Feeling Good Through Food

You will be amazed at how yummy this cheese-less pizza is! When we first cut out dairy I thought cheese would be the hardest to give up but I am finding with delicious recipes such as this one, it's really not missed at all! My toddlers even loved it, they each ate 3 slices! Recipe was found here and we modified it by using our favorite whole wheat pizza dough recipe found here. -Pizza Dough (I make two medium pizzas and 1 medium loaf of bread with the best yet whole wheat bread recipe found here ) -10-12 garlic cloves -1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk -1/4 teaspoon sea salt -1 small jar sun dried tomatoes drained and soaked in water for 1 hour -Italian seasoning, basil, any other seasonings you'd like Roast garlic cloves in the oven at 375 for 30 min or until brown. When cool enough to touch, blend cloves with coconut milk and sea salt. Spread mixture out on top of prepared pizza dough (make the crust of your pizza dough slightly thicker around the edges) place the sun dried...

If you need a chocolate fix, these are the perfect healthy solution! Cacao powder (raw chocolate) is not only a more delicious version of cocoa powder, it's a super food! You can read more about the health benefits of cacao here. Don't expect these to be really sweet, they are more chocolatey than sweet but you can always add more honey or some pure maple if you want. I find they fulfill my need for chocolate perfectly! -3/4 cup all natural peanut butter -1/4 cup raw cacao powder (whole foods) -1/4 cup fine shredded coconut, unsweetened (whole foods) -1/4 cup old fashioned oats (i like to blend the oats to make oat flour) -1/4 cup pure honey Mix all ingredients, roll into balls and chill for a few hours. Eat without any guilt! Store in fridge if there are any left!

We love this recipe and the fact that it is sweetened only by bananas is awesome! This is a family favorite!! Recipe was inspired by Colourful Palate and slightly modified to our liking. -1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats -1/2 cup organic whole wheat flour -2 tsp. baking powder -1/2 tsp. sea salt -1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk -2 ripe bananas (I've used not so ripe bananas with good results still) Add everything in your blender except the bananas. Be sure to put your liquids in first! Blend then add bananas and blend again until well blended. Cook pancakes on a hot griddle. Serve with pure maple or your favorite healthy topping.

We tried making some almond milk for the first time a few nights ago and it was fantastic! I love the idea of making my own less processed version! -1 cup almonds that have been soaked in water for 8-10 hours -4 cups water -1/4 cup agave nectar -1 teaspoon pure vanilla You will also need some cheesecloth, a few mason jars, and rubber bands Rinse soaked almonds and remove skin, it comes off really easily after being soaked. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Place the the cheesecloth over the mouth of your jar/s and allow it to droop about halfway down into the container. Use a rubber band to fasten the cheesecloth. Let it strain overnight or if you are in a huge hurry, 1-2 hours. You should end up with about 4 cups of delicious homemade almond milk.

We've started eating Salmon every so often. I am not a huge fish person but this recipe was pretty good and didn't taste fishy to me at all! My husband LOVED it and is already asking when I am going to make it again. The roasted asparagus and potatoes are an old favorite. Delicious meal! Salmon recipe was inspired by a hint of honey and modified to our liking. Roasted Asparagus and Red Potatoes: -1 bunch fresh asparagus -4 red potatoes chopped -olive oil -3 cloves, garlic, sliced -1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoning -sea or kosher salt and fresh black pepper -1-2 tablespoons basil Preheat oven to 425. In an extra large mixing bowl toss the asparagus, potatoes, 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and basil together. You can use your hands to massage the oil and seasonings into the vegetables. Grease a casserole dish and roast vegetables about 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender. Honey Mustard Salmon: -1 1/2 poun...

We had this for dinner tonight and it's definitely a keeper! Wow, a vegan "philly cheese steak" sandwich made without any processed fake meats or cheese! The recipe came from Eating Well it was originally meat free so I took it a step further and made it dairy free as well. The sauce makes up for the missing cheese, we didn't miss it at all! -2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil -1 medium onion, sliced -2-3 large portobello mushrooms, sliced -1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced -2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoons dried -1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -1 tablespoon whole wheat flour -1/4 cup vegetable broth or 1/4 cup water and 1/4 tsp vegetable broth powder -1 tablespoon Shoyu (soy sauce) or Coconut Aminos Sauce: -1/2 cup veganaise or good ingredient mayo -1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar -1/2 tablespoon parsley -chives -dill -salt and pepper -garlic powder -onion powder Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion an...

This is a really flexible recipe, if you don't want to use something just add more oats or whatever you want in the same amount as what you are voiding. Recipe was inspired by 100 days of whole food and modified to our liking. -4 cups rolled oats -1 cup raw sliced almonds -1 cup raw cashew pieces (or walnuts or pecans) -1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut -1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds -2 teaspoons cinnamon -1 1/2 teaspoons ginger -1/2 teaspoon nutmeg -4 tablespoons coconut oil -1/2 cup pure honey -2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Cover a rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the dry oats, almonds, cashews, coconut, seeds and spices together in a large mixing bowl. Heat the butter/oil and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat. Once the butter/oil melts stir in the vanilla. Pour the hot liquids over the dry ingredients and stir together with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Spread mixture onto prepared pan in one even layer...

-Fresh green beans -Olive Oil -Dry onion flakes -Garlic powder -Sea salt and Pepper -Basil Wash beans and cut the little stems from the ends off. In a pot with enough water to cover the beans, boil them in some water for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drain the water and toss beans in olive oil. Add seasonings to taste.

This is a really good soup for a rainy day like we had today. There are many options as far a seasonings go so just have fun with it. I love the kale in this so don't skip that part! Recipe was inspired by skinny taste and modified to our liking. -1 small onion, chopped -1 cup carrots, chopped -1 celery stalk, chopped -2 garlic cloves, minced -2 cans diced tomatoes -1 can white beans, drained and rinsed -4 cups of organic vegetable broth or 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon vegetable broth powder -rosemary -bay leaves -basil -parsley - sea salt and fresh pepper -1 medium zucchini, chopped -2 cups chopped fresh kale -2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta shells Put onions, celery, carrots, garlic, vegetable broth, beans, and tomatoes in the crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. For the last 30 minutes add desired seasonings, zucchini, kale, and cooked pasta. Top with "parmesan cheese" if desired. -1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds -1 tablespoons nutritional yeast -1/4 teaspoon sea s...

Recipe was inspired by mels kitchen cafe and modified to our liking. This is a family favorite, we have it a few times a month. It's full of flavor! -1 cup brown rice (or 2 cups already cooked rice) -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 medium onion, diced -3 cloves garlic, finely minced -1 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, finely diced (can substitute 1 can of green chiles) -1 teaspoon cumin -salt and pepper to taste -3 tablespoons tomato paste -1 can pinto beans, 1 can black beans don't drain pinto beans, partially drain black beans -1 (10 oz) package frozen corn or 1 can whole kernel corn, drained -6 green onions, white and green parts finely chopped -1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -1/2 teaspoon onion powder Cook rice; set aside. Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and golden, being careful not to let the garlic burn. Add tomato paste and ...