Entries by NatashaPACO

Morning Oats in a Jar

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup gluten free oats 1/3 cup plain greek yoghurt 1/3 cup vanilla almond milk 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp hemp seed mix 1 tbsp chia seed DIRECTIONS Mix it up – pour over chopped fruit in a mason jar – put in fridge over night.  Morning yumminess!!!

Kisir with Farro

INGREDIENTS 1 cup Pearled Farro 2 cups water 1-2 tbsp tomato puree 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp lemon juice 1tbsp cumin 1 tsp salt ½ tsp garlic granules (or 1 fresh clove, finely chopped) 2 tbsp chopped herbs (parsley and mint) DIRECTIONS Place farro in measuring cup and cover with water for 15 mins. Chop […]

GF Granola

INGREDIENTS 4 cups Gluten Free  rolled oats 2 cups crushed (not pulverized) mixed nuts 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup chia seeds + help hearts 1/2 cup flax seeds ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup liquid honey ¼ cup maple syrup 1/4 cup almond or peanut butter 1 cup dried figs, diced 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins 1 […]

Oatmeal Chocolate Orange Cookies

INGREDIENTS 2 oranges, zest too 1/4-1/2 cup orange juice (added at the end to make the mixture the right consistency) 3/4 cup chocolate chips 2 cups Gluten Free rolled oats 2/3 cup crushed mixed nuts 1/3 cup chia seeds and hemp hearts 1 teaspoon baking powder DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F, rack in the top […]

Oatmeal Breakfast “Cookies”

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup raisins 2 cups Gluten Free rolled oats 2/3 cup crushed mixed nuts 1/3 cup chia seeds and hemp hearts 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 large, ripe banana 1 large apple, pealed and cored 1 orange, zest and flesh 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tbsp […]

Black Bean Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn (or 1 ear fresh uncooked corn) 3 small sweet peppers, red, yellow, orange, sliced in rounds 1 cucumber, julienne peeler 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 tbsp coriander seed, whole 1 lime, zested & juiced 1/2 cup chopped celery or green […]

Bhangan Bherta

INGREDIENTS Crushed tomatoes 6-7 whole cloves haldi whole jeera, roasted in oil corriander powder jeera powder garlic clove cinnamon stick bay leaves oil vidalia onion DIRECTIONS Wash and halve bangan length wise. Grill until soft and slightly brown on cut side, soft enough to scoop out of peel with spoon. Mash it with power stick and add […]

French Peasant Soup

INGREDIENTS 2 medium sized potatoes 2 carrots 2 stalks of celery 2 medium sized onions 1 small head of cabbage 12 oz of cannellini beans S&P 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1 teaspoon thyme 2 bay leaves 10 cups of water DIRECTIONS Dice all of the vegetables, place in to a stockpot then cover with cold water. Add […]

Chive Blossom Vinegar

INGREDIENTS 1 cup chive flowers 1, 12 oz mason jar Enough white vinegar to cover the blossoms DIRECTIONS Wash chive blossoms thoroughly being careful not to damage the blossoms. Let dry overnight on a paper towel. Place the blossoms in the mason jar and cover with vinegar. Store in a cool dark place for 2-3 days until the vinegar begins to “blush”.

Deviled Eggs

INGREDIENTS 12 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 Tbsp chives, diced 1 Tbsp capers, drained 1 Tbsp fresh dill, minced 2 tsp prepared horseradish 3 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsp granulated garlic DIRECTIONS Place dozen eggs on a single layer in a large pot. Cover with 1-2 inches […]