tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279929242026-10-25T18:56:07.425-04:00Leaving bread crumbs from my life...Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.comBlogger341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-69608670364006375992026-02-25T12:35:00.003-05:002026-02-27T23:26:02.081-05:00

2 cups of red lentils 8 cups of chicken stock (or water)1 large onion, roughly chopped5 cloves of garlic3 tablespoons of tomato paste2 tablespoons of dried mint2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil3 teaspoons of saltBoil everything until the veggies and lentils are cooked. Mix with a hand blender. Serve with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice on the bowl.Enjoy!Damla

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1 onion, chopped roughly in big cubes4 cloves of garlic1 cup of baby carrots 1.5 cups of red lentils1 cup of raw cashews200 g tomato paste (1 small glass jar)2 cups of chicken stock (or just add water)2 cups of water1 tablespoon of 10 spice mix by Oh She Glows cookbook and blog1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper 1 tablespoon of dried mint (add once the soup is

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1 jar of roasted red peppers 1 cup of walnuts, toasted5 cloves of garlicThe juice of 1 lemon3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon of cumin1 tablespoon of aleppo pepper 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1 teaspoon of red pepper Blend it all in a food processor. Enjoy as an excellent dipping sauce!

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1 cup of parsley (chopped)1 cup of cilantro (chopped)The juice of half a lemon5 cloves of garlic minced1 teaspoon of oregano 1 teaspoon of red pepper 1 teaspoon of Himalayan sea salt4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil Mix it all. Goes great with grilled salmon or toasted bread. Enjoy!

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Small potatoes, washed and halvedOlive oilSaltCurryCayenne pepper Toss it all and place the potatoes face down on a baking sheet. 45 minutes in 400 F preheated oven. Enjoy!

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The juice of half a limeA few cucumber slicesSparkling waterMix and enjoy!So refreshing!

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1/3 cups oatmeal1 tablespoon goji berries 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter1/2 cup plant milkMix all and heat gently for 1 minute. Serve with fresh fruit or frozen berries, and a tablespoon of chocolate chips. 

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4 tablespoons carob powder2 tablespoons cacao powder 4 tablespoons almond meal or flour9 pitted datesA pinch of Himalayan saltBlend all in a strong kitchen blender by pulsing. Then pour into a bowl and add1/2 cup almond butter3 tablespoons melted coconut butterKnead all by hand. Add 2 or more tablespoons of almond meal if needed. Form into balls. Refrigerate. If you don't add more

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1 package of red lentils1 onion2 red peppers (in small cubes)2 cups of frozen spinach5 cloves of garlic1 jar of tomato sauce1 tablespoon cumin1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon herb de provenceSalt2 cups of boiling water 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil Sauté the onions and red peppers in olive oil. Add the washed red lentils and everything else except garlic. Cook

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2 cups of dry green split peas1 can of coconut cream (Trader Joe's)1 onion5 cloves of garlic2 tablespoons of currySaltRed pepper Black pepperPlace all in a pot. Fill it with water 3/4 of the way. Cook until all veggies are tender. Smooth with a hand blender. Adjust salt as needed. Enjoy!

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1 onion, diced4 branches of celery, cut1 cup of carrots, cut in small pieces1 tablespoon of salt3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil Saute the veggies and the oil in a very large pot. Add black pepper and red pepper to tasteAdd boiled water to fill the pot up. Add 1 packet of rice noodles (any kind you like)Let it boil until the noodles are cooked. Turn off the heat. 

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2 cups of rice, cooked beforehand 2 tablespoons of avocado oil1 onion1 red pepper, cut in small 2 green peppers, same1/4 cup tamari sauce2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil4 cloves of garlic1 cup of scallions Shrimp cooked with tamari and sriracha (optional)Sauté the onion and red pepper in avocado oil on hugh heat.Add the quinoa, tamari sauce, sesame oil, garlic, scallions and shrimp

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3 cups of strawberries cut in small piecesVodka1 bottle of organic orange juice 2 bottles of sangria red wine (or any red wine you have)2 liter bottle of sprite or ginger aleFresh mintA glass pitcher like you see in the picture Cover the strawberries with vodka (use enough to cover the amount you have). Let them sit for an hour. Mix everything. Add pieces of mint to the top. Great

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The pulp of almonds from almond milk making (remainder of 2 cups of soaked almonds) 1/2 cup peanut butter (also works great with almond butter ✨)Pinch of himalayan salt1/2 cup oat flour1/2 cup of maple syrup1/2 cup of mini chocolate chipsMix all. With an ice cream scoop place onto the tray. Press down to make the cookie shape. Bake in 350 oven for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

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The pulp of almonds from almond milk making (remainder of 2 cups of soaked almonds)1 tablespoon of cacao powder Pinch of himalayan salt1 cup coconut flour1/2 cup of maple syrup1/2 cup of mini chocolate chipsMix all. Then press into 3 two-cup containers. Makes a yummy no bake dessert. Enjoy!

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2 cups of soaked almonds (soak 1 cup dry overnight)7 cups of waterPinch of raw vanilla powder3 datesPinch of himalayan saltMix all in a Vitamix or high speed blender. Then pour over to this device. (https://amzn.to/3zy76GJ) Drain and enjoy!P. S. Don't throw away the almond drained part. Follow the next recipe!

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20 dates, pitted1/2 cup coconut oilPulse the two together in a blender1 cup almond butter2 cups coconut flour1 teaspoon himalayan salt1/2 cup honey1/2 cup coconut granola (from Trader Joes)Mix all. Press into a baking sheet lined square pyrex. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips1/4 cup almond milkMelt the chocolate with the milk. Pour over the blondie. Refrigerate again

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1 cup almond butter1 cup coconut flour2 cups of baking dates (already made into a paste, I used 2 packages)1 teaspoon himalayan salt1/4 cup cacao powder1/2 cup shredded coconutsMix all. Press the mixture into a square pyrex. Refrigerate for an hour. Cut into squares and enjoy!

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6 cans of Safe Catch tuna, drained1 large red onion or 2 shallots, diced5 celery stalks, diced1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 cup of mayonnaise 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard Juice of 1 lemonBlack pepper Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Add everything else and mix. Keep refrigerated and add to salads, sandwiches, or tacos. Enjoy!

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2 large chicken breastsChicken broth, 1 literHimalayan sea saltExtra virgin olive oil5 large potatoes, peeled and cubedWater, to cover the pot 3/4 of the wayPlace all in a pot. Boil/cook until chicken is tender. Break the chicken apart into small pieces with a fork and a knife. You can enjoy it like this or hand blend it all for a smooth texture. Enjoy!DamlaP.S. great for cold/flu or to

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1 banana4 pitted datesHalf of a lemon, peeled1 bunch of parsley (about 2 cups with stems)2 cups of waterBlend it all in a high speed blender. So yummy!Enjoy!

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8 datesPeanut butter (about two tablespoons)Dark chocolate (half a square package)Take the seeds out of the dates. Fill them with peanut butter. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Refrigerate. Enjoy!Also works great with a little shredded coconut on top!If you'd like the chocolate to be less solid, add a tiny bit of almond milk while melting it to make a ganache. 

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2 onions1 lb of shredded mozarella Silicone donut baking sheetsPlace a little shredded cheese in each hole. Cut the onions in half an inch slices and take away the inner circles so that you have a donut shaped onion (2-3 rings only). Place the onion rings in the donut holds. Then add more cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes in a preheated 400 Fahrenheit oven. Enjoy!

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2 bananas 2 cups of almond milk2 tablespoons of cacao powder1 tablespoon or hemp powder6 dates, pitted and soaked overnight (1 cup of water) plus the water they were soaked in4 tablespoons of almond butter Mix all in a speed blender. Makes enough for 3 people. Soo yummy! Enjoy!* inspired by Mandy’s (Montreal, CA) Date Me Smoothie. They also add 2-3 shots of espresso which I skip

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5 beets, peeled, steamed and cut into cubes 1 cup of apple cider vinegar 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Place everything in a glass container. Let it sit in the fridge overnight. Enjoy the next day!

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