Better than burrito "burrito"

This Mexican burrito recipe is one of my favorite dinners! It's spicy, flavorful, and delectably delicious! (Not to mention very gourmet!)

1 Brown rice tortilla

1/4 chopped cilantro

1-2 C. Mexican tomato sauce (Muir glen fire roasted tomatoes, and an adobo chile)

3/4 C. Pinto Beans

1/2 C. Shredded raw goat cheese

1/2 Organic corn kernels

1/2 of a Red pepper--sauteed and cut in small strips

1/2 C. Sauteed swiss chard

Take your brown rice tortilla and stuff it with the cilantro, pinto beans, shredded goat cheese, corn, red pepper, and swiss chard. Roll up into burrito size and shape, and top with the mexican tomato sauce, and more goat cheese and cilantro. (so it's almost like an enchilada...but burrito style!) 

Cook at 350º and cook for about 15-20 min. or until the cheese is thoroughly melted. 

Enjoy! 

~~ Elizabeth

Quick Lunch for a busy day!

This was such an incredible lunch! I have been craving a carrot ginger sandwich I had gotten at the empress hotel for high tea. This was the "Elizabeth" proof version I concocted! 

Carrot Ginger Salad Sandwich:

(salad)

3 Carrots shredded

1/2 to 3/4 C. Organic cream cheese

1/2 tsp. Fresh grated ginger

1/2 tsp. Sea salt

1 Organic brown rice tortilla

1 Organic romaine lettuce leaf

All I did was blend the salad in the food processor, and then stuffed it into my lettuce leaf which was inside the brown rice tortilla. I served it with a all natural goat milk yogurt cup, and some fresh organic grapes. 

Perfect!

~~Elizabeth

My second time cinnamon rolls!

This was my second try on Gluten free cinnamon rolls.......my first try which I won't go into to much detail, tasted like a cinnamon scone. My second try was a little bit better, I used duck eggs and yeast, though with little success. Though tasting decidedly better than my last ones, I just haven't been able to find a good recipe that stands up to the name!  The picture below is my disastrous effort :-)

So.....this brings me to my question: Does anyone have that just perfect gluten free cinnamon roll recipe? Well...........If you do, then type up the recipe in a comment, so that the word can spread!  

Happy searching! 

~~Elizabeth

Green Meals

Sometimes it is hard to get more greens into your diet! So for those of you aren't crazy about those greeny greens, here are a couple tips and recipes:

1. Add a dark green into your favorite soups! Kale, chard and beet greens are scarcely noticeable in a large pot of soup! And, they add a good texture to almost any soup you make! 

2.Green smoothies are a "great" way to get in your greens! You can't taste them at all, and while you are sipping away you are filling your body with healthy nutrients! So.......get your blender out and make your favorite smoothie recipe, but be sure to add in your greens! Romaine, spinach and lettuce are mild, protein rich greens that won't have a taste!

3.Tomato sauce is another way you can get your greens in! You can blend up a couple of your most mild greens like spinach or romaine, and add to the spaghetti sauce! You won't be able to taste it at all! Adding some fresh herbs like basil or thyme to your spaghetti sauce will give it added health benefit and flavor!  (Just make sure not to add too many greens.......you don't want your spaghetti sauce to be brown!) 

4.Okay, for those of you who aren't crazy about greens, but don't necessarily "not like" them, you might want to try a good hearty salad!  Most of the time if you have a really good dressing, the taste of the greens is pretty slim! Here is one of my favorite salad dressings:

1 Avocado 

2-3 TB. of Lemon juice

2 TB. of purified water

1 tsp. of sea salt

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Fresh herbs from the garden like basil, tarragon, or dill

Blend well in your blender and pour over a bowl full of tasty greens!

This is a simple healthy salad dressing recipe that will get you on your way to eating your greens!

Tempting Tacos!

Tacos are a favorite meal in my house, and don't worry, there is a tasty vegetarian option for those of you who don't eat meat! 

Since I am gluten intolerant I use a couple out of the ordinary products that might be hard to find in a regular grocery store. I buy most of these things like the rice tortilla's and vinegar free hot sauce at our favorite health food store. 

Tacos:

Ingredients:

2 Brown rice tortillas--warmed

1/2 C. Vegetarian refried beans, or black beans

1/2 C. Shredded goat cheese

1 C. Shredded romaine lettuce

2-3 TB. Of Organic vinegar free hot sauce

1/4 C. shredded carrot

Heat up your rice tortillas, and then spread on the refried beans. Sprinkle on the goat cheese, lettuce, and shredded carrot and then roll up into taco form.  I am not partial to tomatoes and guacamole, but if you desire them, add them onto your taco too!  Heat in your oven at 350º

and cook until cheese is melted. Add on your hot sauce and enjoy!

Lemonade Slushies!

Summer has begun, and in this Texas heat, you have to stay cool! 

That is why I have concocted a delightful drink that is refreshing and satisfying! Lemonade has to be one of my most favorite summer drinks!   This healthy recipe is all I need to stay cool!

5-6 TB. Fresh or frozen lemon juice (if you freeze your lemon juice into ice cube trays, it makes the drink extra slushy!)

5 TB. Agave Nectar

1 C. Purified water

6 Ice cubes

Blend well, and pour into small glasses. Serves 2 

For Something fun, you could add a colorful straw, or a lemon slice at the rim of the glass!

Enjoy!

Long Time No See!

Phew! What a busy month this has been! 

Candle dipping, tomato canning, essays and a whole lot of other things have been taking place here at my home!  

But........I'm back, and glad to be!  I have made lots of fabulous recipes recently and I can't wait to share them with you! 

Thanks!

Elizabeth