Recipe Lineup #8 New Year New Tastes

So how did 2011 end for you? How is 2012 looking?

With 2012 now in full swing, it is time to start getting some recipes in the works. During my recipe search this week, I was really drawn to less of the cooked foods category. Have any of you ventured off into the Raw/Living food arena? We did, have and are. Not so much now, with two kids. I love the amazing depth of the tastes. As well as how the raw/living foods are digested easier and you receive much more nutrients with eating less.

Call me crazy but I do find it a tad bit fun to see how a recipe that typically take eggs, flour and an oven can be made without any of those ingredients. So for all of you out there who are not used to this kind of eating, take a seat and enjoy the ride. I will of course have some other delicious cooked recipes in every lineup. Keep your eye out for the recipe that has bacon in it. Have fun on this weeks journey into deliciousness. Here are this weeks picks.

Meal #1

The Girl Who Ate Everything
Baked Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping Sauce

Sharmis Passion

Raw Mango Rice

Zesty, light and not so much what you would eat as winter food. Pop in your favorite beach movie and catch a wave, feel that crisp beach air hit your face and ENJOY! 

Meal #2

Pham Fatale

Vegetarian Pot Pie with Lentil Pasta

Sweet Happy Life (Baking and Books)

Rustic Sweet Potato Muffin with Sweet Sage

This should warm you up while giving a little bit of a sweet taste. Looking forward to trying both. I love sweet potatoes in everything!


Meal #3 100% Raw

The Ravenous Couple

Asian Inspired Raw Zucchini Noodles

One Green Planet

Cashew Cream Cups

A raw meal which will be delicious with family and friends.

Meal #4

Picky Palate

Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

eCurry

Barley and Spinach Fall Salad 

with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

By now you have noticed that I love pomegranate, especially since I found a fast and easy way to get the seeds out with NO mess. A Little Red House will show you how it is done. Now you and your family can enjoy this bright, sweet and high in Vitamin C fruit in every meal.

Meal #5

Smokey Wok

Chinese Celery and Pork Stir-Fry

Chop Chop A to Z

Bacon Wrapped Bean Sprouts

A Sweet Chef

Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots

Thought this meal would work well with two side. Stop the press. Add bacon to anything and it becomes a successful meal. :)


Worth Trying

Drinks (2)

Zoom Yummy

Detox Smoothie

Good Life Eats

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Treats (4)

For the Love of Food

RAW Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes with Avocado Frosting

Munchin with Munchkin

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

Leite's Culinaria

Gluten Free Chocochip Cookies 

(p.s lots of ingredients but still wanted to share)

Vegan Yack Attack

RAW Apple Cinnamon Almond Bars

Sides (2)

eCurry

Roasted Garlic

The Duo Dishes

Garlic Grits Fries 

(scroll down to see recipe on the site)

Breakfast (3)

Barefoot in the Kitchen

Whole Wheat Zucchini Waffles

The Meaning of Pie

Gingerbread Pancakes

Healthy Happy Life 

(100% Vegan) Vegan Breakfast Burrito

The list is complete. Did you see any on there that you have seen before? Are there any that you might dive into full steam ahead?

Our family is going to enjoy this weeks lineup and I hope yours does too. From our family to yours, congrats on 2011 and keep your eyes open for a wonderful 2012. I am excited to see what this year brings for our family. I am going to intend to have less worry, more joy. Less stress and more Linda meditation time. Less need to change myself and more love for myself and everyone I come in contact with.

Oh yes, I work hard to make sure I give proper credit where it is due. So when you are on a page and it calls to you, show some love and follow them. I have never met any of the people behind the links I post, but just by what I see, they are talented souls.  Without their recipes, where would my little family be. :)

See you next week as I dive even deeper into cups, tablespoons, timers and ingredients. Thanks for stopping by and seeing what our family is eating every week.

Nameste,

Linda Jacobson
The Helpful Sister

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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. 

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Namaste friends!

Linda Jacobson
The Helpful Sister