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THINNER MINTS
May 1, 2020

THINNER MINTS

  Thinner? Not literally, but they are cleaner and better for you! EatingBirdFood hit the target with these. I only made small adjustments to this one because they were already super amazing. If you have picky taste testers, they may enjoy a lighter chocolate coating, …

DESSERT
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by AngelaConnell
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SURE IS SWEET – POTATO PIE
April 30, 2020

SURE IS SWEET – POTATO PIE

  A pie a day keeps the doctor away? It was around thanksgiving when I stumbled upon this idea. I found myself at home with my family prepping for the big meal. However, I knew I would not want any sweets that my family was …

DESSERT
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KICK OF COFFEE GRANOLA
April 30, 2020

KICK OF COFFEE GRANOLA

 

Yes, you saw that right… COFFEE granola. Can’t get enough!

My love for coffee runs deep. I started drinking coffee when I got to college and I have not stopped since. I love a cup in the morning or afternoon, or honestly any time in between. You can find me at Starbuck, Dunkin’, or Caribou. Usually I just make coffee at home to save money, so I have bags of coffee grounds laying around.

Seeing all these grounds in my pantry gave me the idea to make coffee granola. I have managed to combine my two favorite things into one amazing breakfast topper. This recipe gives me the kick I need to get out the door! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, so I am always experimenting with new granola recipes.

Can’t get enough!

 

coffee granola
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KICK OF COFFEE GRANOLA

Prep Time20 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Emerson Porter

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds in shell
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup ground coffee Try something new here.... I used peppermint flavor
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp raw honey
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Make sure there are no honey clumps and everything is evenly distributedSpread on baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't burn!
    Store in air tight container for a quick yogurt topper!
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Make sure there are no honey clumps and everything is evenly distributed.
  • Spread on baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Watch carefully to make sure it does not burn!

How to store?

  • Store in air tight container for a quick yogurt topping.

Notes

 
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by AngelaConnell
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CHEESY BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
April 30, 2020

CHEESY BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

This buffalo cauliflower recipe has my heart. You can use any buffalo or spicy sauce you want and it turns out perfect every time. I have even tried it with broccoli and gotten great results. There is something about the cheesy, spicy flavor that is …

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by AngelaConnell
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BASIL PESTO
April 30, 2020

BASIL PESTO

 

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Avocado, Tomato Toast with Balsamic Drizzle
April 30, 2020

Avocado, Tomato Toast with Balsamic Drizzle

 

I love food and food should always taste good and make us want to make it again. This avocado toast with tomato and homemade balsamic vinegar dressing is the BOMB!

 

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AVOCADO TOMATO TOAST WITH BALSAMIC DRIZZLE

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 diced roma tomato

Balsamic Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup EVOO
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp mustard I like stone ground mustard
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar use a good quality
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

Instructions

  • Toast a piece of your favorite bread and set aside.
  • Prepare the avocado mixture and set aside.
  • Prepare Balsamic Vinegar dressing/drizzle, set aside.
  • Dice your roma tomato

Assemble

  • On your toast, add avocado, tomato, and then the balsamic drizzle. Add fresh basil leaves if you have any for topping

Notes

Anyone that knows me knows that, I do not eat to just eat. I eat because I love flavor, texture, complexity and I want to eat real food that is minimally processed, natural and few ingredients. One reason why I am like a kid in a candy store at our local “farmers market”! Fresh, locally grown, fresh basil, fresh parsley…. makes me hungry and sparks my mind for creating something new! This is the most simple, literally something you just whipped together! Combine your avocado, diced tomato’s and drizzle your balsamic dressing over your favorite toasted bread or gluten free bread. My favorite gluten free bread is Be Free, Gluten Free Sandwich Bread. I have been gluten free for over 7 years and this is by far my favorite gluten free bread since giving up bread because most gluten free bread taste like cardboard.
BREAKFAST
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by AngelaConnell
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Black Eye Pea Salsa
April 30, 2020

Black Eye Pea Salsa

  This is an absolute MUST on many levels of YUM. This dish is fantastic if you are hosting a party, attending a party and for meal prep weeks that you are preparing tacos, fish or chicken. A very versatile dish for you to be …

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House Salad
April 30, 2020

House Salad

  Start your week right with this basic salad prep. You know every time you go to your favorite restaurant and order your favorite basic salad and then you do it………… !!! You add your favorite toppings! Be it avocado, radish, kale, pears, red onions, …

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by AngelaConnell
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B & B SALAD
April 30, 2020

B & B SALAD

You ask…. what is B & B?    BASIL AND BEANS of course.   So I am “that” person who loves to know what I will be eating as I get excited (and hungry) anticipating the combination of textures and flavors. The fresh, smooth, hint of sweetness, explosion when you take a bite of this is just comforting and you will want to take another bite…. and another. Serve this dish as your salad, side dish, dish to share with others or as a snack with crackers.

B&BSalad
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B & B SALAD

Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: quick, easy, healthy, vegan,
Servings: 5
Author: Angela

Ingredients

  • 1 can Cannellini beans Option to use white northern beans, or cooked chickpeas
  • 5 Roma Tomatoes diced Make sure your Romas are firm. Substitution cherry or plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced or chopped basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar definitely use a good/best quality balsamic vinegar. It should taste like something you want to drizzle over ice cream
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, diced or I prefer thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans To add something different, put your pecans in a skillet and heat evenly. add 1 tsp butter or olive oil, and sprinkle 1-2tbsp brown sugar. Heat thoroughly and stir. Remove from heat within 2 minutes and let cool.
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella Optional, peel or cut small cubes from mozzarella ball and sprinkle over top
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain your beans. In a separate dish prepare the tomatoes and onion, set aside. Prepare your dressing by combining balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, a dash of salt and pepper and set aside. Now combine your beans, tomatoes, red onion and pecans if you choose to add those to your dish. Sprinkle in the basil and fresh mozzarella. Pour dressing over top, gently toss and serve. Served at room temperature or cold.

Notes

So this is definitely a dish that taste even better the next day!  Get it.....  the longer it marinates the better it taste.  It has never lasted in my house past day 2! 

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by AngelaConnell
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Ginger Beet Lemonade
April 28, 2020

Ginger Beet Lemonade

  This is not a detox!!  I do not believe in the “detox” benefits of juicing. We were not meant to skip meals and simply drink juice. Sure, if you do this you will see results, but at what cost? If I ever skip a …

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