tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53983197987532251842024-02-22T09:23:48.515-08:00Eat Plants, Feel GoodA Whole Foods JournalCarrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-2349786730127779612013-07-24T07:12:00.002-07:002013-07-24T07:12:44.726-07:00No Blog Post This Week!Unfortunately, I lost the USB cord for our camera while taking a picture of a giraffe at the zoo (true story). So, all the glorious food pictures I was planning to share with you are still stuck in the camera, waiting to be released. I'll be back next week (or sooner, depending on how quickly the new cord arrives) with a tasty new summer recipe for you! <br />
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In the meantime, take a look at my Facebook page and peruse the links I've posted. I like to share all the delicious recipes and interesting food facts I find as I cruise around the web.<br />
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Also, if you're new to the blog, check out my <a href="http://www.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com/2012/09/happy-morning-blueberry-almond-muffins.html">Happy Morning Blueberry Almond Muffins</a>. I made them last night, and we ate them for breakfast this morning. YUM!<br />
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-83725235281306906262013-07-18T20:04:00.002-07:002013-07-18T20:04:17.729-07:00The Baby Food Post (also great for adults, post-oral surgery!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Knowing that I love to eat whole foods, people often ask me what brand of food I feed Baby C. The answer is: no brand. That's right... I made all of his baby food in the tiny kitchen of our home sweet home!* It wasn't nearly as hard or time-consuming as I was anticipating, and I had great peace of mind knowing every little ingredient that made its way into his pudgy little belly.<br />
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Plus, the cost is astronomically cheaper. One bag of frozen organic peas is a couple of dollars, and it will make numerous containers of sweet pea puree. One serving of store-bought organic pea puree is almost $2.<br />
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I'm not a nutrition counselor or doctor, so I'm not going to tell you what to feed your baby or when to introduce it to him/her. Instead, I'm just going to give you some quick tips and tricks that will help you get started if you'd like to make food for your own little peanut. The "recipes" below are organized according to preparation method, not order of introduction or even flavor. Baby C is now almost 10 months old and has moved on to finger foods, so the methods I'm sharing are for the foods he consumed between the ages of 4 and 9 months. Oh, and I also consumed them for a while while he was 4 months old. Jaw surgery left me flat on my back and unable to chew for about a week, so the little cubes of purees in our freezer provided the perfect soft food option while I was recovering.<br />
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* In a pinch, though, we fed him <a href="http://shop.plumorganics.com/Stage-1-46-months/c/PlumOrganics@Baby@Stage1">Plum Organics</a> puree pouches. They're great because they contain only fruits and veggies. The ingredients list for the sweet potato pouch is "organic sweet potatoes." Compare that to other major brands of baby food, and you'll be surprised. <br />
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We received two sets of these wonderful <a href="http://www.target.com/p/green-sprouts-baby-food-storage-glass-cube-4-pack/-/A-14009850?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C14009850&CPNG=Baby&kpid=14009850&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14009850&gclid=CKiG4vipt7gCFYhAMgodEDAAdA">Green Sprouts Baby Food Storage Cubes</a> as gifts,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...plastic containers with snap-on lids. My sister in law has a complete set of these (about 100 containers), and she loaned them to us when she taught me how to make sweet potato puree (C's first food - awww...). We ended up using these the entire time Baby C was eating purees. They're great because after the food freezes and sets, you can throw them in gallon zip lock bags to keep them sorted. I believe she bought them at the Dollar Store.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...ice cube trays. Yep - just plain old trays! You can spoon food into each compartment, let it freeze/set, and pop the cubes out into a zip lock freezer bag. This method works quite well, but I chose to go with the plastic containers so I wouldn't have to worry about the frozen cubes sticking to each other inside of the bag. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">HOW TO PREPARE: VEGGIES WITH SKINS - </span></div>
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1. Peel vegetable using a sharp knife or potato peeler.<br />
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2. Chop into 1-inch or smaller chunks using a large butcher knife.<br />
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3. Add a few inches of water to a large pot. Place chunks in steamer basket and simmer, lid on, for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, check every 2-3 minutes for consistency. Your veggies will be done steaming when a fork can be easily inserted and removed.<br />
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4. Remove veggie chunks from steamer basket and allow to cool. Reserve water from pot.<br />
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5. Place chunks in food processor and pulse until broken up. Continue to puree for 1-2 minutes, or until a smooth paste has formed. Use water from pot to thin the mixture until desired consistency is achieved. When my sister in law taught me how to make sweet potato puree, she showed me what the consistency should be for Stage 1 and Stage 2 purees. If you're unsure, check out the purees in the grocery store before you start cooking.<br />
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6. Spoon puree into storage containers and freeze until set. <br />
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3. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until a fork can be easily inserted and removed.<br />
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4. Remove squash from oven and allow to cool. Place chunks in food processor and pulse until broken up. Continue to puree for 1-2 minutes, or until a smooth paste has formed. Add water as needed to achieve desired consistency.<br />
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5. Spoon puree into storage containers and freeze until set.<br />
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6. When baby is old enough to enjoy spices, cinnamon is a tasty topping choice for squash. Baby C LOVES it!!<br />
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1. Prepare vegetables according to package directions.<br />
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3. Place in food processor and pulse until broken up. Continue to puree until a smooth paste has formed. Add water to achieve desired consistency.<br />
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1. Place desired amount of dried fruit in bottom of pot. Add water to cover fruit, with an additional inch of water on top (fruit may float, so you might have to estimate the amount of water needed).<br />
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4. Add to food processor along with a splash of the water. Pulse and puree until blended, adding water to keep fruit from becoming gooey and sticking to the blades.<br />
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5. Spoon puree into storage containers and freeze. Note: dried fruits will not set into solid blocks when frozen, so the ice cube tray/zip lock bag method probably won't work. You'll have to store these purees in individual containers if freezing.<br />
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Most fresh fruits are soft and contain a lot of water, so there really isn't much work needed. <br />
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1. Cut up the fruit, peeling if necessary, and place it in the food processor. Pulse until blended. Add water if needed, but in most cases the fruit will be hydrated enough on its own.<br />
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2. Spoon puree into storage containers and freeze. This photo shows the way I labeled each container with the contents and date, using masking tape and a Sharpie.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">HOW TO PREPARE: Grains for Baby</span><br />
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Many people buy baby versions of whole grain foods, and this is perfectly fine. Your baby will be no less healthy if you buy baby oatmeal vs. pureeing regular oatmeal on your own. I chose to prepare grains for Baby C myself because it was easy, and it meant that I had one less thing to remember to buy when I was at the grocery store. <br />
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There are many, many other food options out there, and I'm sure you and your baby will enjoy exploring them. Baby C certainly wasn't limited to the foods I've shared with you today. I also made applesauce, whipped cauliflower, and other delicious treats for my hungry little boy. Feel free to experiment, mix foods, and create new "recipes" that your little one can enjoy.<br />
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Don't worry, I'm not asking you to become the next <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/07/04/joey-chestnut-sets-new-hot-dog-eating-record-at-nathan-coney-island-contest/">Joey Chestnut</a>! I want you to challenge yourself to take a risk with the way you add greens to your breakfast. For some of you, this might mean taking the scary step away from "safe" greens like spinach in order to incorporate intimidating leafy foods like kale and swiss chard. For others, it might mean increasing the <i>amount</i> of greens you include in your recipe. <br />
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Whatever your challenge is, I wanted to make it easy for you. This blueberry watermelon smoothie is sweet, flavorful, and incredibly easy to drink. You'll find that it's not hard to push yourself to take a risk because you'll want to drink more and more of it!<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
1 banana, cut into chunks and frozen overnight<br />
3/4 cup fresh watermelon<br />
1/2 cup fresh blueberries<br />
1 1/2 tbsp Greek yogurt<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
1 tbsp or so of liquid sweetener (honey or agave)<br />
EITHER 2-3 handfuls of kale or swiss chard OR a large pile of greens<br />
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1. Cut watermelon into chunks; add to food processor along with banana, blueberries, yogurt, vanilla, and sweetener. Pulse until blended. Take a small taste of what you've just created. Delicious, isn't it? <br />
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2. If your challenge involves using a NEW form of green leafy veggie, add it and puree until well blended. EJNOY!<br />
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3. If your challenge involves using MORE greens than usual, start with 2-3 handfuls. Keep adding from there, tasting along the way. You'll know when you've hit your max. For me, it was the point when the consistency of the smoothie started to change. It still tasted delicious, but I knew I had to stop things if I wanted to be able to drink it through a straw instead of eating it with a fork and knife. Take a look at the photo below. That smoothie is just packed with kale and spinach. YUM!<br />
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4. If you have kids, don't leave them out of the challenge. Baby C enjoyed this smoothie right along with me. In fact, he was looking for more after we finished it.<br />
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---Unfortunately, I don't have any "in process" photos for you today. I somehow deleted them from the camera before downloading them to my computer. Luckily, I made this mistake with a super easy recipe that probably doesn't even merit step-by-step pictures.---<br />
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As a vegetarian, I often find myself working to sneak extra protein into my meals. One delicious source of protein is beans, so I cook with them a lot. This black bean spread is simple, versatile, and bursting with flavor. I used it in a wrap for these photos; but I can imagine using it as a dip for veggies, as a filling in enchiladas, or as a layer in one of those delicious seven layer salads you always find at picnics. If you have 3 minutes to spare, I recommend you use them to make this recipe!<br />
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed<br />
3 tbsp salsa (make your own, or I like to use <a href="http://shop.renfrofoods.com/products/black-bean-salsa">Mrs. Renfro's</a> brand)<br />
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I eat a salad almost every day, so I have to be pretty creative to keep things interesting. Lately, I've been adding grains to my salads to make them heartier and increase the nutritional punch. Today's salad includes quinoa and walnuts, so it's a protein powerhouse. That protein, along with the antioxidant-rich blueberries and calcium- and iron-containing greens, combine to make a VERY healthy meal. Enjoy!<br />
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Toss blueberries, greens, and walnuts in a large bowl. Here's where it's up to you. If you'd like an entirely cold salad, chill the quinoa before tossing it with the rest of the salad. If you're feeling adventurous, add it while it's still warm. Personally, I love the feel of warm quinoa in a cold, crisp salad.<br />
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I am a longtime fan of coconut oil. I love to use it in cooking (just peruse my recipes to find some examples), as a lotion, and as a deep conditioner for my hair (think hot oil treatment). A friend recently shared <a href="http://holisticchickblog.com/2013/06/11/5-reasons-to-use-coconut-oil-for-sunblock/">this post</a> about using it as a sunscreen, and that got me thinking. I've been reading so much lately about the dangers of most mass-produced sunscreens, and I've been wondering what to do: risk cancer via sunscreen, or risk sunburn and cancer via the sun? Coconut oil, in its familiarity, seemed like a good alternative for me. </div>
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After doing more reading, I started to get excited about trying it out. Coconut oil has apparently been used as a sunblock in the tropics for generations, and it has a ton of benefits. It conditions your skin, has antimicrobial properties, and protects from damaging sun rays without blocking Vitamin D production. The only downside is that it doesn't seem to have the highest SPF, so it needs to be re-applied often.</div>
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I tan easily and rarely burn, so I knew that I wouldn't be the best test subject. I've been using the coconut oil every day for about a week in place of my regular sunscreen, and haven't seen a lick of difference. Of course, I see little difference in my skin if I don't use any sunscreen at all, either. </div>
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I knew that if I truly wanted to test the effectiveness of coconut oil as sunscreen, I'd have to bite the bullet and spread it on the soft skin of my sweet little boy, Baby C. C has fair skin, blue eyes, and blonde/red hair. He's a crispy sunburn just waiting to happen.<br />
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I couldn't bring myself to test it on his entire body at once, so I chose one body part (his right arm), and I've been using the coconut oil there every day. The original article said to re-apply every hour, so I slather on more coconut oil every time I re-apply Sunology (his usual sunscreen) to the rest of his body. </div>
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After 6 days... the arm is no different from the rest of his little bod. I've found that I actually like the coconut oil better than the sunscreen because it's easier to rub into his skin, and it seems to absorb more quickly and evenly. It also has a nice, very light scent.</div>
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I know that the picture above shows Baby C playing in the shade, but I want to assure you that he doesn't spend all of his time hiding from the sun. We live in Wisconsin, so the summer months are sacred. We soak up every little second of brightness while we can - before the endless winter hits us. That said, the coconut oil has protected his skin while swimming at the pool, hiking for a few hours, walking 3+ miles, camping, playing at the playground... this kid has pretty much been in and out of the sun for days now, and he hasn't even changed color a tiny bit. Go, coconut oil!</div>
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<li>Coconut oil isn't found in liquid form at room temperature like olive oil or vegetable oil. Instead, it's more like the consistency of lard (yuck, I know...). To use it as a lotion, you'll have to heat it slightly. We don't really use the air conditioner in our house, so it's pretty liquidy from June-September just sitting in the pantry.</li>
<li>I don't know if this matters when using it as a sunscreen, but I only use non-processed coconut oil when cooking. This means that it's expeller pressed, not expressed. Also, I buy organic. So, we've been blocking rays with the type of coconut oil shown in the first picture. Feel free to experiment with other types and let me know how it goes!</li>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-6502626809696198092013-06-12T12:31:00.000-07:002013-06-12T12:31:45.093-07:00Rice and Bean Enchiladas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>12 taco-sized flour tortillas, or about 8 <a href="http://www.foodforlife.com/product/tortillas/ezekiel-49-sprouted-whole-grain-tortillas">sprouted whole grain tortillas</a> (or enough to fill your enchilada pan)</li>
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<li>1 tbsp. olive oil</li>
<li>16 oz. can black beans - drained and rinsed</li>
<li>4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded</li>
<li>2 tomatoes - chopped</li>
<li>1/2 white onion - chopped (put in a whole onion if you love that onion flavor)</li>
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<li>1/2 tsp chili powder</li>
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<li>2 - 10 oz. cans of enchilada sauce (or use the sauce from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/vegetarian-black-bean-enchiladas/detail.aspx">this recipe</a> )</li>
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</div>
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8. After each tortilla is dipped, carefully transfer tortilla to Pyrex dish. Spoon 1/2 cup of rice mixture into each tortilla and wrap up each tortilla like a burrito. (Side, bottom, side, top) Place wrapped tortillas face down so opening crease is faced toward Pyrex dish. </div>
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9. Repeat step #5 until Pyrex dish is filled with tortillas. </div>
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10. Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas. The enchilada sauce should fill up about half-way up the Pyrex dish, maybe slightly more. Enchiladas should still firmly be in place, not swimming in sauce. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over enchiladas. </div>
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11. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes on middle rack. Cheese should be completely melted. Broil on low for 1-2 minutes to make top of enchiladas slightly crispy. </div>
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12. Top with cilantro, guacamole, pico de gallo, greek yogurt, etc.</div>
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Whew! It seems like a lot to do when I have it all typed out like that, but it's really not a very complicated recipe. Here it is in pictures:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shred cheese (don't buy pre-shredded; it has so many nasty additives!)</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">rinsed black beans, and a handful of cilantro. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">Pour heavy cream into a saucepan and heat on low to medium low (Don't let it get too hot, because you have to dip your hands in the heavy whipping cream!). </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">Place the Pyrex dish directly next to the skillet. Dip each tortilla in cream and let it soak for 10-15 seconds, making sure all parts of tortilla get dipped. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">After each tortilla is dipped, carefully transfer tortilla to Pyrex dish. Spoon 1/2 cup of rice mixture into each tortilla and wrap up each tortilla like a burrito. (Side, bottom, side, top) <br />Place wrapped tortillas face down so opening crease is faced toward Pyrex dish. <br />The brownish tortilla near the top is my sprouted grain tortilla. The rest are regular flour tortillas.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas. The enchilada sauce should fill up about half-way up the Pyrex dish, maybe slightly more. Enchiladas should still firmly be in place, not swimming in sauce. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over enchiladas. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes on middle rack. Cheese should be completely melted. Broil on low for 1-2 minutes to make top of enchiladas slightly crispy. </span></td></tr>
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Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-35195305999259970522013-06-05T17:53:00.000-07:002013-06-05T17:53:01.613-07:00Green Smoothie for Beginners<div style="text-align: left;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm05xtJHNoEQ0txjUKUVSZlG9mZ2BJjMYtoIXtbxCbbNqFg5zko6wPqx3T9W5z2baU0v6UxYcLAqTY3KlSIEmRpIZjO9mMCy-di94Tod44ubSr98JEL6VA6ODr1MEdGotyF9r1bZW5ASkC/s1600/IMG_5636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm05xtJHNoEQ0txjUKUVSZlG9mZ2BJjMYtoIXtbxCbbNqFg5zko6wPqx3T9W5z2baU0v6UxYcLAqTY3KlSIEmRpIZjO9mMCy-di94Tod44ubSr98JEL6VA6ODr1MEdGotyF9r1bZW5ASkC/s400/IMG_5636.JPG" width="266" /></a>Consider this Green Smoothie 101. If you're interested in adding some greens to your day, but you feel apprehensive about the sinister-looking "green drinks" that are found in health food restaurants and stores, this recipe is for you. It's sweet, creamy, and easy to drink; and the greens involved are very familiar. You won't be choking down chunks of kale and mustard greens in this drink... you'll simply be sipping on some spinach that has been blended with a few delicious fruits (Don't worry, though - the kale drink is soon to come!). <br />
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This smoothie is so easy to drink, Baby C loves it just as much as I do. Much like a cat with a can opener, the sound of my food processor in the morning is sure to bring my little boy into the kitchen, FAST! In fact, I've been known to add some sneaky ingredients to C's smoothie. For example, I made a bunch of whipped cauliflower for him a while back, and he Hates It (yes, that's a capital 'H'). I find it easy to drop a frozen cube of it into his smoothie, blend, and serve it up. He really has no idea what hit him. Feel free to do the same for yourself. Even though you'll actually know what the sneaky ingredient is, you'll probably find it difficult to taste. Of course, if you're a little nervous about drinking spinach in the a.m., maybe you should just consider the greens your "sneaky ingredient" for now. ;)<br />
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GREEN SMOOTHIE FOR BEGINNERS<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
1 banana, cut into pieces and frozen overnight<br />
1 orange, cut into chunks<br />
Splash of milk - dairy or non-dairy<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla<br />
2-3 handfuls of spinach<br />
Sweetener to taste, if desired (I like honey or agave nectar)<br />
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1. Place banana, orange, vanilla, and milk in food processor and puree until a creamy, soft serve-like consistency is achieved.<br />
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2. Add spinach and pulse until chopped up and blended consistently throughout smoothie.<br />
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3. Add sweetener (if desired) and pulse until blended.<br />
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4. Enjoy!<br />
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NOTES: If making this smoothie for a baby, omit the sweetener. Also, if you aren't sharing the smoothie with baby, you can use breast milk or formula instead of other forms of milk.<br />
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I love caramel corn!! Lately, I've been craving some crunchy, sweet, salty, popcorny goodness with all my being. I finally broke this afternoon. Instead of running to the store for some Cracker Jacks, however, I went on a mission to create some caramel corn from as few ingredients as possible. I've made caramel several times from granulated sugar and I decided to use the same principles in this recipe. I thought this would take several trial-and-error sessions, but this was one of those magical moments in life when everything goes right - the first time. Wow! My food photography isn't the best here, but that's because of the nature of the recipe. Timing is everything, so I didn't want to ruin my caramel by taking the time to fuss around with settings on the camera. Afterwards, I was too busy eating to worry about fussing with the settings on the camera while taking final photos. Now, I'm sure I'm making 20,000 typos because my caramel-laden fingers are sticking to the keyboard. You'll find out what I mean after you make this yourself!<br />
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SEA SALT CARAMEL CORN<br />
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<a href="http://www.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com/2012/09/brown-bag-microwave-popcorn.html">Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn</a><br />
1/8 cup + 1tsp. butter<br />
1/2 cup <a href="http://www.livinghealthymom.com/sucanat-benefits/">sucanat</a><br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
Sea salt, to taste<br />
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1. Prepare popcorn and pour into a large bowl. (Note: I don't really have a sweet tooth, so I don't like my popcorn to be completely coated in caramel. I think it's best with a little bit of white popcorn showing through. If you'd like yours more evenly coated, just use a little less popcorn.)<br />
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2. Place butter, sucanat, and vanilla in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.<br />
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3. Stir constantly, using spoon to break up sucanat crystals.<br />
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4. Once the mixture begins to boil, continue heating and stirring for ONE MINUTE. The timing is really important here, folks... I actually used the timer on my cell phone to figure out exactly how long it took to get it to just the right point. If you heat this any longer, it will quickly burn and turn into a shiny black lump of carbon in your pan! (I know this because I've burnt regular caramel several times...)<br />
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5. After one minute of boiling, remove caramel from heat and pour into bowl with popcorn.<br />
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6. Stir, stir, stir...<br />
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7. Add salt and enjoy!<br />
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-52343144626647473932013-05-07T19:54:00.000-07:002013-05-07T19:54:44.926-07:00Strawberry Maple Steel Cut Oats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I usually eat a bowl of oatmeal every morning. Generally, I make a mixture of rolled oats, chia seeds, and ground flax seed; but sometimes, I just love a warm bowl of steel cut oats. Steel cut oats taste delicious, and they have a wonderful chewy consistency that you just can't achieve with regular oatmeal. A lot of people are turned off by the idea of steel cut oats because they take so long to cook, but I think it's really worth the time every once in a while. Even though it takes over 30 minutes to prepare, this is a dish that doesn't require constant watching/stirring, so you can do other things while you cook. As I write this, I have a 7 month old baby at home, and I'm still able to care for him while I make my beloved oats. Try them... you won't be disappointed!</div>
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STRAWBERRY MAPLE STEEL CUT OATS</div>
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
1 1/2 cups water<br />
1/4 cup steel cut oats<br />
3-4 ripe strawberries<br />
100% maple syrup (just a drizzle)<br />
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1. Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce head to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally until liquid is absorbed and oats are tender.<br />
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2. While oats are cooking, chop strawberries in quarters (eighths, if the strawberries are large). <br />
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3. Place strawberries in a saucepan with a drizzle of maple syrup. Heat over medium until boiling, stirring occasionally. Water will be released from the berries, creating a lot more liquid than originally in the pan.<br />
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4. Reduce heat on strawberries to medium low; continue heating and stirring until the liquid bubbles and thickens slightly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce head to medium low. <br />Simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally until liquid is absorbed and oats are tender.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">While oats are cooking, chop strawberries in quarters (eighths, if the strawberries are large).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Place strawberries in a saucepan with a drizzle of maple syrup.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Heat over medium until boiling, stirring occasionally. <br />Water will be released from the berries, creating a lot more liquid than originally in the pan.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Reduce heat on strawberries to medium low; <br />continue heating and stirring until the liquid bubbles and thickens slightly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Pour oats and strawberry mixture into a bowl...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">...add milk...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">...and ENJOY!<br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">See? Baby C is still happy. I guess Steel Cut Oats don't take too much time after all!<br /></td></tr>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-26808052837780739332013-04-30T08:38:00.000-07:002013-04-30T18:18:38.179-07:00Ice Cream Substitute #2: Banana Soft Serve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first time I made this recipe, I was absolutely amazed. I couldn't believe that it was possible to make a soft-serve consistency "ice cream" using little more than frozen banana chunks. I don't remember the exact measurements of the original recipe I tried, or even where I found it. Over time, I've made tiny adjustments and I ended up with this, which I think is quite good!<br />
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BANANA SOFT SERVE<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
1 banana, cut into chunks and frozen overnight<br />
Splash of pure vanilla<br />
A splash or two of milk (any type, dairy or non-dairy)<br />
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1. Place ingredients in food processor. Unfortunately, this really doesn't work in a regular blender. You need the powerful blades of the food processor to break up the frozen banana.<br />
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2. Cover and pulse to blend, pausing to add an additional splash of milk if needed.<br />
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3. Serve topped with <a href="http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-chocolate-syrup-recipe/">homemade natural chocolate sauce</a>. (Note: any natural sweetener can be used in place of the organic cane sugar in this chocolate sauce recipe.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Place ingredients in food processor. Cover and pulse to blend.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continue pulsing, adding milk if needed, until a soft serve like consistency is achieved.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top with homemade chocolate sauce and ENJOY!</td></tr>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-16633525569322323212013-04-24T18:58:00.002-07:002013-04-24T18:58:17.523-07:00The Best Way to Get Fresh Herbs and Vegetables...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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GROWING PLANTS FROM SEED<br />
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<u>"Ingredients"</u><br />
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Seeds<br />
Seed Starter Soil Mix<br />
Small pots<br />
Trays to set pots in<br />
Plastic wrap<br />
Squirt bottle/mister<br />
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1. Place small pots into trays to contain water drainage and stray soil. I used cookie sheets lined with wax paper, but I wouldn't recommend this unless you have some spare cookie sheets to use for cookies while your seeds germinate. :)<br />
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2. Fill each small pot with seed starter mix up to 1/4 inch from the top. Some people have success with regular potting soil, but I prefer the seed starter.<br />
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3. SOAK the seed starter until it will hold no more water. I filled each pot up to the top with water, then let it drain out the bottom.<br />
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4. Read your seed packets to find out how many seeds you should place in each pot, and whether you should scatter them or place them carefully. Place seeds on starter mix.<br />
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5. Sprinkle some dry starter mix on top of the seeds. Again, read your seed packets to figure out how much you'll need in order to plant your seeds at the proper depth.<br />
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6. Use a squirt bottle to mist the starter mix until moist.<br />
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7. Place plastic wrap over pots to retain moisture. I also like to label each tray with a "map" to remind me what I planted where. <br />
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8. Place pots in the sunniest location in your house. In our house, this location is on the bed in the guest room. I protected the bed with a cheap Dollar Store table cloth, and I protected the entire setup from our cat with a baby gate.<br />
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9. Check the seeds daily, and mist when needed. You will begin to notice condensation (fog) on the plastic wrap. That's a good thing! It means that you've created a little greenhouse. Depending on the types of seeds you plant, you could see sprouts in as little as 3 days! They should be ready to transplant to your garden in 4-6 weeks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Place small pots into trays to contain water drainage and stray soil. <br />I used cookie sheets lined with wax paper, but I wouldn't recommend this unless you have some spare cookie sheets to use while your seeds germinate. :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Fill each small pot with seed starter mix up to 1/4 inch from the top. <br />Some people have success with regular potting soil, but I prefer the seed starter.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Read your seed packets to find out how many seeds you should place in each pot, and whether you should scatter them or place them carefully. P.S. Look for sales when purchasing your seeds. <br />These did NOT cost $6.79. We nabbed them for 50% off!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Sprinkle some dry starter mix on top of the seeds. Again, read your seed packets to figure out how much you'll need in order to plant your seeds at the proper depth. </span><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Use a squirt bottle to mist the starter mix until moist.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Place plastic wrap over pots to retain moisture. I also like to label each tray with a "map" to remind me what I planted where. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Place pots in the sunniest location in your house. In our house, this location is the bed in the guest room. <br />I protected the bed with a cheap Dollar Store tablecloth, <br />and I protected the entire setup from our cat with a baby gate.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Check the seeds daily, and mist when needed. Note the condensation (fog) on the plastic wrap in this picture. That's a good thing! It means that I've created a little greenhouse.<br />Depending on the types of seeds you plant, you could see sprouts in as little as 3 days!</span></td></tr>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-37757202272613291592013-04-10T19:09:00.000-07:002013-04-10T19:09:15.944-07:00Fresh & Tasty Guacamole and Pico de Gallo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guacamole and pico de gallo... what a combination! I love to make these two recipes at the same time since they taste so darn good together. Plus, I actually save time/effort, since most of the guac ingredients are contained in the pico. Aside from some chopping, this is a super quick and easy set of recipes that pays back in a big way once you start eating!<br />
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FRESH & TASTY GUACAMOLE AND PICO DE GALLO<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
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2 ripe avocados<br />
2 ripe roma tomatoes<br />
1/2 medium sized red onion<br />
1 large handful fresh cilantro<br />
1 clove garlic<br />
1/4 jalapeno (optional)
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1 lime, juiced<br />
1/2 cap full white vinegar<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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1. Cut avocados in half. Using a spoon, scoop the "meat" out of the peel. Be sure to get every last bit of it!<br />
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2. Save the pit for later.<br />
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3. Using a fork, mash the avocado to desired consistency. I like to leave it a bit lumpy, so there are some chunks of avocado in the guacamole. Set aside.<br />
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4. Chop tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Finely dice garlic and jalapeno.<br />
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5. Mix all chopped and diced ingredients in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice on top and mix again. This is your pico de gallo!<br />
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6. Add 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. of the pico de gallo to the mashed avocado. Mix well. Add 1/2 cap full white vinegar, and stir.<br />
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7. Add salt and pepper, to taste. As always, I love a ton of salt! :)<br />
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8. You should have a significant portion of pico de gallo, along with a nice bowl of guacamole. Enjoy them as dips, add-ons to baked potato or eggs, or inside a burrito or burrito bowl.<br />
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9. If you have leftovers, the pico de gallo can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge. The guacamole can be stored the same way, but be sure to place the avocado pit in the center of your dip to prevent browning (See? I told you to save it!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">5. Add all chopped and diced ingredients to a bowl. Mix. Squeeze lime juice on top, stir. Pico de Gallo is finished! To make guacamole, add 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. of pico to the mashed avocado. Add vinegar and stir. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two delicious treats! Add them to baked potato, egg, or burritos, or just use as dips.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tonight for dinner, we're having burritos stuffed with rice, corn, black beans, farmer's cheese, PICO DE GALLO, and GUACAMOLE! ( P.S. Meat Eaters, my husband will add some seasoned chicken or pork to his burritos...)</td></tr>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-4709881011897784292013-04-03T12:38:00.000-07:002013-04-03T12:38:00.089-07:00Two Ingredient Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes... you read it correctly... I'm going to teach you how to make cookies with just TWO ingredients! When I first read this idea on <a href="http://www.theburlapbag.com/2012/07/2-ingredient-cookies-plus-the-mix-ins-of-your-choice/">The Burlap Bag blog,</a> I thought it sounded too good to be true. Yet, here it is: a healthy, whole foods recipe for cookies that uses only two ingredients. Of course, I've included some optional add-ins, but you really can make the cookies with just two ingredients. (P.S. I like to go a little crazy with the add-ins!)<br />
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TWO INGREDIENT COOKIES<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
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2 ripe bananas<br />
1 cup oatmeal<br />
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1. Place bananas and oats in a mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the bananas until well blended. Depending on the size/ripeness of your bananas, you might need to add more oats.<br />
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1a. Mix in optional add-ins. For the recipe shown here, I added a handful of dark chocolate chips, 1 tsp. vanilla, and a healthy squirt of honey. <br />
I've also tried: <br />
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<li>cinnamon - agave - chocolate chips</li>
<li>walnuts - honey - raisins</li>
<li>unsweetened coconut - 100% maple syrup - chocolate chips</li>
<li>cocoa powder - unsweetened coconut - agave</li>
<li>peanut butter</li>
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The key to add-ins is to be a bit conservative in how much you use. Too many extras will cause the cookies to fall apart. Also, don't worry about measuring; just let your imagination (and your taste buds) go wild!</div>
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2. Spoon the mixture onto a very, veeerrrry well-greased cookie sheet. The cookies should practically be ice skating (oil skating?) on the surface. I found it easiest to lay down a sheet of aluminum foil so I could peel the cookies off easily after they're done baking. NOTE: Unlike flour-based cookies, these will not settle or change shape while baking. Be sure to form them exactly as you would like them to look when done baking.<br />
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3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or so.<br />
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4. ENJOY! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Place bananas and oats in a mixing bowl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Using a fork, mash the bananas until well blended. <br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Depending on the size/ripeness of your bananas, you might need to add more oats.<br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add-in #1: 1 tsp. vanilla.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add-in #2: handful of dark chocolate chips.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add-in #3: generous squirt of honey.</td></tr>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-54252592123950093692013-03-27T12:07:00.003-07:002013-03-27T20:11:21.519-07:00Flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Hummus<a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fflavorful-roasted-red-pepper-hummus.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F--qgixiCueF0%2FUVJP7FUgaaI%2FAAAAAAAABC4%2FmxRcDogaZ88%2Fs400%2F1Yum.JPG&description=Flavorful%20Roasted%20Red%20Pepper%20Hummus%3A%20%20Avoid%20the%20extra%20%22junk%22%20in%20packaged%20hummus%20by%20making%20your%20own!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>
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I avoid processed foods, but that doesn't mean that I eat only plain, "boring" foods. I like a little pizzazz and flavor just as much as the next person. I often find ideas for recipes by strolling through the aisles of the grocery store and drooling over the items that I no longer eat, then going home and figuring out how to make them.<br />
So, I was standing in the store last week scrutinizing the labels on various brands of flavored hummus, trying to find one that fit my needs. Suddenly, it hit me - I know how to roast a red pepper. I know how to make hummus. Instead of trying to find a prepackaged hummus without processed ingredients, why don't I just make it myself? And with that, I bought the ingredients, went home, and made this delicious dip.<br />
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FLAVORFUL ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 can garbanzo beans<br />
1 can navy beans (you can use two cans of garbanzos, but I find that these make the dip a bit creamier)<br />
3 tbsp. tahini<br />
2-4 garlic cloves<br />
2-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil<br />
sea salt, to taste<br />
1 large red pepper<br />
1/2 lemon for juice (optional)<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 450. <br />
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2. Place pepper on a lined baking sheet on middle oven rack. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 15 minutes.<br />
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3. Remove pepper from oven and place in a sealed bag. Allow the pepper to steam itself until warm to the touch (not hot). The steaming should make the skin easier to remove from the pepper.<br />
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4. Cut off top of pepper and remove seeds. Use tongs to peel skin from pepper. Slice pepper into strips and set aside.<br />
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5. Place beans, tahini, garlic, and 2 tbsp. oil into food processor. Process until smooth. Add pepper; process until smooth (feel free to save a little for garnish). Continue adding oil until desired consistency is reached. <br />
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6. Add salt to taste. Add lemon juice, if desired.<br />
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7. Optional: garnish with chopped pepper.<br />
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Remove pepper from oven and place in a sealed bag. Allow the pepper to steam itself until warm to the touch (not hot). The steaming should make the skin easier to remove from the pepper.</div>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-76169530390905699422013-03-21T08:19:00.005-07:002013-03-21T08:26:51.082-07:00Crispy Sweet Potato Chips<a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fcrispy-sweet-potato-chips.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Qe1AHJ0zoFo%2FUUsiK5WjqbI%2FAAAAAAAABCA%2FYRSzOLj-EEQ%2Fs400%2F1Yum.JPG&description=Crispy%20Sweet%20Potato%20Fries%3A%20an%20easy%2C%20slice-season-bake%20recipe%20that%20tastes%20great!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l_gzMXQv5c-FEYber_OBVdOW8acIZn0M-yRqQbiPf6nj3Ozh7rLSW6s7ktzkdwLhft1cmXJZD7QbPelHCReM9smuQcrmEhRqt67ssuhR2dv2FeWST2NjI2dcci3kAXPqG36umeHrcQlY/s1600/1Yum.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l_gzMXQv5c-FEYber_OBVdOW8acIZn0M-yRqQbiPf6nj3Ozh7rLSW6s7ktzkdwLhft1cmXJZD7QbPelHCReM9smuQcrmEhRqt67ssuhR2dv2FeWST2NjI2dcci3kAXPqG36umeHrcQlY/s400/1Yum.JPG" width="400" /></a>I hope I'm not overloading you with sweet potato recipes. Some of you know that I had pounds and pounds of them to work with back in the fall. I tried to come up with as many recipes as possible before they went bad, and I'm pleased to report that they were all turned into baby food*, <a href="http://www.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com/2013/01/blueberry-baked-oatmeal-with-sweet.html">blueberry baked oatmeal with sweet potato puree</a>, <a href="http://www.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com/2012/11/oven-baked-sweet-potato-fries.html">oven baked sweet potato fries</a>, and more. Today's recipe is a quick and easy slice-and-bake that I almost decided to leave out of the blog. I figured that most people could come up with this on their own if they really wanted some chips. Still, it's nice to have someone else figure out things like oven temperature, baking time, etc. I think this is the last of my sweet potato recipes; I hope you enjoyed them! I tried to spread them out over the past few months so I didn't have to change my blog name to 'Eat Sweet Potatoes, Feel Good!' <br />
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*Please leave a comment if you'd like me to do a baby food post. I've made a wide variety of organic purees for Baby C, who is eating them with gusto!<br />
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CRISPY SWEET POTATO CHIPS<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
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2 small sweet potatoes<br />
1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil<br />
3/4 tsp cornstarch<br />
sea salt, to taste<br />
non-GMO, no high fructose corn syrup, organic ketchup (for dipping)<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.<br />
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2. Slice sweet potatoes to 1/8 - 1/4 inches thick. This would be much easier with a mandolin slicer, but I don't have that kind of cash (the good ones are <i>expensive</i>!) so I had to use my trusty kitchen knife instead.<br />
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3. Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil. Add cornstarch and toss again. The cornstarch isn't necessary, but it gives the chips a nice crunch.<br />
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4. Place chips on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.<br />
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5. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and add more salt. Bake for 10 additional minutes.<br />
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6. Remove from oven, cool, and ENJOY! <br />
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...and finally, here's a fun little image that was shared today on one of my favorite blogs - <a href="http://www.ohsheglows.com/">Oh She Glows</a>. I have to say, this is EXACTLY how I'm feeling today!<br />
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STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH MIXED GREENS & STRAWBERRY LIME VINAIGRETTE<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
1 small cucumber<br />
15-20 small strawberries<br />
1 small apple<br />
6 cups of mixed greens<br />
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar<br />
2 tbsp. honey<br />
2 limes, juiced<br />
dash salt<br />
Cheese for crumbling (I used queso fresco, but feta would also taste great)<br />
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1. Cut and rinse greens. Set aside.<br />
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2. Chop cucumber, apple, and 10 strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Toss with greens.<br />
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3. Add olive oil, balsamic, honey, lime juice, salt, and 5-10 strawberries to food processor. Pulse until smooth and runny. I chose to use 10 strawberries. This produces a very sweet dressing. You might want to start with 5 and add more to taste.<br />
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4. If serving immediately, toss salad with dressing and crumble desired amount of cheese on top. Otherwise, store salad and dressing separately and combine before serving. The day I ate the salad with my family, I left the dressing out for everyone to drizzle as much as they liked. The next day, I poured the dressing and salad into a covered container and shook it to combine. I definitely preferred it the second way!<br />
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-18420095493236140482013-03-06T08:09:00.002-08:002013-03-06T08:18:47.092-08:00Feta Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms for Two<a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Featplants-feelgood.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Ffeta-stuffed-portabella-mushrooms-for.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-vlx55OCjxiE%2FUP7_VTkmCII%2FAAAAAAAAA2I%2Fp7LwsXBuJ4M%2Fs640%2Fyum.JPG&description=Feta%20Stuffed%20Portabella%20Mushrooms%3A%20Healthy%20and%20filling!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijA5UeG4oZJbji3jdB-1zeGoZvG9xX_62GKx92rl25jW2Rzg55ICcuZYHgtK_mgWZjJ8jcAdEJJ8Zhn060lnKUreMJFLdA_qMdwLNdX3i8soe96IhLt4uPRE2q5bBeXdKFPE8pXBwimZSd/s1600/1+yum.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijA5UeG4oZJbji3jdB-1zeGoZvG9xX_62GKx92rl25jW2Rzg55ICcuZYHgtK_mgWZjJ8jcAdEJJ8Zhn060lnKUreMJFLdA_qMdwLNdX3i8soe96IhLt4uPRE2q5bBeXdKFPE8pXBwimZSd/s400/1+yum.JPG" width="400" /></a>
Portabella? Portobello? Portabello? The jury is still officially out on how to spell the name of this delicious, meaty mushroom. Any way you spell it, though, it tastes delightful when stuffed with feta cheese and Italian seasonings. I developed this recipe to feed two people (along with side dishes, of course!), but you can obviously adapt it to feed as many people as you'd like.
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FETA STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS FOR TWO<br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
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1 small eggplant<br />
2 portabella mushrooms<br />
1/2 of a roma tomato<br />
1/4 tsp. basil<br />
1/4 tsp. oregano<br />
1 clove garlic, diced<br />
1/8 - 1/4 c. feta cheese<br />
Olive oil for brushing<br />
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 450.<br />
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2. Peel eggplant and cut into 1/4 inch thick squares. Lay on lined baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes.<br />
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3. Remove roasted eggplant from oven and reduce heat to 375.<br />
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4. Remove stems from mushrooms and use a spoon to scoop out gills. Brush mushrooms with olive oil, inside and out.<br />
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5. Dice half of a roma tomato. Mix in basil, oregano, garlic. Add salt and pepper, to taste.<br />
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6. Layer eggplant, roma mixture, and cheese in mushroom caps. Bake for 10 min at 375.<br />
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7. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-28096455368269911722013-02-13T14:49:00.000-08:002013-02-13T14:55:09.112-08:00Five Ingredient Hot Chocolate<a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Featplants-feelgood.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F02%2Ffive-ingredient-hot-chocolate.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Z_3Jeb4eoTw%2FURRrW58fuII%2FAAAAAAAAA6g%2FZZu7DgI3RuU%2Fs400%2F1%2BYum.JPG&description=5%20Ingredient%20Hot%20Chocolate%3A%20%20MUCH%20better%20for%20you%20than%20the%20powdered%20mixes.%20Delicious%2C%20too!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br />
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It started snowing at some point this afternoon, and weather reports show that it will probably continue snowing straight through until about 5 pm tomorrow. Already, the trees are covered in white, the streets are quiet and empty, and the sidewalks are invisible under a layer of fluff. This type of weather calls for only one thing: hot chocolate. I decided to make a cup for my husband while he was out shoveling, and I was shocked by what I found in our pantry: the powdered mix we have used in previous years contains SEVENTEEN ingredients! These ingredients include things like corn syrup solids, dipotassium phosphate, artificial flavor... My jaw dropped as I read, since I thought hot chocolate mix needed about two ingredients - chocolate and sugar. I decided to make my own hot chocolate with as few ingredients as possible. I got it down to five, and I'm very proud of the result. It's delicious! So, do yourself a favor and make a warm mug of tastiness that's actually good for you.<br />
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FIVE INGREDIENT HOT CHOCOLATE<br />
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12 oz. milk of your choice (I used organic whole cow's milk) <a href="http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/animal-product/health-benefits-of-milk.html">Good for your bones!</a><br />
2 tbsp. dark chocolate chips - <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/347783-dark-chocolate-health-benefits-for-blood-pressure/">High in antioxidants!</a><br />
1 tsp. pure Mexican vanilla - <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/298410-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-vanilla-extract/">More anitioxidants!</a><br />
Dash or two of sea salt<br />
2 tbsp.organic sucanat (can sub another sweetener if needed) - <a href="http://www.livinghealthymom.com/sucanat-benefits/">Contains potassium, calcium, and more!</a><br />
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1. Place/pour all ingredients into a mug; stir.<br />
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2. Microwave for 45 seconds. Remove and stir WELL, scraping bottom of mug to free melted chocolate.<br />
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4. Top with <a href="http://www.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com/2012/12/ice-cream-substitute-1-dairy-free.html">Dairy Free Frozen Coconut Milk</a>. If you prefer, you can stop at Step 5 in the recipe and you'll have delicious Coconut Milk Whipped "Cream," which tastes wonderful on hot chocolate.<br />
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Top with Coconut Milk Ice Cream or Whipped Cream.</td></tr>
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After a rather successful trip to the farmer's market last weekend, we ended up with two fresh and delicious vegetables: Brussels sprouts and bi-color carrots. I was toying with the idea of creating a separate recipe for each of them when I stumbled upon instructions for a side dish that features the two together. I was intrigued. I had never thought of combining Brussels sprouts... with carrots... and oranges. Although I felt a little apprehensive, I was excited to try it! Of course, the recipe called for a few highly processed ingredients. I fixed it up a bit and the following delicious dish was born. Between the Brussels sprouts, carrots, and oranges, it's not only tasty - it's packed full of healthy antioxidants. Enjoy!<br />
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ORANGE GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CARROTS<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(adapted from <u>Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook</u>; 1996)</span><br />
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<u>Ingredients</u>:<br />
2 cups fresh Brussels sprouts<br />
3 medium carrots (bi- or tri-color carrots add some interest)<br />
2 oranges<br />
1 tsp cornstarch<br />
1 tsp sweetener (I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nectave-Premium-Organic-Powder-0-5-Pound/dp/B008CHBI5O">sweet agave powder</a>)<br />
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
1/4 tsp sea salt<br />
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1. Pull brown leaves from Brussels sprouts and cut larger sprouts in half. Cut carrots into quarters lengthwise, then chop into 1-2 inch long pieces.<br />
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2. Add enough water to cover the bottom of a medium saucepan. Bring water to a boil and add carrots and Brussels sprouts. Cover pot and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.<br />
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3. Meanwhile, juice 1 1/2 or 2 oranges - enough to produce 1/3 cup of juice. Combine juice with cornstarch, sweetener, nutmeg, and salt.<br />
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4. Remove vegetables from pan and drain. Return to pan and add liquids. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for an additional 30-60 seconds.<br />
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5. Serve over rice, quinoa, or cous cous.<br />
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I hear that extra orange glaze tastes delicious on chicken, too!</td></tr>
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C is for Cookie, that's good enough for me! Who doesn't love chocolate chip cookies? I know that I sure do, and so do all of my faithful taste-testers who helped in the development of this recipe. I had to try THREE TIMES to get it just right. I wanted to create a chocolate chip cookie that would incorporate whole foods ingredients, at the same time providing a blast of delicious vanilla flavor in each bite. I hope you enjoy the end result. I know that I have a hard time resisting them!</div>
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SUPER VANILLA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES</div>
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3/4 cup agave nectar</div>
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3/4 cup sucanat*</div>
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1/2 cup coconut oil or butter** </div>
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2 1/2 tsp. natural Mexican vanilla (use only 1 tsp. if using regular vanilla extract)</div>
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1 large egg</div>
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1 1/4 cups graham flour (can sub whole wheat pastry flour)</div>
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1 cup ground rice flour</div>
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1 tsp. baking soda</div>
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1/2 tsp. sea salt</div>
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2 cups dark chocolate chips***</div>
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*Learn more about sucanat <a href="http://www.livinghealthymom.com/sucanat-benefits/">here</a>.<br />
**Learn about coconut oil vs. butter <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/395239-butter-vs-coconut-oil/">here</a>.<br />
***Choose chocolate chips with as high a cocoa content as possible. <br />
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. <br />
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2. Beat agave, sucanat, egg, butter, and vanilla in a medium sized bowl.<br />
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3. Stir in flours, baking soda, and salt.. Stir in chocolate chips.<br />
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4. Scoop dough balls onto cookie sheets, placing 2 inches apart. I use a cookie scoop to ensure same-sized cookies.<br />
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5. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool on rack. I found that these cookies had to cool for quite a while (30 min or so) before they solidified enough to pick up. After that, they were perfect!<br />
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YIELD: Just over 2 dozen cookies.<br />
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A few weeks ago, I tried <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/05/italian-layered-vegetable-casserole.html">this recipe</a> from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen. It's a great eggplant and zucchini casserole that was a big hit with our dinner guests. Included in the recipe is a bean paste that serves as one of the layers in the casserole. I fell in love with this paste, and decided to create my own recipe where it could be the star of the show . I modified it just a bit to make it more spreadable, and the "Eat Your Greens" Lunch Wrap was born. I like this wrap because it sneaks in an extra cup of spinach along with the lettuces used in the filling of the wrap. As a vegetarian, I'm always looking for ways to add leafy greens to my diet because they pack quite a punch in the nutrition department. This recipe does the trick!</div>
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15 oz. can Great Northern Beans</div>
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1 tbsp. <a href="http://www.bragg.com/products/yeast.html">nutritional yeast</a>*</div>
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1 tsp. dried basil</div>
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1/2 tsp. dried oregano</div>
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1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper</div>
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1/2 tsp. sea salt</div>
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1 cup fresh spinach, firmly packed</div>
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2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil</div>
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Tortillas/Wraps (I prefer <a href="http://www.foodforlife.com/product/tortillas/ezekiel-49-sprouted-whole-grain-tortillas">sprouted grain tortillas</a>)</div>
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Vegetables of your choice for stuffing the wrap. Here, I used two different types of lettuce, avocado, red pepper, onion, and a little extra spinach.</div>
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*Nutritional yeast is rich in vitamin B12, folic acid, and amino acids. It's also a good source of protein and it's low in fat. It comes in powdery, flake-like form (it reminds me of fish food), and it has a nutty, cheese-like flavor. I add it to many different recipes, both for its flavor and its nutritional benefits</div>
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1. Drain and rinse beans. Place beans, yeast, spinach and spices in food processor and blend until smooth.</div>
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3. Spread bean paste on tortilla, stuff with vegetables, roll, and ENJOY!</div>
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Place beans, yeast, spinach and spices in food processor and blend until smooth.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spread bean paste on tortilla. The tortilla shown here is a regular flour tortilla, but I prefer <a href="http://www.foodforlife.com/product/tortillas/ezekiel-49-sprouted-whole-grain-tortillas">sprouted grain tortillas</a>.</td></tr>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-75666135478923098792013-01-15T19:03:00.002-08:002013-01-16T18:41:09.870-08:00Blueberry Baked Oatmeal With Sweet Potato Puree<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eatplants-feelgood.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F01%2Fblueberry-baked-oatmeal-with-sweet.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-uXvCtJ8VhmY%2FUPXHD0nZd_I%2FAAAAAAAAAxo%2FD1RmBHtyNUI%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3663.JPG&description=Blueberry%20Baked%20Oatmeal%20with%20Sweet%20Potato%20Puree.%20%20Bake%20it%20once...%20eat%20it%20all%20week!" class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I eat oatmeal every day for breakfast. Yep, I meant that. Every. Single. Day. I love it that much! I keep it interesting, though, with a variety of delicious toppings and add-ins. I think I can go about 2 weeks without repeating one of my "recipes." This baked oatmeal recipe came about when I was looking at pounds and pounds of sweet potatoes in our kitchen the other night, wondering how I was going to use them all up. It's a different take on an old favorite, and I think it turned out quite good! </div>
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BLUEBERRY BAKED OATMEAL WITH SWEET POTATO PUREE<br />
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1 cup rolled oats</div>
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1/2 tsp. baking powder</div>
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1 tsp cinnamon</div>
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2 tsp ground <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed">flaxseed</a></div>
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dash of salt</div>
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1/4 cup 100% maple syrup</div>
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1 cup milk</div>
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1 large egg, beaten</div>
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1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter</div>
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2 tsp pure Mexican vanilla</div>
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2 cups pureed <a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-reasons-to-love-sweet-potatoes.html">sweet potatoes</a> (peel potatoes, steam, then puree in blender or food processor)</div>
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1 tbsp light agave nectar</div>
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1 cup fresh <a href="http://www.blueberrycouncil.org/health-benefits-of-blueberries/blueberry-nutrition/">blueberries</a>, divided</div>
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1. Grease an 8 x 8 baking dish with coconut oil. Preheat oven to 375.</div>
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2. Mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, flaxseed, and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.</div>
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3. Mix maple syrup, milk, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla in a container with a pour spout. Set aside.</div>
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4. Mix sweet potato and agave nectar in a small bowl.</div>
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5. Spread sweet potato mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.</div>
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6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the blueberries onto the sweet potatoes.</div>
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7. Spread the oats mixture evenly on top of the blueberries and potatoes.</div>
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8. Pour liquid mixture over oats.</div>
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9. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top.</div>
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10. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes.</div>
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11. Enjoy!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let cool for 15 minutes before serving, or refrigerate and reheat the next morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at that scrumptious sweet potato layer at the bottom! You can serve this baked oatmeal as is...<br />
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My neighbor recently bought the <a href="http://deliciouslyorganic.net/cookbook/#s.abjsbhgcqbaaa">Deliciously Organic </a> cookbook by Carrie Vitt, and she loaned it to me so I could check out the recipes. I read through it last night, and I was super excited to try the <i>Sour Cream and Lemon Pancakes with Blueberry Puree </i>for breakfast this morning. There was only one minor roadblock: the grocery fairy didn't visit last night, so I didn't have most of the ingredients in the house when I woke up this morning. No sour cream. No blueberries. No freshly ground pastry flour. No sucanat... You can see where this is going. There was NO WAY I was going to be able to try the recipe without running to the store and spending money we don't have. So, I decided to <i>greatly</i> modify the recipe to incorporate ingredients that were already in the pantry. Then, I decided I was really more in the mood for waffles, so I added some coconut oil to the batter. I still plan to try Carrie's delicious sounding recipe someday, but these waffles really hit the spot for today.<br />
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STRAWBERRY LEMON WAFFLES<br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
4 tbsp. light agave nectar<br />
3/4 cup lemon juice (either fresh squeezed or from a bottle)<br />
1 tbsp. melted coconut oil<br />
1 tbsp. vanilla<br />
1 cup strawberries, chopped in quarters (Next time I make this, I'll definitely double the amount of berries)<br />
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour<br />
2 tsp. baking powder<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1 tsp. sea salt<br />
1 tbsp. ground flax seed (not essential to the recipe, but it boost the nutritional content)<br />
2 large eggs<br />
2-3 tbsp. milk (dairy or non-dairy)<br />
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1. Juice lemons. Pour juice into food processor, adding a little lemon pulp as well. Add strawberries, coconut oil, vanilla, and agave nectar. Process until smooth.<br />
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2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.<br />
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3. Slightly beat eggs.<br />
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4. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour eggs and strawberry mixture into the well and blend with whisk until combined.<br />
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5. Add milk, 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency is reached (see picture below).<br />
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6. Ladle into hot, greased waffle iron. Remove from waffle iron when waffles are a nice golden brown.<br />
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7. Serve topped with 100% maple syrup and garnished with a strawberry and a lemon slice.<br />
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8. ENJOY!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Juice lemons. Pour juice into food processor, adding a little lemon pulp as well. <br />Add strawberries, coconut oil, and agave nectar.</span>
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<br />Carrie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993927907083977714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398319798753225184.post-45743767375624633282013-01-03T19:06:00.000-08:002013-01-03T19:06:20.326-08:00Beet, Frisee, Fennel, and Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Viniagrette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love beets. Hmmmm... that's not something I thought I'd ever say. I've never been a huge fan, but my sister-in-law recently changed my mind when she made the salad pictured to the left. She was staying with us for a few days during the Christmas holiday, and she told me that she had a craving for a beet and goat cheese salad. After buying the ingredients, she headed to the kitchen and started creating. I wish I would have known what she was up to in there, because I would have taken step-by-step photos to chronicle the process. Instead, I just have a few beautiful pictures of the finished product. You'll have to use your imagination to figure out what it looked like along the way.<br />
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BEET, FRISEE, FENNEL, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">3 tablespoons olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1357093622042_5046" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">2 tablespoons orange juice</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Salad:</span></b></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1357093622042_5120" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">2 medium-large golden and/or red beets</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1357093622042_5122" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">1 bunch of frisee (arugula, mixed greens)</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1357093622042_5124" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly shaved</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1357093622042_5126" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">½ cup of shallots (red or white onions can also be substituted)</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1357093622042_5128" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">1. Roast the beets. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap unpeeled beets loosely in foil and roast until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool, then remove skins. (You can rub them off with a paper towel). Then cut into 1-inch wedges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Prepare the dressing. Mix all ingredients until combined. Add salt and pepper, to taste. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">(Dressing and beets can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring both to room temperature before continuing.)</span></div>
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3. Soak the shallots/onions. Thinly slice shallots/onions, then add them to the dressing. Allow them to soak while you prepare the rest of the salad. This will mix the flavors beautifully.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1357093622042_5138" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">4. Make the salad. Combine beets, frisee, and fennel in a bowl; add 2 tablespoon dressing (reserve the rest); add onions; toss. Top with goat cheese.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div>
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