RAW CARROT CAKE WITH CASHEW VANILLA FROSTING

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RAW CARROT CAKE WITH CASHEW VANILLA FROSTING

RAW CARROT CAKE WITH CASHEW VANILLA FROSTING

INGREDIENTS:

RAW CARROT CAKE INGREDIENTS:

3 cups shredded carrots (about 1 lb.)
8 oz. (about 1 cup) pitted dates
1 cup raw walnuts
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
(optional) 1/2 cup raisins
RAW CASHEW VANILLA FROSTING INGREDIENTS:

2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup water (use more or less to achieve desired consistency)
1/3 cup honey
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
pinch of salt

See full insturctions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

QUINOA BLACK BEAN CROCKPOT STUFFED PEPPERS

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QUINOA BLACK BEAN CROCKPOT STUFFED PEPPERS

QUINOA BLACK BEAN CROCKPOT STUFFED PEPPERS

INGREDIENTS

6 bell peppers
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14 ounce can refried beans
1½ cups red enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1½ cups shredded Pepperjack cheese
toppings! cilantro, avocado, sour cream, etc.

See full instructions : www.pinchofyum.com

Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops

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Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops

Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients

½ cup / 4.2 oz / 120 gr ketchup (make your own paleo ketchup with this recipe)
5 tablespoons honey (I like to use raw organic honey)
4 tablespoons soy sauce (I like to use organic wheat-free soy sauce or coconut aminos)
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 (4 oz / 113 gr) organic pork chops
Salt and pepper to taste
See full instructions : www.theironyou.com

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS:

CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used Gold Medal)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dark chocolate cocoa powder)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup coffee, lukewarm (you can use decaf coffee if desired!)
24 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped (I used Reese’s)
(optional: melted chocolate for drizzling)
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING INGREDIENTS:

2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup heavy cream

See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

5-INGREDIENT GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE

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5-INGREDIENT GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE

5-INGREDIENT GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE

INGREDIENTS:

14-16 sheets of graham crackers
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

Deep Dish Mixed Berry Skillet Pancake

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Deep Dish Mixed Berry Skillet Pancake

Deep Dish Mixed Berry Skillet Pancake

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (lite is okay)
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 cups mixed berries (if using frozen, add frozen and don’t thaw)
confectioners’ sugar for dusting, optional
maple syrup for serving

See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com

Strawberries and Cream Smoothie

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Strawberries and Cream Smoothie

Strawberries and Cream Smoothie
INGREDIENTS:

1 to 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries (big handful), fresh may be used although ice may be necessary

1/4 cup milk or cream (use your favorite milk or vegan milk, i.e. coconut milk cream, soy cream, etc.)

sweetenter, to taste (sugar, stevia, agave, etc.)

See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com

Lightened Up Cookies and Cream Mocha Milkshake

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Lightened Up Cookies and Cream Mocha Milkshake

Lightened Up Cookies and Cream Mocha Milkshake

INGREDIENTS:

2 scoops low-fat cookies and cream ice cream (or your favorite)
1/2 cup+ International Delight Mocha Light Iced Coffee, or as needed
fat-free whipped cream or whipped topping, optional for garnishing
crushed chocolate-sandwich cookies, optional for garnishing

See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com

Ravioli with goat cheese and spinach filling in parmesan cream sauce

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Ravioli with goat cheese and spinach filling in parmesan cream sauce

Ravioli with goat cheese and spinach filling in parmesan cream sauce

Ingredients for ravioli dough from scratch (makes 12-18 ravioli using mold):

  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for ravioli filling (makes 12-18 ravioli, using mold):

  • 1/3 cup cooked spinach (or 1/2 bunch raw spinach – to be cooked)
  • 2 oz goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
  • nutmeg
  • salt and pepper

Ingredients for mushroom and parmesan cream sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
  • chopped chives, leeks, for garnish

See full instructions : juliasalbum.com

Asian pasta with broccoli and mushrooms

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Asian pasta with broccoli and mushrooms

Asian pasta with broccoli and mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound mushrooms (oyster mushrooms or regular ones), sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 head broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons tamari sauce, wheat-free
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 or 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 lb (half a pound) gluten free fettuccine pasta (I used Tinkyada Brown Rice Fettuccine)
  • cashew nuts (optional), partially whole, partially crushed

See full instructions : juliasalbum.com