Chickenless Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

1 can of Chickpeas
1 tsp of black pepper
1 tsp sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 clove of garlic
1/2 of onion
1 tbsp of nutritional yeast
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tbsp of salt-free chicken seasoning
drizzle of coconut oil (or olive oil)


Drain your chickpeas and add them to your food processor. Proceed to add the onion and garlic. Blend until coarse and add the mixture to a bowl, next add in all of your seasonings. Then take a pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Take a little of the mixture at a time and shape chicken nuggets and place them in your pan. I made about 12 nuggets.

Savory Potato Cakes (Vegan)

2 medium-large potatoes

1/2 of onion
1/4 of chopped red pepper
1 tbsp of garlic powder
 (or 1-2 garlic cloves)
1 tbsp of spicy mustard
dash of cayenne pepper
1 tsp of red pepper flakes (optional)
Sprinkle of nutritional yeast (optional)
1/2 tbsp of black pepper
1 tsp of sea salt
1/4 cup of fresh spinach chopped
1/4of chickpea flour or cornmeal (added additional if needed)
3-4 tbsps of olive oil
1 tbsp of orange or lemon juice (freshly squeezed)


First you want to put your potatoes in a pot of water and boil until fork tender. Meanwhile chop up your veggies. When the potatoes are partly cooked and cooled place everything in the food processor. Add salt and pepper and citrus juice blend until potatoes are roughly mashed.   Pour everything into a mixing bowl add additional seasonings and flour ,mix until lightly combined. Make about 6 good sized cakes, with well floured hands,once their made,to make sure they stay together, hold off on heating the oil and cover them and pop them in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.  Place a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil on the stove on medium heat. Fry them up a few minutes on each side, until golden brown.You can brown them in a skillet and finish them off in the oven or cook them completely in the skillet.Serve on a bed of spinach or alongside a salad. I love to add mustard and ketchup on top of mine.

If you love potatoes or crab/fish cakes you'll love these, I made them for lunch yesterday and they were so good! Enjoy!





Disclaimer : I am just an experimental chef, who eyeballs measurements,tests different recipes in different ways and just have fun!I  learn as I go and I cook as I learn.
 I am not a nutritionist but I cook from what I've learned about health and nutrition. I love to share what I've learned with you. I cook in small batches so you can double the recipe to make more.I don't use baking soda or baking powder,little salt and leave out most  leavening agents.
For more read here: http://www.alsosalt.com/sodiuminfoods.html
Thanks for reading!Please comment below or share any similar recipes you might have.

Birthday Smoothie/ MilkShake (Dairy-Free)

Hey Guys and Gals so it's been a while,but I'm back and hope to bring some more deliciousness your way! Today I want to share with you my birthday smoothie this past Tuesday I celebrated my birthday and made a delicious smoothie that I want to share with you!

Birthday Smoothie Milkshake

1 frozen banana
1/4-1/2 cup soy milk ( add as needed)
1 scoop of Vanilla Soy Ice Cream
1 vanilla organic shortbread cake crumbled
1 drop of vanilla extract
all natural sprinkles
Truwhip (or coconut cream for dairy free)



Blend up the banana with the shortbread cake crumbles and  soy milk to help it blend,this will create a banana pudding cake type flavor. Next add the vanilla extract,and scoop of ice cream. Top with truwhip and and sprinkles. Happy Birthday!!!

Healing Red lentil Soup

I felt sick most of the day and nausea when I was finally able to eat. I threw together the best remedy for my feverish symptoms. This soup was basically a creative and artistic method of cooking.So I not going to be very specific here. This is literally a self made soup use the portions that you'd like according to your serving size. If you'd like measurements I could make those out just let me know. This soup is full of flavor but also full of spices and flavors that have healing soothing effects. May you be spontaneous and free and making this soup and make it yours, it's sure to be tasty!



Ingredients
red lentils (a little go along way)
crushed tomatoes
a whole onion
a couple of cloves of garlic crushed or diced
homemade chicken broth (or organic store bought no sodium or low sodium)
shredded chicken

seasonings
turmeric
black pepper
oregano
cayenne pepper
a dash of salt
red pepper flakes
brown sugar or honey or agave
parsley
onion powder

Throw everything in a big pot and simmer for about an hour or less.

Saturday Pancakes (Light & Healthy)

On Saturday mornings, I love pancakes so I decided to try a recipe that is healthy,simple and works every time.Here it is!

• 1/2 cup of unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of oat flour
• 1-2 tbsp(s) of organic brown sugar
• 1 cup of almond milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsps of coconut oil or mashed banana 
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• dash of cinnamon

1. Preheat a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
2. Combine flour, sugar and cinnamon. Make a well in the center. In a separate bowl, beat together egg, milk,vanilla extract and oil. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture. Beat until smooth.
3. Pour or scoop the batter onto the hot griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
4. Serve with cinnamon,fruit and maple syrup or caramel sauce!!

Easy Healthy Eggrolls

So we were having game night and I decided it was time to go in the kitchen to stir up a great appetizer! Here it is:


Ingredients:

• 12 Nasoya Egg Roll Wrappers
• ¹⁄₂-1 lb ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1-2 tsps of garlic powder
• 1-2 tsps of chicken saute seasoning(Trader Joe brand/no salt)
• A dash or two of salt & pepper
  
• ¹⁄₄ cup hoisin sauce (Way lower in sodium than soy sauce. You can find it at Whole Foods.)
• 6 ounces of shredded cabbage
• 1/2 red pepper or more shredded
• 1 cup of shredded carrots or more
• 1/2-1/4 onion sliced
• A couple of tbsp(s) of  water
• olive oil (for frying)

 

Directions

1. Brown turkey with ginger and onion,garlic in pan; drain any grease.
2. Mix hoisin sauce. Add to pork and mix well.
3. In large bowl combine cabbage mix and shredded carrots and red peppers.
4. Pour hot meat over vegetables and stir well. Let cool slightly. 
5. I combined this mixture and cooked it slightly in a saucepan.
6. Lay wrap in front of in the shape of a diamond.
7. Place 3 tablespoons or as much as you prefer of turkey filling in center of egg roll wrapper.
8. Brush the edge of the egg roll wrapper,before folding and rolling.
9. Fold bottom point up over filling and roll once.
10. Fold in right and left points.
11. Brush beaten egg on top point.(optional)
12. Set aside and repeat with remaining filling.
13. Heat 2-3 inches oil in large frying pan to very hot (350ºF).
14. Fry a few egg rolls in pan at a time, 2-3 minutes per side.
15. Drain on paper towels.
16.  Serve with sweet and sour sauce,or hoisin sauce very delicious!!

Easiest Chocolate Cake Ever (No Flour,No oil)

 This is like the easiest healthiest chocolate cake I've ever made.I have to give credit to an amazing vegan chef for this recipe,of course I personalized it. This was a quite a easy yet delicious journey in the kitchen. Double the recipe if you want a thicker cake.

Ingredients

4 oz (1/2 cup)of organic semisweet chocolate chips
3 organic eggs
1/2 cup of organic unsweetened applesauce
1 heaping tbsp of cocoa powder
1/4 cup or less of organic brown sugar
1 tsp of vanilla



Melt your chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Add egg yolks (set your egg whites aside) ,sugar,vanilla extract,applesauce,and cocoa powder to your melted chocolate. Blend your egg whites until you get stiff peaks. Fold your egg whites in with your chocolate. Be careful not to over-mix. Pour batter into a greased/nonstick/or lined with parchment paper 8 inch pan.Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cocoa powder or whipped cream or even drizzle yogurt.Enjoy!




Recipe Inspired by Detoxinista
http://detoxinista.com/2012/05/healthier-flourless-chocolate-cake-refined-sugar-free

Disclaimer : I am not a chef just an experimental chef, I learn as I go and cook. I don't use baking soda or baking powder,little salt and leave out most  leavening agents.
I am not a nutritionist, but I cook from what I've learned about health and nutrition. I cook in small batches so you can double the recipe to make more.Thanks for reading!Please comment below or share any similar recipes you might have.