Simple 3 Ingredient Organic Hummus

Ingredients:
1 can organic garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
1/3 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
2 organic garlic cloves peeled

Directions:
Step 1: Place all of your ingredients into your blender or food processor (I used my Vitamix with the tamper).  Run on high in blender or pulse in a food processor until desired consistency. Top with fresh basil or an herb of your choice, enjoy!

Doughnut Frosting

Ingredients:

2 cups confectioners sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 tbsps. butter melted

1 tbsp. skim milk

 

Directions:

Step 1: Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl, whisk together until there are no clumps. Add food coloring if you wish and make sure to evenly distribute the color. Let cool for 15 minutes in the refrigerator, then hand dip each doughnut and top with your favorite sprinkles :)



7 Ingredient Pasta Sauce



Ingredients:
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves minced
1/4 vidalia onion finely chopped
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 ozs. tomato paste
(if you want to add more spice, sprinkle in red pepper flakes)

Directions:
Step 1: Bring your oil up a slightly less than medium heat in your skillet, add in onion, garlic, salt and pepper and let sweat down stirring occasionally.  Most importantly watch your garlic, turn down heat if it begins to brown (that means it is burnt). 

Step 2: Add in tomato paste and water, stir to incorporate (slowly, you don't want to splatter oil and get burnt).  Bring up to a medium heat and let simmer for another 4-5 minutes. 

Step 3: Add in your favorite pasta and toss to combine, then serve with right away with your favorite herbs (basil, parsley, etc.) or you can let cool and store in the fridge for the next pasta night :) 

 

 



Simple Salsa

Ingredients:

5 roma tomatoes diced

Juice of 1/2 a lime

1 1/2 tsps. kosher salt

1/4 of a red onion finely diced

1/2 a jalapeño de-seeded and minced

1 tbsp. fresh cilantro chopped

 

Directions:

Step 1: Chop all of your ingredients, juice 1/2 a lime and add salt. Toss and serve, delicious! 

Fresh Garlic Hummus

Ingredients:

1 can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed

1/4 tahini

4 tbsps. extra virgin olive oil

juice of 1/2 a lemon

1 tsp. kosher salt

3-4 garlic cloves peeled

 

Yields: Approx. 2 Cups

 

Directions:

Step 1: Combine all of the ingredients into your food processor or blender.  Run on high speed (using the tamper if you own a Vitamix or scraping the sides and running a second time if you are using a food processor) for 1 minute. 

Step 2: Serve with your favorite pita chips, veggies or crackers. Enjoy!



Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:

28 ounce can whole peeled plum tomatoes

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/3 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 small yellow or Vidalia onion peeled

2 small scallions

4 garlic cloves

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (omit if you do not want a little spice)

2 tbsps. extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup white/red wine

1 tsp. oregano

 

Directions:

Step 1: Place the tomatoes with juice in your blender (I use a Vitamix) first, then add the remaining ingredients.  Run on high speed for 3 minutes if you want a smoother sauce, if you like your sauce more on the chunky side then run on a lower speed for the same amount of time.

Step 2: Store in an air tight container, heat in a skillet and add your favorite pasta, toss to combine and enjoy!!



 

Fresh Salsa

Ingredients:

28oz. can of peeled plum tomatoes

2 (10 oz) cans of Rotel with green chilies

1 lime freshly juiced

1/2 tsp. of kosher salt

1/3 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. onion powder

1 medium jalapeno diced and take seeds out (or add seeds if you want extra spice)

1/3 cup fresh cilantro

2 cloves of garlic minced

Directions:

Step 1: Combine all of the ingredients into a mixer and chop for 10-15 seconds (the less time the more chunky, all based on your preference).  

Step 2: Put in serving vessel and chill in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.  Top with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite tortilla chips, enjoy!!

Dipping Herbs

Ingredients:

2 Small-Medium sized garlic cloves peeled

1 tsp. dried parsley

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried rosemary

3/4 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Step 1: Using a small food processor combine all ingredients and grind for 15-30 seconds.  

Step 2: Scoop out onto a plate and add your favorite olive oil, then make or buy a rustic loaf of bread.  Dip and enjoy!

Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:

6oz. can of tomato paste

6oz. warm water

2tsps. minced garlic

2tbsps. honey

1/4tsp. dried oregano

1/4tsp. dried marjoram

1/4tsp. dried basil

1/4tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/8tsp. dried red pepper flakes (I like to add a bit more for a little spice)

1/2tsp. kosher salt

Directions:
Step 1: Combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer.  Let simmer for 30 minutes to let the flavors marry and mix together using a whisk.
Step 2: Let cool and top use to top your pizza or freeze in zip-locks and lay flat in the freezer for quick thawing later.

Enjoy!

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (First Cold Press)

1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar

1/2 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp.Kosher Salt

2 tbsp. Honey

Directions:
Step 1: Using a dressing vessel or small container with a lid, combine all of the ingredients and cover container. 
Step 2: Shake vigorously to combine all of the ingredients. Remove lid and taste. 
Step 3: Refrigerate and then add to your salad
Step 4: Toss right before serving!

Enjoy!