Recipes from our Kitchen, Tales from Richmond
This is a delicious flop when I was trying for a taco filling. It doesn't have the consistency that we're used to for taco fillings. I'll have to try again for that. But this works wonderfully wrapped up in a Brown Rice tortilla with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. TIP: makes a great brown bag ... Continue reading...
Only one of my three girls likes hummus. But its so healthy, its worth a try for your family too. Also, I sneak it into their sandwiches as a spread instead of mayo. They get the added nutrition. This recipe is minus the tahini that is prolific in hummus recipes. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:11] More ... Continue reading...
While I'm still debating whether or not $550 for a blender is necessary(I could have beautiful nails for a long time on that), there are some work-arounds that I've found. Blending Nuts without a Vitamix Use a coffee grinder and grind the nuts into powder a little at a time. Don't overdo it or it ... Continue reading...
This is the recipe that I use for snacks, dinner, lunch, after a workout - just about any time. Serve over noodles for the family. It freezes well. For the kids I blend it and dilute one:one with water for a lunch-box tomato soup. Personally I like it undiluted and chunky. If you don't have ... Continue reading...
A creamy dessert using the creamy texture and nutrition of avocados with the taste that we love: cocoa! Non Nutritarians will love this too if you follow Rule #1. I made this cocoa-y on purpose to hide the strong taste of the avocados. My kids couldn't tell the difference between 'real' pudding and ... Continue reading...
Change is in the air at my home. If you follow regularly you'll notice that we've been silent since around June. I became ill and needed some time off work and blogging. Part of my recovery has been a swift and complete turn around in my self-care and nutrition. This is the nice way of saying ... Continue reading...