Thursday, August 11, 2011

No bake cookies

Some yummy chocolate treats without turning on the oven!!! A win win!!

1 1/2 c sugar
1/2c almond milk
1/2c butter or alternative
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c almond butter
3 c quick cook GF oats
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Bring to a boil, cook for 1 1/2 ,
Minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almond butter, oatsvand vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto was paper. Let cooled until firm! Enjoy!!

Watermelon Sorbet

Here is a simple and tasty treat! enjoy!!

5 cups cubed watermelon
1/2c sugar
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3c apple juice

Blend watermelon in blender or food processor until smooth.
Combine gelatin and apple juice in small sauce pan and stir over low heat until dissolved.
Stir gelatin into watermelon in 8x8 pan. Cover and freeze for 2 hours.
Break up frozen sorbet and beat on medium high until fluffy. Retrn to pan and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. Serve in scoops!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

California style scramble

Dear readers,
Sorry for the long absence, we had a wedding in the family and life has been so crazy!! I have a whole list of new recipes to share, just need to roll them out! So here is a quick and favorite one! Great for breakfast or lunch!

2 whole eggs
2 whites
1/4c fresh basil
1/4c cherry tomatoes
Goat cheese (desired amount)
Sliced avocado
Salt and pepper to taste




Heat egg pan on medium-high. scramble eggs and whites together until 3/4 cooked. Add basil, tomatoes, salt, pepper and goat cheese. Cook until fluffy but
not runny. Plate and top with avocado slices. Serve warm!