Chocolate Cake Donuts

These are a great special treat for Saturday mornings and cartoons. My brother and I watched the Smurf's while enjoying donuts from the grocery store...and I never ate just one...I prefer the sweetener Just Like Sugar because it is composed of natural fiber obtained from Chicory Root, Calcium and Vitamin C. BENEFITS OF CHICORY ROOT: 1. CHOLESTEROL: It decreases the levels of serum LDL cholesterol...

Hostess Little Debbies

Here's a fun crafty snack to make on a rainy day.Cupcakes:1/2 cup of blanched almond flour3 eggs, separated1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt1/4 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanilla2 TBS cocoa powder1/4 cup of Swerve  (Erythritol and 1 tsp stevia)4 TBS coconut oil or butterFROSTING:2 TBS grass fed butter or coconut oil1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate10 TBS heavy cream or coconut milk1/4 cup Confectioners...

A Wholesome Ramadan Dinner and 7 day Meal Plan

Complete abstinence from food and water during the entire daylight hours in Ramadan helps the body detoxify of illnesses.But one ought to be careful with food choices made during the early dawn(Suhur) and after sunset(Iftar) meals,especially during the long days in summer.Overeating during Suhur is just as bad to the body as overwhelming the empty stomach with empty calories foods(high fat ,excess...

Seafood Alfredo and zinc information

Are you suffering from intense cravings? It could be a zinc deficiency. Zinc is essential to blood sugar regulation by influencing carbohydrate metabolism, increasing insulin response, and improving glucose tolerance. Zinc influences basal metabolic rate, thyroid hormone activity, and improves taste sensitivity.The average American diet is already deficient in many mineral but in someone who frequently...

Fried Green Tomatoes

My Dad LOVES fried green tomatoes. What a perfect time to make them, now that gardens are sprouting beautiful juicy tomatoes. Here is an adapted recipe from my dad.1 large tomato (slighly green, yet soft)1/2 cup almond meal1 egg1/2 tsp Celtic sea saltFresh ground pepper to taste1/4 cup Coconut oil OR Ghee OR Macadamia Nut OilOptional: fresh basil from the gardenIn a frying pan heat oil. Cut tomato...

Daring Bakers : Swiss Swirl Plum Ice Cream Cake

The July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s world – life and food. Sunita challenged everyone to make an ice-cream filled Swiss roll that’s then used to make a bombe with hot fudge. Her recipe is based on an ice cream cake recipe from Taste of Home.I wasn't expecting to complete this month's magnificent challenge, with all the summers busy schedules and the prep for vacation.As...

Papaya Banana Silken smoothie

Don't judge a fruit by its outward appearance,holds true with this warm and exotic tropical fruit.I had tasted dried sweet papaya before but never bought a whole fruit home.The ripe papaya with hues of pretty peach color is deliciously sweet with soft buttery texture.The debut papaya had made a wonderful layer in my tropical fruit pops and a topping on the risotto ,and finally this luscious smoothie....

Foodbuzz 24x24 : Save the Coast - A Louisiana Seafood Celebration

As a seafood and nature lover,the Gulf coast Oil spill's dire consequences immensely concerns me.When Foodbuzz announced the 24x24 Gulf Ambassador event dedicated towards raising money for those affected by the Gulf oil spill.I could not possibly miss the opportunity to support the rebuilding efforts and promptly proposed a Gulf inspired meal titled "Save the Coast - A Louisiana Seafood Celebration".Apparently...

Bagels

I love bagels and cream cheese. But even the small ones are filled too many starchy carbs. These turned out great. Next time I am going to double the batch and keep them in the freezer for an easy breakfast option!3 TBS ground golden flaxseed2 TBS coconut flour1/2 t baking powder4 egg, separateddash of salt/onion powder/pepper (optional flavorings)Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium-small...

Caramelized Plantain Muffins

A close relative of bananas,carbohydrate rich Plantains when extremely ripe, taste as amazing as bananas.I have to admit,the raw plantain curry that mom used to makes did not quite kindle the appetite,but the crunchy chips and crispy fries were whole another temptation.But more than raw I cherish the ripe fruitier form of plantains.The plantains have a very long shelf life,while the raw is great for...

Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs on "RICE"

Here is a yummy dinner idea with only a little cooking inside on these hot days!3 TBS coconut oil (melted) OR butter1 1/2 TBS red wine vinegar1 lime, juiced1 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp garlic powdercayenne pepper to tasteSea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch piecesskewersOPTION: Non-starchy...

Baked Doughnuts with Peach Honey Glaze

My passion for healthy baking lead to me to do the unthinkable - baking the doughnuts.Thankfully I wasn't the first one to be thinking of doughnuts with a healthier profile.There were quite a few recipes available on searching,Heidi's stood out on the top,I follow her method closely,although the ingredients vary a little.Among the changes to the original recipe,I mixed in some whole wheat pastry(gotta...

No-Bake Energy Bars

Are you an athlete looking for a healthy energy bar and can't find one without junk? Here is a therapeutic energy bar filled with coconut to decrease inflammation in your joints:)One of the reasons inflammation occurs is from a rapid rise in blood sugar, which causes biochemical changes in the cell. Staying away from sugar and high-glycemic (simple) carbohydrates, which the body rapidly converts to...

Sunflower Seed Crackers

I love the taste of almond flour, but that stuff can get expensive. So, I thought, what nut or seed could I use instead without adding too much starch or sugars? Sunflower seeds. After that thought, I searched "google" and found this recipe. I bought a big bag at the health food store and went to town! Try it for yourself, they taste great.1 cup shelled sunflower seeds1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4...

"Macaroni" and Cheese

Hearts of Palm is a great veggie to substitute for noodles. They are from the inner portion of the palm tree. Hearts of palm are ivory-colored and delicately flavored. Their texture is smooth and a little firm with a flavor that slightly resembles an artichoke. Canned hearts of palm are packed in water and can be found in most supermarkets.Yeah, they are a little more dense than a noodle, yet a lot...

Electrolux #Splits :Dark Chocolate Velvet Banana Split

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund(OCRF) was founded with a very straightforward: to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. The Board of Directors and dedicated staff of OCRF work diligently to educate women about ovarian cancer.They believe through educating a woman about ovarian cancer can make a difference in the lives of thousands of women who may...

Watermelon Spritzer. And the winner of Ice cream challenge.

Who doesn't crave watermelon during the summer? A slice of fresh juicy crisp watermelon can quench the thirst better than any other fruit.Mid-summer has the best melons that are ripe,red and sweet.Watermelon is loaded with a nutrient called citrulline that helps produce nitric oxide, a powerful blood vessel dilator that's critical to healthy blood flow - Dr. Oz Much more satisfying than sugary sodas,the...

Peach Tomato Salsa Ranchera

Peach Tomato Salsa Ranchera's instant burst of heat from chili peppers and sweetness of peaches,had me craving for its recipe since I first tasted it at my friends.But the recipe was a mystery since the salsa was store bought.I searched in couple of stores with no luck finding the peach kind.Google came to the rescue,searching the net found this easy video of salsa ranchera.Boosting that recipe on...