This is one variation of a popular Middle-eastern treat best served in small amounts on bread or crackers.Lightly saute in a sauce pan or small cast-iron frying pan at a medium setting on the stove:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 chopped clove garlic:Stir and saute for 10 minutes only. (Sesame seeds burn easily)
In a blender add:
1 pealed lemon
1/2 cup (already cooked) brown rice
2 cups (already cooked) black or garbanzo beans
Blend
Add sauteed ingredients
Blend well and refrigerate in an airtight container until used
Friday, August 8, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Apple Sauce
Most people LOVE my home made apple sauce. While this is neither quick nor really easy, it is fairly inexpensive and healthy.
Of course the most important ingredient is the apples themselves. There are so many types of apples with so many different tastes that choosing your apple will make a big difference in the taste. If you want to make a lot and save some money, which I like to do, try buying a box of apples, this is often less expensive. Fruit stands are also usually cheaper, and usually best yet is buying directly from an orchard. You can often get apples that are seconds, as in they are not the best looking but taste the same. More tart apples will give you a more tart taste and sweeter apples will obviously give you a sweeter taste.
First, core the apples. Remove the center and seeds of the apples. Leave the peels. Quarter the apples or cut them into smaller pieces if you like.
In a pan as large as needed for the amount of apple sauce you want to make, add one can frozen apple juice. Turn the burner on low medium. Add the apples to the pan four to five apples at a time. Obviously this will be many pieces because you have cut the apples into smaller pieces.
When you have filled your pan with as many apples as you wish, put a lid on the pan and stir every 15 minutes. Continue to cook until the apples are soft and will easily blend in your blender.
Take two to three cups of the soft apples and put in your blender and puree. Some blenders can only handle one or two cups, some blenders can handle three to four cups. Be careful not to put so much in to damage your blender.
Once the mixture is pureed, place in a large bowl and repeat the process until all of the apples have been pureed.
Poor the mixture back in the pan with the pan still on medium low.
For every 4-5 apples you added, add 2-3 teaspoons of cinnamon (or to taste) stirring every ten minutes, for another 30 minutes.
Allow to cool until ready to eat. Be sure and wait until the sauce is cool enough before tasting. Once you have done it one time you may decide you would like a little more or a little less cinnamon.
Click on the links to the right to learn how apples and cinnamon may affect your health.
Of course the most important ingredient is the apples themselves. There are so many types of apples with so many different tastes that choosing your apple will make a big difference in the taste. If you want to make a lot and save some money, which I like to do, try buying a box of apples, this is often less expensive. Fruit stands are also usually cheaper, and usually best yet is buying directly from an orchard. You can often get apples that are seconds, as in they are not the best looking but taste the same. More tart apples will give you a more tart taste and sweeter apples will obviously give you a sweeter taste.
First, core the apples. Remove the center and seeds of the apples. Leave the peels. Quarter the apples or cut them into smaller pieces if you like.
In a pan as large as needed for the amount of apple sauce you want to make, add one can frozen apple juice. Turn the burner on low medium. Add the apples to the pan four to five apples at a time. Obviously this will be many pieces because you have cut the apples into smaller pieces.
When you have filled your pan with as many apples as you wish, put a lid on the pan and stir every 15 minutes. Continue to cook until the apples are soft and will easily blend in your blender.
Take two to three cups of the soft apples and put in your blender and puree. Some blenders can only handle one or two cups, some blenders can handle three to four cups. Be careful not to put so much in to damage your blender.
Once the mixture is pureed, place in a large bowl and repeat the process until all of the apples have been pureed.
Poor the mixture back in the pan with the pan still on medium low.
For every 4-5 apples you added, add 2-3 teaspoons of cinnamon (or to taste) stirring every ten minutes, for another 30 minutes.
Allow to cool until ready to eat. Be sure and wait until the sauce is cool enough before tasting. Once you have done it one time you may decide you would like a little more or a little less cinnamon.
Click on the links to the right to learn how apples and cinnamon may affect your health.
Wassail Sauce (Similar to Apple Sauce)
Most people LOVE my home made apple sauce and wassail sauce. If you have ever had wassail it will you remind you of some old wassail recipes without the alcohol. I also make wassail and I will provide that recipe.
While most of my recipes here are quick and easy, this is neither; however, it is very nutritious and very delicious.
Of course the most important ingredient is the apples themselves. There are so many types of apples with so many different tastes that choosing your apple will make a big difference in the taste. If you want to make a lot and save some money, which I like to do, try buying a box of apples, this is often less expensive. Fruit stands are also usually cheaper, and usually best yet is buying directly from an orchard. You can often get apples that are seconds, as in they are not the best looking but taste the same. More tart apples will give you a more tart taste and sweeter apples will obviously give you a sweeter taste.
First, core the apples. Remove the center and seeds of the apples. Leave the peels. Quarter the apples or cut them into smaller pieces if you like.
In a pan as large as needed for the amount of apple sauce you want to make, add one cup of water. Turn the burner on low medium. Add the apples to the pan four to five apples at a time. Obviously this will be many pieces because you have cut the apples into smaller pieces. For every 4 large apples or for every 5 small apples, add one pealed orange.
When you have filled your pan with mostly apples and some oranges, put a lit on the pan and stir every 15 minutes. Continue to cook until the apples are soft and will easily blend in your blender.
Take two to three cups of the soft apples and oranges and put in your blender and puree. Some blenders can only handle one or two cups, some blenders can handle three to four cups. Be careful not to put so much in to damage your blender.
Once the mixture is pureed, place in a large bowl and repeat the process until all of the apples and oranges have been pureed.
Poor the mixture back in the pan with the pan still on medium low.
For every 4-5 apples you added, add 2-3 teaspoons of cinnamon and one teaspoon of ground cloves and one teaspoon of nutmeg. (Or to taste) Allow to simmer with the lid on, stirring every ten minutes, for another 30 minutes.
Additional optional ingredient: Cardamom
Allow to cool until ready to eat. Be sure and wait until the sauce is cool enough before tasting. Once you have done it one time you may decide you would like a little more or a little less cinnamon.
While most of my recipes here are quick and easy, this is neither; however, it is very nutritious and very delicious.
Of course the most important ingredient is the apples themselves. There are so many types of apples with so many different tastes that choosing your apple will make a big difference in the taste. If you want to make a lot and save some money, which I like to do, try buying a box of apples, this is often less expensive. Fruit stands are also usually cheaper, and usually best yet is buying directly from an orchard. You can often get apples that are seconds, as in they are not the best looking but taste the same. More tart apples will give you a more tart taste and sweeter apples will obviously give you a sweeter taste.
First, core the apples. Remove the center and seeds of the apples. Leave the peels. Quarter the apples or cut them into smaller pieces if you like.
In a pan as large as needed for the amount of apple sauce you want to make, add one cup of water. Turn the burner on low medium. Add the apples to the pan four to five apples at a time. Obviously this will be many pieces because you have cut the apples into smaller pieces. For every 4 large apples or for every 5 small apples, add one pealed orange.
When you have filled your pan with mostly apples and some oranges, put a lit on the pan and stir every 15 minutes. Continue to cook until the apples are soft and will easily blend in your blender.
Take two to three cups of the soft apples and oranges and put in your blender and puree. Some blenders can only handle one or two cups, some blenders can handle three to four cups. Be careful not to put so much in to damage your blender.
Once the mixture is pureed, place in a large bowl and repeat the process until all of the apples and oranges have been pureed.
Poor the mixture back in the pan with the pan still on medium low.
For every 4-5 apples you added, add 2-3 teaspoons of cinnamon and one teaspoon of ground cloves and one teaspoon of nutmeg. (Or to taste) Allow to simmer with the lid on, stirring every ten minutes, for another 30 minutes.
Additional optional ingredient: Cardamom
Allow to cool until ready to eat. Be sure and wait until the sauce is cool enough before tasting. Once you have done it one time you may decide you would like a little more or a little less cinnamon.
Banana Applesauce Miracle Shake
A variation of the Weight Loss Miracle Shake
Mix well in a blender
1 banana
1 scoop protein (vanilla)
1 ½ cup hot water
cinnamon (to taste, generally 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon)
nutmeg (to taste, generally 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ cup old fashioned rolled oats or rolled wheat or a mix
½ cup morning moo or powdered milk
(You can substitute the water and milk with 1 ½ cup milk substitute such as soy milk)
2 large or 10 baby carrots
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
Click here for my apple sauce recipe. And for something different, click here for my wassail sauce recipe.
Blend well
Add ice, a little at a time until you have about 8 cups. Blend then add more ice. You may also need to add some of the ingredients and then blend to as to not overwork your blender.
To see how these ingredients may affect your health, click on the links to the right.
Here are some possible protein's you might consider. I've included a number so you can compare health benefits. You may want to consider your personal needs according to your own health.
Click on the link for a variety of information.
Whey protein powder
Casein protein powder
Soy protein powder
Pea protein powder
Brown rice protein powder
Hydrolysate protein powder
Egg protein powder
Mix well in a blender
1 banana
1 scoop protein (vanilla)
1 ½ cup hot water
cinnamon (to taste, generally 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon)
nutmeg (to taste, generally 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ cup old fashioned rolled oats or rolled wheat or a mix
½ cup morning moo or powdered milk
(You can substitute the water and milk with 1 ½ cup milk substitute such as soy milk)
2 large or 10 baby carrots
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
Click here for my apple sauce recipe. And for something different, click here for my wassail sauce recipe.
Blend well
Add ice, a little at a time until you have about 8 cups. Blend then add more ice. You may also need to add some of the ingredients and then blend to as to not overwork your blender.
To see how these ingredients may affect your health, click on the links to the right.
Here are some possible protein's you might consider. I've included a number so you can compare health benefits. You may want to consider your personal needs according to your own health.
Click on the link for a variety of information.
Whey protein powder
Casein protein powder
Soy protein powder
Pea protein powder
Brown rice protein powder
Hydrolysate protein powder
Egg protein powder
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Tuna Fish Sandwich
Start with whole grain bread
In a bowl mix
One can tuna (drained)
One stalk celery (finely chopped) AND/OR 1/3 cup cucumbers (finely chopped)
Two to three baby pickles (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise…or
2 tablespoons miracle whip…or
2 tablespoons sour cream…or
¼ cup cottage cheese
Mix well and apply to bread. Makes about two large sandwiches
Really delicious and pretty nutritious.
Really delicious and pretty nutritious.
Wheat Berries for Breakfast
Wheat Berries are ground into flour to make bread and many other foods we eat.
One of the cheapest, healthiest, and most filling breakfasts you can have are wheat berries. You can buy them in a health food store or buy them in bulk by the large bag (much less expensive).
All you need to do is put about ½ cup of wheat berries in a pot. Add water until it covers the wheat berries by about 1 inch. Allow to soak for about 24 hours.
After soaking, pour off the excess water then add about 1 cup of fresh water to your pot.
Put on stove and bring to a boil.
It’s done.
You can add milk and eat it. If you need it a little sweeter you can add some honey or stevia.
This may not be as tasty as the sugary cereals you may be used to; however, as you get used to it and change other aspects of your diet to more healthy choices you will find that a breakfast of wheat berries stays with you longer and gives you more energy then many other breakfast options.
One of the cheapest, healthiest, and most filling breakfasts you can have are wheat berries. You can buy them in a health food store or buy them in bulk by the large bag (much less expensive).
All you need to do is put about ½ cup of wheat berries in a pot. Add water until it covers the wheat berries by about 1 inch. Allow to soak for about 24 hours.
After soaking, pour off the excess water then add about 1 cup of fresh water to your pot.
Put on stove and bring to a boil.
It’s done.
You can add milk and eat it. If you need it a little sweeter you can add some honey or stevia.
This may not be as tasty as the sugary cereals you may be used to; however, as you get used to it and change other aspects of your diet to more healthy choices you will find that a breakfast of wheat berries stays with you longer and gives you more energy then many other breakfast options.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Brown Rice and Bean Dip or Burrito Mix
Measure ½ cup brown rice and pour into a sauce pan.
Add 1 cup beans. You can add red beans, white beans, pinto beans, lentils, or another type of hard bean.
Add enough water to cover the rice and beans with an inch or two of water. Let soak for at least 12 hours, 24 hours is better.
Pour off the excess water.
In another pot or the same pot add one cup fresh water and the bean and rice mix. Put on the stove on high.
Add one can tomato or tomato basil soup.
Cut into pieces, one large onion. Add to pot.
Cut up and add: 1 medium size zucchini; and/or 2 - 4 green (not yet ripe) tomatoes and/or 1 pattypan squash.
Add 1 teaspoon turmeric or cumin (do not add both spices, only one or the other and this is mostly for the health benefit; however, many like the taste).
Bring to a rolling boil then turn down to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a casserole pan:
Add three to four large ripe tomatoes, cut into small pieces
Cut up into small pieces and add one large bell pepper. (Multiple hot peppers may also be used for a stronger taste)
Add one can olives sliced into small pieces.
Add one onion cut into small pieces
After the mixture on the stove is done simmering: (allow most of the excess water to boil off without allowing the mixture to burn AND keeping enough water to allow the mixture to easily mix in the blender)
Put into blender and blend well (you may have to do this two or three cups at a time)
Add the blended mixture to the casserole pan.
Add and mix in, 16 ounces sour cream.
You can use this as a dip for the most healthy chips you can find or roll it into a burrito in a tortilla 1/2 to 1/3 cup of the mix per tortilla.
Put any extra in the refrigerator to be used later.
Follow the links to the right to learn how these ingredients may affect your health.
Note: depending upon the type of beans you are using you may need to cook them a little longer. You want to let the mixture simmer until the beans and brown rice are soft.
Note: Brown Rice and Beans are a Complete Protein
Add 1 cup beans. You can add red beans, white beans, pinto beans, lentils, or another type of hard bean.
Add enough water to cover the rice and beans with an inch or two of water. Let soak for at least 12 hours, 24 hours is better.
Pour off the excess water.
In another pot or the same pot add one cup fresh water and the bean and rice mix. Put on the stove on high.
Add one can tomato or tomato basil soup.
Cut into pieces, one large onion. Add to pot.
Cut up and add: 1 medium size zucchini; and/or 2 - 4 green (not yet ripe) tomatoes and/or 1 pattypan squash.
Add 1 teaspoon turmeric or cumin (do not add both spices, only one or the other and this is mostly for the health benefit; however, many like the taste).
Bring to a rolling boil then turn down to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a casserole pan:
Add three to four large ripe tomatoes, cut into small pieces
Cut up into small pieces and add one large bell pepper. (Multiple hot peppers may also be used for a stronger taste)
Add one can olives sliced into small pieces.
Add one onion cut into small pieces
After the mixture on the stove is done simmering: (allow most of the excess water to boil off without allowing the mixture to burn AND keeping enough water to allow the mixture to easily mix in the blender)
Put into blender and blend well (you may have to do this two or three cups at a time)
Add the blended mixture to the casserole pan.
Add and mix in, 16 ounces sour cream.
You can use this as a dip for the most healthy chips you can find or roll it into a burrito in a tortilla 1/2 to 1/3 cup of the mix per tortilla.
Put any extra in the refrigerator to be used later.
Follow the links to the right to learn how these ingredients may affect your health.
Note: depending upon the type of beans you are using you may need to cook them a little longer. You want to let the mixture simmer until the beans and brown rice are soft.
Note: Brown Rice and Beans are a Complete Protein
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