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Chicken Marbella
By SpartyGreenMom
Preparation Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl or zip-top freezer bag
- 12 oz pitted, bite-sized dried plums
- 1 jar (3.5 oz) capers
- 1 bottle (0.5 oz) dried oregano
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup pimento-stuffed olives
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 4 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Feeds 12 Cut in half or 1/4 for a single family dinner
Vodka Gimlet
By SpartyGreenMom
In a cocktail shaker, combine ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz sweetened lime juice
- Lime slices as garnish
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
By SpartyGreenMom
Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
- 1 large onion , diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- black pepper to taste
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen vegetables or peas and carrots , defrosted
- 1 can (8 pieces) refrigerated biscuits (Buttermilk, Country or Homestyle)
Healthy White Bean Pesto Dip
By SpartyGreenMom
Throw everything in the food processor and blend until smooth
- 2 cups white beans (We use dried beans and soak them overnight and then boil them in the morning until they are soft. About 20 minutes.)
- 10 leaves of basil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 T nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 T dried parsley
- 1/2 T dried mint
- 4-5 T water
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
By SpartyGreenMom
Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray
- 1 , 4-5 lb. beef roast – an inexpensive cut is fine
- 2-4 tsp. instant bouillon
- 1 pkg. Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- 3 C. water
- 1 T. Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. basil
- 1 good healthy splash of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 jar of Italian sandwich mix
- Sandwich rolls
- Sliced provolone cheese
Cashew Pear Smoothie
By SpartyGreenMom
Add all ingredients to the blender
- 4 cups water
- 4 pears, remove core and chopped
- 2 handfuls cashews (about 1/2 cup total, best soaked overnight)
- 1 handful dried apricots (about 6-8, remember to buy dried fruits that are dark colour, if the colour is bright – i.e. bright orange like apricots, that means sulphites have been added)
- 2 very big handfuls of spinach
Crispy Roasted Cabbage and Smashed Potatoes Recipe: Irish Food for Vegetarians
By SpartyGreenMom
The cooking method seems almost too simple, roasting at high heat with olive oil, salt and pepper, but the results ...
- Serves: 4
- Ingredients
- 1 large head of green cabbage (about 2 pounds) sliced into 3/4-inch rounds
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 to 8 Yukon gold potatoes (choose smaller potatoes over larger ones)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- Kosher or sea salt and black pepper
Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By SpartyGreenMom
Preheat oven to 350. Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl
- Makes 15 cookies:
- 1 cup gluten free oat flour
- 1 cup sorghum flour
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 oz 3 oz dark chocolate bar roughly chopped
Salad in a Jar
By SpartyGreenMom
Layer the ingredients in the jar as follows: dressing of your choice onion mushrooms tomatoes quinoa spinach The m...
- Makes 2 salads (Salads pictured were made in 32 oz mason jars)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 big handfuls spinach
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinagrette
On The Glow Basic Oatmeal Squares
By SpartyGreenMom
Think of this oatmeal square as basic baked oatmeal that can be dressed up any way you like
- 2.5 cups regular rolled oats (not instant oats), divided (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 3 tbsp chia seed
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp ground flax
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 cups almond milk (or other milk)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 2 tbsp nut or seed butter
- 1 banana, chopped small
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- Dry sweetener, to taste if you want them a bit sweeter