Taffy Apple Pizza

Serves: 1

1 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened* (I did not use cream cheese in this recipe)
1 Apple, cored and sliced
1 Tbsp. Caramel sauce
1 Rice cake

Directions:

1. Spread cream cheese over rice cake. add Apple, and drizzle caramel sauce over apples.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.

Once again thank you for sticking around for, this First edition of money-saving tips for this April edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!
Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

Cheddar Better Egg Sandwich

This is a perfect bread replacement, especially if you have any gluten issues. Like, Celiac disease, Gluten intolerance and ect.

Serves: 1-2

2 brown eggs
Cheddar flavor Rice cakes
1 Tbsp. Cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium to Small sized fry pan, using non-stick cooking spray (Spray pan before turn on the heat).

2. Once pan is good and hot, crack egg in and let fry until well done.

3. Remove egg from the pan and assemble sandwich. Place egg onto the rice cake while egg is still hot, add cheese and top with the last rice cake.

Fruit Sushi

Adapted from: http://www.dinneratthezoo.com/fruit-sushi-frushi/

This is a wonderful take on sushi while it's quite healthy for you to.

Serves: 12

1 c. uncooked sushi rice
1/4 c. Pure granulated sugar
1/4 c. light coconut milk
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
12 thinly slices of kiwi
12 thinly slice Banana
12 mandarin oranges
6 Cherries, cut in half
Manuka honey to use as glue (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse the rice until water runs clean. Allow the rice to soak inside a clean bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Bring 1 to 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a medium- sized saucepan. Cover,reducing the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes or until water has slightly soak up. Remove from heat; and allow to stand, covered for 15 minutes.

2. Add rice into a large size bowl. Then add in sugar, milk and salt. Stirring lightly until well incorporated. cover and allow to sit for 20 minutes.

3. Gently coat your hands with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly divide rice mixture into equal portions, shaping each portion of rice into a ball (approximately 2 Tbsp, of rice). Press each rice ball into an oval shape in between your palms; place rice onto a prepared baking sheet, or prepared cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Add with the finishing touches (Fruit)

French Green lentil meatloaf

Adapted from: http://www.veganricha.com/recipe-p…/vegan-lentil-quinoa-loaf

Serves: 1

1/2 c. french green lentils
1/3 c. uncooked quinoa
1 bay leaf
2 1/4 c. water
2 tsp. oil
3/4 c. chopped onion
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 Chili Pepper, chopped
1/2 c. celery finely chopped
1/2 c. carrots, thinly grated
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp. fresh parsley
1/4 c. craisins
2 Tbsp. wheat germ meal
1 Tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 - 3 Tbsp. ketchup
1 - 2 Tbsp. tamari
2 Tbsp. tahini
1 - 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground fennel seeds
1/2 - 3/4 c. Panko breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. combine Lentils, bay leaf and water in a pot over medium heat. bring to a boil and allow to cook for 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa, add to the pan, partially cover and continue to cook until both lentils and quinoa is very tender and easily mashed. Stir the mixture after 10 minutes so it will not stick to the pan. For a total of 10 to 15 minutes. If there is any excess water drain, before transferring to a bowl.

2. In a medium- sized dutch oven skillet add oil, and heat over medium heat. Add in onion, garlic and Chili Pepper and cook for about 5 minutes. or until vegetables are translucent.

3. Add in celery, carrots, thyme, oregano, parsley and blend well. allow to cook for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are delicate. Start adding in the craisins, and blend. Mixing the mixture. Allowing to cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

4. Add in the cooked vegetables and the wheat germ meal into a mixing bowl, and mix well. Mashing the mixture well with a potato masher.

5.Add tahini, yeast, fennel seeds and blend in well. Taste and adjust to your tastes. Add in more sauces, herbs and salt if need be.

6. Add panko breadcrumbs and mix well.

7. Line loaf pan with parchment paper, or use non-stick cooking spray. If using parchment paper, line parchment over the edges of the pan. Using a medium- sized loaf pan.

8. pressing the mixture down into the loaf pan. pack in good and smooth it out evenly.

9. cover the loaf and bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes. uncover and bake for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.

Note:

For a less crumbly loaf loaf, cook the lentils really well. Mashing them very well.

Coffee Talk....... Special Episode 2

Fast Track: Coffee Talk

I Katrina Smith the creator/ Administrator of Living Better Cafe, and the host of Living Better Cafe present.... Coffee Talk. Want's to apologize for having camera difficulty here at the Living Better Cafe Kitchen."Coffee Talk" is still having a bit of a problem with, the camera. But, that is not going to stop "Coffee Talk" from bring you a positive insight on food. Coffee Talk is bring you yet again another video straight from You Tube. from Mr eastcoastman.

Know your food before taking the first bite!

Katrina Smith

Strawberry-Coconut smoothie

This is not your usual Banana-Strawberry smoothie. It's even better and good tasting for you to.

* Note: Picture will be coming soon

Serves: 1

1 c. milk (You can use non dairy milk)
1 Tbsp. Chia seeds
3 fl oz. unsweetened coconut cream
4 strawberries, hulled


Directions:

1. Add all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth.

Granola pops

Inspired by: Rice Krispy treat
* Note: Picture will be coming soon

This Recipe is great spin on rice Krispy treats.


Serves:12

3 1/4 c. Rolled Oats
2 c. Miniature marshmallows
2 Tbsp. Margarine (For Marshmallows)
1/3 c. - 1 Tbsp. Sunflower seeds
3/4 c. - 2 tsp. Dried cranberries
1/3 c. - 2 tsp. Banana chips, crushed
1 1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
1 /3 c. - 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/3 c. - 1 Tbsp. peanut, crushed
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/3 c. - 2 tsp. shredded Coconut



Directions:

1. Pre heat the oven to 325. Line two large baking sheets with parchment.

2. Combine the oats, sunflower seeds, peanuts,Coconut, Cranberries, Banana chips in a large bowl. blend in together the salt, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheets.

3. Bake in the pre heated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through. Cool, then stir in the cranberries.

4. Melt Margarine in large sauce pan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and well-blended. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

5. Add Granola and blend until incorporated.

6. Using wax paper, roll granola into medium sizes ball's on a 13 x 9 inch pan. insert Taffy apple sticks into the mixture, and allow to cool.