Buckwheat Pancakes

I highly recommend Bobs Red Mill Buckwheat Pancake and Waffle Mix! Add an extra tablespoon of oil and and extra 1/4 cup of water to the recipe to make then thin and delicate!

Top with fruit and organic maple syrup and enjoy!

Organic Pickled Red Onions

I have found that this simple recipe can be used as a topping for tacos, on salads, and as a marinade.

Slice red onions as pictured below and soak in Organic Red Wine Vinegar. 

The unique jar shown below is actually an Argo Iced Tea container with the label removed. I highly recommend these for storing marinades, syrups, etc.!

Enjoy!

Warm up winter nights with... Simple Turkey Chili

As the cold weather sets in, it is time to make food that warms you. This turkey chili hits the spot. I recommend doubling the recipe and freezing for those days you don't have time to cook!

INGREDIENTS

2	tablespoons vegetable oil or corn oil
2	medium onions , chopped fine (about 2 cups)
1	red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6	medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4	cup chili powder
1	tablespoon ground cumin
2	teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 - 1	teaspoon red pepper flakes
1	teaspoon dried oregano
1/4-1/2	teaspoon cayenne pepper
2	pounds 93 percent lean ground organic turkey
2	(15.5-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
	1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes , with juice
	(28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2	cups organic low-sodium chicken broth
	Table salt
2	limes , cut into wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add half the turkey; cook, breaking up pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. 2. Add beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Pat remaining 1 pound turkey together into ball, then pinch off teaspoon-sized pieces of meat and stir into chili. Continue to simmer about 40 minutes longer, stirring occasionally (if chili begins to stick to bottom of pot, stir in 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer), until turkey is tender and chili is dark and slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with additional salt. Serve with lime wedges and condiments if desired. 
   Picture shows cheese sprinkled on top.
   
   
   Makes about 3 quarts, serving 8 to 10.   
   Published January 1, 2008.   From Cook's Illustrated.

Raw Revolution Chocolate & Coconut

Maybe I will never eat regular chocolate again... just try it...
trust me.

Organic, 82.2% Raw, Kosher (parve), Vegan, Free of preservatives, refined sweeteners, gluten, soy, wheat, peanuts and all animal products. Made in a gluten, peanut and animal product free facility. Caution: may contain naturally occurring shell & pit fragments.
OMEGA 3: 18 mg
OMEGA 6: 3 g

Cumin Spice Pumpkin Soup

Presentation is everything with this flavorful fall soup! 
Recipe serves 2.

• 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup low fat milk
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cheyenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• green hulled pumpkin seeds
• 2 (two) 10" organic pumpkins
• Fresh sage
  

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Start by cleaning out pumpkins as you would with a jack-o-lantern (remember to save those seeds for roasting later!)


Lightly dust inside of pumpkin with salt and a few sage leaves. Put top back on pumpkins.

Place on roasting or jelly roll pan and roast for 30-40 minutes - until skin starts turning brown.

In a large saucepan, combine pumpkin, broth, milk and cumin. 
Add bay leaves and season lightly with salt, pepper and Cheyenne pepper.
Bring to a simmer (10 minutes).

Separately, place pumpkin seeds in a skillet and slightly toast until they are a little golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.

When pumpkins are done roasting, remove from oven.

Pour soup into roasted pumpkins and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.


Enjoy!

Marys Gone Crackers- My snacking savior

I love to snack all day at work and these little crackers have made it much easier and HEALTHIER to do so. Alone or with a light tuna salad or hommus, I can not get enough of these. They are available and Whole Foods and various local markets. Check their website for availability. Wheat Free-Gluten Free and filled with fiber, these crackers are my snacking savior!

http://www.marysgonecrackers.com/



Frozen Banana Slices with Honey and Wheat Germ

This delicious recipe was just given to me and after a few minutes of preparation and patiently waiting for them to freeze, I am so happy to share this recipe with you.

Simply slice ripe bananas so they are about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.

Roll each slice in honey and immediately roll in wheat germ.

Place on a jelly roll pan or baking sheet and place in the freezer.

(Cover with plastic wrap if you plan on leaving them in the freezer for a long duration of time.)

Once frozen, take them out and enjoy!