Lentil Potato Barley Stew (DF, GF)

This is a thick soup/stew chocked full of lentils and veggies !  Both my dad and I REALLY liked this.   It did not last long !!!!

Ingredients:
2 cans lentils (about 3 cups of cooked lentils or about 1 and 1/2 cups dry (I use Goya Lentils ))

1/2 cup barley

1/2 cup brown rice

1 can diced tomatoes, with liquid

4 cups veggie broth or water

1 small onion, chopped

1 cup diced celery

2 cups of cubed potatoes

1 Tbsp minced jar garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

2 Tbsp dried cilantro flakes

1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Put everything in a crockpot and cook on low for 10-12 hours.

As for the godly people in the world, they are the wonderful ones I enjoy.

Psalm 16:3 (NCV)

Chickpeas Quinoa and Spinach (DF,GF)

Cook the spinach by itself and add to the quinoa after the quinoa is cooked. 

This can be eaten "as is" ... or .... as a topping on potatoes ... or ... in a burrito.  I also like adding in chunks of sweet potatoes.

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 cups dry quinoa
2 cans chickpeas, with liquid 

2 tsp ground curry powder

2 tsp ground cumin

3/4 tsp ground turmeric

3/4 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cardamon

1 and 1/2 cups water

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1 16-oz package spinach, cooked

Directions:

Place all ingredients (EXCEPT spinach) in a rice cooker and cook until done.  Stir in cooked spinach after the quinoa is cooked.

I really like the Rival 6-cup Rice Cooker w/Steamer.   It makes cooking rice SOOO easy.  I just put all the ingredients in the cooker .  So my rice dish is complete with spices and veggies when the rice is cooked.  The 6 cup isn't a big rice cooker, but it is plenty for 2 people.  

I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord.  Every good thing I have comes from you."

Psalm 16:2 (NCV)

Double Chocolate Muffins (GF)

These are moist, rich, chocolaty muffins !!  I LOVE the addition of the chocolate chips !!!

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 cups gluten free flour 

1 cup Quaker old fashioned oats
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 heaping tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/3 cup Sucanat   (or brown sugar)

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

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1 cup applesauce

1/4 cup almond milk

3 large very ripe bananas, mashed

2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Mix the wet ingredients in one bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl.    

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.  

Pour into muffin pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

I like using the silicone bakeware for my muffins.  The muffins  come out so easily and I don't need to grease the pan.  My favorites are:   Casabella Silicone Standard Muffin Pan, Casabella Silicone Large Muffin Pan,  Casabella Jumbo Muffin Cups.

The OXO Large Scoop is GREAT for scooping out batter into the muffin pan.  It is MUCH neater than when I used a spoon to scoop the batter into the pan - I no longer get batter all over the muffin pan !!!

Protect me, God, because I trust in you.

Psalm 16:1 (NCV)

Baked Oatmeal with Mixed Berries (DF, GF)

I think this is DELICIOUS !!!!    The almonds give it a nice crunch !!!  Everyone liked the flavor and mixture of spices.

This is a very filling breakfast !!!  It will keep you from being hungry for hours !!!!

The batter will be a little on the "soupy" side, but it will firm up when baking.  It came out the perfect consistency - I did not need to add any additional milk when eating it the next day - it was moist but not "runny".

Adapted from this recipe. 

Ingredients:

10 large medjool dates

1 cup unsweetened applesauce 

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2 cups Quaker old fashioned oats

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped almonds

1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed 

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2 tsp vanilla extract

1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 

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2 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed (with 1/2 cup of juice)

1 large banana, sliced

1 large apple, sliced or chunked

Directions:
Blend the dates and applesauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl.    

Mix the wet ingredients (INCLUDING blended dates) in another bowl. 

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until the dry ingredients are moistened.  Mix in berries, apple and banana and stir until combined.

Pour into casserole dish bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

My favorite food processor is the  KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

For the Lord is good.  His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. 
Psalm 100:5 (NCV)

Coconut Almond Snack Balls (DF, GF)

I just wanted to keep eating these !!  My co-workers loved them also and could have eaten more !!!

Ingredients:

2 cups dates  (I use medjool dates)

1/3 cup water 

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2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)

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1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped

Directions:
Soak the dates in the water for about 15 minutes to soften.

Blend the dates (with water) and coconut in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.  Stir in the almonds.

Form into balls and store in fridge.  Each day these balls tend to get more flavorful.  I like these better after they have been in the fridge overnight.

I've started using the  Farberware Cookie Scoop for forming the snack balls, instead of using my hands.  It is easier and not as messy.


My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Enter his gates with thanksgiving;  go into his courts with praise.  Give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:4 (NLT)

Daniel Fast Cranberry Steel Cut Oat Muffins

The steel cut oats give the muffins a chewy texture.  As with all Daniel Fast muffins, since you can not use leavening agents (baking powder or baking soda),  they do not rise like "regular" muffins - resulting in a denser muffin.  These muffins are better the day after they are made.  Actually, I think ALL muffins taste better the day after they are made !!  

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (I use Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour )
1 cup Steel Cut Oats  (I use Bob's Red Mill)

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 and 1/2 cups cranberries (I used dried - no sugar)

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1 cup orange juice (no added sugar)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium to large very ripe bananas, sliced
6 large dates (I use medjool dates)

Directions:
Blend the orange juice, vanilla, bananas, and dates in a blender or food processor until smooth.  Pour mixture into bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl.    

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.  


Pour into muffin pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  

My favorite food processor is the  KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

I like using the silicone bakeware for my muffins.  The muffins  come out so easily and I don't need to grease the pan.  My favorites are:   Casabella Silicone Standard Muffin Pan, Casabella Silicone Large Muffin Pan, Casabella Jumbo Muffin Cups.


The OXO Large Scoop  is GREAT for scooping out batter into the muffin pan.  It is MUCH neater than when I used a spoon to scoop the batter into the pan - I no longer get batter all over the muffin pan !!!


Acknowledge that the Lord is God!  He made us, and we are his.  We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Psalm 100:3 (NLT)

Lentils and Rice with Broccoli (DF,GF)

I put the broccoli in the rice cooker but if you want the broccoli firmer, cook the broccoli by itself and add to the rice after the rice is cooked. 

Ingredients:

1 cup dry brown rice (I used brown rice and wild rice)
1 can lentils, with liquid 
1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 onion, chopped

1 tsp minced jar garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup water

1 12-oz package frozen broccoli
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1/4 cup shelled pistachios

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a rice cooker and cook until done.  Stir in pistachios after the rice is cooked.


I really like the Rival 6-cup Rice Cooker w/Steamer.   It makes cooking rice SOOO easy.  I just put all the ingredients in the cooker .  So my rice dish is complete with spices and veggies when the rice is cooked.  The 6 cup isn't a big rice cooker, but it is plenty for 2 people.  



Worship the Lord with gladness.  Come before him, singing with joy.
Psalm 100:2 (NLT)

Apricot Walnut Coconut Snack Balls (DF, GF)

Ingredients:

2 cups dates (I use medjool dates)
1/3 to 1/2 cup water (depending on how dry the mixture is)
1 cup dried apricots (I used 12 Made in Nature Dried Apricots) 
1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1 cup walnuts

Directions:
Put everything in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined. 

Form into balls and store in fridge.  Each day these balls tend to get more flavorful.  I like these better after they have been in the fridge overnight.

I've started using the  Farberware Cookie Scoop for forming the snack balls, instead of using my hands.  It is easier and not as messy.


My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
Psalm 100:1 (NLT)

Sweet Potato Dessert/Pie (DF,GF)

I was not going to publish this  because it came about by me making a mistake in what I was trying to make !!!  But my co-workers LOVED it and thought it made a great dessert.  So here it is !!!   

This recipe makes a TON!!!   I made 1- 10 inch pie and 2-8 inch pies with this recipe.  

Ingredients:

3 and 1/2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes

3 bananas

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/4 cup orange juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

3/4 cup and 2 Tbsp date syrup

1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)

1 cup pecans

1 cup  old fashioned oats

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor until well combined.

Pour mixture into pie crust or dessert bowls.

If making a pie, bake at 350 degrees until hot, about 35 - 45 mins.

Pie Crust:

1 and 1/2 cups pecans

1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)

15 large dates

2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Mix all ingredients (EXCEPT coconut) in a blender or food processor until crumbly.  Stir in coconut.

Press into a 9-inch pie pan

My favorite food processor is the  KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

The Lord is close to everyone who prays to him, to all who truly pray to him.

Psalm 145:18  (NCV)

Chickpea and Spinach Soup (DF, GF)

This is simple but good !!

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp minced jar garlic

1 onion, chopped

1 red pepper, diced

1 sweet potato, cut in chunks

1 can tomatoes (I used the liquid) 

3 cans chickpeas (I used the liquid)

2 10-oz package frozen spinach

3 large dates, chopped

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 cups water or veggie broth

Directions:
Put everything in a crockpot and cook on low for 10-12 hours, or until done.

Everything the Lord does is right.  He is loyal to all he has made.
Psalm 145:17 (NCV)