This creamsicle sorbet is super healthy, crazy refreshing, and SO satisfying! Full of ggod for you ingredients and so easy!  TRY THIS TODAY! 

Ingredients: 
One whole orange, segmented and frozen
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
ice cupes
Splash Skim Milk (or almond, coconut, oat)
Splash of Pure Vanilla Extract
Splash of Natural Sweetener (I used Agave)

Pop into a blend, blend and SERVE! 
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I am always looking for new ways to use avocados because quite frankly, I can't get enough of them!  So here's a new recipe that we LOVED tonight!  
 
Simple, but GOOD! 

Broccoli Slaw (shredded broccoli, carrots & red cabbage...available at Trader Joes, if you don't want to do all of your own shredding) 
3 English Cucumbers
1 Avocado (cubed)
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 
Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar, salt & pepper! 
Chill and serve! 
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So, I was about to make the same old dinner last night, but thanks to my awesome neighbors, this thing of beauty was created! 

My neighbor has a surplus of cilantro growing in her garden, so I gladly took some and made a batch of my Chimichurri sauce (recipe on the blog).

Chimichurri Sauce:
www.myhealthyhaven.org/goodeats-shawn-karras/chimichurri-sauce1

I usually serve this over grilled flank steak, but since I already had steak last night, I decided that I would make Chimichurri Shrimp!  Simply grill or lightly saute shrimp and toss with chimichurri,  Delicious. 

THEN, my other neighb0r had a couple extra, perfectly ripe avocados that she wasn't using, so I gladly took them as well to make this great avocado cream sauce!  

Avocado Cream Sauce:
*one very ripe avocado
*one teaspoon of garlic
*1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice
*teaspoon of chopped parsley and cilantro
*olive oil
Blend in food processor.  

Then I just cooked up some fresh spinach linguini (also from my neighbor, but available for purchase at Trader Joe's.)  Tossed it with my Avocado Cream Sauce, and topped it with my Chimichurri Shrimp and a handful of cherry tomatoes!  For a low carb version, I would use spiraled squash, but since I didn't have that, it was a great excuse to eat some pasta!  I don't do it often, but this dish was so packed with healthy ingredients, that I went for it! ;) 

SO FRESH!  SO GOOD!  We practically LICKED THE BOWL!!! 

And, Thanks ladies for all of the amazing ingredients!!!!  I'll make this again and bring some to you now that I know it's good!! <3 <3 

This is so easy, and SO delicious! Can be served over brown rice, or as a filling for lettuce wraps! Can be made in advance, and reheats perfectly!

Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 low sodium chicken broth
3 tbs rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbs sesame oil
1 tsp sriracha sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Green onion & Black Sesame Seeds

Spray slow cooker with coconut oil spray and place chicken breast in. In another bowl, combine all additional ingredients, and pour over chicken. Cook on low 3-4 hours. Remove chicken and place on cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken, and place back into slow cooker and let simmer on low for 15 additional minutes. Place chicken over brown rice, or in lettuce wraps. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds!

Stuffed Peppers/Tomatoes:
This picture shows my stuffed tomatoes, but you can use peppers instead, which I actually prefer! Or a combination of both! Just a matter of personal preference! Also, can be made with lean turkey or beef, again, your preference.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey, or beef
3-4 large red bell peppers, or large tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 onion, minced
1 tbsp chopped parsley 
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Worchestershire Sauce (few splashes)
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cups cooked brown rice rice
Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano Cheese
Olive oil spray
Salt & pepper to taste!
For the peppers, I hollow them out and par boil them for about ten minutes. set aside. For tomatoes, just hollow them out and set aside.
In a saucepan, sauté your onions & garlic until translucent and softened, set aside. Next, in brown your meat of choice (lean beef, turkey). Once meat is browned, drain it, and add onions & garlic and combine. Now I add my herbs, and seasoning. Next, add either my favorite jar sauce, or homemade sauce. A few tablespoons or so. A few splashes of Worcestershire Sauce, a healthy sprinkle of really good grated parmesan cheese, and about a cup or so of brown rice (that has been pre-cooked). Combine and let simmer for a few minutes. When ready to finish. place the 8 peppers or tomatoes in a shallow casserole dish, sprayed with olive oil spray, fill with meat filling, pour more tomato sauce over the top of all…sprinkle wish parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake till meat is heated through and tomatoes/peppers have softened! Serve with a fresh salad!

omg, these tomatoes are DELICIOUS! this has been my lunch all week so far, and may just end up being the whole week! This lunch is full of vitamins and nutrients, and it so pretty too! I love making food that is pretty to look at, full of bright color and textures, because it's true what they say about eating with your eyes! sesame ezekiel toast + avocado + tricolor tomatoes + salt & pepper 🍅

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