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.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Cherry root beer smoothie
*substitute
Serves: 4
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Root beer extract
4 c. Milk * (Rice, almond, soy)
3/4 c. Cherry juice
12 ice cubes
Directions:
1. Blend all ingredients into a blender until smooth.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
pineapple mango salsa
Serves: 8
1 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 c. + 2 tsp. Shallots, Julienned
1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped green pepper
1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped red pepper
1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped fresh mango
2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Chopped cherry tomatoes
1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. Minced fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. Cumin
2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Fresh lime juice
Directions:
1. Mix the pineapples, shallots, green pepper, red pepper, mango, cherry tomatoes, habanero pepper, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice together in a bowl; and serve after 2 hours in refrigerator.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Breakfast sandwich
* Note: great for leftover pancakes
Serves: 1
2 pancakes *
3/4 c. Shredded Provolone cheese
3/4 c. Shredded smoked Gouda cheese
3/4 c. Shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs
4 slice Turkey
2 Tbsp. Maple syrup
Directions:
1. Crack an egg into a frying pan, and allow to fry until you're desired texture.
2. Place pancakes into a panini press, with shredded cheese, sliced turkey, eggs, and maple syrup.
3. Leave in until the cheese is melted slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Nasal decongestant tea
Serves: 1
1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. Manuka honey
1 tea bag * (preferably Ginger)
1 to 1 1/2 c. Water * (depends on the cup size)
Directions:
1. Pour water into a small pot, and allow to come to a boil.
2. Pour the water into the cup over the tea bag, and allow to steep for 3- 5 minutes.
3. Add 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. Honey .
4. Stir and sip.
BENEFICIAL FACT:
* Ginger
Helps with decongestant, just like Cayenne pepper.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Orange zucchini pancakes
Serves: 8
3/4 c. Milk
1 c. Flour
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 egg
2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
2- 4 c. Grated zucchini
1/4 c. Orange juice
Oil
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg, zucchini, and blend well using a whisk. Add flour, sugar, salt, and butter, orange juice and blend well.
Add baking powder, and baking soda and blend with a wooden spoon.
2. Spoon batter onto a hot griddle pan, and cook until you bubbles form on the side . Then flip the pancake over, and cook until completed.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Chicken/ mock chicken soup
* if you are vegan or vegetarian
Serves: 4
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced * ( vegan chicken)
4 c. Kale
1/3 c. Freshly chopped garlic
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Butter
4 c. Water
4 Carrots, chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
Directions:
1. In a sauté pan with butter saute the garlic.
2. In a medium size soup pot add water, and chicken and allow to come to a boil.
3. Add the Kale, carrots, zucchini and the garlic, and allow to simmer for 5- 10 minutes.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Natural cough syrup
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