Recipe Lineup: Dec 3-9 2011

Happy December everyone! Time is flying by. Since winter is officially here, more so in other parts of the country. This means the holiday season is knocking on our door. During this month you will see some recipes which tie into winter and the oh so much fun, holiday season.

I am going to be adding some recipes I have found which use some traditional ingredients (white/brown sugar, yeast, eggnog etc.)  Yes, some might have sugar added. I may not make them myself, but thought you might want to dabble. I will also be including more living, vegan holiday treats to try out. You typically find the recipes in the "Worth Trying" section, near the bottom. No stone will go unturned to find a wide range of recipes for each week. Maybe you want to try these recipes for a party, for a teacher, for a friend.

It is truly amazing how time flies.

Hopefully your time won't fly as much with these recipes for the week of Dec 3-9th.

Meal #1

Quinoa Burger with Zucchini Fries

This looks both light and yummy. Paired with some crisp, fries of the vegetable sort, I believe this will be a great dinner. The fries call to be made in a dehydrator but I believe you can do that same in an oven at around 200 degrees. Has anyone made these before?

Meal #2

Slow Cooker Caesar Salad Sandwiches &  Homemade Caesar Dressing

 with Italian Fries

So I was really wanting a Caesar salad but then found this recipe. Do what you will with the dressing. Use your favorite store bought, or the recipe I provided. If you have one that you love, do post. My computer was acting up (not a fan of PC's) so I had to run a quick search on dressings.

Meal #3 

My favorite friend Salmon cooked in coconut oil 

paired with (living food) Morton's Wedge Salad

Nothing wrong with this mixture. Light and fresh. Smooth and rich. Oh delicious just got even better.

Meal #4

Kale Waldorf Salad ( Living Foods, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian) 

& 

Eggplant, Provolone, Green Olive Pizza

Yes, we had pizza last week. I enjoyed how easy it was so I thought I would find something that might tempt the taste buds. This might do it. Plus, I  so love Kale so here is a great version of a classic salad. Make your tweaks or keep it the same.

Meal #5

Lentil and Sausage Soup 

 &

Reese's Peanut Butter (or whatever your favorite treat is) Banana Bread

Indulge after a week of work, driving, planning, traveling, scheduling. Treat yourself to a simple and tasty soup. Follow that with a delicious bread and your favorite cup of tea. 

Worth Trying

Eggnog Cupcake

Incredible Hulk Green Smoothie with Lime

Apple Zucchini Crumble (use any leftover Zucchini)

Focacia Bread (Yeast needed)

Come to Breakfast with my family. This is most likely my favorite breakfast, besides the Weyler Famous Buttermilk Pancakes. Enjoy!

Toast with coconut oil and avocado

Spread coconut oil on warm toast. Spread ripe avocado on toast. Sprinkle with a dash of Celtic Sea Salt. 

Scrambled eggs:

Tablespoon of Coconut Oil

Eggs

Cumin 

Sea Salt / Pepper

Coconut oil coats the pan. Mix eggs, cumin, salt/pepper. Cook until they are done to your liking.

So another week has passed. What did you enjoy about the recipes you tried? Did you share with friends? Make extra to take to work? Is this helpful to have some recipes to gander at during the week? Share with me how this helps you at Helpful Recipes group on Facebook. 

Connect with me also on Facebook and Twitter. I post about everything for the family. 

Namaste friends!

Linda Jacobson
The Helpful Sister

Weekly Recipe Lineup Nov 14-19

Every week, I sit down and begin my search for delicious, nutritious meals for the week to come. I do not have a lot of time to grocery shop, so as a family we go every weekend and buy all we need for the week. It takes 2 hours sometimes to get my shopping list/menu together. Also, with one income household, I have found that our dollar goes farther when I purchase groceries for exactly what I need throughout the week. 


So why are you reading about recipes and menus? A  friend of mine suggested I post my recipes I have found for YOU. Maybe you will find one or maybe you will like all of them. Maybe this will save you some time/ a lot of time. Maybe this will get you back in the kitchen and having family meals together. Whatever this weekly post does for you, I just hope it helps in sort of way.


Here is what you will see (work in progress so things can always change)

• 2-3 living/raw foods recipes on the menu. Living foods offer the best nutrients which are highly soluble and are the easiest for your body to digest.
• We are a family that does not eat red meat. So there will be some items mainly fish, turkey and some chicken. However, email me if you want me to search for something you might be wanting to make that includes red meat!
• These are 98% of recipes I have NOT tried. So please give me feedback on what you thought by either coming back to the blog, emailing me or posting on my Facebook page. Also, if you liked the recipe, tell the owner. All posts will have a link directly to where I originally found it. So share the love.

I would like to make this a weekly newsletter but until then you can simply email me and ask to be added to "Recipe Lineup." Your email will never be used for anything other than the weekly recipe lineup.


Share with your friends and maybe they will enjoy the recipes and save some time along the way.

Happy Meal Planning~

Meal #1 

ROASTED SALMON with WHITE WINE SAUCE

http://www.marthastewart.com/318680/roasted-salmon-with-white-wine-sauce

SIDE

Steamed Potatoes (feel free to use thyme instead of parley)

http://www.mrsbettierocker.com/2011/03/steamed-new-potatoes.html

SALAD (#30)
Grown Up Salad

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/dining/22mlist.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2

Meal #2

Stuffed Red Peppers 

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/vegetables/stuffed-peppers/ 

SALAD:

Jicama Mint Salad (#9)

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/dining/22mlist.html?_r=1&pagewanted=1

Meal #3

Butternut Squash Pasta Salad 

note: I have since made this and it is delicious. Might even make it to our Thanksgiving menu. Feel free to pair something you like with it or try one of the "Must Try Add-on" below. 

http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2011/10/butternut-squash-pasta-salad-846-recipe.html

Meal #4

Spaghetti Squash w/ chili

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/vegetables/spaghetti-squash-with-chili/

Meal #5

Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

note: I have since made this as well. Winner. Have some rolls on hand or some of your favorite cheese to melt on it. 

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Canola or Olive Oil

1 Large Yellow Onion, finely diced

2 Ribs Celery, finely diced

1 Red Pepper, finely diced

1 Large Sweet Potato, cut into ¼" cubes

2 Tbsp Fresh Minced Garlic

1 Tbsp Cumin

1 Tbsp Kosher Salt

1 Tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1 cup French Lentils

½ cup Quinoa

6 cups Vegetable Stock

Directions:

Add all ingredients to crock pot and stir well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 6 hours, or until lentils and potatoes soften.

Read more:http://skinnycrockpot.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=veganvegetarian&action=display&thread=69#ixzz1dSzdvAS2

Must Try Add-Ons

Smoothies/Popsicles: 

Yes I know it is getting cold, but we live in Vegas and my young boys still have 2-4 small popsicles a day. 

Tutti Fruit-ti Chocolate Popsicles 

note: I am going to blend till smooth to make a smoothie but then save the rest in popsicle molds for kids snack.

http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/09/21/tutti-fruitti-chocolate-coconut-popsicles-recipe/

Peanut Butter Smoothie

http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/09/21/tutti-fruitti-chocolate-coconut-popsicles-recipe/

Dessert:

Lemon Cranberry Bars

note: I have since made these too! I cut out half the sugar in the crust and did not use Vanilla. We use Pristine Vanilla Agave nectar as our sweetener. They were yummy.  Link to recipe: http://bit.ly/sOPzPZ

Snacks:

Open Faced Bread Snacks

http://cookingloveandlife.tumblr.com/post/7201310355/is-it-bizarre-that-i-have-made-all-of-these

Superfood Brownie Bites

http://www.nataliakw.com/projects/superfood-brownie-bites/

Salad:

Autumn Chopped Salad

http://www.espressoandcream.com/2010/11/autumn-chopped-salad.html

That's all for this week. Look for another post either on Friday or Saturdays. I have not yet figured out how I am going to work this into my schedule yet.


Enjoy and please share your experiences with the recipes. I will be trying them with you. If you get something out of it, share with a friend and have them sign up too. I am enjoying putting this together and want others to benefit as well.


Many Thanks,

The Helpful Sister