RECIPE: Peach Sorbet

For four nights in a row we have had a different variety of sorbet as our dessert. Strawberry, mango, blueberry, and now peach! I didn't realize we were out of coconut milk, so I decided to try almond milk instead. We were pleasantly surprised with how it turned out!

PEACH SORBET

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk (We were out of coconut milk - turned out great!)

1 cup frozen Peaches

4 Ice Cubes

2 tablespoons Honey

DIRECTIONS:

Add ingredients  to blender in order listed. For best results blend milk, fruit and ice fairly well before adding the honey. Those goes with all fruits ... The honey hardens when it sits too long with the frozen berries and ice. Blend until very smooth and creamy. 

Store in a container in the freezer for a few hours before serving. Mix well because the edges will be a lot firmer than the center. Spoon into decorative glasses or bowls. 

Garnish, as desired. Serve. Enjoy!

RECIPE: Blueberry Coconut Sorbet

Okay, so the strawberries were awesome in sorbet ... Mangos, too ... Tonight I tried blueberries ... Guess what? They were awesome, too!
BLUEBERRY COCONUT SORBET

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Coconut Milk
1 cup frozen Blueberries
4 Ice Cubes
2 tablespoons Honey

DIRECTIONS:
Add ingredients  to blender in order listed. For best results blend milk, berries and ice fairly well before adding the honey. That tip goes for all fruits ... The honey hardens when it sits too long with the frozen berries and ice. Blend until very smooth and creamy. 

Store in a container in the freezer for a few hours before serving. 

Mix well because the edges will be a lot firmer than the center. 

Spoon into decorative glasses or bowls. Garnish, as desired. Serve. Enjoy!

RECIPE: Mixed Fruit Smoothie

With lots of beautiful fruit around I can't help but make more smoothies. It's a great way to get a nutritional, energy packed meal!

FRUIT SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk

1/2 cup vanilla Greek Yogurt

1 Banana

5 Strawberries

1/3 cup frozen Mango chunks

1/3 cup frozen Peach slices

1/3 cup frozen Blueberries

2 - 4 Ice Cubes

 Place all ingredient in a blender.

 Blend until smooth and creamy.

 Pour into a cup.

 Enjoy!

RECIPE: Strawberry Peach Banana Smoothie

Conrad's 16 year old son was here this weekend. He spent the entire weekend studying for his Physics final. I felt sorry for the kid and asked him if he wanted a smoothie mid-afternoon. I thought it might give him an added boost of brain power. Whether it worked or not, he loved it.
STRAWBERRY PEACH BANANA SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1 banana
6 Strawberries
1/2 frozen Peach
6 ice cubes

 DIRECTIONS:
1. Add all ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour. Serve. Enjoy!

FOODS: FRESH PRODUCE - What We Eat

I decided to keep a running log of fresh organic produce that I pick up at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, Raley's/Belair, and California Certified Farmers' Markets. My plan is to post links to the recipes I use for each item. Sometimes there will be a use listed that's not a link ... such as used in a salad or eaten raw for a meal or a snack. 

Revised: January 27, 2012

HOW THEY ARE USED:
2 white sweet potatoes: 
3 red sweet potatoes: Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
1 acorn squash: 
baby spinach: Salads
2 broccoli crowns: 
4 tomatoes:   Guacamole
2 avocados:  Guacamole
2 peppers: roasted
cherry tomatoes: Salads
1 cauliflower: Mexican Cauliflower Rice
sliced white mushrooms: Pot Roast with Carrots and Mushrooms
carrots: Pot Roast with Carrots and Mushrooms

Fruit added January 20, 2012

HOW THEY ARE USED:
4 bananas: Pina Colada Smoothie, Fruity Power Smoothie, Tropical Energy Smoothie
1 pineapple: Pina Colada Smoothie, Tropical Energy Smoothie
2 home grown grapefruits: Breakfasts
6 home grown oranges: Breakfasts
2 large fuji apples: Breakfasts
4 small fuji apples: Fruity Power Smoothie, Breakfasts
2 peaches: breakfast, Fruity Power Smoothie

Revised January 21, 2012

 HOW THEY ARE USED:
2 white sweet potatoes: 
2 acorn squash: Acorn Squash with Pecans and Ginger
2 artichokes: Steamed Artichokes
2 red bell peppers: Roasted
4 avocados:  Fruity Power Smoothie, Tropical Energy Smoothie, Guacamole
1 crown broccoli: Roasted Broccoli,
5 tomatoes:  Mexican Cauliflower Rice, Guacamole
2 heirloom tomatoes: Salads
okra: Roasted Okra

January 20, 2012

HOW THEY ARE USED:
2 artichokes: Steamed Artichokes
5 tomatoes: Salads,  Guacamole
white mushrooms: Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant

January 14, 2012

HOW THEY ARE USED:
3 avocados: Paleo Chocolate Pudding, Bacon Egg Avocado Tomato Sandwich
1 eggplant: Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant
2 acorn squash: Acorn Squash with Pecans and Ginger
1 butternut squash: Italian Sausage & Butternut Squash Lasagna
1 bag of organic spinach: Frittata, Salads
3 roma tomatoes: Bacon, Egg, Avocado and Tomato Sandwich
1 onion: Italian Sausage & Butternut Squash Lasagna, Frittata
1 red bell pepper: Italian Sausage & Butternut Squash Lasagna, Frittata
5 heirloom tomatoes: Frittata, Salads
1 container of golden grape tomatoes: Salads
2 crowns broccoli: Roasted Broccoli, 
1 pound of okra: Roasted Okra

RECIPE: Fruity Power Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to consume fruits and vegetables especially those of us with busy schedules. Imagine being able to get several servings of fruits, vegetables, and some serious protein while on the go. Folks, it's super simple and they taste great, too! Trust me  ... I had my doubts about putting avocados and spinach into a blender, but add the rest of the ingredients and you don't even know they are there! I am yet to taste the avocado. All it seems to do is add a wonderful creaminess to the smoothie. I assure you ... I would not blog about it if I wouldn't eat it myself! (And I'm pretty darned picky about stuff like this!)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk (vanilla)

1 tablespoon almond butter

1 banana

1 small peach

1 small apple (I used fuji)

1/2 avocado

2 cups spinach

6 - 8 ice cubes

 DIRECTIONS:
1. Put almond milk into blender followed by all remaining ingredients
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

 3. Pour. Serve. Enjoy!