Spicy asian dressing

Serves: 5

1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley
2 1/2 tsp. Lemon juice
2 1/2 tsp. Pinches ground cumin
1 1/4 c. Plain yogurt
2 1/2 tsp. Sweet chili sauce


Directions:


1. Stir together the parsley, lemon juice, cumin, yogurt plus chili sauce into a bowl.

Artichoke & Sweet pea salad

(Inspired by: pea salad)

Serves: 5

1 1/4 (6oz.) Pkg. Frozen peas
1 (6oz.) Pkg. Frozen artichoke hearts
1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. Golden raisins
5/8 (8oz.) Pkg. Shredded Coby cheese
5/8 red onion, chopped
1/4 c. + 2 tsp. Sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well with dressing.

Plantain burgers

Serves: 5

1 3/4 plantains, peeled, chopped
1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Kale, chopped
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Cornmeal
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Shiitake mushrooms
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Raisins
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Black olives
7/8 clove garlic
1 Tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tsp. Fresh oregano
2 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. Butter
Himalayan salt and fresh black pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Combine plantains, Kale, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, mushrooms, raisins, olives, garlic, Cayenne pepper, oregano in a food processor until batter is moldable; an mold into patties.

2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat fry patties until golden brown, for 6 to 8 minutes.

seafood nachos

Serves: 6


1/2 lb. Imitation crab meat, shredded
1/2 lb. Imitation lobster meat, shredded
1/2 c. Low fat sour cream
1 (4 1/2 oz.) Can chilies, diced
1 tsp. Chili powder
1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 c. Salsa
1 c. Shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Black olives
2 scallions, sliced
1 (8 1/2 oz.) Bag tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Mix together crab meat, lobster, sour cream, chilies, chili powder, cumin and salt.

2. Layer chips with crab, lobsters and top with remaining ingredients.

3. Bake at 350 in baking dish for 16 minutes or until completely heated through until cheese is melted.

Vegan meatloaf

Serves: 4

1 c. Uncooked brown rice
2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 c. Cooked red lentils
1 c. Chopped fresh mushrooms
1 Tbsp. Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
Himalayan salt and Cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. Garlic powder
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. Dried parsley
1/2 c. Barbecue sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a saucepan bring 2 c. water to a boil. Add rice and allow to cook, and stir.
Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer for at least 45-50 minutes.

3. Heat oil into a small sized skillet on medium heat.
Saute onion until tender. Set off to the side.

4. In a large bowl blend together cooked rice, lentils, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt and Cayenne pepper, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley and onion; mix until completely blended well. Press into a prepared loaf pan; spread Barbecue sauce over loaf.

5. Bake in oven for 45 minutes.

Mango ginger fusion smoothie

Serves: 5

5 Mango's, peeled, seeded and diced
5 c. Plain yogurt
 1 1/4 c. Organic granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. Ice
5 (1-in) Fresh pieces ginger root, or more for taste
1/4c. + 1 Tbsp. Flaxseeds

Directions:

1. Blend together all ingredients. Blend until smooth, pour, and serve.

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We are all guilty for going through drive thru or standing in line at our favorite fast food joints.
As we aren't listening to our concious minds, and just going on that pleasure of what we consider craving for fast food.
If we go into dept in our own mind of what we are placing into our own bodies, as we continue to live healthy lives.
No one would be working or wasting their time in line waiting on poisonous food to be served to them. 
"YES" I went there and I am as much guilty as everyone else who love's the taste of fast food, as we consider fast food is quick.
Once again we are correct in the matter of fast food being quick, but is it worth the risk on your health? Why let me just answer that for you
without biting my tongue in the process........ the answer is "No". Fast food is full of tons of chemical that lead into health issues or even death.
Sounds quite scary ”HEY" well it's the matter of truth when you're thinking out side the boxes rather than inside of the box.
And you probably wouldn’t have ever imagined what you’re about to discover, fast food chicken is “composed primarily of fat, with some blood vessels and nerve present.” And that “striated muscle (actual chicken meat) is not the predominate component.” In fact the chicken has been shown to be over 55% fat. The rest is a combination of feathers, skin and corn with chemicals, preservatives, hydrogenated fats and petroleum-based additives to preserve freshness and enhance taste. And that is just some of McDonald's ingredients place in their chicken mcnuggets, Just imagine what else is being place...