Living Better Cafe is a food blog, for people who deal with food sensitivity. All the recipes are quick fix with a substitute ingredient. Its also about how to live inexpensively while staying on a budget... eating healthy can become expensive.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Chamomile booster
* Note: If your looking for a more healthier energy boost.
Chamomile has a lot of health benefits, while it boost's your energy.
Serves: 4 cups - 1 liter
1 cup chamomile tea
1 cup water
2 tea bags
8 tsp. Sugar * omit sugar if you have diabetes (use sugar substitute)
3 cups seltzer water
Direction:
Make concentrated sweet tea mix using 1 cup water, 2 tea bags, 8 tsp. Sugar.
Allow to cool before adding it to the seltzer water.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Egg-a- raffic sandwich
* kids are sure to love this, if allergic to eggs find a substitute.
Serves: 4
8 slices of bread
8 eggs (fried) * omit if vegan
8 lunch box size cranberry & raisin
Dash of lemon pepper
1-2 Tbsp. Oil (vary on the size of your skillet)
Directions:
Place oil into a skillet once the pan is good and hot.
Then toast your bread on both sides, after the bread is toasted.
Add more oil to your pan and begin to fry your eggs.
Once you crack the egg into the skillet, begin to add the cranberries & raisins to the eggs.
Followed by lemon pepper and cranberries & raisins on both sides.
*Note: for more wacky fun add breakfast sausage.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Bottomless pot pie
Serves: 4
Biscuit dough (store bought)
Frozen mixed veggies (ratio vary on size)
Broth (your choice)
1- 2 cans chicken or tuna * omit if vegan
Direction:
Cook all ingredients expect for biscuit dough.
Place into Ramkin's then top with biscuit dough.
And bake according to the direction on the package.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Morning sunrise sandwich
Sunrise sandwich:
(This is a twist on Breakfast pizza)
8 Waffles
8 Eggs fried * omit if vegan- Tofu
8 Premade hash browns
8 Sausage patties * omit if vegan- Seitan
8 Cheese slices * omit if vegan- Vegan cheese
Maple syrup- to spread on the top waffle
You can even make this into a panini breakfast sandwich.
Serves: 4
Question:
What's your favorite breakfast sandwich?
Sunday, June 22, 2014
under $10.00 Spaghetti
*Note: Depending on the grocery store you shop at.
Plus this recipe is for vegans/vegetarians as well.
Serves: 4
4 pkg. Ramen
2-3 cups tomato sauce
Frozen vegetables (ratio vary on size)
1-2 cans spam or tuna ( if your using spam, chop into small pieces)* omit if vegan
Directions:
Boil water, add noodles cook for 3 mins.
Drain the water from noodles, add spam or tuna to the sauce and pour over noodles and serve.
Tip: If your wanting to go meatless, but want the flavor of meat.
add the meat flavor to your sauce as its cooking, or just save the packets for flavoring homemade soups. You can also use ketchup if you do not have tomato sauce, or tomato paste.
Question:
How is this for your budget?
Friday, June 20, 2014
Summer sundae pizza
1 pkg. Store brought cookie dough
2 cups Ice cream (your favorite flavor)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 1/2 cups whipped cream
12 cherries with stems
Directions:
Spread cookie dough out onto a pizza pan, and bake for according to package.
Once finished allow the cookie to rest before applying all your ingredients.
And enjoy!
Serves: 12
Question:
What your favorite topping on a sundae?
Thursday, June 19, 2014
The Uptown burger
*Note: This recipe can be made for vegetarian/ vegan as will.
The vegetarian/ vegan version will be underneath this recipe.
The burger joint:
1 (2lbs) ground meat (your choice)
2 Tbsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. Old bay seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
Load me up station:
1 1/4 lbs. Cheese
2 Tbsp. Fresh mushrooms
2 Tbsp. Bacon chopped
Married to marinade:
2 cups milk
1 pkg ranch dressing (vary on the ounces)
2 Tbsp. Peppercorns
* Note: double up if need more marinade
Directions:
Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into balls.
Cut cheese into six pieces and add the mushrooms, plus bacon.
Flatten the balls slightly to make patties, Place into marinade and flip well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Heat the butter & 1 Tbsp. Oil in a large fry pan.
Pressing with a spatula to flatten slightly. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes each side, or until the patties are browned & the cheese melts.
Serves: 6
THE UPTOWN BURGER: Vegetarian/ Vegan
The burger joint:
3 (16 oz) cans pinto beans
1 cup brown rice, cooked
2 Tbsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. Old bay seasoning
5 cloves roast garlic
2 large eggs * omit if vegan
3/4 cup oat flour
Load me up station:
1 1/4 lb cheese * omit if vegan
2 Tbsp. Guacamole
2 Tbsp. Mushrooms
Directions:
Mash beans mix in all ingredients, batter should be slightly moist.
Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into balls.
Cut cheese into six pieces and add the guacamole, plus mushrooms.
Flatten the balls slightly to make patties, Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes each side, or until the patties are browned & the cheese melts.
Serves: 6
Question:
What topping would you put on this burger to complete it?
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