Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Grillo's Pickle Dip

 Whole jar Grillos pickles, chopped

2 TB fresh jalapeno, chopped

1 c green onion, chopped

1.5 c nonfat Greek yogurt

8 oz whipped cream cheese

1/2 c sour cream

1 c shredded cheese

1 pk  ranch seasoning

Dash of hot sauce

2 TB bacon bit

2 TB pickle juice

Combine all ingredients. Put back in the Grillo's Jar to serve. 

Glutathione

 Glutathione is one of the most important molecules for your health. It's know as the master antioxidant because it helps support the bodies natural detox pathways.  Glutathione resided in every single cell in your body, and it helps support the release of toxins. 

Noodles

#1 Cook noodles per instruction. While noodles boil, mix together, hoisin, soy, sesame  oil, honey and salt and pepper. Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and add to it the garlic until fragrant. Add the sauce, then toss in the cooked noodles. Garnish with the sesame seeds and green onion. 

Habits to change your life:

 1 hour of exercise

2 cups of herbal tea

3 liters of wae

4 balanced meals a day

5 colorful fruits daily

6 minutes of deep breathing

7 minutes of stretching

8 hours of sleep

9 page of a book

10 minutes of meditating

11 minutes of morning sunlight

12 grams of nuts or seeds

13 minutes of walking after meals

14 deep belly breaths before bed

15 seconds of cold water on your face to lower stress

16 minutes away from your phone before sleep

17 seconds of gratitude for what you have

18

Magnesium

 Glycinate-sleep and sress

Citrate- digestion and constipation

Malate- energy and muscle recovery

Threonate- brain and focus

Taurate- heart and nervous 

Oxide- laxative

Topical- muscle relaxation and cramps


Home Scents

 4 cups water

rosemary sprigs

1 TB vanilla

2 sliced lemons

5-6 cinnamon sticks

simmer

fresh pickled veggies

#1

1/2 c water, at room temp

1/2 c apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 TB raw sugar

1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

20 twists of freshly ground black pepper

2 springs of fresh dill, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed

1 bay leaf

Fill the jar with chopped cucumbers, pack tightly with bay leaf, dill, garlic.

in a separate jug, mix together the water, apple cider vinegar, raw sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar and salt have dissolved. 

Pour the liquid over the cucumbers until they're completely covered. Seal the jar and place it in the fridge ovenight


#2

5 cups water.

5 tsp sea salt

1 c vinegar

1/2 tsp yellow curry powder

veggie of your choice, carrots, cabbage, sweet peppers, etc

slice veggies and pack in jar.

In a small pot, bring the water, salt, vinegar, and curry powder to a gentle simmer.

Stir until the salt dissolves and remove from heat. Pour he hot brine over the veggies until fully coered.

Let cool, close the lid and refrigerate.

Ready  in 24-48 hours and even tastier on day two.  

Enhanced Cooked Rice

 Add 2 tsp coconut oil when cooking rice. Refrigerate overnight to increase resistant starch and reduce glucose spikes. 

gelatin cubes

 #1

1 pk of unflavored gelatin

1 c hot water

1/2 c cranberry or pomegranate juice

Mix the gelatin with hot water in a bowl until fully dissolved. Add juice and stir. For a warm drink, serve immediately. To make a soft gel or cubes, pour the mixture into a mold and chill until set. 


bowls/plates

 #1

seasoned ground beef

avocado

shredded cheese

boiled egg


#2

cukes

olives

tomatoes

sliced swiss

avocado



Turmeric Paste- TB a day

 1/2 c ground turmeric 

1 TB ground cinnamon

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or minced

1 tsp pepper

1/4 c coconut oil

1 c water

optional maple syrup or honey to taste

adaptogen powders are also a nice addition; ashwaganda, shatavari, eleuthero, dong quai

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer over medium low heat.

Whisk ingredients together allowing water to evaporate and a paste to form. Remove from heat once you've reached desired consistency. 

Store in a jar with a lid in a refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

Add 1/2- 1 TB of paste to hot water and stir.  Drink. 

breakfast bomb

 1/2 c old-fashioned oats

1/2 c egg

scoop vanilla protein powder

1/4 c unsweetened applesauce

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 c fresh blueberries

1/4 tsp baking powder

1 pinch salt

cottage cheese recipes

 #1

Dip

1 c cottage cheese

1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

1 TB taco seasoning

salt 

#2

flatbread

1/2 c cottage cheese

1 egg

1-2 TB parmesan

spread think on parchment

Air fry 375 for 8-10 minutes

It turns into a flexible, golden flatbread

Use for wraps, pizza sandwiches

Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

 1/2 c raw organic apple cider vinegar

1 c olive oil

1/4 c fresh basil

2-3 TB raw honey

2 Garlic cloves

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Place all ingredients in a wide mouth glass jar and blend with stick blender or food processor. 


Lemon Vinaigrette

1/2 c extra virgin olive oil

1/4 c fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemon 

1 TB Dijon mustard

1 TB honey or maple syrup

1 garlic clove, minced

salt and pepper

homemade electrolytes/mounjaro

 24 oz water

2 TB lemon juic

1 TB apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp pink salt

1/4 tsp ground ginger

Banana oat cookies

 2 ripe bananas

1 1/2 c oats

1/4 c peanut butter

1/4 c chocolate chips

mash bananas, mix everything together, scoop onto a baking sheet. bake at 350 for 15 minutes.


Cottage cheese peanut butter oat cookies

1 c cottage cheese

1 1/4 c oats

1/3 c peanut butter

1/4 c honey or maple syrup


1 ripe banana

1 egg

2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder

1 pinch salt

mix and bake


1 ripe banana

1/4 c peanut butter

1 TB maple syrup

1 c rolled oats

1/3 c chocolate chips

1/3 c chopped peanuts

In a small bowl,  combine the mashed banana, peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir in oats. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts. Scoop onto a lined baking sheet and flatten this batch made 6 cookies.  Bake 375. 

lemon olive shot- every morning

 1/2 fresh lemon juice

1 oz olive oil

coconut chia pudding

 1 c canned coconut milk

1.4 c chia seeds

2 TB honey or maple syrup

1/4 c unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 tsp vanilla


chick pea cookie dough fudge

 1 can drained chickpeas

1/2 c peanut butter

1/4 c maple syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 c chocolate chips

cucumber salad

 6 persian cucumber, diced into small cubes

1 lg beefsteak tomatoes, diced into small cubes

1 mall red onion, finely diced

1 bunch fresh green mint, finely chopped


dresssing:

juice of 1/2 lemon

juice of 1/2 lime

salt 

black pepper

pinch of cumin

pinch of sumac

extra virgin olive oil


cottage cheese pancakes

 #1

1 c cottage cheese

2 lg eggs

1/4 c rolled oats

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

pinch of salt


#2

1/2 c cottage cheese

2 large eggs

1/4 c whole wheat flour

1/4 c milk

1 tsp vanilla

salt

butter or oil for cooking

Add cottage cheese, eggs, whole wheat flour, milk, vanilla and salt to the blender. Blend until smooth and let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat adn lightly grease with butter or oil.

Cook pancakes. 

Chickpea Salad

 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rised

1/2 c dried cranberries

1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans

1/4 c red onion, finely diced

2 TB chopped fresh parsley

Vinaigrette:

1/4 c fresh orange juice

1 tsp orange zest

2 TB olive oil

1 TB apple cider vinegar

1 TB honey

salt and black pepper


Spring Roll Sauce

 2 TB soy sauce

1 TB rice vinegar

2 TB honey

2 cloves, minced garlic

1-2 tsp Lime

3 TB water

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp sesame seeds


Peanut Chicken Spring Roll Bowls

 Peanut Dressing:

1/4 c creamy natural peanut butter

juice of 1 lime

2 tsp maple syrup

1 TB white vinegar

1 TB soy sauce

1 tsp sriracha, optional

3 TB water


For the bowl:

4 oz dried vermicelli noodles

1 tsp olive oil

4 Cups romaine, thinly sliced

1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/2 c bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/2 c red cabbage, thinly sliced

1/2 carrot, thinly sliced

1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

2 TB fresh basil, sliced

2 TB peanuts, chopped


For the chicken:

1 chicken breast

2 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper




Egg/cottage cheese salad

 mix 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs with 2 TB mustard and 1/2 c cottage cheese until smooth and fluffy. Sprinkle with paprika and black pepper on top for flavor. 

Takes just like classic egg salad but lighter, creamier and packed with 35 g of protein!

Pea salad

 400 g (.88 lbs) frozen peas

Pinch of chili flakes

Zest of 1 lemon

2 TB good quality extra virgin olive oil

Generous pinch of flaky sea salt

Place the frozen peas in a bowl and cover with freshly boiled water. Leave for 1-2 minutes until fully defrosted. Drain well.

Transfer to a bowl and add the lemon zest, chili flakes, olive oil, and salt.

Toss well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve immediately, or allow to sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to develop. 

ginger tumeric shots

 Makes 3 pints

2 oranges

2 lemons

1 cup chopped ginger

1/4 cup turmeric or 1 cup chopped turmeric root

1 TB black pepper

1 TB cayenne pepper

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

4 cups water

I prefer to make a big batch like this and put some in the freezer for later and some in the fridge for immediate use.