Sloppy Joes

From Kristi's Kitchen
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Ingredients:

2lb. beyond organic green fed beef

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 large organic green bell pepper, finely diced

28 oz. tomato puree

7oz. tomato paste

2-3 tbsp. organic raw apple cider vinegar

1-2 tsp. organic raw honey OR 2 packets stevia

Celery Seed, Sea Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder to taste (I start with 1/4 tsp. each and work up incrementally until balance is achieved)

dash of cinnamon

Directions:

-Brown Beef and veggies with a sprinkling of each of the seasonings

-Add in tomato puree and paste until combined

-Stir in vinegar, sweetener and cinnamon

-Season with another 1/4 tsp. of celery seed, salt

-Simmer for 15 minutes

-Adjust all seasoning to taste

Serve on a sprouted whole grain bun or with flaxseed cracker bread and a green salad

Recipe Update...

Hey Everyone!

I realized today that the Quinoa Stuffed Peppers recipe was written incorrectly so it is now updated

For the Quinoa you need:

1 c. quinoa
1 1/2 c. filtered water
1 tsp. sea salt

Hope the wrong combo didn't mess anyone up :0)

Blessings!

Pickled Jalapenos

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 c. slices jalapeno peppers

1/2 c. raw organic apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp. sea salt

Directions:

-Combine in 8 oz mason jar

-Close and shake until well combined

-Store in refrigerator for 1 week before serving

Triple this recipe and use it to make the Candied Jalapenos OR Jalapeno Pepper Relish - So simple and healthful!

Pancakes

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

2 c. fresh milled, soft wheat OR spelt flour

4 tbsp. coconut palm crystals

4 tbsp. aluminum-free baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 1/2 - 1 2/3 c. organic whole fat milk

1/4 c. grapeseed oil OR organic butter

2 organic eggs

Directions:

-Mix dry ingredients

-Combine wet ingredients into dry

-Whisk until smooth

-Cook on hot, oiled griddle -flipping when bubbles begin to form

Serve with organic butter and a drizzle of raw organic honey

Delicious!

Makes 40 silver dollar (2") rounds - I use a tablespoon measure to scoop them onto the griddle...feeds my family of 5 nicely!

"Blissful Pumpkin Spice Wonder Cake Trifle"

From Kristi's Kitchen

Inspired by the creative touch of one friend and brilliantly named by another :-)...this dessert is comprised of 4 different components -each delicious on their own and fabulous when combined...

Component 1:

Pumpkin Spice Cake 

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

3 c. almond flour

2 1/4 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tbsp. cinnamon

1 tsp, nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ginger

1/8 tsp. cloves

4 eggs

1 1/2 c. cooked pumpkin

1/2 c. organic raisins

1/4 c. chopped pecans

1/4 c. grapeseed oil OR organic butter

3/4 c. coconut palm crystals

6 tbsp. almond milk

1 tsp. sugar free vanilla

Directions:

_Preheat oven to 350 degrees

-Combine wet and dry ingredients separately

-Mix dry ingredients into wet until smooth

-Line 2 9" round cake pans with parchment and oil OR butter

-Divide batter evenly between the two pans

-Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean

Serve as a coffee cake OR chunk it up for trifle

Component 2:

Pumpkin Pudding

From Kristi's Kitchen

 Ingredients:

3/4 c. cooked pureed pumpkin

1 1/2 c. cold coconut milk

3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp, ground nutmeg, rounded

1/8 tsp. ground ginger, rounded

1/16 tsp. ground cloves, rounded

1/2 -3/4 tsp. sea salt (start with smaller amount and work up to balance)

1/4 tsp. xanthan gum

1/2 tsp. sugar free vanilla

2 tbsp. + 1 tsp. coconut nectar

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients into a large food processor or blender and process until smooth and thickened

Enjoy on its own with a bit of homemade whipped cream or as part of this trifle

Component 3:

1/4 of the "Coconut Nectar Caramel Sauce" (recipe in the dessert section)

add in a handful of chopped pecans if desired

Component 4:

Homemade Whipped Cream

From Kristi's Kitchen

1 c. organic whipping cream sweetened to desired sweetness with coconut nectar, organic raw honey, stevia or xylitol

Assembly Directions:

-Prepare all components separately

-Layer ingredients in a large pretty glass bowl:

cake, then pudding, then whipped cream, then caramel sauce and repeat...

Oh so yummy and perfect for the holiday festivities! 

Banana Berry Probiotic Smoothie

From Kristi's Kitchen

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. kefir OR Beyond Organic Plain OR Honey Amasai (click to the right to purchase)

1 ripe banana

7-8 large sweet organic strawberries

10-12 organic raspberries

4-5 ice cubes

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in the blender

-Blend until smooth

Enjoy!

Makes about 3 cups

Kale Crisps...OH MY GOODNESS!!!

I recently was able to purchase a dehydrator(excited!) so yesterday, I decided to take it on it's maiden voyage...KALE CRISPS!!!! I must say I am over-the-top-in-luv with kale chips! They were easy-peasy to prep and the end product tastes fabulous -so crispy and delicious and to top it off - the nutrition kale packs is unmatched! Needless to say - I'm hooked and kale is in season right now -less than $1 a bunch...healthy and affordable! WHOOHOO!

Here are a couple of good jumpin' off recipes but, as with the smoothies -the sky is the limit!

Tangy Kale Crisps

From Kristi Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 bunch kale (organic is absolute best)

1/2 c. raw organic apple cider vinegar

2 tsp. organic herbamare seasoning

1 tbsp. raw organic honey

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

-Wash and dry kale

-Separate kale leaves from the spin in big pieces

-Combine vinegar, honey, seasoning and oil in a separate bowl

-Pour over kale pieces and gently massage into the kale for several minutes

-Place coated pieces into dehydrator

-Close up the dehydrator

-Set temperature to 105 degrees and let it run for 6-8 hours (length of dehydrating depends on humidity levels in your area- mine were crisp and ready in 6 1/2 hours)

You will have marinade left over -it makes a fabulous salad dressing!

Sweet & Spicy Kale Chips

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 bunch kale (organic is best if you can find it - growing it yourself would be highly recommended)

1 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil

2 tbsp. coconut butter

3 tbsp. coconut nectar

1 1/2 tsp. sea salt

2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

Directions:

-Wash and dry kale

-Separate kale leaves from the spin in big pieces

-Combine oil, butter, nectar and spices in a separate bowl

-Pour over kale pieces and gently massage into the kale

-Place coated pieces into dehydrator

-Close up the dehydrator

-Set temperature to 105 degrees and let it run for 6-8 hours (length of dehydrating depends on humidity levels in your area- mine were crisp and ready in 6 1/2 hours)

You won't ever go back -they are so good!

Happy dehydrating!