Month: January 2021

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In these cold months nothing is better to curl up with than a hot drink and having a wide verity is always nice. Sure hot chocolate, coffee and tea are usually the go to drinks but what about trying something different, like a turmeric latte?

Turmeric has so many health benefits, one is anti-inflammatory but in order to fully use all the benefits turmeric has to offer you need to pair it up with a healthy fat so our bodies can fully process the turmeric so in todays recipe this is done and taste wonderful.

This turmeric latte recipe is easy and so good, I have grown to really enjoy it in the evening but is a great replacement for coffee in the morning too.

You will need to make a paste ahead of time then you can use it when ever you would like.

For the Paste:

1 cup of water

1/2 cup of turmeric on low heat for about 7 minutes.

Remove from heat stir in 1/3 cup of unrefined coconut oil( you can add 1/2 tsp cyan pepper if you like). Store in refrigerator .

When you want to make your Latte use 1 tsp of the paste in a mug adding cinnamon, cardamom, clove and honey with 1/3 milk of your choice ( I use soy or almond)heat and ENJOY!!

If you would like to take the time to make a nice frothy latte this recipe is great for that too.

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Asparagus season is just around the corner (end of February to June) so you could say I’m getting ahead start. I was at the store looking for different vegetables but couldn’t help getting a little asparagus. I wasn’t sure how I would use it but I knew figuring out how I’d eat it would be easy.

Asparagus health benefits are amazing, like fiber, folate and vitamins A,C, K, E the benefits go on. Plus since its low carb paring up with carbs balances it out in a way. I also added nutritional yeast to this recipe adding a nice amount of B12 to this dish plus some studies show B12 not only gives energy but helps break down fats and protein helping aid in weight loss.

Not only is it a one pot dish (Yay clean up and dishes) but the health benefits are amazing plus when time is not your friend this is very fast and easy. You may also look for all the different types of pasta to add even more nutritional goodness to this recipe.

One Pot Asparagus Posta:

Cook and prep time about 30 minutes, Serves 4

8 ounce spaghetti

2 1/2 – 3 Cups of water

6 Teaspoons Vegan Chicken Bouillon

1/4 Cup of Nutritional Yeast ( you can add more per taste)

6 Cloves of Garlic diced

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Handful of Asparagus washed then cut per your desired size

Salt, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Basil and Oregano per taste

Fresh shredded Parmesan Cheese for on top if so desired

Use a large pot with a lid. Add olive oil, over medium/high heat add diced garlic, asparagus, parsley, basil and oregano. Sauté for a few minutes Then add water, bouillon, Spaghetti and nutritional yeast stirring until most of ingredients are blended . Turn heat to low ,place lid on then cook for about 8 minutes. After 8 minutes check to see if pasta and asparagus are done or if you need to add more vegan broth Cook a few more minutes if needed. This dish is done when the asparagus is tender but still crisp and pasta is al dente.

Serve if you would like top with parmision and enjoy

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Yes, I am still on my soup kick but most places in the northern hemisphere a warm meal is needed and if it is easy plus nice on the budget I can’t help but share.

I decided that with my two cans of white beans and yes they are different ones I would make a quick dinner. I love tortilla soup, since I don’t eat meat I do get creative with trying to make it. Todays recipe is very loosely based from my love of tortilla soup.

You may not know this but white beans are awesome in providing zinc, copper and look out they even have proteins in them that can help with wrinkling of the skin! (I may take up eating them daily.) You can even have help with your bowel habits when eating the white kidney bean because they are very high in fiber. I could go on with all the great benefits of white beans but I will leave you with this great tip to maybe talk with you healthcare provider about. It has been shown that the extract in white beans help with glycemic control which help with pre or diabetes.

Not only is the star of this soup packed with good stuff for you but the salsa verde helps clear those sinuses. You know we all could use that help too.

This soup takes less than 30 minutes if you buy the beans in a can plus you only have six ingredients.

White Bean Verde Soup:

2 15 ounce cans of white beans not drained (your choice, I used a white kidney and navy)

1/2 to 2/3 Cup of Salsa Verde (green salsa)

4 -5 Cups of water

8 – 10 Teaspoons of Vegan Chicken Bouillon

1 Carrot in bite sized pices

1/2 White onion diced

4 Cloves of Garlic diced

1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

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In a large pot add olive oil, diced onion, garlic and carrots. Sauté over medium high heat until onions are almost translucent. Add can beans not drained, water, bouillon and salsa. Turn down heat to low, let simmer for about 20 minutes.

Serve with Corn Tortilla chips and enjoy. Makes about 4 servings

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