Mommy Breadwinner

Peachy Fruit Salad

May 17, 2012 Cooking

We have fruit often. Like daily. I wanted to make something new – berry free and really yellow. Ingredients: Peaches Apricots Kiwi Bananas Mango 1/2 lemon (juice squeezed) Agave Directions: Skin and cut up fruit as you like it. We like bite-size chunks. Mix together and add lemon and agave to taste.

Raw Yummy Avocado and Nut Pate

March 4, 2012 Cooking

Here's a scrumptious and RAW snack to get you going! Ingredients: 1 cup cashew nuts, unsoaked 1/2 cup almonds, unsoaked 1/2 onion 1 tablespoon Bragg's liquid aminos 1/2 red bell pepper 12 leaves of fresh or dried basil 1/4 cup filtered water Directions: Soak the nuts in water for 45 minutes to one hour, until [...]

Spicy Fried Potatoes

March 3, 2012 Cooking

Great side dish recipe for dinner tonight – enjoy! Ingredients: 6 red potatoes Mrs. Dash Spicy Seasoning Sea Salt Olive Oil (or some other oil you prefer) Directions: Wash potatoes thoroughly. Cut in to small chucks. Heat oil on medium heat in a skillet. Add potatoes, spicy seasoning and sea salt to skillet [...]

Simple Guacamole

March 1, 2012 Cooking

Delicious guacamole recipe for a quick and healthy snack or to accompany any meal! Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 scallions, diced 1 roma tomato, diced 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil (or grapeseed oil) 1 tablespoon of garlic salt 1/2 lemon Directions: Peel avocados. In a bowl, combine avocados and mash them up with a fork. [...]

Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes

February 19, 2012 Cooking

One of my favorite side dishes is today's choice in Project 365 – A Year of Family Cooking - simple, delicious and a much healthier option than white potatoes. I've made (and burned) a lot of sweet potatoes in the oven to finally perfect the recipe. Ingredients: 1-2 large sweet potatoes 1/2 tablespoon of salt 1/2 tablespoon of [...]

Crockpot Applesauce

February 14, 2012 Cooking

Two weeks in to Project 365 – A Year of Family Cooking! Today, we have a sweet and nutritious treat for the kids. I've found this to be a great home snack or a lunch box addition. Ingredients: 4 pounds of organic apples (seeds removed and cut in to small thin pieces) 1/2 cup sugar 1 [...]

Roasted Cauliflower and Goat Cheese

February 12, 2012 Cooking

Here's another side dish idea for day 12 of Project 365 – A Year of Family Cooking. Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 2 tablespoons of goat cheese 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice Sea Salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley Olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In [...]

Agave Roasted Brussel Sprouts

February 10, 2012 Cooking

Day 10 of Project 365 – A Year of Family Cooking brings us a tasty, healthy side dish. I'm not sure why I refused to eat Brussel Sprouts as a kid – these were delicious! Ingredients 1 small package of Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 [...]

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