RECIPES
The kitchen is the heart of my home. I think being the daughter of a chef and witnessing how central food is within my cultures influenced the way I value nutrition. I like to put a twist on some of my childhood classics (aka mushroom hot chocolate) and included some herbal remedies below. Let me know your favs :)
SEA MOSS APPLESACE
Ingredients:
5-6 organic apples
3-4 tbsp sea moss gel (strawberry flavor optional)
Steps:
Peel and cut apples.
Steam apples until completely tender.
Add apples and sea moss to a blender. Mix well.
Add sea moss apple sauce to container and let cool.
Store in fridge to last about 2-3 weeks.
V DATE SHAKE
Ingredients:
2-3 frozen bananas
almond butter
nut milk
cinnamon
ashwagandha powder (substitute sacha inchi, maca, etc.)
4-5 medjool dates
Steps:
Add ingredients to a blender and mix well.
*Pro tip: If you like your smoothie chunky with date bits, blend the first 5 ingredients together. Then, add the dates and blend lightly.
Optional: add your favorite toppings.
ELDERBERRY COUGH SYRUP
Ingredients:
2-3 oz total of dried herbs (I used elderberries, mullein, and chamomile.)
4 cups of water
1-2 cup of sweetener (ie. maple syrup, sugar)
Steps:
Add dried herbs and water to pot.
Simmer on low heat for about 45 min. Let it reduce half way (about 2 cups). Mix occasionally.
Once reduced, strain liquid.
Return liquid to clean pot.
Add sweetener to pot.
Heat on MED for about 5 min until well-mixed.
Transfer syrup to a clean container .
Label with name, ingredients, and date prepared.
Refrigerate once cool & it can last a few months.
MINT SALAD
Ingredients:
tomatoes
cucumbers
red onion
ACV
olive oil
salt
pepper
garlic powder
fresh mint
Violife vegan feta
Steps:
Dice tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
Mix 3 ingredients in bowl.
Add ACV, drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning to taste.
Let marinate for minimum 30 min.
Add feta cheese and fresh mint.
CHERRY BERRY SMOOTHIE
(W VITAMIN C)
Ingredients:
frozen cherry berry blend (cherries, blueberries, and blackberries)
3/4 pineapple ginger juice (or pineapple juice)
1/4 fresh OJ
Navitas Superfood Immunity Blend
Steps:
Add berries, juice, and herbal supplement to blender.
Blend till smooth.
Add your favorite toppings.
CHI-RIZO TACOS
garlic powder
onion powder
mushroom master blend by OM
salsa
lime
Ingredients:
chi-rizo by CHI
tortillas
spinach
white onions
tomatoes
cilantro
avocado
Steps:
Dice tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cilantro.
Sauté chi-rizo and spinach.
Add seasoning and mushroom supplement.
Build taco. Add salsa, cilantro, avocado, and lime.
HEADACHE RELIEF TEA
Ingredients:
2 tsp lavender
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp valerian root
*optional: honey
Steps:
Add herbs to steeper or unbleached tea bag.
Add boiling water and steep for about 10 min.
Remove tea bag. (Optional: add honey to taste.)
MUSHROOM HOT CHOCOLATE
Ingredients:
hot chocolate mix by LC CHOCOLATES
mushroom master blend by OM
nut milk
*optional: dandies v marshmallows
Steps:
Follow instructions on hot chocolate mix.
Add 1 scoop of mushroom supplement and mix well.
Serve and top with marshmallows.