A friendly pick up snack

Excuse the picture mark up I didn’t like that mark up and I couldn’t make it work so I got rid of it it was a free app that just didn’t work but that’s what I have to show you a photo of what I’m talking about  which is nuts excuse the pun. 

 What is the packaged  mixed nuts convenient and easy wade out for a nice snack on the go or on the plane etc. it was five dollars no peanuts but it excellent source of proteins minerals and vitamins. 

 Then I  decided to do the other variety which cost eight dollars and again no peanuts because I think you’re a waste of time in these packages. I can buy peanut butter.
 They were eight dollars you probably got twice as much but I put them in snack bags because the other gave me an idea to do so. However I really didn’t like this Friday because I’m not a big fan of almonds (the first ingredient is almonds) So I decided to go back to my five dollar one which is equivalent to the latter. If you take out all those almonds they’re both good and valuable for  diabetes or high blood sugars especially as it builds up in the afternoon that’s why everybody has to eat or snack because high blood sugars make you 😋
 What other thing don’t forget you can always have a nice cup of tea there is so many good ones available now  try Yerba mate Read more about it it gives you the energy you need at three

Leftover brown rice; "waste not want not," my mother always taught me; It's a simple rice pudding.
3 eggs
 1/4 cup of non-GMO sugar
 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
 1 cup of cooked brown rice
 2 1/2 cups of milk (I do; 1 cup of organic high protein soy milk to a half a cup of real whipping cream. Yum; place in a pan of bath water into a 325 degrees. It's done when I can make the knife come out clean in the center. This It makes its own pudding if the ratio is right; sprinkle nutmeg on top. Don't like this photo mine is smoother and taste so good.
Add water in pan to place the pan of pudding, so it will not scorch.
I've done this recipe with my best left-over breads too. Using the bread the ratio can be the same (them more textured and dense the bread the more heavy it can be, so be careful with texture density.
Try again next time a bit differently ratio? You can add raisins, nuts or cranberries'.
It is a good healthy snack at 3:00 and right before bed for diabetic. It has gobs of fiber and the protein needed to keep blood sugar level.

BROWN RICE SNACK PUDDING

by RW Fraley

Left-over brown rice? "Waste not want not," my mother always taught me; It's a simple rice pudding. 3 eggs, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup of cooked boiled brown rice, 2 1/2 cups of milk (I do; 1 cup of organic soy milk to half a cup of real whipping cream. Yum; place in a pan in a pan of water into a 325 degrees oven.
 It's done when I can make the knife, in the center, come out clean. This It makes its own pudding; sprinkle nutmeg on top. Don't like this photo mine is smoother and taste looks better. I've done this with my best left-over breads too. Ratio is the same.
Add: cinnamon, nuts, cranberries or even raisins to the bread recipe.

top with real whipping cream

RW Fraley This is the bread pudding...if you want it more moist don't over do the w/w bread. Have plenty of liquid with your breads.

Don't do white breads, use organic

AVOCADO & HUMMUS SNACK

Avocado Hummus and Tomato Crostini - good vegetarian recipe for a filling snack.
Beans are good for us so how do we make them pleasant and nutritional?

• 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
• 2 medium ripe avocados, seed removed
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish)
• 1 small baguette, sliced into 1/4” slices
• 3 tablespoons olive/sunflower oil
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a food processor, pulse the first 8 ingredients through cilantro (reserve some cilantro for garnish) with salt and pepper until semi-smooth, about 2 minutes.
Lay the baguette slices out on 1-2 baking sheets. Brush with canola oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper on each. Bake 4-5 minutes until slightly crisp and golden brown.
To serve, spread some of the avocado hummus on each. Top with a few chopped tomatoes. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Note: For extra flavor, add cracked black pepper on top of the fresh tomato on the crostini’s before serving.
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Avocados have the most fiber of all common fruits and my blood sugar was only 104 after eating 7 small ones with some other stuff, unlike other fruits which make your 1 hour after eating glucose way higher. Mixed with other fruits, avocados lower blood glucose reading compared to those fruits alone. I always do tests of foods to see glucose response. Avocados also got the highest amino acid score of 129, of any veggie, fruit, nut or seed, even soy. Raw Vegans often wonder - what is an easy way to get fiber and protein? There are hundreds of ways, but below is just one example of what one could eat one day of the week or several:

a) 1 medium mature (not young) coconut = 13 grams of protein with score 87, 36 grams of fiber

COCONUTS (lower glucose, fight inflammation, lower bad cholesterol, eliminate candida, fight depression, prevent osteoporosis, improve digestion, lower serum triglycerides) ► https://plus.google.com/+AlexP/posts/hYLN6LTGoBr

b) 4 big zucchini (also called Italian squash, summer squash, eaten raw, has 8 times more lutein than carrots) (2 lb) = 22 grams of protein with score 89, for just 270 calories, 10 grams of fiber

ZUCCHINI ► https://plus.google.com/+AlexP/posts/ccPXHhqDyNw

c) 6 tiny (100 grams each) avocados = 12 grams of protein with score 129, and 42 grams of fiber

AVOCADOS (lower cholesterol, fight cancer (leukemia or blood cancer too), improve collagen synthesis for better skin and hair ► https://plus.google.com/+AlexP/posts/7diSczssqRD

d) some ginger and some tomatoes, and/or other small items you like, a little fruit, etc = another 5 grams of complete protein and say 5 grams of fiber

Note, all the above have amino acid score higher than 86 for lentils (a complete protein as explained amino acid by amino acid at https://plus.google.com/+AlexP/posts/DPagLPDS4wQ - lentils are more complete than rice and lentils or rice and beans, see explanation) or 85 for milk.

If you add a few tomatoes, the 1 coconut, 6 avocados and 4 summer Italian squash up, you get 52 grams of protein, the daily need for the average weight person, and 93 grams of fiber, which is perfect for optimal health (ideally one needs at least 50-60 grams).


► VEGANISM ◄

For 100+ reasons I didn't eat meat for 20 years and dairy for 12 years (12% of millennials have already given up meat in America) see ► https://plus.google.com/+AlexP/posts/EkQQAE68fCm. Going vegan is like planting 62 trees in your backyard, as far as CO2 emissions reduction.

5 Popcorn Idea's (New way to use this treat)

I eat a lot of popcorn on this diet. Keep on hand "Western Family PREMIUM BUTTERFLAVOR" cooking spray in place of butter. I don't like microwaved popcorn and prefer to pop it myself in coconut butter. Here' are some other ideas. As I understand, pop corn is not sprayed, in fact many
use ground fresh for corn bread and to make polenta




Great Pop Corn Snack (a fibrous Snack for dieters)
It’s all about adding more fiber and relieving hunger for between meals to compliment any good diet. This will help you to be prepared for those hungry times when you could get into wrong things. And beside the vegetable and fruit with dips we rotate from now and then for variety add in some needed grains with lots of fiber. One suggestion is to include popcorn in your diet every day. Have it plain and you'll never tire as easily.

Nibble all day or/and carry it with you during the day as a pre-breakfast, pre-dinner, pre-lunch your appetite controller and as a mid-evening mini-meal, i.e.
 
This will satisfy your hunger and prevent any panicky, impulsive teating’s. (I eat when I am hungry, small snacks during the day. Don't let your body starve; we, now,  know this puts on weight.)



One of my favorites reads was Diane Thornocks diet book, 2000+ calories. She was correct about her basic  dieting ideas but she got carried away with fads, "Low Fat" and her ideas about too much meats in every meal...by the way she died of cancer (young too) Her books and all those fads diet books are available at thrift stores. Low fat proven out to harm to children’s brain mentally abilities.

Then comes along the zone diet proving by adding the right fats to your diet your mind actually becomes un-fogged and by adding the right fats (omegas) the dieter can actually lose weight better. However, I'm not going to do your research in this area today.



The point I wanted to make with this in mind is its OK to eat, eat, eat, but watch out that it's quality, fibrous, complex organically grown whole grain foods i.e.. That means lots of legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables in all varieties and no chemicals. Even dairy shouldn’t have hormones and etc.


 You can eat a lot more quality foods, but not in the incorrect areas such as pre-boxed, packaged, pre-prepared and chemically treated, fake sugars, and sodas are all out. Because they don’t meet the first criteria of quality. Fresh and seasonal foods then balance it all out with variety. It’s not quantity so much but the quality. One person said not boxed nor packaged, well it make sense to me for the most part if you want to be a successful dieter.



Try different brands of popcorn but better if no GMO corn. It's all accumulative and chemicals and lack of nutrition adds up in our bodies. Bad nutrition, chemicals will catch up with us all and put on weight because it put the body in a starving mode. It lacks the essentials nutrients. So, eat, and be choosy! You not a garbage can.

Carry popcorn in your purse, in your car, to work, school, movie, sporting events and keep it with you at all times. A plastic zip bag is great and it keeps it fresh and tasty. Add raisins, nuts, darker chocolate +such if you need a change. If your popcorn doesn't look good and tasty, you're probably not hungry. Therefore you shouldn't eat popcorn or anything else for that matter until you are hungry.

Use Air-Poppers or on top of the stove in a two quart pan with a good tight lid. Make sure the coconut oil is hot before adding the popcorn. Or, use enough olive oil just covering one layer of popcorn then shake it once in a while then add sea salt. When using sea salt you’ll not need much and in add organic butter (no fat hormones which would defeats the whole purpose, or use Pam butter spray on top.



Get a paper bag add ¼ cup Organic popcorn, salt and a bit of oil and bingo you have microwave popcorn. Same directions as the store brand bag style, but with no chemicals.

Store in a plastic zip locked bag to keep it fresh. Make up enough to last the week, or day. NEVER use the microwave popcorn with too many added chemicals.



Add 1-2 Tb. of water in old UN popped/cooked corn and place in fridge to put back its moisture. I prefer the white popcorn with no kernels. Watch out; don't choke on the “old maids.”



This will facilitate clearing out your gastrointestinal tract through healthy regular bowel movements. Take advantage of the dry salty taste in taking of plenty drinking of good reverse osmosis lemon water while eating a rich  fiber-rich popcorn.
Evenings are weak times for snacks eating and maybe a good time to add some protein in (with 11 g protein in organic soymilk) to your evening . I always loose lots lbs my popcorn weeks.



You can add cut up veggies and fresh fruit with the organically grown popcorn. If faithful they will begin to say, You’re too thin!


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No not use in any "publish" material...All rights reserved.

CAKE, no flour,gluten free

Ballerins's Cake (This is a "No Flour" recipe or gluten free cake.) Photo of Sarah my daughter. She teaches ballet and still dances with 3 kids.

All the ballerina's use this cake recipe. The story is they perfected it and pass it around. My daughter who is now in her 30's who has had a weight problems and teaches advance ballet. Sarah garnishes this with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. She actually sent me this recipe for my blog as you can read at the end of the recipe. When she makes it up she brings over some for loving Mom.

Yummy, it so good!

Almond Angel Food Cake

6 egg whites (protein)

6 egg yolks

7 ounces Turbinado Sugar (it's more healthy and less sweet) (another Monk low cal.)
10 ounces of Almonds, finely ground (+fiber) 
(You can buy Almond flour but, she grinds it in a food grinder.)

Beat egg yolks and then add Turbinado sugar. (Beat until double in size and pale yellow) Fold in ground Almonds Beat egg whites in separate bowl until stiff. Fold egg whites into yellow Almond mixture Butter and Flour pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20t to 30 minutes then call Sarah or myself when it is ready...
Apple betty and apple recipes

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QUICKEST POPCORN BALL RECIPE

https://www.pinterest.com/rlh60/hot-air-popcorn-ideas/

Popcorn Balls (A rare treat, easy, cheap and quick tastily snack for holiday treats) (Kettle Corn) recipe.
Cheat on fiber treat food once or twice a yr. (?) makes 12 pc balls.


These are quick and easy popcorn balls, taste like Carmel popcorn, but they do have corn syrup in them. (Once a year?) My daughter just called me and wanted this recipe again. She's going to cook the honey (in part/place of dark Karo (corn syrup) to a soft ball stage and let me know. Her grandmother did but she didn't let me have the exact amounts i.e.) ! This was my children's favorite recipe made once a year. It has lots of fiber and more nuts raisins etc can be added.
Quickest, Easiest Popcorn Balls Recipe
Popcorn abt 2qts. Salted lightly (less sugar ration recipe= more popcorn)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup organic butter (margarine /...too soft margarines add in too much water)
1/2 cup Karo (sub. organic blue Agave, or raw honey)
Boil about one minute.
Then pour over about a quart or two of white popcorn (or yellow).
 Butter your hands and make into a ball when a bit cooled down.
Cautions: I use to make this recipe up all the time. Margarine's have changed since then and noticed they have added more water re-placing its missing oil; or, bit Boil longer or use butter. If you flatten and layer this recipe on a cookie sheet making it into Carmel corn. (speed this process using lower temperature's in oven.)
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Version 2: Use 1/2 pkg. of gum drops candies and press it all in a angel food cake pan turn over and pour out. Give as a birthday cake. *Add nuts, raisins, etc to the popcorn balls and press.
Or, add peanuts and/or raisins or cranberries i.e. Great for Halloween individually wrapped.

Add less sugar/caramel and more popcorn on top

http://toughertimestoday.blogspot.com/2012/06/kettle-corn-and-variations.html
(C) 2005-10 all right reserved ! (This recipe was originally published by P.T. Sherman




COMMENTS ARE WELCOMED...

GREAT SNACK FOR DIETERS, POPCORN

Great Pop Corn Snack (a fibrous Snack for dieters)
It’s all about adding more fiber and relieving hunger for between meals to compliment any good diet. This will help you to be prepared for those hungry times when you could get into wrong things. And beside the vegetable and fruit with dips we rotate from now and then for variety add in some needed grains with lots of fiber. One suggestion is to include popcorn in your diet every day. Have it plain and you'll never tire as easily.

Eat all you want, drop it for a while when you burn out
then you'll come back.
https://www.pinterest.com/rlh60/hot-air-popcorn-ideas/

Nibble all day or/and carry it with you during the day as a pre-breakfast, pre-dinner, pre-lunch your appetite controller and as a mid-evening mini-meal, i.e.


 
This will satisfy your hunger and prevent any panicky, impulsive eating’s. (I eat when I am hungry, small snacks during the day. Don't let your body starve; we, now,  know this puts on weight.)



One of my favorites reads was Diane Thornocks diet book, 2000+ calories. She was correct about her basic  dieting ideas but she got carried away with fads, "Low Fat" and her ideas about too much meats in every meal...by the way she died of cancer (young too) Her books and all those fads diet books are available at thrift stores. Low fat proven out to harm to children’s brain mentally abilities.

Then comes along the zone diet proving by adding the right fats to your diet your mind actually becomes un-fogged and by adding the right fats (omegas) the dieter can actually lose weight better. However, I'm not going to do your research in this area today.



The point I wanted to make with this in mind is its OK to eat, eat, eat, but watch out that it's quality, fibrous, complex organically grown whole grain foods i.e.. That means lots of legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables in all varieties and no chemicals. Even dairy shouldn’t have hormones and etc.


 You can eat a lot more quality foods, but not in the incorrect areas such as pre-boxed, packaged, pre-prepared and chemically treated, fake sugars, and sodas are all out. Because they don’t meet the first criteria of quality. Fresh and seasonal foods then balance it all out with variety. It’s not quantity so much but the quality. One person said not boxed nor packaged, well it make sense to me for the most part if you want to be a successful dieter.



Try different brands of popcorn but better if no GMO corn. It's all accumulative and chemicals and lack of nutrition adds up in our bodies. Bad nutrition, chemicals will catch up with us all and put on weight because it put the body in a starving mode. It lacks the essentials nutrients. So, eat, and be choosy! You not a garbage can.

Carry popcorn in your purse, in your car, to work, school, movie, sporting events and keep it with you at all times. A plastic zip bag is great and it keeps it fresh and tasty. Add raisins, nuts, darker chocolate +such if you need a change. If your popcorn doesn't look good and tasty, you're probably not hungry. Therefore you shouldn't eat popcorn or anything else for that matter until you are hungry.

Use Air-Poppers or on top of the stove in a two quart pan with a good tight lid. Make sure the coconut oil is hot before adding the popcorn. Or, use enough olive oil just covering one layer of popcorn then shake it once in a while then add sea salt. When using sea salt you’ll not need much and in add organic butter (no fat hormones which would defeats the whole purpose, or use Pam butter spray on top.



Get a paper bag add ¼ cup Organic popcorn, salt and a bit of oil then "bingo" you have microwave popcorn. Same directions as the store brand bag style, but with no chemicals.

Store in a plastic zip locked bag to keep it fresh. Make up enough to last the week, or day. NEVER use the microwave popcorn with too many added chemicals.



Add 1-2 Tb. of water in old UN popped/cooked corn and place in fridge to put back its moisture. I prefer the white popcorn with no kernels. Watch out; don't choke on the “old maids.”



POPCORN will facilitate clearing out your gastrointestinal tract through healthy regular bowel movements. Take advantage of the dry salty taste in taking of plenty drinking of good reverse osmosis lemon water while eating a rich  fiber-rich popcorn. THIS IS A ENCOMICAL HEALTY SNACK.
Evenings are weak times for snacks eating and maybe a good time to add some protein in (with 11 g protein in organic soymilk) to your evening . I always loose lots lbs my popcorn weeks.



You can add cut up veggies and fresh fruit with the organically grown popcorn. If faithful they will begin to say, You’re too thin!
.....................................................
Popcorn Balls (A rare treat, easy, cheap and quick tastily snack for a holiday)
These are quick and easy popcorn balls, or carmel popcorn, however, they do have corn syrup in them. (Once a year? hum mm) My daughter just called me and wanted this recipe again. She's going to cook the honey (in place of Karo (corn syrup) to a soft ball stage and let me know. Her grandmother did but she didn't let me have the exact amounts i.e.) ! This was my children's favorite recipe made once a year. It has lots of fiber and more nuts raisins etc can be added.
Quickest, Easiest Popcorn Balls Recipe1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup Karo (sub. organic blue Agava, or raw honey)
Boil about one minute. Then pour over about a quart or two of white popcorn (or yellow). Butter your hands and make into a ball when a bit cooled down.

Version 2: Use 1/2 pkg. of gum drops candies and press it all in a angel food cake pan turn over and pour out. Give as a birthday cake. *Add nuts, raisins, etc to the popcorn balls and press.
(C) 2005-10 all right reserved ! (This recipe was originally published by P.T. Sherman


COMMENTS ARE WELCOMED...




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No not use in any "publish" material...All rights reserved.

Snacks For weight-Lose

Dr. Mehmet Oz​ had black bean flour, Kamut pasta which has more protein than an egg, Chickpea pasta 2x more protein and Black Bean chips (Protein and fiber which is excellent weight loss new foods. I lost 5 lbs this week on some of a few of these new ideas. I made a black bean salad with veggie too
http://www.doctoroz.com/recipe/cayenne-pepper-kale-chips




If you need a herb for appetite control and b.s. control
use Ashwagandha abt 450 mg. is what I take Swanson Vitamins?

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins K, A and C. Cayenne pepper is a widely used spice that has antioxidant properties along with a high vitamin C content. Together this snack packs loads of flavor and nutrition!
https://www.pinterest.com/ptsherm/plant-based-diets/
Eat a protein balance out with fiber every meal and with at least 2 snacks. +(Water, fruit with veg or protein, all the veggies you want.) Oil is important and you will lost weight on the 4 foods every day (snack and meals.) Protein/fiber balanced out, that would include legumes i.e. which has both.
RE (water, oil, veggies or fruit with a protein, and the veggie can be the source of protein and in which is also counted as your fiber.)
*Protein can also turn on you if it is not balanced out with a fiber.
Blood sugars will level if you use the four plants meal with protein/fiber balanced. (no chemicals)
*Sprinkle "TRUE LEMON" package OR LIME, or over ice and munch on or drink in beverages to get all the liquid you'll need if, you eat a lot of protein which maybe hard on some kidney's. It's important to keep a pH balance. Too, much animal protein (acid) will sabotage this if not balanced correctly.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bunch kale, large stems removed, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300ºF.

In a bowl, combine the spices and oil. Stir to dissolve.

Add the kale and toss to coat.

Spread leaves in a single layer on two baking sheets (you may need to do in batches).

Bake until the tips of leaves are slightly crispy, about 10 minutes.

Use a spatula to turn the leaves over, and continue to roast until the leaves are crisp and slightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Makes 4 servings. Kale is easily grown. If you plant it next to your house and just cut it back each the plants, it will grow backg prolifically and continually all the yr. around.
Addendum: I got the herb mix up...sorry. I did correct it above.


Other fiber ideas:
 This combination takes the place of psyllium husk caps if your allergic to psyllium.

DRIED APPLE CHIPS

Dried Apple Chip (diet-snacks)

1. Cut off the ends of an apple, core out the middle (I don't), and thinly slice into ⅛-inch rounds. This is best done with a Mandoline Slicer, but you can also use a sharp knife.
2. Line a microwave safe plate with parchment paper.
3. Place a few apple slices on parchment paper in one single layer. (You will have to do this in batches.)
4. Microwave for 4.5 to 5 minutes, or until edges of apples start to curl up.
5. Flip each slice and continue to microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until edges are crisp.
6. Remove from microwave and let stand 10 minutes, or until crispy and dry.



PEEL or not?

7. Serve immediately.

Notes

All microwaves are different; start watching the apples at about the 4-minute mark until you can determine the proper time needed to bake the apples in your microwave.

If the apples are small, about 2-inches in diameter, decrease the time by 1-minute.

Read more at http://diethood.com/apple-chips/#RmkisJEw5FayeJkX.99

Fried Apples Chips Recipe

 

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Total time

25 minutes

 

Fried apple slices can be served savory with a sprinkle of salt or sweet with a dusting of powdered sugar. When you deep fry at home, make sure you are actively engaged and use a thermometer to regulate the oil temperature.

Created By: Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Yield: 4

You Will Need

• 4-5 cups vegetable oil, or other high smoke-point oil such as canola oil or peanut oil
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup dark white beer, slightly flat or I used soda pop
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 Granny Smith or other baking apple, peeled and cored
• course sea salt or powdered sugar (depending on how you plan to serve the apples, sweet or savory)

Directions

1. Pour oil into a large saucepan (5-6 quart size) to reach a depth of 2-inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy then gently stir in the beer, flour, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper until smooth.
3. Slice the apples into ¼-inch rings then pat dry. Working in batches, add the apple slices into the batter, then remove them one by one, allowing any excess batter to drip off and carefully place into the oil. Fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden. Remove the fried apples from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels. Immediately sprinkle each slice with a pinch of course salt or if serving as a dessert, with powdered sugar.

Recipe by Inspired Taste - Easy Recipes for Home Cooks at http://www.inspiredtaste.net/10202/fried-apples-recipe/
This site has a delouse whole wheat banana bread recipe along with many ways to work with apple chips https://www.pinterest.com/explore/baked-apple-chips/
If you want to microwave chips: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/individual-microwave-apple-crisps/ Looked easy to use when you don't want a fuss but want a nice healthy desert; top with whip cream or ice cream. (For the granola part use left-over healthy cereals at the bottom of the box or cookies.)
USING APPLES-up date
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Easy Homemade Apple Fritters
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1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar...
3/4 teaspoon salt...
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup chopped apple
Glaze:
•2 cups powdered sugar (I added less, mixed with some of my diabetic products) Honey (?) Skinny or Stevia i.e. (this one I taste till the sweet is right for me)
•1 1/2 tablespoons milk
Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon. Stir in milk and egg until just combined. Fold in apple. Pour oil into skillet so that it is approximately 1 1/2 deep. Heat oil on high. Oil is ready when a little dough thrown in floats to top. Carefully add dough to oil in heaping teaspoons. Cook until brown, about 2 minutes, then flip. Cook another 1-2 minutes, until both sides are browned. Transfer briefly to paper towels to absorb excess oil, then transfer to cooling rack. Make glaze by stirring milk and powdered sugar together in a small bowl. Drizzle over apple fritters. Wait approximately 3 minutes for glaze to harden, then flip fritters and drizzle glaze over the other side. Best served warm.
https://www.pinterest.com/toughertimes/muchies-treats-or-snacks/ To Choose from
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Apple, Pear and Plum Jam (No Sugar Required)
8 lb. of each fruit, 1/2, pint of cider, 1/4 oz. of powdered cloves (no sugar is required).
Cut the windfall apples and pears in quarters (do not peel or core), put into a preserving pan with the plums, and add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer until soft. Press out all the juice by pouring the fruit on to a fine hair sieve. Strain the juice through muslin, and boil it quickly in an uncovered pan until thick like a syrup. Put the syrup into bottles and cork well. Tie bladder or run sealing wax over the corks, and store in a dry, cool place.
More Apple Recipes

3.1.09

APPLE BETTY

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO GET RID OF PAIN?

If you are sick and want to regain health you need to keep in check your pH balance. Meat will not do here as it will acerbate health problems that got you sick in the first place. Pain, neuropathy, Diabetic, gout, arthritis, kidney stones i.e. or, anyone having a chronic disease should start here. I found for myself this chart is totally on the right track. Avoid the foods at the end of the chart.
Do you really want to get rid of the crystals, stones and pain to also loose weight. Even if you try this on pain days you'll become a believe. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN BURITO BAKE and sour cream

Easy Burrito Bake

Makes 2 servings



2 8- to 11-inch whole-grain tortillas

1 to 1¼  cups cooked pinto beans (depending on the size of your tortillas) (drained and rinsed if canned)

1/2 cup prepared salsa, plus more as needed

1/4 cup shredded vegan cheese (optional)

4 cups well packed mixed spring greens

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line an 11 x 17 inch baking dish with unbleached parchment paper, allowing a 7-inch overhang on the two lengthwise sides of the dish.

Put a tortilla on a large dinner plate. On one side of the tortilla, layer half of the beans, 2 heaping tablespoons salsa, half of the vegan cheese, and one-third of the greens. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortilla.

Bring the sides of the parchment paper over the burritos, fold it over, and seal tightly. (This will keep the burritos from drying out as they cook.) Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before unwrapping the parchment.

To serve, place a burrito on a colorful plate and top with 1 to 2 tablespoons salsa. Top with 1 tablespoon of  Vegan “Sour Cream” and serve the remaining greens on the side.

Vegan “Sour Cream”

Makes 6 to 8 servings  

16 ounces soft silken or regular tofu, drained

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Put the tofu, lemon juice, and sea salt in a blender and process until smooth. Taste and add additional lemon juice and sea salt, if desired. Chill 1 hour and serve.

 

Baked Lime Tortilla Chips

Makes 3 to 4 servings  

4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

4 whole-grain tortillas (spicy variety works best; see note)

Coarse sea salt, to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper. Pour the lime juice into a small bowl.

Put 1 tortilla on a large plate. Brush one side of the tortilla with a very, very thin layer of lime juice, using a pastry brush. Flip and repeat on the other side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

On a large cutting board, slice a lime-covered tortilla into chip-sized wedges or strips. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Place the tortilla pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle liberally with the coarse sea salt.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sides of the chips are crispy and slightly golden. Transfer the chips to a rack or large platter to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Chef’s Note, Gluten-free option: Use brown rice tortillas instead of whole-grain tortillas.

 

Chocolate Rice Pudding

Makes 4 servings  

PUDDING

1 cup short-grain brown rice

2 cups nondairy chocolate milk, plus more as needed (see variation below) Organic soy has more protein

1 cup filtered or spring water, plus more as needed

1/4 cup brown sugar, maple sugar or your preferred dry sweetener

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and, pinch of nutmeg is optional

2 heaping tablespoons raisins

TOPPING (Optional)

2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts or walnuts

Put the brown rice, nondairy chocolate milk, water, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins in a medium sauce pan. Stir to combine. This does not have to be choc. see the vanilla variation:

 

Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Check and stir every 20 minutes or so, adding more water or nondairy milk , 2 tablespoons at a time, if pudding becomes dry.

Cover and remove from the heat. Let the pudding stand for 20 minutes. Spoon the pudding into 4 dessert dishes. Serve warm or refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours and served cold.

Vanilla Rice Pudding (variation): Substitute vanilla flavored nondairy milk for the nondairy chocolate milk.
*vegan sour cream
tortella chiip baked
10 12 min
A south of the boarder flair
Was on UEN TV
jazzyvegetarian.com

SubsttitueTry Capers For Salt

1. Anticarcinogens: Capers and their uses on Dr. Oz show and was impressed to add them to my diet because of the salt (substitute) benefits along with their healthy influences. Celery and/or/ its seed will act as a salt substitute also. Dash is a salt sub found at the super markets in many varieties of flavors.
2. In Greek popular medicine, a herbal tea made of caper root and young shoots is considered beneficial against rheumatism. Dioscoride (MM 2.204t)[clarification needed] also provides instructions on the use of sprouts, roots, leaves and seeds in the treatment of strangury and inflammation.
   Medicinal properties
   Different flavonoids were identified in caper bush and capers: rutin (quercetin 3-rutinoside), quercetin 7-rutinoside, quercetin 3-glucoside-7-rhamnoside, kaempferol-3-rutinoside, kaempferol-3-glucoside, and kaempferol-3-rhamnorutinoside. Rutin has no known toxicity. Capers contain more quercetin per weight than any other plant.
   In fact, the hydrolysis products of indol-3-ylmethyl glucosinolates have anticarcinogenic effects. Glucosinolates are known to possess goitrogenic (anti-thyroid) activity. Rutin and quercetin may contribute to cancer prevention. Selenium, present in capers at high concentrations in comparison with other vegetable products, has been associated with the prevention of some forms of cancer.
3.  In ancient Greece caper is known as a carminative.
   In Biblical times, the caper berry was apparently supposed to have aphrodisiac properties; the Hebrew word abiyyonah (אֲבִיּוֹנָה) for caperberry is closely linked to the Hebrew root אבה, meaning "desire". The word occurs once in the Bible, in the book of Ecclesiastes, at verse 12:5.
   　
   　
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caper There is a difference between flower bud, berries and root.
4.  I loved the sauce on Dr Oz show which was a  lemon capa salad dressing. I like salt, fresh grown pepper i.e. with my salads for accent.
   Sodium is 2960 mg 197%
   2 g protein and 3 g fiber

 

 

 

Capparis spinosa, canned, Nutrient value per 100 g

(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	23 Kcal	1%
Carbohydrates	4.89 g	4%
Protein	2.36 g	4%
Total Fat	0.86 g	3%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	3.2 g	8%
Vitamins
Folates	23 mcg	6%
Niacin	0.652 mg	4.5%
Pantothenic acid	0.027 mg	0.5%
Pyridoxine	0.023 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.139 mg	11%
Thiamin	0.018 mg	1.5%
Vitamin A	138 IU	4%
Vitamin C	4.3 mg	7%
Vitamin E	0.88 mg	6%
Vitamin K	24.6 mcg	20.5%
Electrolytes
Sodium	2954 mg	197%
Potassium	40 mg	1%
Minerals
Calcium	40 mg	4%
Copper	0.374 mg	42%
Iron	1.67 mg	21%
Magnesium	33 mg	8%
Manganese	0.078 mg	3%
Phosphorus	10 mg	1%
Selenium	1.2 mcg	2%
Zinc	0.32 mg	3%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	83 mcg	--
Carotene-α	0 mcg	--
Cryptoxanthin-ß	0 mcg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	0 mcg	--

Ways To Make Vegetable Snacks, Cauliflower Kettle-Corn

Kettle corn Cauliflower
serves 1 (A cancer with sulphur heterosides medicine)
1 cup cauliflower, cut into small florets
 1/4 t garlic powder
 1/8 t red pepper flakes
 salt+pepper to taste
 1/2 t honey
 1 t breadcrumbs
1. Preheat oven to 425°
 2. Place cauliflower on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray in a single layer.
 3. Sprinkle with spices and honey, toss to combine and ensure that all cauliflower is coated in the honey.
 4. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cauliflower and place in oven.
 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges of the cauliflower begin to brown. Serve hot.
Ingredients
This next variations was on Dr. Oz "diet snacks' show
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
 juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp hot sauce, or more to taste
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 pinch salt
Sauce: This has a nice sauce with it or make your own style.
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 lemon, juice and zest
1/4 tsp Stevia
 a few dashes of hot sauce
Another is this one: mix and match suggestions
Cauliflower kettle corn
florets
coconut oil
sea salt
cinnamon
mix together spread on a cookie sheet,
425 degrees for 35 min or until crispy
http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2014/01/healthy-cauliflower-popcorn-kettle-corn/ In this recipe she adds in maple syrup
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This Kettle Corn Variant uses these spices:
1/4 t garlic powder, 1/8 t red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste with 1/2 honey and 1 tbs breadcrumbs.
If you just want a Kettle Corn snack this pinterest site has many ideas.
http://www.pinterest.com/explore/kettle-corn/
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Another way to use Cauliflower is in a Crisps

Cauliflower Crisps

Cauliflower Crisps

Ingredients
Cauliflower florets of 1 cauliflower
For Batter
Corn flour – 5-6 tbsps
Plain flour/Maida – 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Pepper powder – 1/4tsp
Red chilli powder/Cayenne – 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste – 1/4tsp
Water to mix – 1/4 cup
Need oil for deep fry
Method
1.Prepare cauliflower into florets and wash.
2.Heat a vessel with enough water and add a tsp of salt and parboil cauliflower florets for 3-4 mins and drain.
3. prepare batter and add the florets to the batter and let coat well .
4. Heat oil in a pan and drop the cauliflower florets one by one,fry in batches.Do not crowd altogether to avoid sticking together.
5. Fry till golden brown and drain onto paper towels.
Serve hot if you like more crispy or keep covered to have soft ones
Serve with your favourite lunch or dinner as side dish or as appetizers….prepare this dish as its the highly available season of cauliflowers.

Cauliflower Crisps served along with spring onions

Battered Fried Veggies

I love flour battered vegetables. This one is easy. I did not do the meat, only the veggies. This was on the Rachel's TV show. Below is the link to that show. She did not do the meats on the first part of the video.

INGREDIENTS

Oil for frying, such as canola, vegetable or an olive oil/vegetable blend

2 1/2 cups flour, divided

Salt and pepper

6 large eggs, divided

1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

1/2 cup, a couple of handfuls, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

3 pieces (1 1/4 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breast, tenderloin removed

1 pork tenderloin (about 3/4 pound), trimmed of silver skin

3/4 pound veal medallions/scallops

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup seltzer water

1 pound butternut squash, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick

3 potatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise then sliced 1/2-inch thick

3/4 pound cremini/portabella, fresh porcini or trumpet mushrooms, cut into

chunks

1/4 pound large spinach leaves

20 large sage leaves

1 cup large sprigs flat-leaf parsley

Lemon wedges and flaky sea salt, to serve

PREPARATION

Fill a tabletop fryer or deep Dutch oven with oil. If using a Dutch oven, fill 1

1/2 to 2 inches deep and heat over medium to medium-high heat. For tabletop

fryers, preheat oil to 365°F.

Set up a breading station for meat: In separate shallow dishes, place 1 cup

flour seasoned with salt and pepper, 4 eggs beaten and seasoned with salt and

pepper, and breadcrumbs mixed with grated cheese.

Preheat oven to 250°F. Arrange a metal rack inserted into large baking sheet.

Slice the chicken and pork on a bias into thin medallions. Season chicken, pork

and veal pieces with salt and pepper. Bread meats in flour, egg then

breadcrumbs, and fry in small batches to deep golden on both sides, about 3-4

minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven.

Place remaining 1 1/2 cups flour in a bowl and season with salt, pepper and

nutmeg. Whisk in 2 eggs and seltzer to form a batter. Dip and fry butternut

squash, potatoes and mushrooms in small batches. Drain on parchment or a paper

towel-lined platter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while hot. Dip and

flash-fry the spinach then the herbs; they will cook very quickly.

Serve fried meats and vegetables, spinach and herbs on a platter with lemon

wedges for dousing.

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/18603_autumn_frito_misto/index.html




http://herbalwithfoodrecipes.blogspot.com/2013/06/herbs-kill-parasites-in-bowels.html

VEGAN CHEESE: HOMEMADE

Homemade Vegan Cheese...so expensive at Health Food Store and not available in so many areas and grocery's. Take time out and make plenty. Good Gift too.

 

Prep time

4 hours 20 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

4 hours 40 mins

 

Make your own homemade vegan cheese using cashews, nutritional yeast, and agar powder. It's much easier than it looks!

Author: Angela @ Vegangela.com

Recipe type: Snack, Appetizer

Ingredients (I've always read the labels on product to get an idea for ingredient's or substitutions.)

• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons raw cashews (or, another nut?)
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1+3/4 cups plain unsweetened soy milk or half rice milk?
• ½ cup agar flakes (or 8 teaspoons agar powder)
• ¼ cup canola oil (sub. this oil...I don't care for canola)
• 2 tbsp yellow or white miso
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons white truffle oil (optional) (Sub.)
• Chopped chives (optional)

Instructions

1. Lightly oil 3-4 small ramekins.
2. Using the pulse button, finely grind the cashews in a food processor (do not allow the cashews to turn into a paste). Add the nutritional yeast, onion powder, salt and garlic powder. Pulse 3 more times to blend in the spices.
3. Combine the soy milk, agar, and oil in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the agar is dissolved. With the food processor running, gradually pour the milk mixture through the feed tube and into the cashew mixture. Blend for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is very smooth and creamy. Blend in the miso, lemon juice, and truffle oil and chopped chives (if using). Note: if your food processor isn't very big, simply pour the cashew mixture into the saucepan and stir it vigorously for a minute or so, and then add the remaining ingredients.
4. For grated or sliced cheese: Transfer the cheese to a container; cover and refrigerate until it is very firm, about 4 hours. Once it is firm, use a knife to gently remove the cheese from the ramekin. Grate or slice the cheese as desired.
5. For melted cheese: Use the cheese immediately as melted cheese. To make the cheese in advance, cover and refrigerate it. When ready to use, melt it in a saucepan over medium heat until it is smooth and creamy, stirring frequently and adding more soy milk to the melted cheese to thin, if necessary.
6. The cheese will keep for 4 days, covered and refrigerated.

Notes

Adapted from Vegan Family Meals, Real Food For Everyone 
By Ann Gentry
 Andrews McMeel Publishing 
Copyright 2011.

Dairy Free Coconut Cookies.

This healthy cookie is light and crispy and just a little bit chewy.

Author: Jennifer’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flax meal (see notes above)
• 1/4 cup very hot water
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 3/4 cup raw sugar or turbinado sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut milk (I use coconut cream)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup almond meal (finely ground almonds)
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats (?)
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal

Instructions

1. Place flax meal and very hot water in a small to medium bowl. Stir together. Set aside.
2. With an electric mixer, cream together oil and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat very well on high speed.
   
   This may take a few minutes. Raw sugar and a small amount of oil take longer to cream together than do white sugar and a lot of butter. Set aside.
3. Beat flax meal and water mixture on high speed for 1 1/2 minutes. Flax mixture should be very fluffy and stretchy.
4. Pour flax mixture into oil and sugar mixture and mix on high speed for 1 minute.
5. Add coconut milk, vanilla, and salt and beat on high speed until very thoroughly mixed.
6. Add almond meal and mix well.
7. Stir in oats, coconut, and rice cereal. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. (I use a spoon for this step.)
8. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto oiled baking sheet.
9. Bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom and edges.
   
   Allow to rest on baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before removing to rack to cool.

Honey Cake (w/w/) or, Almond Flour

HONEY CAKE

2 cup pastry flour (1/2 whole wheat), (or  sub. almond, coconut, oatmeal flour)

½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ cup safflower oil (or, coconut oil)

½ cup honey

1 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

½ cup milk

Sift together dry ingredients. In medium bowl; Combine oil, honey and vanilla, beat egg and stir into honey mixture. Add in dry ingredients alternately with milk (or alternatives to dairy) incorporate well. Pour into oiled 9x9 inch pan.

Variations before baking; ½ cup coconut, nut meats, raisins or berries

Topping; 1 cup juice or, water,

2 Tbsp. arrowroot, ¼ cup honey, 2 cups fruit

Combine all but fruit. Heat over medium heat (boil one minute) remove, add fruit and cool.

Top with whip cream or this protein frosting with a bit of your fruit. http://herbalwithfoodrecipes.blogspot.com/2013/02/boil-frosting-protein-no-corn-syrup.html

Here’s a site I liked; especially for those who have allergies to wheat flours i.e http://www.anjasfood4thought.com/2010/09/flourless-almond-honey-cake.html

http://pinterest.com/ptsherm/bakery/ MY BAKERY board

SHORTBREAD WITH HONEY

Shortbread (Honey)           

¼ lb. butter or organic margarine

¼ cup honey or maple syrup

1 ½ to 2 cups pastry whole wheat flour

Cream butter and honey. Sift flour before adding to butter mixture (in ½ cup amounts) until dough forms a ball. Keep dough moist.  On lightly floured surface, roll out to 3/8 inch thick. Cut into shapes with floured cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees (Until lightly golden brown.

http://clearcreekcountrygirl.blogspot.com/2010/02/angelas-shortbread-recipe.html