Mexican Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 medium chicken breast cut into small cubes
• 1 can of black beans rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 cup tomato sauce or spagetti sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 11/2 cup water
• 1 pepper cut into cubes
• 1/2 of a medium onion finely chopped
• 1 small can of green chilis
• 2 T. soy sauce
• 2 T. minced garlic
• 2 T. taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Salsa, sour cream and cheese optional as a garnish

Directions

1. In your rice cooker add the uncooked rice, tomato sauce, broth, green chilis and water (minus 1/4 cup)
2. Saute the garlic, pepper, onion and chicken in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the rinsed black beans, taco seasoning, and remaining 1/4 cup of water to the skillet
4. Stir frequently until the beans are warmed.
5. Layer the bowl with rice on bottom, then chicken mixture and top with cheese, sour cream and salsa. Since we don't do dairy we just did Homemade Salsa and dairy free cheese.
6. Enjoy!

Supreme Pizza Pasta

Looks tasty right!?!?

Up close and personal... so so good. It is even toddler approved! 

Who wouldn't love the marriage of spaghetti and pizza!?!?!  :)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce (I love Walmart's brand, its cheap and tasty!)
• 1/2 of an onion finely chopped
• 1 pepper
• 16 oz of cooked pasta
• 1 small tube of sausage (I love Jimmy Dean's natural)
• 1/4-1/2 pkg. of pepperoni (we use turkey)
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese (we use the the dairy-free Daiya brand)
• You can add really any topping that love on pizza

DIRECTIONS

1. Brown the sausage over medium heat in a medium sized skillet.
2. Cook pasta and chop the veggies while the sausage is browning.
3. Add the veggies, and pepperoni to the skillet and stir constantly until they are soft.
4. Scoop the cooked pasta into each individual bowl and cover with the toppings from the skillet.
5. Add sauce, cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
6. Best served with garlic cheese toast and a green salad.

ENJOY!

Sausage Cheesey Stuffed Shells w/ Alfredo Sauce

• 2 c. of cashews 
• 1-3 c. of plain coconut milk 
• 2 T. of minced garlic
• 1 T. onion powder (or Wildtree onion and chive blend)
• 1/2 tube of sausage (browned)
• optional 1-2 T. Wildtree's scampi blend (it is not as good without it!)
• 1 1/2 tbsp of nutritional yeast 
• salt and pepper to taste (or Wildtree's Rancher Steak Rub)
• 2 T. dairy free butter ( i of course use the Red Earth Balance)
• 1 box of GF shell noodles
• 1 1/2-2 c. chopped spinach ( I used fresh. You'll want maybe half that if its frozen)
• 1 1/2-2 c. dairy free cheese (of course i use daiya! ;)

1.  Soak the cashews over night in water
2. Cook shells as directed.
3. Blend up the cashews, garlic, onion, 1 c. coconut milk, salt and pepper and nutritional yeast until it is smooth (add more coconut milk as needed.
4. In a saucepan take about 1/3-1/2 of the mixture; combine it with 1/2 c. cheese, 1 c. of spinach, 1 T. butter and the sausage. Warm it on the stove for a few minutes until it reduces down. (This will be the stuffing for your shells.)
5. Stuff your shells with the mixture and place them in a greased 8x8 pan.
6. Take the remaining mixture and add the rest of the milk, spinach and butter to it, and warm in the sauce pan on the stove top. Pour over the shells.
7. Top with remaining cheese and bake at 375 for 25 mins, or until the sauce bubbles.

* Makes 6 servings*

Bangkok Curry

·       1 pkg. Taifun rice noodles (soak in hot water for about 10 mins then add to the veggies and sauce.)

·       3-4 julienned carrots

·       1/2 c. green onions

·       2 medium red, orange, or yellow pepper, thinly sliced

·       2 c. sliced mushrooms (about 6-8 small mushrooms)

·       2-3 Tbsp. fresh, minced garlic

Chicken Alfredo Pizza

ALFREDO SAUCE
Ingredients

• 2 c. of cashews 
• 1 1/2 c. of plain coconut milk 
• 2 T. of minced garlic
• 1 T. onion powder
• optional 1 T. Wildtree's scampi blend
• 1 1/2 tbsp of nutritional yeast 
• salt and pepper (or Wildtree's Rancher Steak Rub)
• 1 small drained can of mushrooms

Directions

1. Soak the cashews overnight in water, then drain and blend until smooth in the blender
2. Add the remaining ingredients and warm.

CRUST

Ingredients

• 2 T. active dry yeast
• 1 1/3 c. warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 c. + 4 T. tapioca flour
• 4 t. xanthan gum
• 2 t. unflavored gelatin
• 2 t. Italian seasoning ( I did Wildree 1/2 scampi, 1/2 pizza sauce)
• 2 t. cider vinegar
• 2 t. oil (I used Wildtree's Basil Pesto... SOOO YUMMY!)
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. sugar
• 2-2 1/2 c rice flour (brown or white, I did both)
 

 Directions

1.  In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the tapioca flour, xanthan gum, gelatin, seasoning, vinegar, oil, salt, sugar; and thoroughly combine.
2.  Begin adding flour. Start with 2/3 c. and stir in enough remaining brown rice flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).  
3. On a floured surface, cut dough in half and roll out. Transfer to a greased pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. 
4.  Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. 
5. Spread the sauce on and add bacon, tomatoes, chicken, and cheese (i like the daiya brand). Bake about 15 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and toppings are lightly browned and heated through. 

 Yields: 2 medium sized pizza crusts.

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

 

• 1/2 cup rice flour
• ½ cup millet flour
• 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
• 1/3 cup potato starch
• 3 T agave
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups rice or goat milk
• 1/2 cups apple sauce
• 2 T. cinnamon
• 1 T. vanilla

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients. Stir in eggs, milk, agava, vanilla and oil until well blended and few lumps remain.
2. Heat a large, well-oiled skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Spoon batter onto skillet and cook until bubbles begin to form. Flip, and continue cooking until golden brown on bottom. Serve immediately with condiments of your choice.
3. The consistency is fairly runny and makes a thinner pancake. If you like thicker, more fluffy pancakes add another ½ cup of rice flour.

Cheesy Quinoa Stir-fry

 

• 2-3 cups mixed veggies
• 2 T. minced garlic
• 1/4 of a red onion finely chopped
• 1 c. nutritional yeast
• 1 t. agave
• 2 c quinoa
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 2 c. rice milk
• 1-2 T. salt (to taste)
• 1 T. coconut oil

1.  Put the oil, onion and garlic in a large sauce pan, and brown over medium heat
2. Add the mixed veggies, and simmer for 2-3 mins.
3. Pour the broth, rice milk, and quinoa into the mixture and bring back up to a boil.
4. Turn off the burner and cover the pan.
5. Let sit for 5-10 mins until the liquid is all soaked up.
6. Fluff and serve!

Mini Sweet Meatloaves

 Sorry the picture is special...

• 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef
• 2 T. minced garlic
• 2 T. garlic powder
• 2T. onion powder
• 1/2 c agava
• 1 1/4 c ketchup
• 1 c. ground corn flakes
• 2 eggs
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. pepper

1. Put all the ingredients, besides 1/4 c agave and 3/4 c ketchup. 
2. Blend them all together well.
3. Roll into balls and place in muffin tins.
4. Mix remaining ketchup, agave and drizzle over the mini loaves
5. Bake at 350 for 20-30 mins until they are no longer pink.

Fajitas

Makes 4-6 servings

• 1 large chicken breast
• 1 small onion
• 1 1/2- 2 peppers
• 2 T. minced garlic
• 1 T. coconut oil
• 1-2 T. soy sauce alt. (I use Coconut Aminos; its at Good Earth)
• 1/2 pkg of Fajita seasoning (GV kind is the one to use)
• Corn Tortillas

1. Slice the onion and pepper into small long peices about 1/4 in. thick 2-3 long.
2. Put coconut oil into your skillet and saute the garlic, and sliced onions and peppers for about 3-5mins on medium low heat.
3. While the veggies are sauteing cut your raw chicken breast into small chunks. You want them about 1/2 - 1" cubes.
4. Add the chicken to the skillet and simmer over  heat for about 8 mins, or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are soft.
5. Put fajita mix into a tortilla and eat as is or top with cheese, salsa, guacamole, and whatever else you have!