Making A Home And Family

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1/2 c sugar
• 2 T agave (or maple syrup)
• 1 mashed banana (or 1/4 cup applesauce)
• 1/4 c vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 c rolled oats
• 1/2 c raisins

Directions

• Heat oven to 350*
• Combine flour, salt, and cinnamon to set aside
• In another bowl combine sugar, agave, vanilla, oil, and banana
• Combine both bowls of ingredients and add oatmeal and raisins
• Form balls of dough with your hand (about a tablespoon worth) and bake 12-14 minutes.

Enjoy!

Hello everyone!  I know it has been a long time, but my family has been in transition, it seems, since the little one arrived almost a year ago.  We are currently renting a house in AZ and flirting with the vegan and raw diets.  I’d like to start sharing some awesome recipes I come across, so please check back for more.This is the rustic pasta recipe from The Kind Diet.  It is so good that I must share.Ingredients

• 1/4 pound pasta – I use whole wheat spaghetti
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1/4 cup shoyu (I have also used tamari but any soy sauce would work)
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced
• 5-6 T marinara sauce

Directions:Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.  Salt the water and add the pasta and cook until al dente.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.  Add the onions and cook for 7 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes longer, until the onions are transparent and turning golden.Add the celery to the skillet and saute for 3-4 minutes.  Stir in the shoyu, salt, and garlic powder, then add the cabbage; saute for 4 more minutes.  Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes longer.Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce and toss together.  Cook over medium-high heat for a minute or two and then serve.Enjoy!

I was asked for some smoothie recipes, and although they are not too exciting I thought I’d share anyway. (These both make enough for my DH and I.  Adjust accordingly.)

 Strawberry Banana Smoothie

2 bananas

1/2 box of strawberries

1/4 cup water

3-4 ice cubes

2 teaspoons omega 3 fish oil

2 teaspoons wheatgrass powder

I mostly try to do raw foods in the smoothies, but I like this one too.

Tropical Smoothie

2 bananas

1/3 fresh pineapple

1/4 cup orange juice

4 T organic yogurt

4 ice cubes

We’ll be trying this Raw Vegan Apple Smoothie this morning!!

Picture courtesy of ~ http://www.flickr.com/photos/hanan/104282165/

Watermelon is my favorite summer fruit!  It just screams summer to me!  On a hot day, there is nothing better than a cold slice from the fridge.  Except maybe a tall glass of…. watermelon lemonade.

I have not tried this recipe yet, but I know I’m going to love it.  Watermelon, lemonade, in a cold glass…. hello to the perfect summer recipe!

For more ideas, visit We are that Family.

This is an easy no bake cookie recipe that you usually don’t have to buy special ingredients for because they are all in your pantry!  Plus, the kids can help with the mixing and it’s good even if you can’t wait until they cool.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter/margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3 cups quick oats

Directions:

• Put the sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter in a pot on the stove at medium heat.  Cook until boiling.
• Remove from heat and stir for one minute until mixture is smooth.
• Add vanilla, salt, peanut butter, and oatmeal.  Stir well.
• Place in a 9×13 pan and cut once cool for bars or place by the tablespoon full onto a pan or wax paper to make cookies.

Easy and quick recipes work for me.  For other WFMW posts, visit Rocks in my Dryer.