Feeling Good Through Food

  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.

This dip is seriously amazing. I used to love (LOVE) atrichoke dip, you know the kind smothered in all the different cheeses? Well this is another recipe that reminded me how little I miss cheese. -1/3 cup veganaise or good ingredient mayo -1 can white beans drained and rinsed -1 clove garlic -1/2 shallot quartered -1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar -1/4 teaspoon sea salt -1/8 teaspoon ground mustard -1/8 teaspoon pepper -14 oz can artichoke hearts drained -4 oz can diced jalapenos (use green chilies for less spice) Add first 8 ingredients to your blender and blend on a low speed for about 15 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and pulse 5-7 times. Serve at room temp, cold, or shoot I bet even warmed up it's amazing. I haven't tried that yet!

My daughter had a strawberry shortcake themed party for her 3rd birthday this year, which also happens to be on Valentines day. What better treat to serve at her party than some yummy healthy chocolate covered strawberries? These were a huge hit! -1 teaspoons vanilla -2 tablespoons coconut oil melted -2 tablespoons agave -1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder -strawberries (about 15) Wisk all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Wash and dry strawberries, the chocolate won't stick unless the strawberries are dry. Dip strawberries in a twirling motion in chocolate and set on wax paper until chocolate is hard. Should get about 15 strawberries.

We were in charge of bringing an appetizer to a Valentines party and this caramel dip is what we brought. We really liked it, and hopefully those at the party liked it too! Of course, being healthy and raw, it's not the same texture as caramel, but the taste is spot on! It was delicious! The best part is, you can eat this guilt free! Recipe was inspired by Nourishing Meals -1 cup raw cashews -1 cup medjool dates, pitted (about 8-10 dates) -1/4 cup pure maple syrup -2 teaspoons vanilla -pinch sea salt -date soaking water as needed Place the cashews into a small bowl and cover with water. Let them soak at room temp for about 2 to 3 hours. Place the pitted dates into a separate small bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for about 2 to 3 hours. To make the dip, drain and rinse the cashews then place them into a blender along with the dates, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Add about 6 to 8 tablespoons of the date soaking water and blend. Blend until really ...

This is a great way to serve quinoa if you aren't too crazy about the taste. The other flavors take over and you still get the benefits eating the healthy quinoa. -1/2 cup organic quinoa -1 large ripe diced avocado -1 7oz can Herdez salsa (or your favorite salsa) -half can of organic black beans Rinse and prepare quinoa (1/2 cup of quinoa should be cooked in 1 cup water) according to package directions. In a bowl put diced avocado, black beans, and salsa together. When quinoa has cooked and cooled a bit, add it to the mixture and stir. Serve with some organic tortilla chips or in lettuce for some yummy lettuce wraps.