Mixed Greens

These greens are so flavorful that I ate them up like candy. Too bad the kids complain about everything and think that the texture of greens is so bad they are going to dye when they eat them.

I'll give you the recipe first: 

3 baby bok choy

1 bag of mixed greens from Trader Joe's (kale, spinach and swis chard) - if you don't have a Traders in your area, just pick up some of these greens and you will have to do more chopping.

5 cloves garlic (minced)

2 T olive oil

1-2 T balsamic vinegar

1/4 c water

1. Sauté the garlic in the olive oil on medium heat till it starts to simmer a little, don't let it burn.

2. Add the greens and cook till almost wilted about 1-2 mins.
3. Add the water and vinegar and cook till the liquid is completely reduced and serve. They are so taste, you don't need salt and pepper. Serve with a yummy, healthy, and organic protein.

Then watch your kids be all dramatic when they are eating like this:

And this:

I know, I am a horrible mom that I feed my kids this awful stuff. But that's what happens when your dad practices Functional Medicine! I hope yours enjoy it more then mine.

Kristen and Premier IFM

Oven Roasted Veggies

Here is a super simple, super easy recipe for you. One of our favorites, oven roasted veggies.

This one is a favorite for the kids because they can get a lot of what they like and for the adults because it has all the healthy food we need. Even in this household we don't get enough of a variety. 

Here is the recipe:

1 head of cauliflower

1 bunch of broccoli

1 bag of mushrooms sliced or whole

1 zuccini or yellow squash

1 red bell pepper

2 carrots

5 cloves garlic (minced)

2 T olive oil

1 T macadamia nut oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Chop veggies, garlic and onions and toss with oils. Bake at 450 for 20 mins or until roasted. 

I hope you enjoy these as much as us! And remember, Food IS Medicine.

Kristen

Gluten Free Banana Muffins

We are getting right into our gluten free grove and finding/creating/modifying recipes that are approved by the whole family and that don't make us miss gluten at all. (I wish I could say the same for dairy).

We are making these treats on a weekly basis right now and they don't last long. Sometimes the batch is gone in about 15 mins!

Recipe:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit
2 C Gluten Free Flour (I use Pamela's Bread Mix)
1 t baking soda
1/4 c butter (melted) **
1/4 c coconut oil (melted)
3/4 c pure maple syrup
2 eggs
2 over ripe bananas
1/4 t cinnamon

Mash the bananas then mix with all the wet ingredients. Add the dry and beat on high till smooth. These muffins are gluten free, so don't worry about over mixing, it won't make them tough. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.

If your kids don't like banana chunks, put all the ingredients in the blender, blend it up real quick and pour them in the muffin tins.

**Dairy free option: Substitute butter for coconut oil.

I hope you enjoy them as much as our family does!

Kristen

Wheat and Cow's Milk Free Chicken Parmesan

Since little C and I were tested for food sensitivities, we have had to say good bye to some of our favorite foods. It has taken some time, but I have found ways to recreate a few of them. I had a craving for some good Italian food and I have really been missing the cheese. So, I set out to make some good ol' Chicken Parmesan.

I started with this Hunt's tomato sauce that I bought quite a while ago and added some Wild Tree seasonings to make a spaghetti sauce. I love that this sauce is in a box and not a can.

I pounded the chicken flat.

Dipped it in egg...

Then I dipped it in the Ian's Panko Gluten Free Bread Crumbs mixed with some sheep cheese and seasonings. By clicking on here you can see them on Amazon.

After that I pan browned both sides.

Then I put the chicken in a pan with the sauce and Sheep Romano another cheese I can't find the name of. It is a lighter flavor like mozzarella.

These are my absolute favorite noodles. If I get any other quinoa noodles, they have corn flour and we can not have corn in my house. These Brown Rice, Quinoa noodles also have the best texture to them, just like drum wheat noodles.

Sadly, I don't have a finished product picture. The dinner was so good we all ate it all up. I was very happy to have a yummy pasta and cheesy dinner without all the stomach ache.