Cilantro Shake & Apple Cereal

I am almost finished researching on which way I want to proceed with the
blog. There are so many options, but I am narrowing it all down. It is fun
and exciting to see what the opportunities are for a food blogs! YUM!

If you are like me, you ate your share of heavy food and had more than
enough to drink during the December holidays. Now we try scale back to get our body
back together. It is time to incorporate a little bit more raw food into
the diet. I like to have my raw food in the morning so that I do not feel heavy
during the day. Here are two of my favorite recipes that would be great for
you in the morning: Apple Cereal and a Cilantro Shake. I know that cilantro
is a hate it or love it item, so omit if you are not a fan.

Nosh on,
Shoshi


Cilantro Shake

Orange
Cucumber
Cilantro
Lime
Pineapple
Agave Nectar
Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Cinnamon
Kosher salt


Directions
In a blender, throw a peeled orange peeled cucumber, lots and lots and lots
of cilantro - like half a bunch, a lime, some pineapple, agave nectar,
vanilla extract, pinch of cinnamon, and kosher salt (to your liking)


Apple Cereal

1 apple of your choice grated
1 banana chopped
small handful coconut shredded
1/4 cup soaked almonds chopped
1/4 cup sunflower sprouts
splash of almond milk or coconut water
1 tsp raw honey
dash of cinnamon or nutmeg

Spiced Rum Punch & Curried Winter Squash

My sassy single client is having a holiday party for singles. She wanted quick & easy recipes from me, but recipes that she also wanted to hand out at the party which I think is a delicious idea. I came up with two great recipes that I am sure will be a hit. One for a curried winter squash that will really kick up the taste buds and then there is the spiced rum punch that will truly get the party going. Kosher soul will the all over the shindig.

Nosh on,
Shoshi
"Luscious Lifestyle Diva"



Curried Winter Squash

Slice any squash in half, discard the seeds and cut into wedges. Brush entirely in melted butter and season with curry powder. Roast on a baking sheet at 400 degrees until softened , about 25-30 minutes. Season with kosher salt.

Spiced Rum Punch

3 tbsp. whole cloves
3 sm. oranges
1/2 gallon apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 c. rum

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press cloves generously into oranges. Place on baking dish. Bake 45 minutes. In large saucepan, heat cider and cinnamon sticks. Prick hot oranges with a fork. Place in a punch bowl. Pour hot cider over oranges. Stir in rum. Serve warm. Makes 12 about servings.