Cabbage Rolls (Sarma)

Makes one large pot of cabbage rolls (about 6-8 servings). Ingredients Filling mixture 4 tablespoons high heat cooking oil1 large yellow onion, diced1 tablespoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika1 cup Arborio rice, rinsed1 squirt of ketchup 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped…

Creamy Almond Berry Oatmeal

Makes 3 servings. Ingredients 3 cups water1.5 cups oats2 tablespoons honey2 heaping tablespoons almond butter (or cashew butter) 2 cup frozen wild blueberries (or any berry) Directions Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add oats, bring heat down to a simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and leave lid on for 2-3…

Chocolate Cashew Chia Balls

Makes a small batch. I usually double this recipe but make it in two batches since my food processor isn’t big enough to hold double the amount at once. Ingredients 1 cup medjool dates, pitted1/2 cup unsalted cashew butter2 tablespoons cacao powder1 tablespoon chia seeds1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Place all ingredients in…

Basil Pesto

Makes approximately 1-1.5 cups. Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves1/2 cup parsley3 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dry)1/4 cup raw cashew or pine nuts 2 fresh garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup avocado or grapeseed oil 1/2 cup Parmesan (or nutritional yeast) Directions Blend all ingredients until well blended but still a little chunky.

Nana’s Baba Ganoush

Makes approximately 1 medium size bowl. Still can’t get the hubby to eat this, but mama and toddler love to enjoy this on fresh bread! Ingredients 4 medium sized eggplants*1/2 medium sized shallot, diced 1 teaspoon mayonnaise1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup avocado oil or sunflower Directions Turn grill to medium high heat. Important: with a fork,…

White Turkey and Bean Chili

Makes 4-6 servings. Ingredients 1 lbs ground turkey2 tablespoons grapeseed oil2 medium onions, diced4 fresh garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons dry oregano1/2 teaspoon1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 tablespoons taco seasoning * 2 bell peppers, chopped2 cups turkey or chicken broth2 16oz cans white kidney beans1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon…