Hot out of the oven.....Calories

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Once again I will be taking you behind the facts, and fiction of multiple food  stories every Monday of the week. And as you can tell the highlight of this story, I will be sending you once again on a food journey..... just in case you forgot. But were this time? Please continue to read on from here. What are the true facts about ” Calories" that will leave you smiling? I'll  tell you.  calories measure energy, not nutrition; your body may not get everything it needs from a diet low in fruit, vegetables and lean sources of protein's. Calories is the main source of energy that keeps you, and me going throughout the day. Now imaginate yourself without any energy at all, without this source you're brain can't function. Now have you really taken the chance to listen closely you're body, like you are in a meditative state.
 And if you have done so.... what message did you get from it? And  Whatever message you have received, I hope it was a positive one. Now  yes I believe everything has a good, as well as bad effect just like anything else. "Calories" have their bad effects. What effects does it hold really? Well it all starts with you, and how you proceed in taking in "Calories". Basically what I am trying to say is there isn't a bad side, if you're getting were I am coming from.  If you look at it from the positive perspective, you will begin to see a whole lot clearer without all the dirt under the rug.

Root beer pancakes

Serves: 4

2 c.  All purpose flour
1/2 c. Coconut sugar
1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Himalayan salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. Root beer * ( read recipe note)
1/4 c. Butter, melted

Directions:

 1.) a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the egg,  root beer and melted butter; stir with a whisk just until blended.

2.)Heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Coat with vegetable cooking spray. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake. When bubbles appear on top of the pancakes, flip, and cook until browned on the other side.

Recipe note:
For a healthier root beer you will need.
1 c. Water
1 - 1/2 c. Coconut sugar
1 "'Tbsp. Root beer extract
 1 liter carbonated water

Directions:

 1.)Mix water and sugar together in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the root beer extract, and allow to cool.

2.) Pour root beer mixture into a 1-gallon bottle, and slowly pour in the carbonated water. 

Twice baked potato salad

 Serves: 4

1-1/4 lb potatoes, peeled
3/8 (16oz) cream cheese, softened
 2 tsp. Tartar sauce
 2/3 c. Shredded Cheddar cheese
 2 tsp. Dried chives
 2 tsp. Dried parsley flakes
 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
 2/3 c.  Prepared Broccoli slaw ( store brought)

Directions:

 1.) Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water.
 Bringing to a boil over high heat, reduce heat down to med- low, cover and simmer until just tender, about 15 minute. Then drain potatoes, and allow to cool.

2.)place cooled potatoes into a bowl, and mix in the cream cheese, tartar sauce, cheddar cheese, chives, salt, Cayenne pepper, broccoli slaw.

3.) Refrigerate overnight.

Dessert pizza

* if allergic/vegan omit

Serves: 8

Cookie base:

1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp. Sugar
 1/3 c. Butter,soften
1 egg
1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
3/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Flour
1/4 tsp. Baking soda

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 350.

2.) Lightly grease  a pizza pan, and press the dough shape around the pizza pan.

3.) Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges light golden brown.
 Cool for 2 minutes.

 Pudding base:

4 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
4 c. Milk* 
2 pinches of salt
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
12 Tbsp. Sugar 
Cornstarch (add enough until thicken)

Directions:

1.) Combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt.
Until lumps are gone & blended until incorporated.

 2.) Pour milk into a saucepan, and turn the burner on high.

3.) Stir constantly until it reaches thickness, remove from heat and add vanilla extract.

 Pizza station:

1/4 c. + 3 Tbsp. Coconut flakes
 1/4 c. + 3 Tbsp. Kiwi, slice
1/4 c. + 3 Tbsp. maraschino cherries (you can find them in a jar)
Pudding

Directions:

1.) Spread pudding on cookie, an coconut flakes, kiwi, sliced cherries.

2.) Slice and Enjoy!

Spaghetti Salad

Serves: 12

3 (16 oz) pkg. Spaghetti pasta
1/2 c. Shredded carrots
 1/2 c. Kale, chopped
1/4 tsp. Lemon pepper
9 cloves garlic, sliced
3/4 tsp. Red chili pepper flakes

 Directions:

1.) Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2.) Add pasta to the boiling water, and cook until you're desire texture.

 3.) Drain water from the pasta.

4.) Add cold into the pot, and repeat step 3.

5.) Add carrots, Kale, lemon pepper, garlic, chili pepper.

6.) Toss and Enjoy!

Brown sugar glaze

Serves: 20- 25

2 c. Brown sugar
3/4 c. Cornstarch
1/4 c. Evaporated milk
1 tsp. Vanilla extract

 Directions:

 1.) Blend brown sugar and cornstarch together, and pulse until it's the consistency Of confectioner sugar.

2.) Combine evaporated milk,vanilla extract into a medium saucepan.
And heat over low heat until warm.

3.) Stir in the blend of brown sugar and cornstarch, into the milk mixture.

4.) Whisk slowly until well blended.

5.) Remove from the heat, and allow to cool until it's thick enough to spread.

Sweet Potato Cupcakes

Serves: 24 cupcakes

2 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
3/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1tsp. Ground ginger
 1/2 tsp. Ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. Ground cloves
1 c. Brown sugar
1/2 c. Granulated sugar
3/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. Coconut oil * (read recipe note)
4 lg eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 c. Pureed sweet potatoes * (read recipe  note)

Recipe note:
Melt the coconut oil in the microwave until it's melted. Keeping a close eye on it, until melt then measure the amount needed. 

For sweet potato puree, cook medium-sized sweet potatoes to make two cups of puree. Peel, dice, and boil the sweet potato until they are very soft. Mash well with a potato masher.


Directions:
1.) Preheat the oven to 350, while oven is preheating line cupcake tin with liners.

2.) Sift together the first seven ingredients in a small mixing bowl.

3.) In medium size bowl combine sugar, coconut oil, using a wooden spoon. Once partially blended add in the eggs, and vanilla extract.

 4.) Mix until slightly incorporated, stir in the pureed sweet potato with a spatula.

5.) Pour mixture evenly into cupcake tin's, Don't fill each cupcake liner more than 2/3 full.

6.) Bake for 20 to 23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.