Sauerkraut in a Mason Jar

Sauerkraut in a Mason Jar

Course Side Dish, veggie, salad
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cabbage shredded
  • 1 tbsp pickling salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. Sterilize 4 quart jars, lids, bowls, and other utensils to be used in packing the kraut by placing in boiling water for 10 minutes or in the dishwasher.
  • 2. In a non-reactive bowl (stainless steel or ceramic is good), thoroughly mix shredded cabbage and salt, bruising cabbage to start to release juices. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Using your hands, press down and massage cabbage or use a masher. Continue until the cabbage becomes soft and you can see juices in the bottom of the bowl.
  • 4. Pack in sterilized jars. With wooden spoon, press cabbage down firmly, trying to release any air pockets as best you can. Continue to pack in jar until cabbage is about 1/2 inch from top of jar, and juices are about 1/4 inch from top.
  • 5. If juice from cabbage is not covering the cabbage in the jar, make a quick brine (boil 1.5 Tablespoons of pickling salt with 1 quart water) and pour over cabbage.
  • 6. Place lid on jar just tightly enough to keep out air.
  • 7. Keep jar between 65 degrees F and 72 degrees F for 2-3 weeks (place on tray or surface where you can catch and discard any juices that bubble through the lid)
  • 8. When bubbling stops, check to be sure there is still enough juice to cover the kraut. If not, make brine again and cover cabbage.
  • 9. Re tighten lid and store in refrigerator.

Bone Broth

Why is bone broth so healthy?? Answer:

1. Heal and seal your gut. The gelatin in bone broth protects the gut by supporting mucosal lining, and by providing proteins that support the immune system.

2. Protect your joints. Taking glucosamine supplements to help with joint pain has been common knowledge for years, but it turns out that bone broth has glucosamine too. But unlike pills, the broth also includes a host of other goodies that help keep your joints happy, healthy, and pain-free. The chondroitin sulfate in bone broth has been shown to help prevent osteoarthritis.

3. Look younger. Bone broth is a rich source of collagen. You can find collagen in all kinds of “plumping” products these days, but why stick it on the outside when you can drink it? Not only is drinking it cheaper, but it can make your skin, hair, and nails look just as radiant.

4. Sleep better, and feel better. The glycine in bone broth has been shown in several studies to help people sleep better and improve memory by supporting neurotransmitter formation.

5. Immune support. Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint, actually calls bone broth a “superfood” thanks to the high concentration of minerals. He says that the bone marrow can help strengthen your immune system. (Something that won’t surprise your grandma who always made you her famous chicken soup when you got sick!) A Harvard study even showed that some people with auto-immune disorders experienced a relief of symptoms when drinking bone broth, with some achieving a complete remission.

6. Stronger bones. The phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium in the bones seeps out into the broth leaving you with the essential building blocks for healthy bones.

7. It’s very economical! What else were you going to do with those chicken carcasses, soup bones, and veggies going bad in your fridge?

Bone Broth

Course Drinks, Soup
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb Bones free range chicken bones, beef marrow/ any organic bones labelled 'soup'- may even use fish heads
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 quarts water
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 3 medium carrots halved
  • 3 medium onions quartered
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 tbsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place bones, vinegar, and water in large stew pot. Let sit for one hour. Add more water if needed to cover bones.
  • 2. Transfer pot to stove top. On medium heat, add celery, carrots, and onions. Bring to boil, and skim any film from top; discard.
  • 3. Reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 24-72 hours (can turn off burner overnight, put pot in fridge, and restart in morning if you prefer)
  • 4. For the last 10 minutes, add the parsley.
  • 5. Cool broth in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain broth and discard bones and vegetable remnants.
  • 6. May store in fridge for up to 7 days. May freeze broth in ice cube trays, or freezer safe containers for up to 6 months.
  • Use in soups, stews, smoothies, or drink on it's own.

Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad with Mine, Chilli, and Lime

Pumpkin Quinoa Dish

Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad with Mine, Chilli, and Lime

Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb pumpkin roast, peel, and cube into bite size pieces
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 2 green or red chillis finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 bunch cilantro finely chop one bunch; set leaves of other bunch aside
  • 1 pinch sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 bunch mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin (pepita) seeds

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 200-400 degrees F. Combined roasted pumpkin with ginger, chilli, garlic, olive oil, maple syrup and cilantro. season with salt and pepper. Spread out on large baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, turning once or twie or until the pumpkin is golden and soft through. Remove from oven and cool slightly. In small saucepan, boil quinoa in the water. reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until quinoa absorbs all the water. turn off heat and keep lid on, steaming for 5 more minutes. Remove lid and fluff quinoa. In large bowl, combine pumpkin mixture and quinoa. juice lime over mixture, and add mint and other cilantro leaves. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle top with pumpkin seeds. This dish may be served warm or cool.

Ginger Sesame Roasted Chickpeas

Maria Tadic,RD, is a Stone Soup blogger and author of beanafoodie.com

Ginger Sesame Roasted Chickpeas

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (5.5oz) Garbanzo Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

Notes

1.  Lightly coat cookie sheet with olive oil. Place rinsed beans on cookie sheet in oven.  turn oven to 425 and set timer for 6 minutes.
2.  While oven is warming up and beans are drying in oven,  combine all other ingredients in medium size bowl.
3.   Transfer beans to mixture in bowl and coat evenly.  Spread onto cookie sheet, and place in oven for 30 minutes.  Check and toss every 5-10 minutes.  Chickpeas are done when golden brown and crunchy.

Detox Tonic

Adapted from Chakra Foods for Optimum Health by Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D., C.N.

Detox Tonic

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 organic apple red or green, cored
  • 1 organic carrot
  • 1 organic celery stalk
  • 1/2 inch ginger root peeled
  • 1/2 whole lemon
  • 1 handful organic spinach
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • With intention, juice all fruits and vegetables in a juicer. Add cayenne pepper, stir, and drink mindfully.

Divine Broth

Adapted from Chakra Foods for Optimum Health by Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D., C.N.

Divine Broth

Course Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups water RO or purified
  • 1 organic carrot sliced
  • 1 organic stalk celery diced
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 organic green onion finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup burdock root chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • sprinkle Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Boil water and add all ingredients listed. Gently simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Flax-Zucchini Muffins Of Joy

Adapted from Chakra Foods for Optimum Health by Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D., C.N.

Flax-Zucchini Muffins Of Joy

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 11/2 cup brown rice flour
  • 1 cup flaxseed meal
  • 2 tsp tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup Raw Honey
  • 11/2 cup zucchini shredded
  • 3/4 cup organic soy milk
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • organic coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Turn oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine zucchini, honey, soy milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla. Pour combined liquid ingredients into dry ingredient mixture. Stir by hand until ingredients are moistened. Grease medium-sized muffin pan with organic coconut oil. Fill each muffin well about 3/4 full with muffin batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until slightly brown. Allow to cool before eating. Stores well in the freezer.

Gluten Free Granola

Adapted from Chakra Foods for Optimum Health by Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D, C.N.

Gluten Free Granola

Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup puffed rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup crispy brown rice prepare brown rice, then saute in pan for 5-10 minutes with small amount of olive oil until crisping
  • 1/4 cup flaxseeds
  • 1/8 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/8 cup pecan halves can also use chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey
  • 1/4 cup ghee may use butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt ghee and honey together and pour over mixture in medium bowl. Spread contents onto cookie sheet that preferable has a lip (ex/jelly roll pan). Bake 20 minutes or until slightly brown. Store at room temperature. Great with yogurt!

Orange Beet Salad with Dandelion Greens

Orange Beet Salad with Dandelion Greens

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz jar Pickled Beets Drained
  • 1 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Organic orange zest
  • 1/4 cup Organic orange juice Fresh squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp iodized sea salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 4 cups salad greens suggest try dandelion greens, spinach, arugala
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Mix beets and garbanzo beans in medium bowl. In a small bowl, mix together orange zest, juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Combine with beet mixture. Plate greens, and top with beet and orange mixture, then pistachios and cheese. So simple and so yummy!

Berry Wisdom Seeker Cobbler

adapted from Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D., C.N. book on Chakra Foods for Optimum Health

Berry Wisdom Seeker Cobbler

adapted from Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D., C.N. book on Chakra Foods for Optimum Health
Course Dessert
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey microwave for 30 seconds
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats marked gluten free
  • 3 tbsp almond flour
  • 1.5 tbsp organic butter softened

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Gently mix berries, melted honey, nutmeg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Place in an 8 inch baking pan. Using same medium bowl, mix together remaining ingredients until crumbly. Spoon over top of fruit mixture. Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.