ALI'S SPINACH & SHRIMP SALAD

We have all had those days where we do not feel like cooking but yet we are so hungry we know we need to whip up something! Well this recipe hits the spot & takes no time at all!! Again using organic foods is your choice but you do not have to..:)

Ingredients needed:

5 cups organic baby spinach
10 large fresh raw shrimp
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers
2 large bell peppers diced-one-red & one yellow
1 teaspoon olives-Kalamata pieces
1/4 cup pecans
sea salt & ground pepper 2 taste

Cooking Directions:

You will need to put your ten large pieces of shrimp on skewers & place them on the grill till cooked. Make sure you keep your eyes on them so you don't over cook them.
Mix the olive oil, lime juice, and oregano together in a large mixing bowl.
Season with a pinch of sea salt & pepper for taste.
Then add the spinach, bell peppers, capers, & olives to the oil mix.
Lastly top top the salad with the pecans & grilled shrimp.
Mix the salad thoroughly & serve on chilled salad plates. ENJOY!!!!!!!!

ALI'S NUTTY ALMOND TREATS

ALI'S NUTTY ALMOND TREATS

This recipe is amazing!! Especially when you get those cravings where you want to have something sweet but healthy as well to eat! Remember you can choose if you want to use organic ingredients or not. That is strictly a choice, I just prefer too..:)

INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED:

2 cups organic brown rice flour
8 ounces almonds which you will finely ground into a powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 organic brown egg whites & using only 1 of the egg yolks
2 teaspoons natural almond extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons organic sesame seeds
4 ounces organic sucanat
2 ounces organic raw tahini

Baking Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all the dry ingredients together except for the sesame seeds.
Mix the eggs, almond extract, tahini & sucanat together.
Then add the mixed dry ingredients into the bowl with the eggs, almond extract, tahini & sucanat. You will mix it really good until a smooth dough is formed.
Form about 10 small cake squares or if you can fit more onto a greased or non-stick baking pan.
You will sprinkle each cake square with a few sesame seeds.
Lastly place the pan in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until done. Just keep your eye on them so they do not overcook.
Once they are baked enough, take the pan out to cool.
Then ENJOY this yummy nutty treat!!!!!!