Super EASY and Delicious Air Fryer Donuts #cinnamondonuts #greekyogurt #airfryer #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #notburning #inflammation #abuseinjuries #womenwithinflammation

I've been hoping to cook with Greek yogurt but needed enough recipes to justify spending as much money as it costs for an organic low-fat Greek yogurt. I was lucky to find a good yogurt for a good price at Whole Foods in their 365 line. And I found many recipes for this week.

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These donuts are delicious if you do everything needed. I added one tablespoon of light amber organic honey and 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract to the yogurt and stirred it well before adding it to the flour. I also brushed the donuts well with organic coconut oil and after they came out before dipping them in homemade cinnamon sugar (I used coconut sugar and cinnamon) and as I ate them. Yummy!!!!!

Not feeling lonely. 

Photo courtesy Clip Art Library

Spanish Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes #yummy #healthy #helpful #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

I'm not a fan of chickpeas or sweet potatoes but this was very satisfying and budget friendly for three off meals to traditional protein. I've been trying hard toward this. I used a bit of homemade vegetable stock that I made this morning because I dice my own tomatoes from the store so I didn't have that extra liquid from the can of diced tomatoes for the recipe. I also used smoked paprika and a touch of cayenne pepper for the hot smoked paprika that I didn't have. This was very tasty. I only used cooking spray and my mini air fryer for the sweet potatoes. I found this a challenge and found 5 min at 380° then flip them and another three minutes works well. Thank you Spain on a Fork.

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Mini French Toast Dutch Babies #sooogood #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #alternativecooking

These are sooo good! I used honey and lightly used coconut oil instead of butter. If you leave out the butter too be sure to spray your muffin tin well. Brushing doesn't work well. 

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Potatoes and Rich Saffron Cream Sauce #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #july4th #food

You need to slowly savor these to appreciate the richness. Thanks to Spain on a Fork these delicious potatoes, especially with their sauce, made my independent fourth. I've been having a hard time finding sauces and other things to put on my vegetables now that at this moment I'm stopping putting any fats, even if good on them, even salad, DIY oil free salad dressings, will share more on this at a later time or check out my Instagram for a couple I've shared. This sauce was great on my broccoli. Saffron is pricey and I don't know how turmeric would substitute, may be a good thing to try. I was able to cook my salmon in my small air fryer for the full six minutes without turning seeing as I didn't have organic olive oil cooking spray yet and am just lightly brushing oil, much harder to keep the non stick aspect. I didn't want to lose my salmon skin. I love it. So this worked well for the cooking anyway. I have to say I think it was actually juicier because of this. Been using my air fryer for all sorts of things lately including oil free marinated chicken breasts (just garlic and non soy sauce - REALLY, great) and these potatoes in this recipe where I used a flax egg as well because I had no eggs in the house. Add extra water and even perhaps and extra flax egg if you do this. It dries up fast. I liked the added extra flavor doing the flax egg. I also used a bit of organic store bought chicken broth that I had in the freezer to saute the vegetables before making the flour slurry.

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Moms and more.... #explicit #lorifinnila #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

I want to share with you important information I found out. I know we're all on a daily struggle doing what we can. 

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I hope this information helps you. 

Lori Jean Finnila

Chinese Chicken Bowl #recipe #quick #easy #blessedsunday #lorijeanfinnila #chinesefood

Found this wonderful recipe on Crunchy Creamy Sweet. It tastes just like Chinese takeout.

I couldn't believe how easy it was. Sauce came out right. I used my instant pot to sear on high then put to low for the sauce and used my instant pot store cover my son purchased for me to simmer the sauce. It thickened so fast I could safely remove the pan and let it sit on a potholder covered while I got the plate prepared. 

The instant pot is the only device I have that cooks evenly. I will take the pot out sooner next time. You can sear the chicken on high without fully cooking it and then turn it to low adding the sauce while stirring to finish it. 

I made it extra healthly, epecially for me having to omit soy, showing some ehancements below. I used coconut sugar too.

Natasha's Kitchen Banana Pancakes #yummyfood #healthyfood #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

I didn't make the best buttermilk so it was a bit watery tasting. But.... I've never wanted more for pancakes. The extra egg, butter, and buttermilk (ifI can get it right) make these pancakes. 

Thanks Natasha! 

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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies #healthyfood #medicinefood #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

I put a little bit too much water trying to make up for using beans that I made that hadn't retained the moisture of canned ones. But it was alright, I just baked it longer. They taste like coffee which is yummy with chocolate. I like these because they give me a bit of needed energy when I don't eat as much traditional protein. I had one with a scoop of my homemade ice cream.

Recipe at Detoxinista.

My homemade ice cream.

1 1/2 cups of cold organic 2% milk

1/8 cup of organic white sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mix all together in a bowl then add to your ice cream maker for 20 minutes. It will be a soft serve. Scoop the remains into a storage container in the freezer. Let thaw for 20 minutes before each serving and use an ice cream scoop to round the serving. 

My Birthday Week Great Finds! #vegetables #paella #chocolatecake #coconutsugar #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen

I made my own skinny cake with coconut sugar. Found some great ways to get down more vegetables and rice and chickpeas. 

Chocolate Skinny Cake

Eggplant bake by Spain on a Fork.

Between this and the cake was my favorite. Zucchini bites by Spain on a Fork.

Spain on a Fork three bean paella.

Creamy Vegan Sauce and Pasta #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #healthyfood #medicinefood

I have this delicious taste to Chinese noodles in my system. Though I have to cut down due to triglycerides, it's still healthier than other foods. 

Recipe at Rainbow Plant Life.

Delicious Vegan Italian White Bean and Pasta Soup and Banana Bread #breakfast #lunch #dinner #lorijeanfinnilainthekitchen #healthyfood #energyfood

I'm a little lost without meat and poultry. The flavors are there though so I'm kept satisfied. I have to find out a way around cashews that are used for a creaminess in dishes. Thank you Rainbow Plant Life for the delicious Vegan Banana Bread recipe and Vegan Italian White Bean and Pasta Soup recipe.