Watermelon Gazpacho
I know that it’s already September and that summer is at an end, which is very sad. But I wanted to squeeze in one last summer recipe because I don’t want to accept that it’s over. This Gazpacho was posted on the Dr Oz website, as soon as I heard the title, I knew I had to try it. Oh, it’s only 85 calories per 1 cup serving. Ingredients 5 cups cubed watermelon (one cup cubed small) 1 cup orange juice 1... [Read More...]
Xagave Dijon Dressing
This dressing can be enjoyed on any of your favorite salads. I tried it on a simple spinach salad and it was perfect! Ingredients: 1/4 cup Xagave 1 1/2 cloves minced garlic 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Steps: Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate. Read More →
Key Lime Pie
Chill out with the best tasting pie of them all! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup grahm cracker crumbs 6 tbsp melted butter 3/4 cup Xagave 7 tbsp cornstarch 3 egg yolks 2 cups water 1/2 cup lime juice 2 tbsp butter cut into pieces 1 drop green food coloring Steps: In a 9 inch pie pan, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Use a fork and level well, then press firmly into bottom and sides of pan. (Can use commercial graham cracker... [Read More...]
Xagave and Lime Salmon
You can cook this recipe anyway you like. I found that salmon on an outdoor grill is absolutely delish! Ingredients: 4 servings of salmon 4 cloves of chopped garlic 1 sliced red onion 4 sliced scallions Sauce Ingredients: 1/3 cup Xagave 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice from 2 large limes A pinch of cinnamon Tear off eight pieces of foil; two for each piece of salmon.Place one serving of salmon on one piece of foil. Season... [Read More...]
Gingerpuff Cookies
Same great gingery taste without the snap. These slightly cakier cookies have a wonderful texture and an incredible flavor. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted 2/3 cup Xagave 1/4 cup molasses 1 large egg Steps: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves in a large... [Read More...]
Sweet Freakin’ Potato Muffins
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1cup milk 1/2 stick margarine or butter 1 cup Xagave 1 1/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes, fresh or canned, if canned warm before mashing 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped pecans- can add a little extra pecans and raisins ... [Read More...]
Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Butternut Squash Soup
A recipe for a delicious homemade soup! Ingredients: 2 ribs of celery, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 small diced onion 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cups vegetable broth 1 medium roasted butternut squash 15 oz can white beans 1/2 tsp tarragon 1/2 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground ginger Pinch of nutmeg 2 tbsp Xagave 1 cup milk Roasting Steps: To roast the butternut squash: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut in half... [Read More...]