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pressed, virgin oils and try to remember to soak nuts and seeds before using
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them. This will germinate them and release their enzymes so you can better
digest them and benefit from all their nutrients!
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RECIPES…
Ever since watching the movie Lady and the Tramp it has seemed to me
that Spaghetti and Meatballs is a most romantic meal! Here’s a delicious and
healthy way to prepare it:
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To avoid gluten I recommend using brown rice pasta. I mentioned Trader
Joe’s brand last month, but I also love Pasta Joy by Tinkyada. Boil it in water
with sea salt according to the package directions, making sure you stir it so it
doesn’t stick together.
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Make the Meatballs:
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2 Garlic Cloves, 1 T Olive Oil, 1 t Sea Salt, 1 t Black Pepper, 1 t Marjoram, 1/2
C Oats, 1/2 C Quinoa Flakes (in the hot cereal dept. of the natural foods store,
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1/2 C grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional).
Pour this mixture over 1 lb free range ground beef and 1 lb ground turkey (have
the butcher grind it on the spot for you so you know its basic source). Add 2/3 C
Chopped Italian Parsley (flatleaf) and 1/3 C coarsely chopped pine nuts (prefer-
ably soaked in water for 5-6 hrs.) or ground Hemp Seed.
Mix together with your hands (I know, yuck! Wear vinyl gloves if you want!) and
scoop out with a spring-handle ice cream scooper onto a parchment lined bak-
ing sheet. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
While the meatballs bake…Make the Sauce:
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Soak 5 or 6 sundried tomatoes in warm water until soft
About 15 fresh tomatoes or 2 26 oz. cartons of Pomi tomatoes or other organic
tomatoes (I’m trying to avoid using so many canned items so we can stop
inundating ourselves with BPA [Bisphenol A]. And we thought it was just the
plastic we had to worry about!)
Organicgrace.com is a helpful sight for options.
6-8 Anchovy filets (Yes! It’s delicious, no one will suspect AND you’re getting a
little dose of Omega 3 we need so desperately)
1-2 Carrots
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1-2 Celery Stalks with leaves
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2 t Oregano
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1 t each Rosemary and Basil
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1 t fresh ground Black Pepper
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Sea Salt to taste (about a teaspoon)
1 T each Parsley and Red Wine Vinegar (both are optional)
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Blend all the ingredients in your blender until semi-smooth, pour into a sauce
pan, warm it up and let the flavors meld for a bit. If it’s a little watery from fresh
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tomatoes just add your noodles which will thicken it up. Or add the meatballs
when they’re done baking and simmer them with the sauce for a few minutes.
Your choice. Also, if you’re able to use fresh herbs use 2-3 times the amount.
What Valentines meal would be complete without a chocolate finish?
CHOCOLATE GANACHE PUDDING OR MOUSSE
2 Medium smooth skinned avocados (yes, avocados!)
1/2 C Walnut Butter or 1 C soaked Walnuts (about 4 hrs)
1/2 C Maple Syrup
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1/2 t Sea Salt
1 C Cocoa Powder
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try a few drops of Stevia. Divide into individual glasses and serve with sweet-
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