Good for you! Now you've found what might just be the best part of my website --- yummy recipes that are actually good for you. Yes, that's what I said! Let it be known: food that's good for you can actually taste good too.
I love food. In fact, for years I thought eating healthy meant eating bland, boring foods at best or foods that basically tasted like crap. I have great news for you. Healthy food can taste fabulous!!
I didn't come up with these recipes out of my own brilliant, chef-brain. I am an average cook at best. I know what tastes good though. So most of the recipes below are my personal adaptions of the recipes of others.
I only use unrefined, unbleached flours - whole grains as much as I can. I never use refined white sugar - mostly Raw Agave Nectar, Date Sugar, Rapdura Whole Cane Sugar, Turbinado, Molasses, Maple Syrup or Stevia.So if you see "flour" in a recipe, remember it means the good stuff. And "sugar" never means white, refined, granulated sugar. I don't use butter or anything with transfats or hydrogenated oils because they are utter crap for your body. Until lately my "margarine" of choice was Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread Soy-Free. Now I've decided to go with coconut oil and coconut butter instead since they are much more "real" than margarine. So you'll see some recipes changing as I tweak them to work with these healthier choices. Also since I've gone vegan, I use egg replacer instead of egss and vegan cheeses instead of regular cheese. Personally, I'm a face of the Daiya vegan cheese alternatives.
You'll find a bunch of recipes of all types. Heck, I've even left the recipes with meat in them on the list for the carnivores out there. The most important recipes are the DESSERTS! I've tried to organize the ever-growing list into categories so you can find things faster. I am trying to add recipes regularly, so I'd check back often, if I were you. If you have a recipe you want to share just email me and I'll post it and give you the credit.
Here's to healthy, yummy food!
Recipe: Warm Potatoes and Kale (adapted from Vegetarian Times Summary: I love, love, love potatoes. Kale is the perfect partner for this fabulous root vegetable. Great as a main dish if you are a big old potato-lovin’ fool like me, or just have it on the side. Ingredients 3/4 lb. fingerling or small new potatoes. [...]
Recipe: Butternut Risotto Summary: This is my very favorite way to make risotto. With this spiced butternut in it, it’s beyond wonderful. Ingredients 1 small to medium butternut squash 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste 1 teaspoon ground black pepper [...]
Recipe: Green Chile Enchilada Sauce Summary: Easy to make and great tasting. Why just use it on enchiladas? Use it on burritos, quesadillas, or anytime you want some extra flavor. Ingredients 1 lb. roasted skin on green chiles 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. non-hydrogenated margarine or olive oil 5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped [...]
Recipe: Spelt and Whole Wheat Pizza Dough for Bread Machine Summary: PIzza can be healthy. And it all starts with the crust. This is a great base for your next pizza building adventure. Ingredients 1 cup warm (85 degrees–warm to the touch but not hot) water 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. honey 1-1/2 [...]
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers Summary: I’m always on the lookout for a yummy veggie burger, I found this one on Choosing Raw. This is the cooked version that I’ve made a couple of adjustments to. You’re going to love them. They taste great . . . and are actually good for you. Ingredients [...]
Recipe: Sweet Potato Fries Summary: Sweet potato fries are a healthy alternative to those greasy fired things at most restaurants. These are easy to make and so very yummy. Ingredients 1 or 2 sweet potatoes (no need to peel) Organic olive oil (or organic olive oil spray) Old Bay Seasoning Instructions Cut sweet potatoes (with [...]
Recipe: Black Bean Burgers Summary: A homemade veggie burger that’s easy to make, totally vegan, and pretty stinkin’ yummy. Ingredients ¼ onion, diced ½ C cooked black beans 6-7 Tbs. brown rice flour 1 slice of bread crumbled ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. cumin Salt and pepper to taste All [...]
Recipe: Pumpkin Waffles Summary: Now this is a great way to start your day. Healthy, delicious and they really stick with you. These are my absolute favorite breakfast to have before any long run. Ingredients 1/2 cup rice flour 3/4 cup sorghum flour 2 tablespoons potato starch (or corn starch) 4 tablespoon ground flax seeds [...]
Recipe: Banana and Oatmeal Waffles Summary: Who says waffles can’t be yummy and healthy at the same time? Start your day with these and you’ll be fueled and happy and ready for a great day. Ingredients 1 ripe banana, mashed 1 cup water 1 cup oatmilk or other non-dairy milk 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats [...]
Recipe: Hazelnut Chocolate Cream Pie (from Cafe Gratitude’s recipe book “I am Grateful”) Summary: Raw desserts ROCK! And this one is a prime example. Any chocolate lover will be drooling over this decadent pie. Ingredients FOR THE CRUST 1 cup hazelnuts 1 cup macadamia nuts ¼ tsp. vanilla 1/8 sea salt 2 ½ ounces finely [...]
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