Spanish Garlic Broccoli #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #Spain #healthyfood #yummyfood

Albert from Spain on a Fork was right about not being able to resist this broccoli dish. It's so simple yet very flavorable. I used the entire head of broccoli where it's small and trimmed the outside of the thickest part of the stalk. I also used a mixture of a bit of broth I made with chicken bones that had a touch of tomatoes and paprika in them. Of course I overcooked the dish, but it's still amazing. I was getting tired of plain steamed broccoli. Right on Alberto for another fine dish done.

Lemon Zest and Garlic Topping Hummus #hummus #smokedpaprika #healthyfood #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

 I was getting sick of regular hummus. This topping on this hummus recipe from Rainbow Plant Life broke the mold. This women also cooks and soaks her chick peas in baking soda. It made them so soft. I didn't even add water to the hummus mix. I'm not a fan of cumin so I left that out and liked smoked paprika a the end topping the mixture with this. I couldn't get the Zest peels but bits because I used a lemon from the freezer. It still tastes good. Definitely at least eating it at room temperature tastes better. I used some of my leftover Sardinian flatbread chips and a couple of crust pieces from my homemade mini artisan loaf. I like this better than vegetables. I will do better with the swirling next time. 

Spanish Onion and Potato Omelette #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #yummyfood #healthyfood

I love potatoes in the morning. My photo doesn't do it justice. I added a bit too much potato. Plus, I used my square electric fry pan. It doesn't heat evenly. The flavor is all there in this dish. This will be my go to omelette with many opportunities for adds. Thank you Spain On a Fork .

Neat New Recipes #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #energy #clarity #medicinefood

 I found these neat recipes to enhance my taste buds and keep the nutritional food going down giving me that badly needed energy. Hummus works well but the taste isn't there enough for me. I found this recipe cooking the dried chickpeas in chicken broth with a healthy bay leaf, onion, and garlic. Because the flavors were cooked in I didn't have to add fresh garlic, which kept the flavor light. I use it as a spread on my high energy semolina Sardinian flat bread. I only used 1 tablespoon of lemon per half a cup of dried beans and added 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes. I had no black pepper which seemed to work keeping it mild. This spread that I top with tomato slices inspired me to try a vegan mayo with chick peas.

Instant Pot Chick Peas

I love Sally's Baking Addiction. I found this chocolate chip recipe that is truly indulging to me the way I made it. I used half coconut oil for butter, coconut sugar for brown sugar, and chunks of a homemade dark chocolate recipe made with honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and cacao chocolate that I use. I used half of the white sugar. The small bit of sugar gives me clarity.  

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Spanish Onion Garlic Potatoes #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #yummyfood #healthyfood

 I love these potatoes! I didn't even have wine and had to use one cup of a chicken broth that had some tomato paste in it, where I used all chicken broth for liquids - and I would use 1/2 cup less next time where wine absorbs, and they are still great. Recipe at Spain On a Fork.

Homemade Granola with Few Ingredients #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #healthyfood #healthymedicine

 

This wonderful woman just shared some very important breakfast tips in these nutritional recipes. I decided to try the homemade granola. I don't like coconut flakes and I had no sunflower seeds so I used pumpkin. I also used sunflower seed butter instead. I added a few extra raisins. This is SO yummy!!

Recipe from HealthNut Nutrition

I just ate a handful and it gave me a burst. I also made boiled eggs like she said and ate one on bread and it killed my fatigue and brain fog. I liked the eggs better too. 

Holy Grail Nutrition Ingredients #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #holygrail #healthyfood #medicinefood

 I'm starting a pinned post for my holy grail items that I love. I'm only posting the brands that I've compared to many others or just haven't found a product like it and have very much needed it. I'll be adding to it as I remember and find more.

Popcorn

I have not been able to find a salty snack with olive oil, sea salt, and no additives. I very happily just found this popcorn. It will be in my cupboard monthly. I hope to find more of these snacks made the same way. 

Flour

Have not found a flour that compares. It makes beautiful pie crusts effortlessly and I'm trying it out today with my artisan mini loafs. 

Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies #sunflowerseedbutter #oatflour #coconutsugar #healhyfood #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

Recipe at The Domestic Geek  

I've been trying to find ways to incorporate sunflower seed butter into my diet. I hate nuts. And although sunflower seed butter is made from a favorite seed of mine the richness at times is still too much of a comparison to peanut butter. These cookies work and where I can plop one in my mouth in the morning helps with energy.

I used homemade chocolate. The pieces melt faster but worked with the swirl of chocolate in my mouth. 

Expresso Tasting Chocolate Pudding #healthydessert #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

 I made this chocolate pudding from 'Chocolate Covered Katie' using coconut sugar. The deepness of a fine coffee came out. Delicious and no refined sugar if you're looking for that. 

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Banana Mugcake Bread #healthyfood #yummyfood #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

 I've been wanting to make a recipe from this site and finally found one. Where I'm not vegan I used regular milk and swapped out half organic coconut sugar for refined sugar and used half of the refined sugar. I made this for breakfast this morning and the chocolate mug cake last night - was just as good! I used my homemade chocolate as well with honey, coconut oil, cacao and vanilla.

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Spanish Garlic Zucchini #fitfood #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

These are a perfect healthy appetizer! The juices of the dish melt in your mouth.

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