My husband and I are quite voracious water drinkers. He hasn't had soda for several years, and I moved on from it about 3 years ago. On an occasion we'll have coconut water, juice, tea, or wine, but with meals, we usually stick with water. As much as I appreciate water and its satiating power, sometimes I crave a little flavor in my drink with my meal. You get me, right?So, now I'm onto this Iced … [Read more...]
Blackened Chipotle Tempeh Tacos
For those of you who may not be familiar with Tempeh (temp-ay), it is made from soy beans which have been soaked and partly cooked. Tempeh is made from fermented soy (see post on fermented vs. unfermented soy here), which is much healthier than unfermented soy, and is quite high in essential daily nutrients like protein, dietary fiber, magnesium, and riboflavin. Tempeh has a very different … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Salad
I've never been much of a fan of raw cauliflower until I made this recipe. This salad is light and refreshing, and is delicious on its own. You can add more veggies into the mix (celery, tomatoes, jikama, cucumber) if you have them on hand. I was inspired by FullyRawKristina's Holiday Salad, and thought I'd try my own cauliflower salad using the veggies that I had on hand. Cauliflower is … [Read more...]
Citrus Spring Salad
Mmm! A super fresh, colorful salad. This salad is great when you're craving a refreshing lunch. It's also a great dish to include in a potluck or family dinner. The salad dressing is just the right balance of sweet and tangy, plus you can make it oil-free!I enjoy this salad as is, but you can add more savory mixings:Diced avocado Dried fruit- cranberries, raisins, apricotNuts … [Read more...]
Black Bean Wraps with Chunky Mango Salsa
This chunky salsa can be used for a multitude of meals. I tossed it together to pair with some sliced bell peppers, and the combination was explosive! This sweet, chunky salsa would be great with a bowl of quinoa and black beans, on a fresh salad, or scooped onto slices of cucumber, crackers, or chips. I decided to make wraps with this and they turned out to be great. The freshness of this … [Read more...]