Healthier Recipes

 I love baking fresh homemade breads and other healthy dishes. Click below videos for recipes...

 

I bake fresh bread weekly for my family. I only use 6 basic all natural organic ingredients using whole grains. 

 

Here is a basic recipe for honey wheat bread:

 

 

 

 

 

Below are just a few of the breads and other dishes I make... 

 

Honey Garlic Poppy Seed buns  ~ I make bread rolls fresh weekly! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swiss Chard Breakfast Scramble 

 

One of my favorite meals to eat is at breakfast time or brunch. It's also the most important meal of the day! We egg whites at least 3-4 times a week..

 

Here is just one quick and easy recipe of how I prepare our egg whites:

 

 

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Black Bean Steak Burgers

I wanted to try and incorporate more meatless meals in my family's diet, so I've been experimenting with a lot of whole grains, beans and lentils. It has been over a year now of making my own homemade breads, rolls, biscuits and pizza doughs. August 8th, 2012 marked my 1st anniversary year of homemade bread making and another item that has been crossed off of my grocery list!

I've tried the frozen veggie burgers. It just didn't seem appetizing to serve fresh homemade bread with frozen veggie burgers. After viewing tons of recipes online, I made a few adjustments and here is my recipe that is both yummy and nutritious.

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) of black beans drained (rinsed for lower sodium)
2 egg whites (Not required)
1 red or green/yellow bell pepper
or 1/3 combination diced
1 medium diced onion
1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, rolled oats or other grains
4 garlic cloves (minced) or garlic powder
2 tbs of olive oil (coat baking pan)
1 tsp of chili powder
1tsp of turmeric
Add other seasonings to taste

Mash beans with a fork or put in a food processor. In a medium bowl combine beans along with chopped vegetables and other ingredients. Shape into (4) patties and bake on a lightly oiled baking sheet at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Turn burgers over after 10 minutes.

Total Prep time is 10 - 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
 

Shape into patties and place on a lightly oiled baking pan.

These burgers are also great on the grill! Yum! 

Enjoy with your favorite side dishes or as a veggie steak burger! 

Below served with hash browns & salad greens w/nonfat ginger sauce ~ Yum!

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Honey Glazed Turkey Breast Fillets 

Organic Turkey Breast Fillets sauteed in portobello mushrooms, kale, onions, and fresh garlic cloves, w/a carrot & almond honey glaze.

Ingredients:

4 Turkey breast fillets (approx 1/4 inch thick)

4 tablespoons of coconut or olive oil

1 cup of sliced portobello mushrooms
1 1/2 cups of shredded fresh kale

1 medium sweet onion sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup of sliced almonds
1/2 cup of honey or 3 tbs of honey powder
1 large carrot (shaved)
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
Seasonings: garlic sea salt, black pepper, thyme, paprika, oregano (I use mostly organic seasonings*)

Preparation: Heat  2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sliced garlic, saute for 60 seconds. Add fillets, and cook for about 3 minutes on both sides until done. Transfer fillets to a plate. Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil to skillet. Saute onions, mushrooms, bell pepper until slightly brown, and add seasonings to taste. Add fresh shredded kale and saute for about 2-3 minutes longer. Return turkey fillets to skillet and toss.

Glaze: In a seperate small nonstick skillet add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil, saute shaved carrots and almonds. Add cinnamon, ginger and honey and saute for 1 more minute.   Pour over fillets and serve with steamed rice, salad or other sides. 

Below are some pictures of a few of the organic seasonings I use daily.