Creamy Sweet-Potato Soup Recipe

 

♥ Creamy Sweet-Potato Soup Recipe ♥

I received so many requests for this recipe, so here it is...

It is officially Soup Weather!
The last 2 mornings I've woken up to a frigid 7 f. degrees and have craved nothing but hot soup. Yesterday I went to the store and bought ingredients to make at least 4 different types. Last night I started with a Sweet-Potato soup because I didn't have a lot of time. I was surprised when the family remarked on how tasty it was and that they couldn't believe it had such odd and simple ingredients.
It was Healthy and Delicious! Here's the recipe...

3-4 LBS. yams or sweet potatoes- sliced thin (the thinner the faster they will cook)
1 can coconut cream
2 Limes-(juice)
1 TBS. peanut butter
1 Lg onion or 2 small- chopped
2 TBS. coconut oil or cooking oil
4 TBS. powdered ginger or 3 TBS. fresh grated
6 cups water
2 veg. bouillon cubes (I use Rapunzel w/turmeric) optional
     or 1-2 tsp. turmeric instead
1TBS. Himalayan or sea salt (optional)
Saute onions in coconut oil then add all of the water and all of the ingredients except for the P.B. and lime.
allow soup to boil then simmer for 20-30 min the add P.B. and lime. Take off the heat and blend with an immersion blender or pour into blender, this will make the soup thick and creamy!
♥ GSM

*Recipe from my Facebook Page originally Posted on January 24th

 

February Is National Heart Health Month

                            <3 Happy February <3

  Since February is National Heart Health Month,  Let's focus on our Heart's health and hopefully after one month's time we will establish good heart healthy habits! This month I plan to add a few more articles and recipes regarding the Heart, and this will include a lot about Raw Chocolate, it's what my heart desires and because it's soooo healthy... for that I am Grateful!

      Taking care of your heart is no more complicated than taking care of any one part or the entirety of your body. When we treat our body with respect by making better, more informed basic choices regarding diet and exercise, it will thank us infinitely by allowing us to perform, as well as pursue most anything we desire. 

       Naturally we desire food... Since we must eat in order to survive, we must consider that food is actually fuel for our bodies. Choose natural, healthy sources which will provide you with optimal energy rather than processed chemicals which will slow you down and eventually leave our bodies vulnerable to diseases. If we diligently look we will find that there are delicious healthy foods such as chocolate, when not processed, can actually be healthy. It really must become our responsibility, not our government's, to learn about proper nutrition so that we can choose our own health's destiny. We are taught at a very young age that consuming processed sugar, saturated fats, and chemically treated foods and beverages are all the norm and  necessary to fit into society. We are taught that this nutritionally void food-like stuff is perfectly safe to eat,  because our government headed food agencies tell us so.

          Not sure where to begin? Let's start slowly by consciously choosing to drink more water, eat  a lot more fresh fruit and veggies,  and cut back on the acid and mucous causing sugary drinks, fatty meats and dairy, and chemically laden, processed snacks. Try to stick with foods that are from a plant rather than made at a plant. These few guidelines alone will get you off to a great start toward improving your own heart health!

      Naturally we desire Love...  While Love is often equated with food, food has become for some a substitution for love, and even an emotional and physical crutch. Many people have become emotionally, and especially physically, dependent on chemically treated  processed foods which trick the brain into a temporary euphoric state, which then leads to addiction.  This addiction causes cravings for more of these chemicals and we just feel awful until the next fast-food or junk-food fix! Since most Americans Love to eat, it is no surprise that 1/3 of us fall into the range of overweight or obese. It's not completely our fault that this is happening, but surprising that in this age of communication, we are kept in the dark about what we consume, until it is too late and our health has already been compromised. Even then, due to the Love for money, corporations and the medical industry conspire to profit as much as possible from our illness by spreading their propaganda that drugs are the only cures and by not requiring mandatory food labeling.  We need to open our eyes to such exploits so that we can clearly discern what is being done to us,  and enable ourselves to make the choice whether  to stay on this deadly coarse, or to make the necessary changes. We must choose to  Love ourselves first, then our choices for healthier living will come a lot easier.

     Naturally we desire to active... Well-bodied, healthy, energetic people cannot just physically sit idly. Our bodies and minds need to see, move, and experience all that they are called to be.  When we have a healthy heart and body, there is no stopping us. To maintain our peak well-being, we must remember a few basics, and basics really is the operative word. By continuing to eat a basic diet of unprocessed foods, keeping our bodies physically, mentally, and emotionally fit with basic daily exercise as well as creative hobbies, our hearts will not be able to thank us enough, and will probably want to extend it's life significantly in order to repay it's gratitude!

       Loving  yourself as well as each other is just another great exercise for our hearts... so spread the Love and it will come back to you a thousand fold! 

         Much Love~ Regina xo

Quinoa w/ Tomato and Jalepeno Sauce

Quick and Easy Hot Quinoa One Pot Dinner

      While I'm posting this recipe as a Meatless Monday dish, this fast and filling quinoa dish is my Go-To dish whenever I have very limited time to prepare a hot meal. I was surprised to see how happy I could make my kids with so little time or effort expended. I have to give my sister-in law Ann most of the credit here, since it was her recipe that I expanded on...

6 cups cooked quinoa (2 cups dry+4 cups water)

2 Lg. Cans (28 oz. size) Diced or chopped tomatoes

2-3 cloves garlic

1/4 - 1 whole jalpeno pepper (to taste)

sea or Himalayan salt to taste

        Cook quinoa in lg. pot according to dirctions (approx. 15 min.)
While while quinoa is cooking blend garlic and jalapeno pepper with a few tablespoons water in small bleder or you can chop them finely.
When quinoa is cooked add the 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and your garlic/jalapeno mixture to pot, heat for about 5 minutes more until it stars to bubble and then it is ready to serve.
Add a green salad and your meal is complete!
I always make a lot because my kids like to eat several servings.

GSM Quick Cooking Tip

Make extra quinoa at the same time and store it the fridge to make other dishes during the week like my Quinoa Tabouli Salad or Quicky Quinoa Mexican Salad also posted here on this page.
Quinoa is so versatile for any side dish!

Quick and Easy Mexican Confetti Quinoa Salad

Mexican Confetti Quinoa Salad

Here is a recipe for a delicious Fast and Easy salad/side dish that takes only a few minutes to whip up. I made this to accompany our veggie burgers and it was a hit with everyone! I used some left over quinoa which I make in big batches and then divide it up and refrigerate, so that I am able to use it throughout the week. I have had variations of this salad before, and was inspired one day by Trader Joe's Black Bean and Roasted Corn fresh salsa...

  Quick and Easy Mexican Quinoa Salad

3 C. cooked and chilled quinoa

1 can organic black beans

1 C.  corn organic (frozen or 1 -15 oz. can)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 small red onion (chopped)
1/2  jalapeno pepper chopped (optional)
juice of 1 fresh lime
1 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro or to taste
1 tsp. sea salt

1 container Trader Joe's Black Bean and Roasted corn Fresh Salsa

Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss! It's as simple as that!
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, the longer the better! 
Enjoy!
<3 Green Smoothies Mom

This Week's Smoothie Class Schedule

 Healthy for the Holidays!

Smoothies-101~ Tuesday, Nov. 13th

Smoothies-201~ Wednesday, Nov. 14th

Classes begin at 7:30

These are the last classes for 2012

For more info.  contact Regina @ mom@hanrahouse.com

or message on facebook

November 7th Smoothies-101Class Cancelled Due to Storm- New Date: Tuesday- November 13th

November 7th Green Smoothies-101 Class Cancelled due to weather!

Rescheduduled for Tuesday- November 13th, @ 7:30pm

  Be safe everyone!

 

Upcoming Smoothie Classes for  November

 

 Wed.- November 7th- High Energy Smoothies -101

Wed.- November 14th- Smoothies201- Intermediate Level Smoothies/Juicing

Smoothies 101- Beginners hands-on class learning how to make these amazing Highly Beneficial/High Energy dietary Supplements and how improved diet is connected to better health.

Smoothies 201- Intermediate level- utilizing  Super-foods and Juicing and their many benefits from detoxifying and higher levels of nutrients. 

Classes begin @ 7:30- please contact me to register @  mom@hanrahouse.com or message me on Facebook or call me @ 201-245-8175 with any questions

Everything you will need for the classes is provided- (Blenders, food, recipes, smoothie ingredients, instructions, food charts & shopping list)                                                   The cost for each class is $40.00

 

"Transition to Whole-Foods" -  For those who are interested in transitioning their families gradually and painlessly over to a healthier wholefoods based diet.  I have been working diligently on these classes and will posts the dates for them soon!