Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Summer Slaw

slaw Summer is perfect for all those summer veggies! Sometimes there’s so many from the garden it’s hard to actually be able to use them all before they start to go bad. So, those are usually the days I’m searching through the fridge and scouring the counter for things I need to start using, which always opens the door to new recipes and trying different things. Loving all the summer produce, it’s the perfect time to eat lighter, go raw, and put healthy spins on our favorite recipes. This slaw recipe is perfect for the beach, bbqs, or just for your everyday lunch.


Ingredients :



  • 1/2 head red cabbage

  • 3 carrots-shredded

  • 1/2 small red onion

  • 2 small zucchini

  • 1 red bell pepper

  • fresh cilantro- roughly chopped

  • 1/2 lemon juiced

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • pinch of sea salt

  • fresh ground pepper


Directions:



  1. Chop cabbage, zucchini, red onion, a bell pepper. Shred carrots. Add everything to a large bowl. In a glass jar add vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake well. Pour on top and mix well. Top with fresh cilantro. Plate, serve and enjoy.




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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Grilled Peaches and Balsamic Glaze with Homemade Cinnamon Whipped Cream

http://ift.tt/1m4TwL9 This recipe is a must have for the summer, especially now as peaches are coming into their full season! Simple, fast, and one for the books you can impress your friends with this one! ;)


Peaches:



  • 4-5 fresh peaches

  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar


Half and pit peaches. Place on grill on medium to high heat. Flip once as they start to caramelize. For balsamic vinegar, boil on stove, then immediately lower to a simmer for 25 minutes until it becomes thick and syrupy. Place grilled peaches on a plate. Pour glaze over peaches. Top with whipped cream


Cinnamon Whipped Cream



  • ½ cup almond milk

  • 3 cups plain Greek yogurt

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg


In a metal bowl, whip almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg with electric beater or by hand. (By hand will take a lot longer) Beat on medium until it thickens.




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