Real-Deal Nacho Cheeze

April 18, 2012 - Posted in Appetizers & Snacks, Burgers, Wraps & Sandwiches, Crockpot / Slow Cooker, Dips, Spreads, Hummus & Sauces, Gluten-Free, Makes Great Leftovers, Our Toddlers LOVE This!, Quick Meals, Soups, Stew & Chili, Soy-Free

I haven’t made this in awhile… not because it’s not THE BEST NACHO CHEEZE EVER but because making this leads to a large consumption of chips and other snacks type things we don’t really eat too often. Yes, I know people need to splurge every now and when we do it’s for this sauce and these nachos! I usually double this recipe and mix it in my VitaMix. I use my TVP Meat with Hidden Greens recipe for the “meat” part of our nachos… my family loves this for nachos, burritos, tacos and anything with a Mexican flair!

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Citrus Black Bean Quinoa Salad

April 12, 2012 - Posted in Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Makes Great Leftovers, Nut-Free, Our Toddlers LOVE This!, Quick Meals, Salads & Oil-Free Dressings, Soy-Free

Ever since I discovered the oil-free cold salads at Whole Foods, I’ve been on a quest to find good quinoa and lentil salad recipes. While I thoroughly enjoy my sampler box of all the oil-free salads they offer, I cannot continue that type of expensive habit!

My youngest is now eating solid food three meals a day which means I REALLY have limited time to eat! That’s why I love this quick and easy salad recipe. It’s easy to make and the leftovers are fantastic for days!

I often pack this in my diaper bag for an after-workout snack and I’ve even eaten it for breakfast. I keep steamed greens ready in my fridge at all times and I often add those to this salad as well. Enjoy!

Citrus Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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Sprouting Made Easy

April 12, 2012 - Posted in Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast, Burgers, Wraps & Sandwiches, Gluten-Free, How To's, Makes Great Leftovers, Nut-Free, Other Stuff, Our Toddlers LOVE This!, Raw Food, Salads & Oil-Free Dressings, Soy-Free, Uncategorized

Let me start by saying I SERIOUSLY lack in the green thumb department… I can kill a cactus. I taught myself how to sprout and I have a new sense of confidence when it comes to growing something, that makes me so happy! I’m not ready to start my own kale garden yet but in the meantime I’m having a blast sprouting in my pantry.

Once you get the hang of it, it’s super easy and fun! I always keep a jar or two in my fridge, I love to add sprouts to my daily salads! I added sprouts to my recent copycat Whole Foods-like Oil-Free Lentil Salad, that was delicious! The past few weeks I’ve been sprouting spelt, wheat berries and buckwheat groats together to make a delicious live-food breakfast! I add a little walnuts or raw pumpkin seeds, some fruit and a little almond milk, it’s really delicious.

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BEST Lite Goddess Salad Dressings (Oil-Free)

April 12, 2012 - Posted in Burgers, Wraps & Sandwiches, Dips, Spreads, Hummus & Sauces, Gluten-Free, Makes Great Leftovers, Nut-Free, Our Toddlers LOVE This!, Quick Meals, Raw Food, Salads & Oil-Free Dressings, Soy-Free

Since I try to eat a large salad everyday for lunch I’m always on the lookout for new oil-free salad dressings. These two are our favorites! They are much less fattening than the bottled versions and are super easy to make. I make a double batch every week. I also LOVE topping our salads with Goaty Cashew Cheese… YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!

If you like oil-free dressings, you’ll also have to try Oil-Free Raspberry Vinaigrette!