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Recipes

Dessert – Strawberry Slush

In the blender, puree: 1/2 cup of strawberries 1/2 cup of water 1/4 cup of whey protein powder 10 almonds Pour into a bowl and serve with a millet cookie for a delicious dessert.

Recipe – Apples & Almond Butter

When others are munching on caramel apples or candy apples, you can enjoy apple slices dipped in almond butter! All you need is: 1 apple, cut into slices 2 tblsp. of almond butter Dip apple slices in almond butter, and savor the flavor. This is one dessert that tastes yummier than the forbidden fruit it […]

Recipe – Stewed Apples

4 -6 apples1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. allspice1 tsp. vanilla1/2 cup water Slice apples into wedges. Cook in a saucepan with cinnamon, allspice, vanilla, and water over medium heat until tender. Serve with chilled almond milk or Soy Whip.

Recipe – Almond Mashed Potatoes

My daughter, Sarah, tried this recipe for mashed potatoes because we were out of regular milk. Who would have thought that mashed potatoes would taste even better with almond milk? 1) Peel potatoes–1 per person, slice into chunks, and boil until tender. 2) Mash potatoes. 3) Add unsweetened almond milk, Earth Balance buttery spread, salt, […]

Recipe – Turkey Sandwich

2 slices of Oatmeal Bread (from DeLand Natural Bakery)4 slices of Hormel brand Natural Choice Smoked Deli Turkey4 leaves of lettuce1 slice of tomato1-2 tsp. of Canola mayonnaise Toast oatmeal bread in the toaster. Spread mayo on both slices. Layer turkey, lettuce, and tomato on one of the slices of bread, and top with the […]

Recipe – Strawberries & Soy Whip

This is my favorite dessert currently! Slice 1 cup of fresh, chilled strawberries. Top with Soy Whip! Soy Whip looks and tastes like whipped cream, only better! Look for it at your nearest health food store. Delicious!

Recipe – Trail Mix

To make 1/4 cup of trail mix: 1 tbsp. raisins1 tbsp. almonds1 tbsp. sunflower seeds, salted or unsalted1 tbsp. organic shredded coconut Combine the ingredients in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container, and shake.Take along with you for a quick, bone-building treat. You can enjoy it at home, too!

Recipe – Portuguese Kale Soup

1 cup of dried pea beans ( or navy beans)1 large onion, sliced1 pound of organic sausage (such as chorizo)1 pound of kale (or collard) greens, cut or torn into bite-size pieces2 tbsp. of vinegar2 cups of sliced potatoessalt & pepper to taste Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain in the morning.Sliced the sausage […]

Recipe – Irish Chicken Stew

2 tblsp. olive oil2 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced6-8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts5 carrots, sliced into chunks2 potatoes, peeled and sliced into small cubes1 tsp. of dried thyme leaves3/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. black pepper3/4 cup stout, such as Guinness stout1/2 pound fresh button mushrooms, sliced3/4 cup frozen peas Heat oil in large skillet over […]

Recipe – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Brown in skillet: 1 pound of extra lean ground beef (4% fat) or 1 pkg. of Shelton’s Turkey Meat Balls Add: 1 can of no-sugar added, no-cheese added spaghetti sauce 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning (or more, if you like it spicier) Cook in boiling water according to package directions: 1 package of DeBoles Jerusalem […]

Recipe – Baked Salmon

This recipe works for any size of salmon you want to cook. You will need: Olive oilSalmon seasoning (I use Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Salmon Seasoning – available at Publix)Lemon pepper seasoningOlive oil margarine In a suitably sized glass pan, drizzle olive oil. Lay the salmon in the pan. Spread a conservative amount of olive […]

Recipe – Beef Stew

Cook in a crockpot for 4-6 hours on high:1 one-pound London broil or other lean beef1 small can of tomato sauce In a soup pot, combine:1″ of water3 medium potatoes, cubed3 carrots, sliced2 stalks of celery, sliced2 cups of green beans, sliced1 onion, chopped Bowl vegetables until tender. While the veggies are cooking, remove the […]