Vegan Nacho Cheese

 Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

a friend recommended I try this, so I will copy the recipe and let you know if it is good

found on this web site:

ingredients

• 1 C white potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 C carrots, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 C vegetable oil
• 1/4 C nondairy milk
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 6 pickled jalapeño slices
• 3 tbsp jalapeño pickle brine
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp arrowroot flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes and carrots in pot of water for approximately 10 minutes. Drain them from the boiling water and add to a high-powered blender immediately. If you cook the potatoes for too long, they will become starchy and your sauce will not be smooth. This recipe will not work in a conventional blender. The potatoes need to be whipped at a high enough speed that they break down and emulsify, creating a smooth and creamy cheese-like sauce, with undetectable potato! You’ll need a Vitamix or Blendtec. I’ve made it in a Magic Bullet in a half batch and it also worked well.

  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and combine until smooth. Your sauce may be hot enough to serve immediately, if you’re in a rush, or heat it up in a small pot to thicken it slightly before pouring over whatever food you want to make cheesier! How about chips, chili, broccoli, or cauliflower for starters. 

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce - healthy

 Trying to find more healthy recipes this year:  found this from Danielle Dinkelman who is a health coach, and she found this from here          Vegonosity web site    follow them for great ideas

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce-Vegan

1 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 Tblsp balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 Tblsp corn starch

1/4 cup water

Instructions:

In a small sauce pan, whisk the soy sauce, syrup, vinegar, ginger, and garlic powder until combined.

Heat on medium high heat until it just begins to boil, then reduce to a simmer

Whisk the corn starch and water together in a small bowl until fully combined.  Whisk into the teriyaki sauce for approximately 30 seconds or until it thickens.  Remove from heat.

Recipe Notes

Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

TRES LECHES CAKE

 This recipe comes from a sweet lady who owned her own bakery and she was the best cook I have ever met  ( I can't remember her name as I am typing , but when I remember I will come back and type it in  It was Jana  but I can't remember her last name)

TRES LECHES CAKE

Mix together with a whisk:

1 white cake mix

4 eggs

1 cup milk (she uses whole milk)

ADD:  3/4 cup melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 tsp cinnamon

Pour into a 9x13 glass or metal, spray the bottom first (she then uses parchment paper that fits on the bottom)

Bake at 350 for 22 to 27 min (9 x 13 pan) until toothpick inserted comes out clean

Let the cake cool for a couple of hours

mix together:

1 can evaporated milk

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 cup whipping cream (she uses walmart brand, says it works best)

(She made whipping cream in her kitchen aid, she took 2 cups heavy whipping cream and added 3/4 cup powdered sugar)  from this she took the 1 1/2 cup whipping cream used above, use the rest as follows:

She cut the cake in half (but she says you dont have to, she just likes to) but make sure the cake is cool when you cut it or it wont work if it warm

Spread about 3 cups of the tres leches milk on bottom layer

 and she also put a big layer of whipped cream over the cake, then she placed the other layer of cake over that (she uses the parchment paper so she lifted the cake with the parchment paper to place over bottom layer)  and then she poured as much of the 3 milks mixture as she could onto the top layer of the cake.  Then she cut a freezer zip lock bag (she says freezer ones are thick and will work, not regular ones) and snipped the corner  and then placed a tip in it and put in her whipped cream she made to decorate the top of the cake with dollops of whipped cream

Then she sprinkled some cinamon on top, and then she sliced strawberries and put those on top of the cake as well

she says the secret ingredient is love, put love into as you make it!

refrigerate for a few hours then serve

can see it here but you have to scroll down to her may 5 post

Okay another blogger on Ambers Kitchen who is usually always spot on, just posted this Coconut Tres Leches Cake, here is her version:

Coconut Tres Leches Cake:

1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients called for on box

1 12 ox can evaporate milk

15 oz cream of coconut (found near margarita mix aisle)

1 cup heavy whipped cream (not whipped)

1 to 2 cups coconut flakes (toasted)

Bake cake in a 9 x 13 according to box directions.  

Whisk together the heavy cream, cream of coconut, and evaporated milk

When the came comes out of the oven , poke holes all over the warm cake using a fork

Pour cream mixture all over the cake.  Dont fret, some will puddle on edges and will look like its not going to soak through, but it will

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours

Top cake with about 2 to 3 cups real whipped cream (no cool whip) then top with toasted coconut flakes and serve with banana slices or fresh berries

To toast coconut flakes, take 1 to 2 cups of coconut flakes, then put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and broil for a minute or two until golden and toasted, enjoy

Snickerdoodle Muffins

So I do love muffins, moist tender perfect muffins. And this is one of them, I just made them tonight, this recipe comes from Two peas and their pod, and they are simply amazing!

Snickerdoodle muffins

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 whole eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 cup flour

3/4 tsp Baking Powder

3/4 tsp Baking Soda

3/4 tsp Cream of Tartar

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup buttermilk

For the Topping:

2/3 cup sugar

2 Tblsp cinnamon

In mixing bowl, mix together the butter and sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla.  In separate bowl add the dry ingredients together.

Mix in half of the dry mixture, then add the sour cream and buttermilk.  Then mix in the other half of dry ingredients.

In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon

Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.  Take an ice cream scoop and scoop out a blob and put in the cinnamon sugar mixture, cover real good and place in cupcake liner

sprinkle remaining sugar cinnamon on top.

Bake at 350 for 15 to 17 minutes (mine took 17)

to see a demonstration how to do this, go here

These were very yummy!

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Homemade Toothpaste-Wellness Mama

I found this recipe on wellnessmama.com and have used it for over a year now and have had wonderful results!! It really does strengthen your teeth and your mouth will feel so clean!

Homemade Toothpaste-from Wellness Mama

Tooth powder ingredients:

 1/4 cup bentonite clay

3 Tblsp calcium powder

1 Tblsp baking soda

2 Tbls dried mint leaf or a few drips peppermint essential oil (optional)

1 Tblsp ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon to 1 Tblsp ground cloves

1 Tblsp or more xylitol powder

essential oils for taste such as peppermint, spearmint, or cinnamon (optional)

Tooth Powder Instructions:

If using dried mint leaf, process it in a blender or coffee grinder or food processor to form powder

Mix the ingredients in a bowl or pint size mason jar and store in small glass jar with a lid.  We have a separate small glass jar for each family member since we dip our toothbrushes in it.  Mix with a spoon or shake to incorporate ingredients.  This recipe makes about 3/4 cup of tooth powder which lasts for couple of months. 

*Notes:  I purchased the calcium powder and xylitol powder at a local health food store.  I dont use any essential oils.  

I used this stuff for several months and then had a dental cleaning, the cleaning lady asked me what I was using for toothpaste as I did not have very much plaque or build up for her to scrape away, she asked me what was in the tooth powder I used!

I like to mix it all together with a spoon in a mixing bowl and then put it into a glass square container that has a lock and lock lid on it. I wet my toothbrush first and then dip it into the powder!  It is amazing how fresh and clean your mouth will feel when done with this.  I have a doterra toothpaste that I like to use as well, but I have been told if you use this powder at least once a day it will help prevent cavities as it puts minerals back into your teeth.

Slow Cooker Brown Butter Carrots

 

This is from the Food charlatan.com she has wonderful recipes

Slow Cooker Brown Butter Carrots

Serves Serves 10    

This sweet tender glazed carrots recipe gets a boost from brown butter. A secret ingredient puts these slow cooker carrots over the top!

Ingredients

•  2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-2 inch chunks
•  1/4 cup (half stick) salted butter
•  1/2 teaspoon salt
•  1/4 cup brown sugar or raw sugar
•  1 or 2 bay leaves
•  1 teaspoon  Mexican Vanilla
•  fresh parsley or sage, chopped (to garnish)

Instructions

1. Peel and slice the carrots. I tend to like the thicker chunks of carrot, so don't go too crazy, just roughly chopped is fine. Set side.
2. In a small saucepan add the butter. Turn the heat to medium or just above medium. Stir occasionally until the butter starts to foam and ultimately turns brown. There will be silty brown "bits" that have separated from the yellow liquid. Immediately transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
3. Add the salt, sugar, bay leaves, and vanilla and stir. Add the carrots and stir to coat.
4. Cook on high for about 3 hours or until tender.
5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or sage.
6. The glaze is really great drizzled over mashed potatoes too...just sayin.

you can find her post and picture of them here

Snickers Baked Oatmeal (vegan gluten free)

Snickers Baked oatmeal

2 cups rolled oats 

1 Tbsp ground flax seeds

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1.5 cups macademia milk in unsweetened vanilla (or milk)

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/3 cup peanuts

Preheat oven to 350  Prep a 9 x 9 inch pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper

In a bowl, mix the oats, flax, baking powder, and sea salt

In a separate bowl mix the milk, vanilla, maple syrup, peanut butter, choc chips, and peanuts

Combine well.  Pour this into the dry ingredients

Mix

Pour mixture into the pan  Bake for 40 minutes

Let cool for 5 minutes

then enjoy !