.
When the nice weather comes around, I start making popsicles. I found some molds that are BPA free(safer plastic) You can buy them on amazon.com. Tovolo popsicle molds.
You can put just about anything in them. My basic recipe goes like this:
-kefir or yogurt
-blueberries
fill mold 1/2 way w/ blueberries
add in yogurt or kefir
pop top on and freeze
You can do this w/ any type of fruit you like.
I also will blend up a smoothie and fill the molds w/ the mixture.
-raw cream
-raw egg yolk
-kefir, yogurt, or coconut milk
-fruit
-sometimes stevia
-vanilla extract
I always have this on hand during the nice weather months. When the neighborhood friends are getting the ice cream mans ice cream(if you can even call it that) my kids get their ice pops.

cauliflower pizza crust

I haven't tried this recipe yet put it looked great and I love morphing cauli into "mashed potatoes", rice and tatter tots. Why not pizza?
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
1 cup of riced cauliflower(a ricer can be bought at any home store- they are used to make mashed potatoes-if you dont have one then just process cauli in a food processor)
1 egg
1 cup organic mozzarella cheese shredded
3 tsp Italian seasoning
-line a cookie sheet w/parchment paper
-combine all ingredients and spread thin and into a circle
-bake 12-15 minutes
-remove pan and add sauce and toppings
-put back into the oven under the broiler until cheese melts and/or the toppings are heated through
--I got this recipe from primalbody-primalmind.com!!!

spinach kuku

This is my version of a Persian egg omelet. The eggs are more of a binder than a main ingredient. This can be used as a bread sub(green bread)
4 eggs
1 10 oz box of thawed chopped spinach(all excess water squeezed out)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp allspice(you can sub 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg)
1-2 cloves of crushed, chopped garlic
preheat oven to 350 degrees
-scramble eggs in medium sized bowl
-mix in salt, pepper, allspice, and garlic
-break apart spinach and mix into eggs
note: the mixture should be very thick and well, green!
-grease a round pie plate or a square pyrex baking dish(w/ butter or coconut oil) Or do as I do, place a piece of unbleached parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spread mixture into either an 8" circle or an 8" square(there is no sticking w/ this method and the kuku cooks faster.
-cook for 20-30 minutes- you want the kuku to be firm.
serving suggestions:
-put kuku on serving platter(either square or round- depending on the shape of your kuku) Mix up a handful of cilantro or parsley or any herbs you like. Drizzle w/ cold pressed, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon or lime, 1 chopped tomato, thinly sliced red onion, salt and pepper and optional(not for me-I love raw garlic!!) chopped clove of garlic. Place this delightful salad over your kuku and cut into wedges!
-use as a pizza crust- Cook your kuku according to the parchment paper method. Spread it real thin and cook until firm. Take out of oven and put on your favorite pizza toppings. Put back into oven under broiler until cheese melts and/or toppings are heated through!
-my favorite way to eat kuku-cold w/ a squeeze of lime juice!

coconut flour bread

This is the basic recipe for the coconut flour bread. You can turn this recipe into so many other creations. Leave out the honey if you are sugar free
6 eggs
1/2 cup butter, coconut oil, or ghee-melted
1/2 tsp salt
2 TBS honey
3/4 cup coconut flour
Beat the eggs and add the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and honey(if using raw honey
you will need to melt it w/ the fat-its very thick and sometimes hard) and mix well-pour in a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
This is a basic recipe. You can go sweet w/ the toppings or savory.
** delicious toasted, w/ butter and raw honey or all fruit spread
** cream cheese and tomatoes
**dry in a 150-200 degree oven- and use as a cracker
**use as a base for pizza

coconut flour parmesan bread

This is such a delicious creation and a great stand in for regular bread.
6 eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 TBS butter, coconut oil, or ghee-melted
3/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup grated parm cheese
1/2 tsp each- onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Beat eggs and add all dry ingredients in w/ them-mix. Add the melted butter and pour in a loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
** I love to slice the bread thin and toast. Then I spread lots of raw butter on them!!
This is grain free and low carb

nut butter brownies

These are truly delish!! I got the idea from elanaspantry.com and changed it a little to make it my own.
1 jar smooth and roasted nut butter(I used almond butter but you could use peanut butter)
3 eggs(room temperature)
1 1/4 cups of honey
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cup of unsweetened coco powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
opptional-1 bar of dark chocolate chopped or broken into chunks
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until pale yellow.Now add jar of nut butter and blend until smooth. Add the honey and vanilla, blend. Last blend in the coco, BS, and salt.(fold in the chocolate if using)
Bake in a 9 x 13 pyrex dish at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

almond flour bluberry muffins

2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut oil, ghee, or butter
3 eggs
1/4 cup of milk, cream, kefir, yogurt, buttermilk or coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup blueberries(frozen is fine)
6 tbsp honey
Melt fat and put aside. Mix salt w/ almond flour. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add the vanilla. Mix the egg mixture into the flour and blend together. Now add the fat and mix well. Then fold in the berries.
I use a silicone muffin mold- I fill each mold 3/4 full w/ batter. I bake at 350 for 25 minutes. I do check after 20 min. w/ a toothpick. Insert the toothpick and gently pull out. If there is bater on the pick cook another 5 minutes.
This recipe makes about 10 muffins.
Serve as is or w/ butter!!!

almond flour bread

This is a GAPS(gut and psychology syndrome-by Dr. Natasha McBride-Campell)recipe. I have made many different things using the basic recipe.
2 cups almond flour(also called almond meal)
2 eggs
1/4 cup fat(butter, ghee, or coconut oil)
1/2 tsp sea salt
Combine all ingredients and put into a pyrex dish(greased) or a silicone cake mold(this is what I use-an 8 inch one--no need to grease)Bake at 300 degrees F for 50-60 minutes. We like butter and blueberry jam on it.

foods at hand

I keep a few foods or ingredients on the counter. These are things that are available to me when I am cooking and to the kids when they want a snack.
*1 gallon tub of coconut oil(wildernessfamilynaturals.com)
* fruits and veggies: bananas, avacados, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic,
sometimes: kiwis, mangos, peaches, plums, and pomegranates
*homemade fruit and nut bars(just a few at a time--they go to fast)
*dried fruit
*spices
* butter in a butter bell(keeps butter soft and spreadable)

freezer staples

*frozen fruits: berries, mangos, bananas
*frozen veggies: string beens, peas,artichoke hearts, broccoli
*meats: ground dark meat turkey, ground beef, ground bison(buffalo), salmon, whole chickens,
boneless chicken thighs, chicken wings, breakfast sausage, bacon, chuck roast,shrimp
*bone broths
*a couple of go to meals(cheeseburger pies, chicken curry, soups, etc.........

strawberry soft serve ice cream

This is a delicious fast ice cream that doesn't require an ice cream maker.
1 bag frozen strawberries
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup(if you like it real sweet, add more)
heavy cream, coconut milk, yogurt or kefir
2 raw egg yolks(optional)
In the bowl of the food processor(FP): add the berries, vanilla, salt, and sweetener: pulse to chop strawberries into small pieces. Now add egg yolks and while FP is going, slowly stream in the cream or whatever liquid you choose. Stop when the mixture is thick, like soft serve ice cream. You can serve now or put it in th freezer for 15-20 minutes(until ready to serve)
*I have made it w/ coconut milk and frozen bananas-AWSOME!!!(add 2 tbsp
unsweetened cocoa-WOW!!)
*yogurt and kefir go nice w/ blueberries
*cream goes nice w/ , raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, mango, bananas, blackberries

refigerator staples

I always have food in my refrigerator. Lots of veggie and fruits and dairy products. Here is a list of whats usually in my refrigerator.
*goat/cow milk(raw)
*cream(raw)
*kefir
*yogurt
*cheeses:jack, cheddar, yogurt, pepper jack, mozzarella(mostly raw and not always the same)
*hot dogs(grass-fed beef---nitrate free)
*kombucha(always-this is the favorite drink)
*apples, oranges, lemons and limes
*grapes, berries, watermelon, kiwi, mango, peaches, plums.... whatever is in season
*veggies: celery, carrots, peppers, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, beets, red leaf lettuce,
romaine, radishes, swish chard, cucumber...... We eat lots of veggies- from salads to
sticks to sautes to hidden in meatballs..........so most of these and more can be found
in our refrigerator at all times!!!
*sourdough and/or sprouted bread
*bacon
*breakfast sausage
*lots of eggs
*raw, homemade cookies
*marinating meat
*ground beef and/or turkey(dark meat)
*butter
*lacto-fermented pickles
*leftovers(I cook in large amounts)

pantry items

There are things that I like to have on hand in my kitchen. This is a list of items found in my pantry.
(everything is organic, including condiments and spices)
*EVOO(extra virgin olive oil)
*coconut oil
*raw apple cider vinegar
*raw red wine vinegar
*coconut milk
*canned whole and diced tomatoes
*tomato paste
*coconut water
*raisins, prunes, apricots, dates, and figs
*sunflower and pumpkin seeds
*walnuts, macademia, brazil, pine, cashew, and almonds
*rice pasta
*rice
*oats(steel cut and rolled)
*coconut flour
*dried beens
*canned beens
*paprika
*chili powder
*sea salt
*pepper
*dried oregano
*dried herbs de provance
*italian seasoning
*garam masala
*curry powder
*turmeric
*saffron
*whole fennel
*whole cumin
*whole corriander
*nutmeg
*bay leaves
*arrowroot
*dried dill
*dried limes(Persian)

coconut chile chicken stew

This is made form my leftover veggie dip!
2 cups of leftover veggie dip(a little less or more is ok)
2 lbs of boneless chicken thighs(boneless chicken breast can be used instead)
1 can coconut milk
chile powder
2 tsp salt
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup frozen peas(optional)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Sprinkle both sides of chicken w/ salt and chile powder(enough to evenly coat) Brown chicken in coconut oil over medium heat. Don't crowd the pan or the chicken will boil not brown. Add the veggie dip and coat the chicken. Then add coconut milk and the balsamic vinegar. Cook on low for 20 minutes. Before serving add the peas, if using. Re season w/ salt and pepper if needed. Serve w/ steamed cauliflower or w/ rice.

roasted veggie dip

This is great to make in the morning and have for lunch. Then, use leftover dip in my coconut chile
chicken stew.
4 small eggplants(2 large--small are less bitter)
1 large onion
6 garlic cloves
1 bell pepper(red or yellow)
1 can whole plum tomatoes(drained of the juice)
2 tsp salt
3 tsp chili powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup EVOO(extra virgin olive oil)
Peel eggplants(you can leave the skin on if you like) Cut veggies in a 1 inch dice(except for the tomatoes- they can be tossed in whole) and place on a sheet pan or a large cookie sheet(please throw out all non stick pans and sheets. They omit toxic chemicals when heated) covered w/ unbleached parchment paper. You can melt the coconut oil in a small pan, then coat the veggies w/ oil and spices and 1/2 of the balsamic vinegar or you can: dot the veggies w/ coconut oil and sprinkle seasoning on, then put in oven for 2 minutes or until oil is melted. Take out the pan and toss veggies in oil w/ a spatula and continue to roast. This is the way I do it, so I have 1 less pot to wash!! Anyway, roast the veggies for 1 hour at 375, flipping and tossing halfway through. When they are finished, you can toss w/ remaining vinegar and EVOO and mash w/ the back of a fork: serve cold or at room temp w/ toasted pita bread and veggie sticks. What I like is to put veggies in a food processor and process until almost smooth. While the processor is on, stream in the EVOO and vinegar. You may need to re season w/ salt and pepper.
My next post w/ be the coconut chile chicken stew!

chopped veggie salad

I serve a lot of salads in our house. They are snacks, meals, and side dishes. Here is one that the kids like and us too!
1 english cucumber(cut into 1/4s lengthwise and seeded)
1/4 red onion
3 or 4 radishes
2 medium tomatoes or a handful of grape tomatoes
1 red pepper
juice of one lime
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp oregano(1 tsp fresh oregano if you have)
Finely dice the veggies and toss w/ lime juice, olive oil, s and p, and oregano and enjoy!!

nutrition class: raw foods

Last night, I went to a nutrition class at my chiropractors office. I did learn a lot and I also felt so happy about how many things I do "right" w/ my kids. She was talking about getting the processed food out of the house and all the "nasties"(HFC, MSG, white food) Also how important raw veggies are(I agree and also will add that raw protein and raw fat is as important if not more important because it is more nutrient dense) and how they need to be a big part of our diet. You see, raw foods come w/ enzymes and other wonderful things that heat destroys. We are born w/ a limited supply of enzymes and the SAD(standard American Diet) includes mostly dead foods. We quickly use up our enzyme stores and then all sorts of digestive issues kick in. Every meal should include raw food or the whole meal should be raw. If you are eating a cooked meal, it is soooo important to eat or drink some sort of lacto-fermented food or drink w/ the meal. This helps to add in digestive enzymes, good bacteria, and good yeasts that are essential for digestion and overall health.
Some examples of raw lacto-fermented foods and drinks are:
*kombucha tea(homemade or store bought)my kids favorite!
*water kefir(I am brewing this for the first time right now--I will post about it)
*beet kvass
*dairy ferments(different types of yogurts, kefir, sour cream, buttermilk, cultured butter....)
*veggie ferment(cucumber pickles, sauerkraut, pickled carrots, pickled beets...)
Some examples of raw foods:
*raw red wine vinegar
*raw apple cider vinegar
*raw milk
*raw cream
*raw butter
*raw egg yolk
*raw seeds and nuts
*raw, fermented cod liver oil(as a supplement)
*raw extra virgin olive oil
*raw coconut oil
*raw cacao
*raw honey
*raw veggies and fruits especially tropical ones, they have the highest amount of enzymes
-avocados, kiwis, mangos, bananas, papayas....

Persian" burgers"

One of our families favorite meals is ground beef kabab. I mix onions, spices and ground meat, then I wrap the meat around 2 inch wide skewers(looks like the shape of a sausage) and place over an open fame on the BBQ. When they are cooked, they slide off of the skewers and into a bath of lime juice and melted butter. Then they are put over saffron steamed basmati rice and served w/ tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs.
I have made a burger, indoor version of this meal. Its yummy and quick and the kids(and us) gobble it up!

1 pound of ground beef, buffalo, or dark meat turkey
1 medium onion(roughly chopped)
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp allspice
1 lime
2 tbsp butter
Have a glass storage container ready w/ the butter and 1/2 of the lime(squeezed).
In a food processor, process the onion and garlic until almost liquid. Add spices, salt, and pepper then the meat. Pulse the mixture in the processor. You might need to mix once to make sure the meat reaches the blade. When all is combined, turn out onto a plate and make balls(about a 1/4 cup size) Them roll the balls between your hand and make a sausage shape(about 4" long and 1" wide. Heat a grill pan or a large frying pan over medium heat and if needed use a tsp of fat. Cook the "burgers" until medium well or to your liken. When they are ready transfer to the glass dish w/ the lime and butter.
We eat them w/ yogurt, fresh sliced onions(yes the kids eat raw onions;)) tomatoes and ground sumac.(sumac is a Mediterranian berry that has a lemony taste. Its sprinkled on kebabs before eaten in Persian cuisine)
*if you and/or your children like ketchup, then go for it!*

roasted veggies

A yummy way to eat veggies is to roast them. Roasting brings a great flavor to really anything. Yesterday for our afternoon snack I roasted a bag of trader joes frozen string beans(always in my freezer) My kids couldn't get enough. You can roast any veggie. Eggplant, all different types of squash, string beans, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, potato, celery, onion, tomato, asparagus(my favorite), artichoke hearts, peas..........
4 large carrots
1 large onion
1-2 parsnips
6 or more cloves of garlic(skins on)
1 large sweet potato
10 baby potatoes(red skin or yellow) about the size of a golf ball
1.5 tsp salt(I always season again w/ salt when they come out of the oven)
1 tsp pepper
1/4 cup coconut oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp chili powder (mixture of spices)

*Wash the carrot, parsnips and potatoes. Cut potatoes in half and cut the parsnips and carrots on an angel about 1/2 inch thick.
*Cut the onion in half and cut each half into 4 pieces.
*Peel the sweet potato and cut in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 1 inch slices(they will look like 1/2 moons) Sweet potato cooks the fastest so you want the pieces to be large.
*Toss all veggies, including the garlic, in a baking dish(large) w/ the seasonings and the vinegar. You can either melt coconut oil in a small pan then pour over veggies and toss or you can do as I do(less cleanup) take small pieces of the coconut oil and distribute over the veggies. After 10 minutes in the hot oven, the oil will be melted and you can take the dish out and toss the veggies to coat them in the oil.
Bake for at least 1 hour in a 375 degree oven. Halfway through the cooking take out the dish and flip the veggies.
*I usually roast a chicken or 2 on top of the veggies. In this case, I roast everything for 1.5 hours, then out comes the chicken to rest for 15-20 minutes and the veggies go back in. I turn up the heat to 425 and let them go for 15 minutes. This is so delish because all of the chicken fat and the juice are becoming reduced and they make the veggies taste outrageously good!

chickpea salad

We had this for lunch today and I thought I would share this easy and healthy recipe.
1- 25 ounce can of chick peas
1/2 red onion finely diced
1 lrg clove of garlic-smashed and finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lemon(squeezed)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tomato(chopped)
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup feta cheese
Drain and rinse the beans. Place in a medium sized bowl and add everything except the feta. Toss and mix all ingredients together. Then add the feat and lightly mix.
This is great by itself, as a side dish or as a salad.

Ryans favorite breakfast

*****over easies w/ sprouted toast***** My oldest son has a huge appetite! He can easily have 4 soft boiled egg yolks and 1 egg white. If I make bacon or sausage too, he will eat 2 links or up to 4 pieces of bacon. His favorite breakfast(or lunch) is sprouted english muffin or sprouted toast w/ over easy eggs and a side of sausage or bacon.
I give my kids, my husband and myself raw egg yolks when I can(at least 1 raw a day). So an easy way to eat them raw is to separate the white from the yolk before cooking. In a small frying pan heat a couple of tsps of bacon fat or coconut oil and cook the white over medium low heat until cooked. While the white is cooking toast your bread. When toast is done, smother it w/ butter or coconut oil and carefully spread the raw egg yolk on the toast then place the cooked white on the toast. I use only 1/3 of the white because it contains a protein called avidin which binds to the biotin in the egg yolk and prevents absorption of this vitamin(vitamin H or B7). The egg yolk has an unbelievable amount of nutrition in it and its easily absorbed, especially raw.

blender pancakes

These are great! They taste like regular pancakes(not whole grain) I learned the technique from Sue Greggs recipe.
1 cup of whole grains(I use 1/2 cup of brown rice and 1/2 cup of rolled oats or steel cut oats)I have also used 1/2 brown rice and 1/2 buckwheat. you can use any grain you have or like.
1 cup of plain yogurt or kefir
*put the yogurt or kefir in a blender, then put the grains and blend for about 2 minutes. You want the mixture to be almost smooth. Let this mixture sit overnight.
*in the morning, before breakfast, add the rest of the ingredients.
1 egg
1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
1 tsp baking soda(I leave this out for a very thin, crepe type of pancake)
1/2 tsp vanilla(optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon(optional)
*blend again for a minute or so. Now make the pancakes!!
*****very easy- whole grain- nutrient dense- yummy*****
Add ins:
1 tbsp ground flax seed
1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 banana and1/2 cup walnuts-folded in w/ a spoon
and anything else that you can think of

chiropractic care

1 year ago, my family and I started seeing a chiropractor. Once I understood exactly how getting adjustments keeps our bodies functioning properly I knew this is something that I do not want to live w/ out. Our chiropractor is a very special type. She is a maximized living chiropractor who puts 100% of herself into the healing of ALL of her patients. She also expects 100% from her patients by following a maximized living way of life. This includes the 5 principles of maximized living:
1. Avoidance and reduction of medications: medication obviously does not build or create health, it is for crisis care only. Learn the steps that you need to become informed on the dangers of long term doses of over the counter and prescription drugs.
2. Maximum nerve supply: according to Harvard medical research, the human brain contains 120 years of life in it. The purpose of our brains is to keep our bodies functioning and healing for 120 years. There must constantly be 100% communication between brain and body to reach your highest level of health. Interference to the spinal cord and nerves which carry the information to your organs lead to disease and early death. Learn how to maximize the function of your body through a properly corrected and maintained spine.
3. Quality nutrients: health takes place at a cellular level; your cells require certain nutrients to thrive; if your cells are malnourished, toxicity and disease set in; learn what foods you should never eat again, others to minimize, and what you should eat on a daily basis.
4. Optimum oxygen levels and lean muscle: our cells require certain oxygen levels to replicate normally and stay healthy; start burst training exercise which will build lean muscle and boost your your oxygen levels higher than ever in as little as 10 minutes a day.
5. Peace of mind and strong relationships: the divorce rate is higher than ever before; learn how to have the relationship of your dreams w/ your spouse; we live in a society that eats stress like it's candy; learn 10 steps to create more peace in your life rather than managing your stress *why the need for maximized living is so urgent*
-only 1 out of 1000 people in the US reach the age of 60 in good health
-every 30 seconds someone is diagnosed w/ some form of cancer
-5 /6 people die of heart disease or cancer in the US(2nd and 3rd leading killer in US)
-this will be the 1st generation of children that will not outlive their parents' generation due to the American lifestyle(David Katz-Yale Univ.)
Unfortunately many people give themselves and their families over to the medical world, believing a doctor has the answers(a prescription) to all of our health issues. This is sad but true. Our bodies are designed to heal!!!! We need to only follow the maximized model for living and we will take control back for our health and our families health too.
visit maximizedliving.com and find a chiropractor to keep your bodies "power on."

creamy carrot soup

2 quarts of homemade chicken broth(organic store bought would work too)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
5 large carrots
2 celery stalks
1 large onion
2-5 cloves of garlic
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
In a medium sized pot, place all ingredients except the butter and vinegar. Bring to a boil and then let soup simmer for 20-30 minutes(veggies need to be soft) With a slotted spoon, remove veggies and put into a blender w/ enough broth to blend until smooth(be careful when blending hot liquid. Do not fill the blender more than 3/4 full)Now add 1 tbsp of butter and blend and another tbsp and blend. Do this until 4 tbsp are incorporated. Return puree to the rest of the broth and mix in the balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
*add a dollop of sour cream
*add leftover chicken or poach a chicken breast then cut up and put in soup
*add leftover veggies
*add some rice
*toast some bread , rub w/ fresh garlic, and drizzle w/ EVOO(extra virgin olive oil)Dip in soup

Persian meat patties

1 lb ground beef or ground dark meat turkey
2 large potatoes
1 medium onion
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground curry
1/4 tsp ground saffron dissolved in 2 tsp of hot water(optional)
1 cup dry unflavored bread crumbs(on a plate)
1 cup oil
*Boil or steam peeled potatoes. Mash w/ a fork and set aside.
*Coarsely chop onion and put into the bowl of a food processor. Process until very fine(a bit watery). Into the onions put, the meat, salt, pepper, spices, and eggs. Process until smooth(you may need to stop processor and mix the mixture w/ a spoon, then process again) When smooth, add the potato and process until incorporated. Put mixture on a plate.
*Start making balls out of the mixture(about the size of an egg) and roll the meat balls in the breadcrumbs. Then flatten the balls into oval shapes and fry(shallow fry) in a large frying pan. Start w/ 1/2 cup of oil and add more as needed. Brown both sides and place on a paper towel lined plate. Serve w/ yogurt, a squeeze of lemon or lime, onions and tomato.
note-Sometimes when making the meat into balls, I find the mixture is too sticky. 2 things that I do: Before making balls refrigerate for 1/2 hour to make the mixture firmer, and/or: When making the balls, have a small bowl filled w/ cold water to wet your hands before making the balls. This helps w/ handling the mixture. Nush-e-jan!!!!(enjoy)

cauliflower mashies

This is such a yummy dish! It is a great sub for mashed potatoes.
1 lrg head of cauliflower
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
2-5 whole, peeled cloves of garlic
1 tsp salt(or more if you like)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 stick of butter
Cut cauliflower into florets(small pieces) and steam along w/ the garlic, until soft. Put cooked cauli into the food processor w/ all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
This is great as a side to a steak dinner or roasted chicken.

batch cooking

I have never relied on "outside food" to nourish me. I grew up in a house where breakfast, lunch and dinner were always cooked at home. When I was a teenager, I started cooking and becoming interested in nutrition. In my mid twenties I moved out of my parents house and into my 1st appt. w/my boyfriend(now husband). Every night after work(on my feet for sometimes 10 hours straight) I would go straight into my 10 by 7 foot kitchen and start cooking from scratch. My husband couldnt believe it, he said "I hit the jackpot". Now, with a family of four to feed, much more planning is needed. I simplify my routine by pre washing veggies and storing in green bags(bought at whole foods), menu planning, and cooking in bulk(something my mother did a lot of)
My favorite bulk cooking item is chicken. It takes no more effort to roast 1,2, or 3 extra chickens. I buy them whole and roast them. We eat 1 for that nights dinner. The meat and bones come off of the other chickens. The breast meat is used to make a big chicken salad, the dark meat is divided up. Some I freeze in 1 cup portions(I will use this for soup or curries), and the rest I use over the next few days for soups, stir fries, quesadillas, or just warmed up w/ a veggie and a green salad.The bones go right into my enameled cast iron pot w/ water and veggies to make a nourishing bone broth. I freeze most of it in 2 and 4 cup portions. I usually have planned a meal w/ broth for the week so some goes in the fridge.
I make meat sauce, stews, mini meat loafs, meat balls, homemade turkey sausage patties, hamburger patties(ready to be cooked)and chopped veggies. The chopped veggies come in handy when you just do not feel like cutting up all those veggies for stew, stir fries, soups, sauces..........I take about 4 onions, 3 carrots, 1-2 celery stalks, a red pepper, and a head of garlic(I LOVE garlic) put them in a food processor and pulse until they are coarsely chopped. I fill 1 cup glass storage containers and freeze. When I need them I just defrost on the counter.
I love to grill a few(3) steaks and use the meat for a couple of days. We are big eaters in my family so 3 lrg. steaks is good for 2 days worth of meals. Usually a dinner and the next days lunch.
I always make extra veggies and turn them into another 2 meals. I make rice in large batches. I do not usually freeze rice(tho I have and its been fine) so I make enough for a few days. I make large batches of hummus and use for 3-5 days. And kuku(persian omelet) is always popular in my house.
Batch cooking saves time, money and your health(you can choose homemade food over take
out) You just need a plan and a little time to do some prep. Joyful cooking to you!!!!!!

my starters came today

Today I received my matsani yogurt starter, my water kefir grains and my kombucha SCOBY.
As I type I am steeping the yea for my kombucha and I am cooling the milk for my yogurt. Tomorrow I will start my water kefir. I cant wait to see what happens!!

lunch and snacks for kids on the go

It can be so tempting to buy a slice of pizza when out and about or send kids to school w/ packaged foods. For the kids that go to school and have a hot lunch available, this too can be tempting for some. How easy to send kids to school w/ money and let them purchase lunch there? Well get ready for lots of ideas that will give kids nourishing foods to sustain energy and fats to keep their brains functioning properly.
*sandwich roll up-Use sprouted tortillas and fill w/ cheese,meats,nut butter and naturaljelly,cream cheese,hummus,roasted veggies w/ lots of mayo,egg salad ......ANYTHING your kids like. When the tortilla has your chosen filling, roll and cut into slices then wrap in parchment paper and pack in lunch bag.
*hard boiled eggs
*fruit salad or a piece of fruit.(avacados are great and LOADED w/ fat)
*veggie sticks w/ homemade sour cream dip(1 cup sour cream, 1/2 lemon squeezed, 1 tsp grated onion or onion powder,1 tsp salt, pepper, and a clove of crushed garlic)
*nitrate free and organic cold cuts, rolled.
*nuts
*soup(thermos)
*grass fed beef hot dogs(thermos w/ hot water)
*unflavored, cream on top yogurt,w/ maple syrup or honey, or w/ fresh fruit
*smoothie(kefir, yogurt, coconut milk, milk)put in a thermos
*cheese cubes
*raw nut cookies
*sprouted bagel w/ lots of coconut oil and butter
*homemade stew or chile(thermos)
*chopped veggie salad w/ lots of olive oil and lemon juice(cucumbers,tomato,red cabbage,radish, red peppers(these are a few examples- you can do whatever your child likes)
*bean salad
*homemade coconut muffins
*chicken salad
*nut bread(ground nuts, eggs and butter or coconut oil)w/raw honey and butter or coconut oil
*pate and veggie sticks or rice crackers
*any left over in a thermos
*kuku(Persian omelet)or frittata(Italian omelet) sent cold
Fats for kids,about 6 tbsp a day, are an essential part of their nutritional needs. Butter, saturated animal fat, coconut oil, ghee, EVOO, and cold pressed nut and seed oils(in small amounts) are all excellent for kids and adults. Please stay away from soybean oil, canola and other vegetable oils. Most require chemical extraction and deodorizing to mask the rancid oil.
Start your babies young, eating nutritious foods, so they do not become picky eaters and so they get a large variety of vitamins and minerals. Long term breastfeeding and whole food eating is the best gift that you can give to your children. They will be great eaters and healthy and you wont have to spend so much time undoing damage due to poor diet and formula feeding(raw milk or meat based formulas are the exception-tho NOTHING compares to breastmilk)

grain free "cereal"

This is a great "cereal" that I make and keep in my fridge for a quick breakfast or snack.
Its made w/ shredded, dried coconut, soaked and dehydrated nuts and seeds, dried fruits and cinnamon.
1/2 cup each: pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds
1/2 cup each:macademia nuts,brazil nuts and almonds(you can use any combo of nuts that you like)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup dried fruit(I use prunes, apricots, figs and raisins)
1-2 tsp cinnamon
Either coarsely chop the nuts, seeds, and fruit w/ a knife or in batches, chop the seeds, then the nuts, then the fruit in the food processor. Use the pulse on the processor so you can control the size of the ingredients.
Put all the chopped ingredients into a glass storage container and mix in the cinnamon. Store in the frigde and serve w/ yogurt, kefir, milk or just eat it plain. You could add sweetener if you wanted, too.

how to raise kids to LOVE food

*LOVE food yourself!!!! I mean REAL food, made at home w/ love.
*breastfeed for as long as possible!!
*make sure your house always smells like food. The smells from childhood stay w/ you forever.
*do not give grains until after 1 year(even longer is fine too) Babies can not digest grain until they have the enzymes to break them down. They do not develop these enzymes until after 1 year.
*DO NOT give any sweets(even natural)not even a taste until well over 1 year. They will know no different and they will enjoy foods in their natural form.
*do not serve babies bland food. Serve them food the way you season yours.
*revisit foods that baby refuses to eat. Sometimes they just arent in the mood for a particular food. Parents, I think, mistake "just not in the mood" for "I do not like that".
*start babies young w/ unsweetened lacto fermented foods(yogurt, kefir)between 6-8 months and cultured drinks(kombucha,water kefir) over 1year. These foods are chock full of nutrition, enzymes, bacteria and yeast which will keep babies healthy and their digestive tracts filled w/ "the good guys".
A healthy baby, child and grown up loves healthy food.
An unhealthy baby, child and grown up does not love healthy food.

raw nut cookies

This is a FAVORITE in my house!
1.5 cups of raw, soaked and dehydrated nuts(I like a combo a macademia, brazil and cashews
1.5 cups of shredded coconut
1.5 cups of dried fruits(I like apricots and prunes--raisins are good too)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
a pinch of sea salt
Place nuts in food processor and chop until fine. Add the rest of the ingredients an process until a ball forms. Transfer mixture to a plate and start making balls. I use a measuring spoon so all the cookies are the same size. With your hand or the bottom of a glass, flatten cookies and dehydrate at 95 degrees for 8 hours.
* if you do not have a dehydrator just place cookies in fridge on a plate in a single layer and cover
leaving the cookies in the ball shape is great too. You can call them truffles!
A note about the kind of cook that I am: I have lots of recipe books and I look for recipes on the net but I do not think I ever followed a recipe exactly as is. I am an emotional cook and an artist at heart so things never are the same in my house. Any of my recipes can, for the most part, be translated into whatever works for you and yours!

frozen organic berries

I always have bags of these on hand. They are great in my coconut flour muffins, smoothies, pancakes, and in a bowl w/ some yogurt or kefir and a little cream too. But what they are really best for is a teething baby(over 1 and w/ a few teeth) They were loved by my boys and really soothing on their swollen gums.
* I do want to say that I gave them to my boys at maybe 7 months in one of those mesh food bags sold at the baby stores. They look like a rattle sort of and you can put all different foods in them. I used then mostly for my teething babies w/ frozen fruits put in.

the kids favorite smoothie

1 cup kefir
1 raw egg yolk
1/4 cup of raw cream(if I do not have any I use more kefir)
handful of frozen berries
1 tsp of powdered greens
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 drops of stevia or 1 tsp raw honey
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth!!!

pepproni pizza grilled cheese

2 pieces of sprouted bread or sourdough bread
2 or more pieces of nitrate free pepperoni
tomato paste
oregano
raw cheese of your choice(I use jack) or organic cheese
coconut oil, ghee, or bacon fat
Smear a thin layer of tomato paste on both pieces of bread and sprinkle w/ oregano. Place cheese, then pepperoni, and then cheese again on 1 piece of bread. Top w/ the other piece of bread. Heat a pan over medium low heat and put about 1-2 tsp of chosen fat in. Now put your sammy in and I like to cover the pan w/ a lid so that the cheese melts nicely. When ready to flip and brown the other side put some more fat in the pan.
This is a great lunch and a wonderful and quick dinner paired w/ a big salad!!

1-2-3 ice cream

This is when I want a quick creamy treat and when I want to get some more raw cream and egg yolks into the family!
1/2 cup raw cream(or pasteurized organic cream-never ultra pasteurized
2 raw egg yolks from pasture raised chickens(or organic free roaming eggs)
1/2-1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp or more raw honey, maple syrup, or if you like stevia
Whip the cream until almost stiff. Add the egg yolks, vanilla, and sweetener and whip until smooth(about 1 minute) Put the ice cream in a shallow bowl and put in the freezer for about 1/2 hour. Now enjoy!!!
You could eat it w/out putting in the freezer. Its more like a custard this way and still very delish!!
This is 1 serving size. Just multiply for extra servings.