Thursday, January 22, 2015

pizza soup





(Inspired by: Baby gonzo stringy soup)

Note: you can use different types of chorizo as well.


Serves: 7


4c. Mozzarella cheese

2 big cans Tomato juice
2 1/2 c. Green bell peppers, chopped
4 c. Corn kernels
1 1/4 lb ground lean turkey

 Directions:


1.) Brown the ground turkey in a skillet.


2.) Add Tomato juice, corn kernels, green bell peppers, to soup pot.

 And allow to cook until everything is completely cooked.

3.) Add cheese, turkey into bowl before, adding the tomato juice plus vegetables.  


Bon appetite!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Baked Pears









(Inspired by: Baked apples)

Serves:4


4 Bosc pears

1/2 c. Organic brown sugar
 4 Tbsp. Butter
2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 tsp. Butter (for baking dish)

Directions:


1.) Preheat oven to 350,  1tsp. Butter to grease baking dish.


2.) Peel pears, halves and cored.


3.) In a small bowl, combine by whisking together  the butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract brushing them  on both sides.


4.) Arrange the pears on the baking dish, with cut side down. And bake for 30 minutes on both sides, or until fork tender.

Basting them every 15 minutes with juices from the pan.

5.) Serve with you're favorite ice cream (optional)

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

pineapple- zucchini bread




Serves: 5

7/8 eggs

 1/3 c. + 1Tbsp. + 1tsp. Organic granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Vegetable oil
 2/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour
 1/4 tsp. Baking soda
 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
 1/8 tsp. Baking powder
1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Grated zucchini
 3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Raisins
1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
 3/8 (8 oz.) Can crushed pineapple (save about half of juices)

 Directions:


1.) Preheat oven to 350.


2.) Blend together by whisking flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, baking powder.


 3.) In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in sugar, then oil. Add flour mixture alternately with zucchini into the egg mixture. Stir in the raisins, pineapple with saved juices, and vanilla. Pour batter into a 9 x 5 inch greased and lightly floured loaf pans. 


4.) Bake on the lowest rack in the oven for 55 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.


Monday, January 19, 2015

Hot out the oven..... Gluten Free




(Adapted from: Natures Pathways)

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As in other groups of people "Gluten sensitive" suffer from a wheat allergy, which means they have an allergic reaction. When they come in contact with wheat. Its quite different from celiac disease in that is only caused by gluten. As wheat allergy may be caused by any part of the wheat plant. Gluten sensitive symptoms include nausea, eczema or hives, asthma, cramps and tissue swelling. As there are more severe allergic reactions can include anaphylactic shock, dizziness, headache and IBS. people suffering from a wheat allergy needs to read food labels closely to avoid contact with wheat, but may not be as limited in their food choices because of other grains don't pose a problem. Any of these conditions can be quite dangerous if ignored or untreated. The benefits of going gluten free is a great thing. It can help with migraines, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Fibromyalgia, joint pain, mental clarity and relief of stomach problems.
There is no cure for celiac disease and gluten intolerant, except to change your eating habits to gluten free.





Sunday, January 18, 2015

chocolate banana sorbet







Serves: 6


3 frozen bananas

1 Tbsp. Cold water
2 Tbsp. Chocolate chips

 Directions:


 1.) Pulse bananas, water, chocolate chips in a food processor until smooth. But not to smooth to break the chips up, then enjoy!

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Pizza nachos




Serves: 12

1- 1/2 lb. Soy chorizo& tbsp;

1-1/2 onion, sliced
1-1/2 (14.5 oz) pkg. Tortilla chips
 1-1/2 (16 oz.) Can refried beans
 3 Tbsp. Jalapeño pepper sliced 
3 Tbsp. Black olives, sliced
1-1/2 (8oz) pkg. Shredded Mexican cheese
 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
 1/4 tsp. Parsley flakes
1/8 tsp. Onion powder
 1 Tbsp. + 1-1/2 tsp. Olive oil

 Directions:


 1.) Preheat oven to 300.


2.) Brown the soy chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often; drain excess grease and set the soy chorizo aside.


3.) Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the skillet and stirring often, until soft and brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside.


4.) Spread out the tortilla chips on a greased baking sheet, in an even layer.


5.) Spread the chorizo, onions, refried beans, jalapeño pepper slices, cheese over chips.


6.) Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes.


7.) Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.


Friday, January 16, 2015

Ginger beer pound cake




Serves: 4

1/4 c. + 2 tsp. Organic butter

2 Tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. Organic shortening
 1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. Organic granulated sugar
 1- 1/4 eggs
 3/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp.  All  purpose flour
 1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
 1/4 tsp. Lemon extract
 1/4 c. Ginger beer

 Directions:


1.) Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour a 10 inch loaf pan or bunt pan.


2.) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Beat in the flour alternately with the ginger beer soda pop, mixing just until incorporated.


3.) Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.