This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite Mexican joints in Hoboken, NJ called Charritos. They would make you fresh guacamole at your table! You were able to tell them how you liked it. I’m not a fan of parsley, so I purposely leave it out my guacamole. BUT if you like it, go for it. LOL There are really no exact measurements for guacamole. It’s more of a matter of what you like. So adjust the ingredients for…
This salad was inspired by El Camino’s Restaurant. I ordered an amazing kale/arugula salad from there the other night and had to find out how to recreate it. I highly recommend making the dressing from scratch. It’s super easy to do and gives the kale/arugula the perfect flavor. Dairy Free Dressing Ingredients: 1 Tbsp minced shallot 1-2 minced garlic cloves 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp Champagne vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2…
If you’re not a fan of Brussels sprouts, you may like them prepared this way. The original recipe is from sweetashoney.co. I’ve made this a few times now and prefer to use only one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar vs one tablespoon. It’s just my personal preference. I’m not a huge fan of apple cider vinegar… lol Roasted Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts (halved) 2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado spray 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black…
Creamed Corn Ingredients: 2 Cups frozen corn kernels ½ cup diced sweet onion 1 Tbsp olive oil ¾ cup plain almond milk (unsweetened) 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup 1 tsp sea salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp cornstarch ¼ cup water ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional) 1 cup Raw Cheddar Cheese (optional) Corn Directions: Sauté corn & diced onions in pan with olive oil. Wisk cornstarch and room temperature water until no lumps. Add to corn, stirring constantly.…
I’ve been using sage for years, but never in my food. I can honestly say that I’ve been missing out on it! All these years I’ve been using it for smudging my house, and not once did I think of cooking with it. Turns out that sage has more benefits than just cleaning the negative energy from your house. Sage is also great for digestive problems, cold sores, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, memory loss and overproduction of perspiration & saliva.…
Reasons to eat beets: Very anti-inflammatory. Great liver detoxer. Prevents Anemia: it’s a great source of iron and vitamin C. Prevents Colon Cancer: the betacyanins found in beets, counteracts cancer cell growth. High Blood pressure: the nitrates found in beets naturally lower blood pressure. Digestive health: great source of fiber. Great for constipation. Weight loss: the fiber leaves you feeling full & flushes the colon out. Anti-aging: they’re very high in Vitamin C, folate, & antioxidants, which prevents premature aging.…
Ingredients: 1-2 sweet potatoes 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 1 Tablespoon filtered water 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt Directions: Preheat oven to 500 degrees (broil). Grease a 9×13 glass-baking dish with coconut oil. Wash sweet potatoes and peal away any bad spots. Slice sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in a glass-baking dish and add water. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes. Season with salt & serve. Before and after…
Did you know that asparagus is great for your digestive system? Asparagus contain prebiotic fiber, which helps feed the good bacteria in your body. It’s also a natural diuretic, and helps with bloating and fluid retention. It has less than 4 calories per spear and has zero fat or cholesterol. Because of this, it’s an ideal food to consume for weight loss and for lowering cholesterol. It’s very anti-inflammatory for the body, and may help with fighting off cancer. To…
Radishes are one of my newest food obsessions. They are great for detoxing the liver, and helps with weight management. They are loaded with vitamin C, folate, fiber, riboflavin, and potassium. If you haven’t tried parsnips, they’re delicious as well! They’re a member of the carrot family, but have a sweeter flavor. I love the smell of them baking in the oven. They too are loaded with vitamins and fiber and have many health benefits. To read more about radishes,…
Ingredients: 1 bag of Trader Joe’s Les Petites Carrots ¼ cup filtered water 1 T Olive Oil ¼ t salt & pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place all ingredients into a 9 x 13 glass-baking dish. Cover with foil & bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Tips: You know it’s done when you can stick a fork into the carrots. You can cook with just water, if you’re watching…