Feeling Good Through Food

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I would share a recipe for my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. Yummy pumpkin pie made with Sucanat. Recipe modified from Libbys website   Crust: -1 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/3 cup coconut oil -3-4 tablespoons of cold water Mix flour and salt together; cut in coconut oil with pastry blender or fork till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water at a time over part of mixture.  Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl.  Form into a ball.  Flatten on lightly floured surface by pressing with edge of hand.  Sprinkle lightly with extra flour.  Roll from center to edge between two sheets of waxed paper till 1/8 inch thick, then press into pie pan. Pie Filling: -3/4 cup Sucanat -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon ground ginger -1/4 teaspoon ground cloves -2 large organic eggs 1 can 15 oz. pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups rice or almond milk Mix s

  This recipe is modified from my blendtec recipe book. It's amazing! I've been making it a few times a week. It reminds me of the salsa you get in a restaurant. It's super delicious, even my two year old can't get enough!  -1 can diced jalapenos -1 tablespoon fresh lime juice -1 clove garlic -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon ground cumin -1 can diced tomatoes -1 chunk onion  -1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional, if you like cilantro) In your blender, add jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin and secure lid. Press "Pulse" 3-5 times. Add tomatoes, onion and cilantro and secure lid. Press "Pulse" 3-5 times and serve.

picture from fam, friends, food This is one of the best pinterest recipes I have ever tried! I've been making this at least once a week! It's really quick and filling and it taste like garlic bread in pasta form!  Recipe from my recipes -1 or 2 slices of your favorite whole wheat bread - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided   -6 garlic cloves, minced -8 ounces whole  wheat spaghetti or linguine -1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley   (or a teaspoon dried) -2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice   -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   Preheat oven to 250. Place bread in blender until coarse crumbs. Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 250° for 30 minutes or until dry. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium h

This recipe is really delicious! I hope you try it and love it as much as we do!  -2 organic eggs -1/4 cup rice/almond milk -2 tablespoons whole wheat flour -3 tablespoons agave  -1/4 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla -6 or so thick slices of whole wheat bread (I love this recipe ) -coconut oil for pan  Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients except bread and mix well. Dip slices of bread in egg mixture and place on hot coconut oiled griddle. Cook both sides until golden brown and serve with pure maple syrup or your favorite healthy topping. Yum!