I went strawberry picking a few weeks ago and I really got carried away with it. I ended up bringing home 8 pts of strawberries. There is NO way I was going to be able to eat all those and I did not want them to go to waste.
Solution: Make Jam!!
I was excited about making my own jam. It cost a fraction of the price, it was easy AND it was sugar free! Awesome!!!
Fresh Strawberry Jam
5 cups Strawberries (washed & stems removed)
2 T Water
1 T Cornstarch
2 T Lemon juice
1. In a large pot combine the strawberries and lemon juice. Cook until heated and a little boiling action starts to happen.
2. In a small cup or bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until there are no cornstarch lumps left.
3. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the strawberries and cook until the strawberries thicken.
4. If the strawberries are too lumpy you can choose to cut them before cooking, however I use an immersion blender and puree the entire jam until it is smooth.
5. Store jam in a tightly sealed container or jar and keep refrigerated.
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Alright guys, I have found a DELICIOUS substitute for plain old fries. Sweet potatoes!! They are super good and really easy to make! Unlike regular potatoes they have more nutritional value and are not as moisture prone, so the fries are crispy when baked and not soggy.
Sweet Potato Fries
2 Sweet potatoes
1 T Olive oil
Salt and Pepper to season
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. It is optional to peel the sweet potatoes, but I always do. Cut the potatoes into matchsticks as thick or thin as you like.
3. Toss the matchsticks of sweet potato with oil, salt and pepper.
4. Spray your pan with non stick spray or grease with coconut oil.
5. Lay out your potato matchsticks on the pan and bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on how thick or thin your potatoes were cut. Check them so they don't burn! Once they are golden brown they are ready to go!
6. I tossed a little more salt on mine once they were out of the oven and ate them plain! Yummy!
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This recipe has been a to me delight on a hot day. Refreshing and easy to make, this sugar free frozen treat is awesome in the summer. What could possibly be easier than tossing frozen fruit and a few other ingredients into the food processor? Let's jump right into this frozen treat!
Pineapple Strawberry Sorbet
1 cup Pineapple chunks, frozen
1 cup Strawberries, frozen
1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Honey
1. Toss all those goodies in the food processor and blend on high, about 5 minutes, until all is blended smooth. You may need to scrape the sides down once or twice but just give it time and it will blend together nicely. You can enjoy all of this now or save some in Popsicle molds or just in Tupperware in the freezer for later.
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So this recipe is VERY easy and a great alternative to potato chips. Plantains look like giant bananas and are originated from Southeast Asia but can commonly be found in Central American and Latin cooking. They are similar to a banana but are less sweet and contain a starchy component. Plantains should not be consumed raw, unlike bananas and can be steamed, baked, fried, boiled or grilled. They are ripe when the skin is all yellow and starting to turn brown in spots.
Plantain Chips
2 Plantains
3 T Olive Oil
Cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 of a Lime
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Peel the plantain and slice into pieces a little thicker than a quarter.
3. Toss the slices in olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne if you wish for them to be a bit spicy.
4. Line the plantains on a greased cookie sheet. ( I coat mine in coconut oil )
5. Bake for 10-14 minutes, watch them closely because if you sliced them thinner they will cook faster.
6. I found it unnecessary to flip my plantains half way through baking because they crisped up nice.
7. Transfer to a bowl after they have cooled. Squeeze the lime over the plantain chips and toss with more salt if you wish. I use Pink Himalayan salt.
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I went strawberry picking a few weeks ago and I really got carried away with it. I ended up bringing home 8 pts of strawberries. There is NO way I was going to be able to eat all those and I did not want them to go to waste. 
