Planning for the veggie Garden!

It's been a very windy day today and I am about done with my yard work. Now the fun part begins....PLANNING FOR MY GARDEN!!! Yea...can't wait to get my seed and plants in that ground. On the list this year we will be planting sweet corn, peas, broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes, kale, spinach, and a few other unknown things. Can't wait......Yippy Skippy!

Quinoa Veggie Not So Sloppy Joe's

Some people think that plant based vegans eat only leafy salads! TOTALLY NOT TRUE!  We can eat hearty too! Like this recipe I am about to share. Quinoa Veggie Not So Sloppy Joe's!!

Quinoa Veggie Not So Sloppy Joe's

1 c. quinoa, rinsed
3/4 c. ketchup
1 1/2 c. water
1 TBSP soy sauce

1 TBPS turbinado sugar (or brown sugar)
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. yellow mustard

1/4 c. veggie broth
1/2 red bell pepper seeded & diced
1 green bell pepper seeded & diced
2 carrots peeled and sliced
1/2 medium onion diced


-Combine the quinoa, ketchup, water, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for approx. 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Add more water if it starts to stick. Turn off heat and add the sugar, cumin, garlic powder and mustard. Mix until combined.

-In a non-stick skillet, line the bottom with veggie broth. Add the peppers, carrots and onions. Cook on medium heat until onions are translucent and veggies slightly tender. Add the quinoa mixture to the skillet and stir all together.

Grab your favorite buns, top it off and chow away!

Banana Foster Muffins

Like I mentioned earlier..I bought a bunch of bananas very cheap. Ok...what can I do besides freeze them..bake, bake, and freeze more! So I came up with this little recipe some time ago. Seems a little time consuming...just a tad, but worth it if you can spare a few extra minutes. This recipes goes in steps..

Banana Foster Muffins
Makes 10 muffins

Banana mixture
2 over ripe medium bananas, peeled and smashed..should equal about 1 cup
1/4 c. turbinado sugar (can use brown sugar)
1/4 c. vanilla coconut milk (can use regular)
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients
1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. extra fine sea salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ginger

Wet Ingredients
1/2 c. vanilla coconut milk. (can use regular)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar or regular vinegar

Preheat oven to 350. Spray oil in a regular size muffin tin. (I like canola spray).

Step 1: Banana Mixture
-Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add bananas, sugar, and coconut milk. Bring to a slow simmer.  Stir occasionally for 5 minutes.  It will be fragrant.  Turn off heat and add vanilla.

Step 2: Dry Ingredients
-In a large bowl, whisk all dry ingredients.

Step 3: Wet Ingredients
-In a small bowl or cup, mix wet ingredients.

Step 4: 
-Add the banana mixture and the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until incorporated. (don't get crazy and stir too hard or fast. You will end up with tough muffins!)
-Evenly distribute in the muffin tin. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool slightly and enjoy!

Avocado & Mango Smoothie

Who wants a martini in the morning..or at least think you are having one! How about a Avocado-Mango smoothie?
Avocado in a smoothie is actually quite delicious! Avocados contain vitamin K, fiber, potassium and are full of vitamin E. Even though the majority calories come from fat, about two-thirds of the fats contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats.


Avocado-Mango Smoothie

1 c. coconut water
1/2 medium avocado, pit removed and scooped
1 tsp. lime juice
1 cold or frozen cubed mango (pitted)
ground raw cashews...optional


Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth! Pour into your favorite martini glass, top with ground cashews and enjoy!

Simple Banana Ice-Cream

Since I bought a lot of bananas on sale...I am making a lot of yummy banana items. Tonight, my daughter wanted ice-cream. Let's make some! Bananas contain more potassium than most fruits. They are also a good source of vitamin B6!

Simple Banana Ice-cream

2 medium or large cut up frozen bananas
1/4 c. soy creamer
1/2 c. vanilla oat milk...can use any other vanilla non-dairy milk (if you don't have soy creamer, add another 1/4 c. of the non-dairy milk...you want to equal 3/4 cup)

-Mix all together in a food processor or a high powered blender.


Eat it now or store in a freezer proof container.
We mixed in sprinkles and shaved chocolate from her chocolate Easter rabbit! You can also add nuts and peanut butter! HMMMM

Big Bowl Taco Salad

What are you having for lunch? A big bowl taco salad here! I like to make it filling by a lot of leafy greens!

Big Bowl Taco Salad

A big bowl
2-3 big handfuls of your favorite leafy greens
1/2 c. black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
1/2 avocado sliced
1/4 c. salsa
cilantro

Fill your bowl with leafy greens..much as you will eat. Top with beans, peppers, avocado, salsa and cilantro.

Pina Colada Smoothie

Who wants a pina colada this morning? Or a pina colada smoothie! 

Pina Colada Smoothie

1 c. vanilla coconut milk 
1/4 c. canned light coconut milk
1 - cut up frozen banana
1/2 c. fresh pineapple (or more to your liking)

Mix all in a blender until smooth! Alcohol optional!

New Milk Man in Town!

You need to see this very funny video!  Love it!

Thanks for the pineapples and cutter!

My aunt Joyce brought me over 2 pineapples and a pineapple cutter for Easter! How nice..love fresh pineapple! I haven't seen a cutter like this one..but hey..let's give it a try. Cut the top off, position the pineapple cutter, start turning clockwise and gently push. Wala...rings of pineapple! HMMMM

April Fools Day!

Happy April Fools Day everyone!
Daughter and I are trying to think up some good pranks for my husband! Wish us luck! Be careful today to all the victims!