Chickpea soup with chunks of chayote squash, this is that blog post. This is what I came up with last week when our temperatures dropped in the low 50’s. It satisfied the basic criteria to get folks fed; it was the perfect weeknight option, I made it with very little effort while using healthy ingredients. Let’s do it. The Ingredients: Chayote squash Portobello mushrooms Green bell pepper Onions Garlic cloves Roma tomatoes Chickpeas Here’s where the magic begins. Lightly coat the slow cooker with grape seed oil, oh yes, I sure did break out the slow cooker. Stir-fry: chayote squash, mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, garlic in a skillet over medium…
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REBOOT CHERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
You don’t know love until you’ve tasted this cherry smoothie bowl. Look at the deep red cherries surrounded by the beaming blushed in lush blueberries. I’m telling you friends; we’re witnessing a marriage consummation right before our eyes. Now that Spring has sprung, NOW is the time to detox your diet, give it a reboot, and add more fruits and veggies into your life. In other words, hook up the intravenous catheter because this cherry smoothie is what your system needs like-STAT. I say that to say, I had the honor and privilege of viewing your Instagram page over the holidays, let’s just say intervention would probably be the next step, but…
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HEALTHY CHIPOTLE CHICKPEA SALAD
Breaking: Chipotle Chickpea salad coming in spicy! It’s time to add a little spice in your life my friend, and you and I both know you need it. Because according to the calendar, summer is coming to an end; The 4th of July happened, the Olympics came and went, and Labor day is less than two weeks away. As much as I hate to admit it, for all practical purposes, summer is over; you need all the heat you can get before the cold and crisp temperatures begin. Can you imagine your body being fueled on mighty chickpeas that are nutrient dense with iron all covered in a spicy, creamy chipotle sauce with sweet…
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LET’S MAKE SOME PASTA MARINARA, CHEF AHKI STYLE
Happy Monday! We have entered the part of the school year where it’s appropriate for my kiddos to scream at the top of their lungs-SCHOOL’S OUT. Do you remember that song “School’s out for Summer?!”, yeah, like that. Friday was our last day of homeschool. YAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! As you can see, I’m a little excited too. I can finally exhale, let my hair down and perhaps have more time for my blog (stay tuned). In other news, a few weeks ago my son convinced me that Snapchat is where it’s at on social media, then the stars aligned and… I’M ON SNAPCHAT. Yes, I’m on Snappie! I love this app and its…
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HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHEESE, BECAUSE IT’S SOUL SATISFYING
And I’m addicted. Intervention at some point should be considered for this obsessed vegan, raw food-loving, coconut water drinking, living fruits eating, sunbathing, cashew cheese spreading Sistah. Yep, intervention is imminent. I’ve made this cashew cheese spread more times than I care to admit publicly. It’s one of my favorite nut cheeses to date. It’s simple easy made with cashews (obviously), spring water, lemon juice, parsley, and salt/pepper. This is how this is gonna down, and trust me it’ll be quick. Question. Have you heard of nut cheese? Well if you haven’t, you’ll learn today it’s a must-have in your repertoire. Nut cheeses are popular in the vegan and raw…
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FRUIT FILLED PAPAYA BOAT
Welcome to Monday! I’m coming to you in real-time this Monday morning with the precursor you need to take your week to the next level. It’s called a fruit-filled papaya boat topped with blackberries, blueberries, sweet strawberries glistening with a drizzle of coconut nectar that will calibrate your chakras and set you straight. Here’s the thing about Monday: You’re exhausted from the weekend because it’s always too short, right? You have a thousand loose ends to tie up from the week prior, and you’ve run out of fingers for the things that still need to be added to, “THE LIST.” Here is something to redeem it, Enter: Coconut Nectar tapped from…
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HEALTHY ASPARAGUS WITH SPELT ANGEL HAIR
May has so many reasons to celebrate. Mother’s Day! My Wedding Anniversary! My son’s Birthday! And this Healthy Asparagus made with spelt angel hair, which has been my go-to, get-folks-fed meal as of late. You can have this dish whipped up and on the table before the dreaded question, “What’s for dinner?” is uttered. It’s a quality cheap, made with REAL ingredients, it’s satisfying, it’s friggin delicious, + you NEED this in your world. With that said, let’s make a happy time in the kitchen, shall we? Things you will need: spelt angel hair, coconut amino, asparagus, green onions, basil leaves, portobello mushroom, Grapeseed Oil, onion powder, and pink Himalayan sea salt.…
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BROCCOLI STIR FRY WITH KELP NOODLES
A few weeks ago, my mouth experienced personal growth with this delicious broccoli stir fry made with kelp noodles. There are a lot of noodles you can use to make stir-fries, but I am here to tell you that there is nothing more satisfying and healthier than using kelp noodles. CHECK THE STATS: Kelp is a sea vegetable with a rich content of trace minerals that includes iodine. Kelp noodles are gluten-free, fat-free, low in carbohydrates and calories. Still not convinced? Kelp screams fishy taste, right? Wrong. Believe it or not, the taste is neutral, so it takes on the flavor profile of the recipe. In this case, the garlic…
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PEAR AND PURPLE POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD SEEDS
Before we go all greedy on this pear and purple potato salad, let’s catch up, shall we?! Happy New Year! Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Yes, it’s been a while my friends, but first things must come first. I hope your New Year has been amazing thus far, you haven’t ditched your resolutions, have you? I’ve learned over the years, that the New Year should be about finishing what you’ve started rather than, starting something new, it’s much easier, and it’s guilt-free in my humble opinion. So, a lot has happened in my life since I last posted. Well, let’s see, I transitioned into a Vegan lifestyle. Yep, I…
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HOMEMADE POMEGRANATE SCONES WITH POMEGRANATE GLAZE
I’m living under cold, dark, gloomy, gray skies, my friends. Literally! I woke up to a rainy morning on Sunday, and it’s been raining ever since. I went outside on Monday and nearly froze my face off. The winds bullied me back indoors with what felt like a roundhouse kick to the face. {FYI: I’ve never been roundhouse kicked in the face.} I’m still recovering from a relaxing weekend that included listening to Adele’s ’25’ cd on repeat and devouring these big, soft, and crumbly pomegranate scones with an unforgettable scent of butter, drizzled with pink PM glaze that’s delicious, sweet, and undoubtedly the best scone I’ve made. It’s been…
