July 24, 2012: Grain-Free Mini Pizzas
I have tried multiple grain-free pizza recipes and could never find a great one. I experimented with a few ingredients and voila, I came out with the most delicious grain-free pizza ever! These are so easy to make and cook so fast! Enjoy!
(4 mini pizzas)
Crust:
2 heaped tbsp coconut flour
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp parmesan
Topping:
marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese (optional- you can put whatever you want on top!)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk the eggs, water, herbs, and parmesan. Add the coconut flour slowly until it is a thick batter. Spread the batter in small circles on a baking sheet. Pat down the dough to desired crust thickness (I would recommend thin because I thought my crust would be thin, and it ended up being so thick it took away the taste of the toppings). Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, add toppings, and bake until heated and cheese melted (about 5 minutes).
(4 mini pizzas)
Crust:
2 heaped tbsp coconut flour
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp parmesan
Topping:
marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese (optional- you can put whatever you want on top!)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk the eggs, water, herbs, and parmesan. Add the coconut flour slowly until it is a thick batter. Spread the batter in small circles on a baking sheet. Pat down the dough to desired crust thickness (I would recommend thin because I thought my crust would be thin, and it ended up being so thick it took away the taste of the toppings). Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, add toppings, and bake until heated and cheese melted (about 5 minutes).
June 19, 2012: Green Detox Smoothie
Having Celiac Disease, you and I both know I have many digestive problems..I decided to make a green detox smoothie to help detoxify my digestive system. Yes, this smoothie is green, but it tastes like a sweet and tropical drink you would buy in the Bahamas.
First I added all fresh ingredients to my blender (this makes about enough for one 8 oz cup):
(according to the Environmental Working Group, pineapples, mango, and kiwi all made the clean 15 foods which are lowest in pesticides...this will save you a buck or two when deciding to buy organic http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/)
1/4 cup pineapple
1 mango prepared and cubed
1 kiwi peeled and sliced
1/4 cup ice
1 or 2 organic kale leaves
1/2 tsp grated organic ginger root
Next set your blender on liquify and let it go for about 2-3 cycles or until all ingredients are blended smoothly. Pour into a glass and enjoy! The detox worked instantly for me and I started feeling better. This one’s a keeper!
First I added all fresh ingredients to my blender (this makes about enough for one 8 oz cup):
(according to the Environmental Working Group, pineapples, mango, and kiwi all made the clean 15 foods which are lowest in pesticides...this will save you a buck or two when deciding to buy organic http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/)
1/4 cup pineapple
1 mango prepared and cubed
1 kiwi peeled and sliced
1/4 cup ice
1 or 2 organic kale leaves
1/2 tsp grated organic ginger root
Next set your blender on liquify and let it go for about 2-3 cycles or until all ingredients are blended smoothly. Pour into a glass and enjoy! The detox worked instantly for me and I started feeling better. This one’s a keeper!