Cat T -
Wendy N -
Charlotte C -
Matt J -
Michelle L - 127+53=180
Vi L - 140+70=210
Tony L - 140+70=210
Tabatha M -
Sally C - 138+65=203
Wayne C - 138+65=203
Crystal H - 105+62=167
Peggy T -
Casey A - 140+70=210
Jamie A - 140+70=210
Kristel M - 120+51=171
Lindsay E -
Michelle E - 125+54=179
Summer F -
Amy K - 136+66=202
Taylor P -
Sandee P - 139+70=209
April P - 136+67=203
Megan P - 140+70=210
Kelly T - 108+56= 164
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
I like an omelette in the mornings for breakfast. I cook the onions and peppers in some oil. Then I add shredded zucchini or cabbage and stir fry it around for awhile. Then I add the eggs which I have stirred in a bowl with water and sea salt, kelp and dulse. I just cook it with the lid on, and either scramble it or fold it over. Since I can't have cheese, I just serve it without. It's a great way to get some veggies in first thing in the morning. When Larry cooks it he uses bite-size chunks of squash. I like it both ways.
Recipes!
Sorry it has taken me so long to do this. I have a ton of recipes - some I've tried, some I haven't... If you go onto Erleen Tilton's website she has some really great cookbooks that you can purchase. I have several of her books - you are more that welcome to come and take a look at them. I don't want to overwhelm you - maybe try a new recipe every week or something.
Cashew Cream
I know it sounds gross, but this is one of my favorites
1C. raw cashews (can find in the bulk foods at sprout's)
1/2 C. water
2 TBS. Pure maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 C. olive oil
Mix all ingredients in blender (except oil) until smooth - then drizzle in oil while blender is still going. The oil helps thicken it up. *You can use this cream on anything you want. It is sweet and delicious. My favorite is to top sliced apples with cashew cream and some granola. Makes a great breakfast or snack, and kids love it.
Peanut Butter Pancakes
1 1/4 C. white whole whear flour
2 TBS. ground flax seed (can get at sprouts)
2 TBS. light brown sugar
2 1/2 tsps. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 C. 1% lowfat milk (I'll probably use 2% because that is what I buy)
1/4 C. creamy peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter)
Whisk the flour, flax seed, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Beat the milk, egg, and PB in a med. bowl until smooth; add to dry ingred. and beat just until well moistened.
Spray hot griddle or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfulls. Flip once. Makes about 12 med. pancakes.
*I have not made these yet, but I have tasted them and they are very good. There is just a hint of PB (it's not overpowering) and it adds some extra sweetness. You don't even need syrup - you could carry them around for snacks.
Tacos
1 TB olive oil
1 onion minced
1 small bell pepper, diced
1 med. zucchini, grated
3 garlic cloves, pressed
3 TBS homemade seasoning (I don't have this - so I would use Lawry's or something)
1/2 lb. extra lean ground meat
2 cups cooked beans
2/3 cup corn
1 C. cooked red quinoa (sprouts)
1 C. cooked millet (sprouts)
1 1/2 C. tomato sauce
2 tsps. sucanat (sugar)
2 tsps. apple cider vinegar
salt to taste
Sautee onion and pepper in olive oil. Add zucchini, garlic and spices, cook for 1 min. Add meat and brown. Add the remaining ingred and simmer about 10 min. or until sauce is thickened.
* I have not tried these yet, but my S-I-L has told me they are delicious! She said they are even better the next day. I was going to make them last week, but zucchinis are not quite in season and I didn't feel like paying $3 for one zucchini. Will try soon!
These nest recipes I found in the May issue of the Family Fun magazine - and they are actually good for you! I plan on tryin some this week! (Okay, seriously check out their website for some other really good recipes that could be easily adapted to healthier)
Fruit and Nut Energy Bar
To make apple-pecan bars, grind 1/2 cup pecans in food processor fitted with a steel blade. Transfer the nuts to a bowl, then process 1/3 cup each pitted dates ( I detest dates so I may try raisins) and dried apples. Add the nuts and a pinch of cinnamon, then process until the mixture holds together when squeezed. Divide into six portions, mold each into a bar and wrap in plastice wrap. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Makes 6 bars.
Apricot version - dates, dried apricots and almonds
Cherry Tart - dates, dried cherries and walnuts
PB snaps - dates (2/3 cu), peanuts, 1/4 tsp. vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Quinoa salad with Apples and Almonds
1 C quinoa, rinsed
2 C water
2TBS honey
1/4 C lemon juice
1/2 tsp coarse salt
3 TBS olive oil
1 C peeled diced tart apple
1 C finely chopped celery
1/3 C golden raisins
1/3 C finley chopped parsley
1/2 C coarsley chopped almonds, toasted
Coarse salt and pepper
In a med. size pan, combine the quinoa and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 min. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl, stir, and let it cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and salt. Gradually whisk in the oil until blended.
Add the apple, celery, raisins, parsley, and almonds to the quinoa and toss the ingred. well. Add the dressing and toss once more to coat the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temp. Serves 6-8
More to come!!!
Cashew Cream
I know it sounds gross, but this is one of my favorites
1C. raw cashews (can find in the bulk foods at sprout's)
1/2 C. water
2 TBS. Pure maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 C. olive oil
Mix all ingredients in blender (except oil) until smooth - then drizzle in oil while blender is still going. The oil helps thicken it up. *You can use this cream on anything you want. It is sweet and delicious. My favorite is to top sliced apples with cashew cream and some granola. Makes a great breakfast or snack, and kids love it.
Peanut Butter Pancakes
1 1/4 C. white whole whear flour
2 TBS. ground flax seed (can get at sprouts)
2 TBS. light brown sugar
2 1/2 tsps. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 C. 1% lowfat milk (I'll probably use 2% because that is what I buy)
1/4 C. creamy peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter)
Whisk the flour, flax seed, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Beat the milk, egg, and PB in a med. bowl until smooth; add to dry ingred. and beat just until well moistened.
Spray hot griddle or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfulls. Flip once. Makes about 12 med. pancakes.
*I have not made these yet, but I have tasted them and they are very good. There is just a hint of PB (it's not overpowering) and it adds some extra sweetness. You don't even need syrup - you could carry them around for snacks.
Tacos
1 TB olive oil
1 onion minced
1 small bell pepper, diced
1 med. zucchini, grated
3 garlic cloves, pressed
3 TBS homemade seasoning (I don't have this - so I would use Lawry's or something)
1/2 lb. extra lean ground meat
2 cups cooked beans
2/3 cup corn
1 C. cooked red quinoa (sprouts)
1 C. cooked millet (sprouts)
1 1/2 C. tomato sauce
2 tsps. sucanat (sugar)
2 tsps. apple cider vinegar
salt to taste
Sautee onion and pepper in olive oil. Add zucchini, garlic and spices, cook for 1 min. Add meat and brown. Add the remaining ingred and simmer about 10 min. or until sauce is thickened.
* I have not tried these yet, but my S-I-L has told me they are delicious! She said they are even better the next day. I was going to make them last week, but zucchinis are not quite in season and I didn't feel like paying $3 for one zucchini. Will try soon!
These nest recipes I found in the May issue of the Family Fun magazine - and they are actually good for you! I plan on tryin some this week! (Okay, seriously check out their website for some other really good recipes that could be easily adapted to healthier)
Fruit and Nut Energy Bar
To make apple-pecan bars, grind 1/2 cup pecans in food processor fitted with a steel blade. Transfer the nuts to a bowl, then process 1/3 cup each pitted dates ( I detest dates so I may try raisins) and dried apples. Add the nuts and a pinch of cinnamon, then process until the mixture holds together when squeezed. Divide into six portions, mold each into a bar and wrap in plastice wrap. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Makes 6 bars.
Apricot version - dates, dried apricots and almonds
Cherry Tart - dates, dried cherries and walnuts
PB snaps - dates (2/3 cu), peanuts, 1/4 tsp. vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Quinoa salad with Apples and Almonds
1 C quinoa, rinsed
2 C water
2TBS honey
1/4 C lemon juice
1/2 tsp coarse salt
3 TBS olive oil
1 C peeled diced tart apple
1 C finely chopped celery
1/3 C golden raisins
1/3 C finley chopped parsley
1/2 C coarsley chopped almonds, toasted
Coarse salt and pepper
In a med. size pan, combine the quinoa and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 min. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl, stir, and let it cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and salt. Gradually whisk in the oil until blended.
Add the apple, celery, raisins, parsley, and almonds to the quinoa and toss the ingred. well. Add the dressing and toss once more to coat the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temp. Serves 6-8
More to come!!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Week 2
Okay, I'm reposting the points because I posted them wrong the first time. Here they are again...
Cat T -
Wendy N -
Charlotte C -
Matt J -
Michelle L - 127
Vi L - 140
Terry B - is graciously bowing out- we're sad to see him go!
Tony L - 140
Tabatha M -
Sally C - 138
Wayne C - 138
Crystal H - 105
Peggy T -
Casey A - 140
Jamie A - 140
Kristel M - 120
Lindsay E -
Michelle E - 125
Summer F -
Amy K -
Taylor P -
Sandee P - 139
April P - 136
Megan P - 140
Kelly T - 108
Cat T -
Wendy N -
Charlotte C -
Matt J -
Michelle L - 127
Vi L - 140
Terry B - is graciously bowing out- we're sad to see him go!
Tony L - 140
Tabatha M -
Sally C - 138
Wayne C - 138
Crystal H - 105
Peggy T -
Casey A - 140
Jamie A - 140
Kristel M - 120
Lindsay E -
Michelle E - 125
Summer F -
Amy K -
Taylor P -
Sandee P - 139
April P - 136
Megan P - 140
Kelly T - 108
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies (with Honey)
You better okay this with Becky before making cause I won't be held responsible for any points lost if she doesn't okay it but I think she will be okay with this one. :)
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 TBSP cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup oil
1 TBSP molasses
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts
Mix all dry ingredients.
Mix all wet ingredients in medium bowl.
Mix wet and dry together.
Add raisins and walnuts in.
Cool the mix for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Preheat oven to 335 degreees (lower temp when using honey)
Drop teaspoonfuls on baking sheets.
Bake for 15-20 minutes. The cookies freeze great!
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 TBSP cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup oil
1 TBSP molasses
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts
Mix all dry ingredients.
Mix all wet ingredients in medium bowl.
Mix wet and dry together.
Add raisins and walnuts in.
Cool the mix for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Preheat oven to 335 degreees (lower temp when using honey)
Drop teaspoonfuls on baking sheets.
Bake for 15-20 minutes. The cookies freeze great!
I Need Help!
Help I need a really good recipe for cookies! Sugar-Free would be good but I don't know if that is possible...So if there is anyone who has a yummy cookie recipe that we can eat whilst on this challenge let me know thanks!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Week 2
Cat T -
Wendy N -
Charlotte C -
Matt J -
Michelle L -
Vi L -
Terry B -
Tony L -
Tabatha M -
Sally C -
Wayne C -
Crystal H -
Peggy T -
Casey A -
Jamie A -
Kristel M - 57
Lindsay E -
Michelle E - 61
Summer F -
Amy K -
Taylor P -
Sandee P -
April P -
Megan P - 70
Kelly T -
Wendy N -
Charlotte C -
Matt J -
Michelle L -
Vi L -
Terry B -
Tony L -
Tabatha M -
Sally C -
Wayne C -
Crystal H -
Peggy T -
Casey A -
Jamie A -
Kristel M - 57
Lindsay E -
Michelle E - 61
Summer F -
Amy K -
Taylor P -
Sandee P -
April P -
Megan P - 70
Kelly T -
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