Tracy's Tasty Tips & Treats

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Avocado and Lime

Had to post this recipe again! I love love love this!

What a great side dish! This will something I make over and over!

-->Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Avocado, and Lime

Ingredients:

-1lb brussels sprouts (I used about 3 cups)

-2 slices bacon (I used turkey bacon)

-1 garlic clove, minced

-juice of 1 lime

-1 avocado, sliced

-a pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

-olive oil

-salt and pepper

Directions:

-While you are slicing your brussels, cook the bacon until crispy in a large skillet.

-Remove from pan.

-Add a little olive oil to the pan (depending on how much bacon drippings were left over), and add your shredded brussels, garlic, and crushed red pepper.

-Cook for just a few minutes on medium heat, until brussels start to get tender.

-Mix in lime juice and crumble bacon into the sprouts. s&p to taste.

-Scoot your sprouts over to the side of the pan, and add avocado slices--just to quickly warm each side. You don't really want to stir them around into the sprouts or they will mash right in.

-When they are heated through, mix everything together and enjoy!

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Paleo Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients:

-2 large Eggs

-1/3 cup Maple Syrup OR 1/3 cup coconut crystals and 1 tablespoon stevia for less sugar content.

-1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract (pure)

-¼ cup Water

-2 Tbsp Coconut Oil

-½ tsp Sea Salt

-¼ "Golden" Flaxseed Meal ("golden" will be less grain tasting, but you can use regular flax seed meal if you like hearty tasting pancakes)

-1 ¼ cup Almond Flour

-½ tsp Baking Powder

-1 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder

-Coconut Oil Spray

-Fresh blueberries (optional)

-Raw walnuts (optional)

Directions:

-Combine the wet ingredients: eggs, maple syrup (if using coconut crystals do not add in yet), vanilla extract, water, coconut oil (liquified) and sea salt and mix until incorporated.

-In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients: flaxseed, almond flour, coconut crystals and stevia if not using maple syrup, baking powder and arrowroot powder and mix until combined. …or if you are lazy, just put all of the ingredients in a blender and go to town. Add some more water if the mix is too thick. Put in blueberries if you are adding fresh fruit.

-Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, THEN spray with coconut oil.

-Make smaller pancakes – the larger you make, the harder they will be to flip.

-It only takes a couple of minutes on each side – just make sure that they are a golden brown on each side and you’re ready to eat!

NOTE: I spray the pan with coconut oil for every set of pancakes I make. It makes them a little crispy on the edges.

OPTIONAL: I like to top with a few more fresh blueberries and walnuts.

(Resource: www.paleoeffect.com)

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Sweet Shrimp Skewers

These easy skewers were so flavorful and perfect serving!

Ingredients (serves 2):

1. About 9 raw shrimp
2. 1/2 red onion (sliced)
3. About 12 Grape Tomatoes
4.About 12 pieces of Pineapple (cut in chunks)
5. Your favorite seasoning (mine is Jamaican jerk)
6. Olive Oil

(I added some grilled asparagus and fresh basil to the plate for an amazing flavorful meal)

Directions:

1. Heat up the grill on med-high heat.
2. Cut pineapple and onions, if have not already.
3. Add all ingredients into a bowl.
(make sure the shrimp is de-veined, de-skinned, and have no tail)
4. Sprinkle your favorite seasoning on, drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil, and mix together.
5. Add ingredients to skewers.
6. Heat on medium heat turning to make sure each side gets fully cooked. Once the shrimp turns pink remove from grill (watch out if using metal skewers....they will be hot).

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Fresh Strawberry Sundae

Amazing dessert with very minimal sugar!

Ingredients:

- 3-4 Fresh Organic Strawberries
- 3 Scoops Almond Milk Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 teaspoon chocolate covered cacao nibs (optional)
- 4 crushed raw walnuts

Directions:

1. Scoop out ice cream
2. Add toppings. Use cacao if you want more sweetness, but this will also add more sugar (not much though)

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Curry Roasted Nuts

Yum, Yum, Yum! Great Snack and Amazing Flavor! Use all three kind of nuts for best

nutritional content.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups Raw Almonds
- 1 Cup Raw Cashews
- 1/2 cup Raw Brazil Nuts
- 1/8 cup Raw Sunflower Seeds
- Your favorite Curry Seasoning (put as little or as much as you want)
- Olive Oil (drizzle till nuts are saturated)
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Gogi Berries*
- 2 Tablespoons Raw Cacao Nibs*

* Easily find these in a health food store. HUGE Nutritional Value!

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven to 300 degrees
2. Place Almonds, Cashews and Brazil Nuts on a baking sheet. Drizzle Oilve Oil until nuts are evenly coated.
3. Sprinkle seasoning on until you have the right amount you would like. Mix all the nuts, and lay in an even layer on sheet.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes.
5. Let the nuts cool and dry.
6. Add gogi berries, sunflower seeds and cacao nibs.
7. Store in a nice airtight container.
8. Enjoy as a snack or whenever you're feeling a blood sugar fall or hunger arising.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Basil Turkey Burgers

WOW! These were insanely delicious and EASY to make. If you don't like Basil you can omit, but it really adds a ton of flavor! I have made them as full burgers and sliders. Your choice. I also do not eat on a bun, but add lots of toppings!

Ingredients:

-Nonstick cooking spray
-1 pound ground turkey
-1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
-1/8 teaspoon pepper
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1/8 cup mayo (organic preferably)
-1 ounce fresh basil cleaned and finely chopped

Directions:

1. Spray pan with oil and heat on medium heat.
2. In large bowl combine turkey, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the mayo, stirring to combine. Shape patties and add to skillet
3. Cook until done, about 4-5 minutes each side.
4. Top with your favorite toppings: sprouts, avocado, tomato, lettuce, etc

(Resource: Food Network)

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Liver Cleansing Cilantro

This past month I ate more cilantro than I can remember! Why? The liver benefits for it are amazing. To check it out on my grocery blog click here

Look below for some amazing recipes with Cilantro!

Cilantro Eggs

Ingredients:

1. 2 extra large organic eggs
2. 1 tablespoons fresh cleaned cilantro
3. 1 tablespoon white onion and tomato
4. Garlic pepper
5. Himalayan pink salt
6. Avocado
7. Hot sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat pan and drizzle a little oil in pan
2. precook onion, tomato, and cilantro for only a couple minutes
3. Add in scrambled eggs and salt, pepper
4. Cook until done and serve with hot sauce (optional)

      Cilantro Salad

   Ingredients:

   1. Salad mix
   2. Handful of cilantro
   3. Cut up favorite veggies
       4. Favorite healthy dressing
   5. Sunflower seeds (optional)
   6. Dried gogi berried (optional)
   7. Raw walnuts pieces (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients and add dressing!