by CCFN | Mar 14, 2016 | Recipes, Sweet Treats
Ingredients: 8 very ripe bananas (the riper they are the sweeter they will be) About 1 cup of 100% cocoa powder (baking cocoa with no sugar added). Directions: Peel the bananas and break them into pieces in a small bowl. Mash the bananas with a fork. Add in your cocoa...
by CCFN | Mar 14, 2016 | Beverages
Green smoothies are great for breakfast or a snack, as they will provide you with a lasting source of energy. Fruits are a good source of energy, but eaten alone will only provide short bursts of energy (they contain lots of sugars, which are quickly metabolized)....
by CCFN | Mar 14, 2016 | Appetizers
Ingredients: 2 large chard, collard and/or kale leaves, rinsed and dry 1⁄2 avocado Juice from 1/2 lemon 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup tomatoes, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon chipotle spice (optional) 1 cup apple, chopped (optional) 1/2 cup chopped onion...
by CCFN | Mar 10, 2016 | Main Dishes
Spring rolls, so named because they’re traditionally served on the first day of the Chinese New Year (in early spring), are smaller, more delicate versions of the egg roll. Chinese New Year is the grandest and the most important festival for Chinese people. This...
by CCFN | Mar 10, 2016 | Appetizers
You’ve probably heard of enchiladas before, but you might be thinking about a rolled tortilla filled with chicken, or beef, topped with melted cheese and sauce, which is more like a Mexican enchilada. These enchiladas -Guatemalan enchiladas- are made by topping a...
by CCFN | Feb 29, 2016 | Salads
Ingredients: 1/2 head cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, grated 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican) 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Combine the...
