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.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Cherry lime twister
Serves:1
2 Tbsp. simple syrup
1 1⁄2 Tbsp.freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. Frozen cherry juice, thawed
3⁄4 cup soda water
1. Fill a glass with crushed ice, then add the simple syrup plus lime, cherry juice as well as soda water.
Stir until completely incorporated, and enjoy!
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Apple potato pancake
Serves: 5
3 potatoes, peeled & shredded
1 gala apple, peeled, cored, shredded
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. All purpose flour
Vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
Directions:
1. Places shredded potatoes and apples into a clean towel, and wring out the excess liquid.
2. Blend together potato, apple, eggs, flour and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. In a large skillet pan heat oil over medium- high heat.
4. Form mixture into patties; fry until golden brown, for 2 to 4 minutes on each side.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Banana split nachos
Serves:5
(Inspired by: banana pudding, bananas split)
1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. Granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
10 (6-in) gf corn tortillas
1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. Melted butter
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Blend together cinnamon, sugar, cocoa into a small bowl; set aside.
2. Brush the tortilla with melted butter on both sides. Sprinkle the tortillas with cinnamon, sugar, cocoa powder, then cut each tortilla into wedges.
Place tortillas wedges onto baking sheets in a single layer.
3. Bake the tortillas in the oven until the edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
Banana pudding
3/8 (14 oz.) Can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Cold water
3/8 (3.4 oz.) Pkg instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/4 bananas, sliced
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Lemon juice
Chopped peanuts
Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Directions:
1. In a medium sized bowl, combine together condensed milk and water. Beat in pudding mix until smooth.
Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
2. Dip sliced bananas into lemon juice.
3. Spoon 1 c. Pudding mixture onto nachos, Top with bananas, chopped peanuts, chocolate syrup, whipped cream.
BON APPETITE!!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
pineapple upside down cookies
(Inspired by: pineapple upside down cake)
Serves: 30
2 c. All purpose flour
1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 c. Granulated sugar
1 1/2 stick butter, softened
1 egg
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 c. Chopped pineapples
4 maraschino cherries
Directions:
1. Cream together butter and sugar, in a large bowl.
Add egg and vanilla extract sift flour and salt into the bowl.
2. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
3. Combine 1/4 c. Sugar and pineapple, in a saucepan.
Cook for about 12 minutes on low, til pineapples is translucent and mixture is thick add cherries and cool.
4. On a prepared cookie sheet, place a Tablespoon sized balls, then squish them placing pineapple syrup in the indent.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Hot out of the oven.....Diabetes
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Diabetes also known as Diabetes mellitus seems to be an outgrowing in the general population- over nearly twenty- six million of people are diagnosed in the United States alone, as the numbers keep growing day after day. Diabetes is a devastating disease that is affected by interdependent genetic, social, economic, cultural, and historic factors. People with diabetes have abnormally high levels of blood glucose, which I know you all know. While eating to much sodium based and sugary foods can trigger Diabetes mellitus, if you have never had it. As it's an on going battle for people who have this disease, keeping it under control can be quite hard for some especially if they are on medication. While diabetes can also be manage through proper dietary requirements at least for some. People with type 2 diabetes mellitus sometimes require insulin to manage the disease, weight reduction often alleviates that need. As eating healthfully to prevent type 2 diabetes, a low fat diet featuring plenty of whole-grain cereals and breads. Plus fruits and vegetables and one that does not exceed the calorie levels needed to lose or maintain weight.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Spicy asian dressing
Saturday, April 4, 2015
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.
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