Archive for the ‘apps, dips, sides’ Category

Almond Fruit Dip

Great for dipping fruit. Makes a complete snack - fruit for carbs, almond butter/tahini for protein and fat, and flax oil for extra omega 3’s.
Ingredients
½ cup almond butter (preferably unroasted, 100% almond)
1 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
1-2 tbsp maple syrup, agave syrup or honey, or a combination
2 tsp flax oil
sprinkle of cinnamon
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until […]

Crispy Kale Chips

I can sit down and polish off 1/2 a head of kale in a sitting with this delicious way to cook it. Great for fighting that crunch craving.
Ingredients
1 bunch kale
1 tbsp olive oil (or slightly less)
¼ tsp sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400o. Folding a kale leaf in two so the spine is along one edge, tear away spine […]

Holy Guacamole!

Not quite the same as some of the great places we discovered in Mexico, but pretty darned tasty for something you can make in about 5 minutes!
Ingredients
1 large avocado, ripe
1 tsp onion, finely chopped (or more to taste)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (or more to taste)
1 tbsp lime juice (or more to taste)
1 tsp flaxseed oil
sea salt to taste

Directions
Cut avocado […]

Cranberry Relish

Ingredients
¾ cup apple juice or orange juice
½ cup honey
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
dash ground cloves
1 12 oz package (3 cups) cranberries
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium saucepan combine apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cranberries, and raisins. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add honey; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or […]

Basil, Lime, and Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Pesto is a great way to get a whole whack of raw, healthy ingredients in to your diet with minimal effort. Make a large batch and freeze in small portion size jars. If pesto goes brown, it’s just the basil being exposed to oxygen - still all good. Use pesto on kamut pasta, spread on rye crackers, or as a condiment on your favourite sandwich combo.

Curried Sweet Potato Rounds and Dip

These fry-substitutes are addictive - and so much better for you! They can also be done on the bbq in warmer months. Curry has such great health benefits - try it in salmon or chicken salad, on grilled veggies, or cooked in with rice or other whole grains.

Cilantro Chelation Pesto

Fresh cilantro draws mercury, lead and aluminum from the body. This delicious pesto can be eaten daily after removal of dental filling, during a metal detox, or any time at all!
Ingredients
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup Brazil nuts (provides selenium)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds (provides cysteine)
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (provides zinc and magnesium)
2 cups cilantro, or Chinese parsley, […]

Balsamic Beets and Beet Greens

Ingredients
¼ cup toasted walnuts
2 bunches beets with greens (about 6 medium beets)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Vidalia or red onion, sliced into thin half-moons
Celtic sea salt to taste
Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375oF. Spread the walnuts in a baking dish and toast for 5-7 minutes. Coarsely […]

Layered Avocado and Hummus Dip

Ingredients
1 cup hummus, or more depending on the diameter of your bowl
1 avocado
1-2 tsp lime juice
1 cup salsa
Chopped parsley or basil
Crumbled goat feta (optional)
In a small bowl layer the hummus to cover the bottom. Next mix the avocado with lime juice and mash until smooth and layer over top of the hummus. Top with salsa […]

Spicy Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients
1 can black beans (or 1 cup dried)*
¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ - ½ tsp cayenne powder (depending on taste buds)
½ tsp Celtic sea salt
1 tsp each dry oregano** and thyme**
¼ tsp dry sage**
½ tsp tumeric
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small lime, juiced (or ½ a lemon)
* If using dry black beans […]