Picnic Table

God gave me a wonderful husband. I printed the plans for this table and asked Matt to build it. A week later the table was finished!

Quinoa Chili and Roasted Cabbage

 

Roasted Cabbage

 

Slice cabbage 1/2 to 1 inch thick

drizzle with olive oil

sprinkle with paprika

bake at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes

 

 

Quinoa Chili

 

1 cup red lentils

1 cup quinoa

2 cups black beans, canned or cooked

red peppers and onions (frozen bag)

2 -3 teaspoons chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1 28oz can crushed tomatoes with basil

 (I added another can of tomatoes when reheating the leftovers)

 

Place lentils and quinoa in pan.  Add 4 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.  Stir in beans, peppers, tomatoes and spices.  Cover and continue to simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils and quinoa are cooked.

Enjoy!

 

inspiration for this recipe came from ambitiouskitchen.com

 

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

2 C milk almond milk

¼ C canned pumpkin

 1 teaspoon cinnamon   

2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa

2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup

pinch of sea salt

 

warm all ingredients and enjoy! 

 

this recipe was adapted from a recipe by Food Doodles

 

Read more: http://fooddoodles.com/2012/10/30/pumpkin-hot-chocolatevegan/#ixzz2f9h0H8SK

Overnight Breakfast Pudding

1 banana, mashed

1 cup rice or almond milk

3 Tablespoons chia seeds

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

 

combine all ingredients in a lidded container

place in refrigerator

enjoy the next morning

 

this recipe is modified from Chia Banana Pudding by Home Ec. in a Box

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Beet Hummus

one or two medium beets or several small beets, cooked
(Trader Joe's sells pre-cooked beets)

 

15 ounces pinto beans, cooked or canned

 

2 teaspoons vinegar

 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

1 teaspoon sea salt

 

 

place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth

 

(adapted from a recipe in Weelicious by Catherine McCord)

 

My kiddos really like this hummus and even Matt does!

We eat it with chips or as a salad dressing

 

Chicken and Eggplant

 

chopped squash

chopped and peeled eggplant

peppers and onions (I use frozen)

chicken thighs

can of crushed tomatoes

 

place in roaster and bake at 350 degrees

serve with quinoa or rice

To Go Meal

Eggplant Hummus

 

2 large eggplants

 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

2 teaspoons vinegar

 

sea salt and pepper

 

fresh or dried parsley

 

pierce eggplant all over with fork

bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender

 

scrape out cooled eggplant and discard skin

place eggplant in blender

add olive oil, vinegar, sea salt and pepper

 

blend until desired consistency

 

to serve:

place in red pepper quarters

sprinkle with parsley

 

original recipe from Rachael Ray Magazine

 

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Cucumber Beet Sandwich

 

peel cucumber and slice into 1 inch thick pieces

scoop out part of the middle of each slice without going all the way through

place beet hummus in middle of cucumber

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures of Kiddos

EMT Graduation

Zoo

Quinoa Granola

Cook 2 cups quinoa with 3 cups water and 1 cup orange juice.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.

Once cooked add chopped almonds and sunflower seeds.

Add almond milk and a chopped apple when ready to serve.

Birthday Cookies

Abby's Birthday Cookies

1 cup Brazil nuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Teaspoon of water
Handful of Goji Berries
Handful of Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips

Place nuts in blender and blend until fine. Add coconut and blend. Pour into bowl. Add water, berries and chocolate chips and mix. Form into cookie shape and serve.

Abigail said they are good and taste like coconut chocolate.

Four Generation Gift

Abigail was blessed with a four generation gift. Her apron is made from her Great Great Grandma Parkhurst's apron. The pillowcase belonged to her Great Grandma Jean. The bracelet was made by Grandma Mona for me and passed on to Abby. A dress of mine was made into her birthday skirt.
Another pillowcase from Great Grandma was made into the bunting.
It is a blessing to have a daughter who joys in gifts from her grandmas and homemade items!

Abigail's Birthday!!

Abby's Party