Sweet Almond Cream

This is a nice, sweet topping to replace whipped cream at breakfast or dessert time.  Let me know what you think in the comments below!


Sweet Almond Cream
Yield: 2 cups

1 cup water
3/4 cup blanched almonds
3 Tbsp coconut milk powder (or ½ cup coconut milk)
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp Celtic grey sea salt
2 Tbsp maple syrup (or Agave syrup)

1.  Blend in a blender until creamy.  Serve chilled.  Place on top of waffles or berries.  Store in the refrigerator.

Sweet Potato Latkes

This is a good recipe if you're wanting to incorporate some more nutrients and variety in your diet.  I'm a huge fan of starch.  Potatoes of any kind are so good for you, are packed full of nutrients, and fill you up.  And I can especially say that about sweet potatoes!

Packed with vitamin A, C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, biotin, potassium, fiber, vitamin B3, B1, B2, and Phosphorus... they're a food you can "literally" live on.  Seriously, no joke!  The okanawan's live on a diet of sweet potatoes!  You can do it too!

Enjoy these yummy, gluten free, Latkes!  And be sure to let me know what you thought of them in the comments below!  Happy cooking!


Sweet Potato Latkes
Yield: 6-7 medium sized latkes

4 cups sweet potato, shredded
1/2 medium onion, shredded
4 garlic cloves, shredded
1 tsp Celtic grey sea salt
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1 Tbsp dried parsley (or small handful chopped fresh parsley)
1/4 cup olive oil

1.  In a food processor, shred the sweet potatoes, measure out and place in a bowl.
2.  Then place the onion and garlic and shred them in the food processor, add them to the bowl.
3.  Add sea salt, stir, let sit for a moment.  Then stir in brown rice flour and parsley, then stir in the olive oil.
4.  Fry in a skillet like latkes, (or bake) until brown on both side.  Serve with a dollop of Toffuti sour cream or Almond Sour Cream.

Hot Cocoa Mix

I made a bunch of this and gave it out to close friends and family for Christmas gifts this year!  Everyone loved it.  

 I use soy milk powder for it instead of regular dried milk powder.  I have never used regular cows milk powder, so I don't know what the outcome would be.  But, you may use whatever you like!  You are the chef, remember?!  I have also made this with rice milk powder for friends who are allergic to soy, and it turns out great.

Let me know what you think in the comments below!


Hot cocoa mix
Yield: about 6 cups

1 1/2 cups cocoa powder (or carob, if desired)
2 1/2 cups organic powdered sugar
2 cups vanilla soy milk powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp fine sea salt

1.  Sift everything together in a large bowl.  Then, whisk everything until combined.  Store in a glass container.

To Serve:
Place 2-3 large TB in a mug, add hot water or milk, stir.  Enjoy!

World's Best Guacamole

Seriously.  Would I make a claim such as this if it were not true?  This is also the simplest guacamole you will ever throw together!

Try it.  See for yourself!  Oh, and don't forget to let me know what you think in the comment section below!  Have yourself a Mexican holiday!


World's Best Guacamole
Yield: 4 servings

2 large ripe avocados
2 TB onion, finely minced (I prefer red onion, but you can use whatever you want)
3-4 TB cilantro, chopped
juice from at least 1 lime
sea salt

1.  Slice avocados in half, score each one into chunks, scoop or squeeze out into a small bowl.
2.  Add finely minced onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a large pinch of salt.  Using a fork, gently mix everything together, gently squishing the avocado a little.  This guacamole should be more chunky, it gives it a really nice scooping consistency. 
3.  Taste with a chip so you get the salty/tart consistency you desire from your guacamole.  In the end, I usually add a little more lime juice, and another small pinch of salt.  You are the chef, so have fun with this!  Then, serve anyway you desire!  We like to use as a chip dip.  Bon appetite!