Golden Honey Herbal Elixir

 Golden Honey Herbal Elixir

3/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon turmeric 

1 teaspoon black pepper 

Mix, store room temperature & enjoy!!:) 

Can be used in hot drinks, cold drinks as a spread on bread or toast or really on anything that you feel like could use a little extra flavor. It’s really good for inflammation and gut health.

MEXICAN CORN DIP

 Yield: 4 Servings    Prep: 5 Minutes    cook: 10 minutes    total: 15 minutes

The traditional Mexican street corn is turned into the best dip ever. It’s so good, you won’t even need the chips. Just grab a spoon!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add corn kernels and jalapeño, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.

2. Stir in mayonnaise, cotija, cilantro, chili powder, garlic and lime juice.

3. Serve immediately.

Quick Note: I will typically add the directed ingredients for the sauce and adjust for taste. I also use Paprika to top after the dip is finished. Enjoy! 

Savory Butternut Squash Side Dish

 Savory Butternut Squash Side Dish

1 Small Butternut Squash

1 lb. of Brussels Sprouts 

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 

1/2 teaspoons nutmeg

1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons maple syrup 

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1/3 cup of pecans

1/4 cup of dried cranberries

Air Fryer set to 390 degrees

In a bowl toss butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss in the Air Fryer for 10 min stirring halfway through. Veggies should be tender but crisp when done.

In a frying pan melt butter and then add maple syrup, sauce, pecans and dried cranberries. When fully coated pour over the veggie mix and serve.

 GF Granola

4 cups GF old fashioned oatmeal

2 tsp Cinnamon

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/3 cup coconut oil

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions....

Combine all ingredients. Pour onto a lined baking sheet. Bake 325 for 20 mins stirring halfway in between. Let cool and break apart. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Makes your house smell amazing!!:) I love to add this to any yogurt especially my homemade one.

Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Autumn Side Dish

Ingredients
3 Cups Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    *trim ends and remove yellow leaves
    *3 Tbl olive oil
    *salt to taste
1.5 lbs of butternut squash (4 cups of uncooked, pealed, seeded, and cubed butternut squash)
    *2 Tbl olive oil
    *3 Tbl maple syrup (I used 100% pure maple syrup)
    *1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cups of pumpkin seeds (or you favorite nuts)
1 cup dried cranberries
2-4 Tbl maple syrup (if desired)

Roast
Lay the Brussels Sprouts in a foil lined dish on 400 degrees for 15- 20 min. For the last 10-15 min uncover and turn over... they should be partially charred but not blackened. at the same time in another dish roast the Butternut Squash that has been mixed with the maple syrup and cinnamon at the 15-20 mark stir for even cooking.

Assembly
In a bowl combine Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Butternut Squash, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds (add more maple syrup or salt and pepper to taste)

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad GF

1 cup of broccoli florettes

1 cup of cauliflower florettes

2 cups hard cooked eggs (diced)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 slices of bacon

1 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 cup of white sugar

2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar

Directions

1) place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cover over medium high heat until evenly browned.  Crumble and set aside. 

2) In a medium size salad bowl layer in order the broccoli cauliflower eggs cheese and bacon.

3) Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise sugar and vinegar.  Drizzle dressing over top and serve. Or I like to just mix it all up to stir it together.