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Penne Pasta with Sweet Peas Roasted Tomatoes Mint and Lemon Zest with a Green Apple Mint Salad

Published on January 20, 2018 by Life with Lisa WashingtonLeave a comment

Yes! It’s winter and our bodies are craving those wonderful comfort foods, like l a big bowl of chili with jalapeno and cheddar cornbread or some creamy mac and cheese, but it’s good to give the digestive tract a little rest, even in the cold wintry months.

Today I was missing summer, so I decided to make this wonderful pasta and salad dish. I used one of my new favorite gluten free pastas, brown rice penne fromJovial Foods I love the nuttiness of their pasta and it holds up to it’s form.

This recipe honors a few of spring and summer’s produce, mint, lemons and sweet peas. I roasted some cherry tomatoes to give it a nice burst of smoky citrus flavor and a few pieces of mint leaves with a bit of lemon zest, well just say, it’s summer in your mouth.

The Green Apple Mint salad makes a wonderfully refreshing side. I love making my own vinaigrettes and this balsamic mint dressing could be one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy a bit of summer in these recipe. Make sure you stay warm and Set the Table with Love.

pastaandsalaad — Brown Rice Penne Pasta with Peas and Roasted Tomatoes with a Green Apple Mint Salad

Penne Pasta

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Jovial Penne Pasta

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup organic sweet peas

2 tbsp lemon juice

lemon zest

mint leaves, for garnish

cracked black pepper and kosher salt to taste

drizzle of good Extra Virgin Olive oil

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Toss the tomatoes lightly with olive oil on a baking sheet. Spread them out into one layer and sprinkle generously with kosher salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft. Once roasted set aside.

Add penne pasta to a pot of salted boiling water. Cook according to package direction. Drain and place back on the stove on low heat, add peas and lemon juice. Allow peas to just heat up and remove from heat. Add pasta, peas and roasted tomatoes into a bowl, add lemon zest, mint leaves and gently toss. Drizzle with some good extra virgin olive oil and add a squeeze of lemon juice.

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Green Apple Salad

Ingredients:

1 medium green apple

Bib lettuce or your favorite leafy greens 🙂

Cranberries

Pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds

Baby mint leaves, as garnish

Instruction:

Cut the apples, as desired. Gently tear the bib lettuce into desired pieces and place in a bowl, top with the cut apples, cranberries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Add drizzle with the Balsamic Mint vinaigrette.

Balsamic Mint Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon finely minced shallot

3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Place the shallots in a small glass jar with a secure lid. Add the balsamic vinegar, the salt and the pepper. Pour the olive oil into the jar. Put the lid on the jar tightly, and shake vigorously, and add to the salad right before serving.

Cooking today with William Sonoma ~ Gluten Free Holiday Treats ~ Sneak Peak

Published on December 17, 2016December 23, 2016 by Life with Lisa WashingtonLeave a comment

It is always a pleasure to come out and share my passion for delicious, healthy eating with William Sonoma’s staff and customers. Today I am cooking up some yummy, decadent and gluten free holiday appetizers and my gluten free brownie bites with a twist. I will be using William Sonoma’s famous Original Peppermint Bark as a topping for these rich and luscious brownies. I will also be making tuscan white beans stuffed in a roasted campari tomato and yummy zucchini bites stuffed with gruyere and parmesan cheese.

I am so excited to share some of my families favorite holiday treats today with William Sonoma’s customers, as they shop for wonderful gifts for their love ones. So stop by and find some great gifts for your family and have a brownie on me. Here’s a sneak peak of today’s menu.

Zucchini Bites

INGREDIENTS

2 cups zucchini, grated

1 egg

1/4 cup yellow onion, diced,finely

1/2 cup cheese gruyere

1/2 cup parmesan

1/2 cup gluten free bread crumbs – I used Italian style

Salt and Pepper, to taste.

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a mini-muffin tin with non-stick spray, set aside. Grate the zucchini and then place in a dish towel to squeeze out the excess water- like when using frozen spinach. In a bowl combine, the egg, onion, cheese, bread crumbs, zucchini, salt and pepper. 4. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, fill the muffin cups to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the top is browned and set.

Gluten Free Brownies with Chocolate Ganache these will be topped with William Sonoma Original Peppermint Bark

1/2 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips

4 ounces Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs 1 egg yolk

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons gluten free-purpose flour. I love Bob Mills Gluten free baking flour or Pillsbury Gluten-free baking powder.

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

3/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan. Chop the 4 ounces of semi sweet chocolate bars into 1″ pieces. In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 4 chopped chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Stir the brown sugar and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and mix well. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, mixing well until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 -35 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 2-inch squares.

This recipe is gluten free, gluten-free flour can take a little more time to bake. It usually takes about 33 minutes on these.

Campari Stuffed with Tuscan White Beans with a balsamic glaze

Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon

Published on June 13, 2016January 10, 2017 by Life with Lisa Washington2 Comments

Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon

Dee this one is for you.

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I love my friends. I am even so grateful that God put some incredible women in my life. I have women that have been in my life for over 3 decades. They have celebrated life with me and some of my most tragic times. These ladies have loved me unconditionally. They understand me and allow me to just be Lisa, without depends. I am so grateful for that more than anything.

13391446_10153759829413613_3499206838088019707_o — We all wrote a blessing on this card for her.

Yesterday I was able to throw a birthday brunch for one of those beautiful souls, Dee Armstead. I met Dee when we both were going through a very hard time in our lives, we both had lost our moms and we were there for each other. We kept each other afloat. She loves me for me, she builds me up and never tears me down. This is 14 year friendship and I can honestly say these words about her.

: Dee is the fabulous one in the linen pants

Dee is a big giver. When I asked her what she wanted to do for her birthday and she said, Lisa I want to do something that will inspire and empower women. This is her gift, Dee inspires others, so I want this to be really special. So, I decided to do one of my Coming Home to You workshop brunches. I filled the whole entire brunch and exercises with positive affirmations, deep breathing technique , meditation and a lifestyle behavioral coaching exercise. The ladies were very inspired and the best part, my Dee was happy and pleased with the outcome.

God is amazing in how he works. There were many components in planning such a brunch, because it is not just about beautiful table settings and food, but helping people move passed the things that get in the way of connecting again themselves and what is next in there lives.

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Dee trust me, she never once asked me, what I was planning. This is how you now it is God, she closed it out with a speech of gratitude and gave each of her guest, a beautiful frame with the most inspiring words that went along side the workshop’s entire message. “Allow ALL life to move though you, let go of fear and embrace love.”

One of the best things I got a chance to teach my granddaughter how to Set the Table with Love. She pressed napkins, linens, we made floral arrangements, and made the prettiest table settings. We had a blast.

13433303_10153759829583613_2946981162191292725_o — Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon Homemade Floral Arrangement adds a special touch.

Thanks Dee for being one of my dearest friends and allowing your light to ignite my light within. Love you.

The menu was vegetarian. I wanted to share recipes with everyone that was simple, easy, delicious and healthy . The chai muffins were gluten free and one of my favorite recipes, we served the muffins with a simple ginger and cardamom butter.

The menu included:

Blueberry and Lemon scones with lemon sugar

Chai Muffins made by my bestie, Kristina Millsaps

Frittata Muffins with cheddar cheese and parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with parsley and parmesan

Roasted Potatoes with herbs and parmesan

Strawberry Basil Rosé Lemonade punch

Chocolate Oolong Tea

Coffee

Guests Favorite:

I want to share with you one of the recipes that was one the favorites. I will share the other recipes, including that incredible punch later this week. Enjoy this one.

Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 pound asparagus

A bunch of parsley leaves

Fine sea salt, ground black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Parmesan shavings

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400.

Trim away the bottom third of each asparagus stalk.

Put the asparagus on a cookie sheet with parchment paper, top with parsley. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Roast until slightly tender, about 10 -15 minutes. Just before serving, add shaved parmesan.

French Lentils with Cherry Tomatoes over Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Published on October 26, 2015January 20, 2018 by Life with Lisa WashingtonLeave a comment

This dish was inspired by how beautiful I think french lentils are. I love cooking with them. The whole their texture very well and that make any dish look incredibly elegant. I have made soups, stews and salads using french lentils. I would like to share this grilled salad recipe I made over the summer. It was a true winner. Very light and loaded with vegan protein. I always looking for ways to incorporate more vegan protein in my families diet. I believe this one hit the mark. I hope you enjoy it as well.

French Lentils on wilted Romaine Lettuce

Ingredients:
1 cup onions, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

3 tablespoons olive

2 cups French lentils

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 1/2 tbsp Madrecita Salt Free Garlic Herbal- Seasoning ( a must have)

3 bay leaves

1 tbsp sea salt or more to taste

4 romaine lettuce leaves, Large

10 -12 cherry tomato, halves

French Lentils and Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Directions:
Place a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add chopped vegetables, and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme, garlic seasons, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain any excess water after lentils have cooked. Check the seasonings. Add more no salt garlic seasonings or salt, if needed. I usually add more of the garlic seasonings at the end to build the flavor of the dish, if needed.

I used my George Foreman grill. Heat up the grill and add oil to the grill. Remove the leaves from the head ( make sure they leaves are dry) and add salt to each leaf. Add the leaves to the grill and allow to cook for about 2 minutes, until they have a nice char on them. Remove from the grill and place on a platter. Take the lentils and add them on top of the leaves and garnish with the cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Tomato Salad with Parsley, Shallots and Garlic

Published on October 17, 2015January 11, 2018 by Life with Lisa Washington3 Comments

This recipe is 100% inspired by my favorite French chef, Mimi Thorisson. Mimi’s cookbook, A Kitchen in France, takes my soul and imagination into her farmhouse in Medoc. I love this recipe.

I came upon this salad recipe, as I was adoring her life, cooking style and family, which she portrays beautifully in this cookbook.
This salad reminded me of a tomato salad my southern mother made often on Sunday. My mom’s recipe, included, cucumbers, onions, white vinegar, sugar and of course tomatoes. I love my mom’s salad, but this one is very delicate and just as refreshing as moms.
The garlic I added, gives the salad a nice bite to it. It’s definitely one to eat with love ones. Lol.
Enjoy and remember to Set the Table with Love.

Tomato Salad with Parsley, Shallots and Garlic

Ingredients:

3 shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 cup really good extra virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large steak tomato, sliced 1/2 inch thick
A bunch of fresh parsley, leaves removed and finely chopped

Directions :
Whisk together the shallots, garlic, mustard, olive oil in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the tomatoes on a serving plate. Drizzle the shallot and garlic vinaigrette over the tomatoes and scatter the parsley on top.

Thanks Mimi Thorisson. Love this recipe!!

Southern Girls ~ Gluten Free Stuffed Cornbread with Spicy Mexican Beans

Published on July 17, 2015February 5, 2018 by Life with Lisa WashingtonLeave a comment

Today I spent time with my friend Melissa. We both are true southern girls, so we love ourselves some cornbread. I made two versions of this recipe. One vegetarian and one vegan. They both were very delicious. We talked about our childhood, birth order, being girls, southern 🙂 and how much we both love dessert. You know of course I had to have dessert, so I made this Vegan Nice Dream using my Go Raw Apple Cinnamon Sprouted Granola. Now remember to scroll down, that recipe with be at the end of this blog post.

Okay, back to the cornbread. The cornbread is sweet and the beans are spicy, an awesome combination. I topped the beans with cheese, and some cilantro and added fresh tomatoes all around the whole dish. I hope you will share this with your family and enjoy it as much as we girls did. Well till next time. Set the Table with Love.

Talk to you later, YA’LL. 🙂

CORN BREAD RECIPE Vegetarian

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature

( For VEGAN VERSION USE ONE FLAX SEED EGG (1 tablespoon ground flax seeds + 2 tablespoons water)

1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk

1/2 cup Organic Cane Sugar

1/3 cup Olive oil

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup Bob’s Mills Tapicoa Flour

1/2 cup Bob’s Mills Sorghum Flour

1/4 cup Bob’s Mills Brown Rice Flour

1 cup Bob’s Mills GF Cornmeal

2 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Xanthan Gum

1 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease cast-iron skillet. Set a side.

2. In a large bowl, beat the wet ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended.

3. In a separated bowl, whisk together dry ingredients until thoroughly blended. Gradually, with a blender on low speed, add in the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until the mixture is thick like cake batter. Spread evenly in the cast-iron pan.

4. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until top is firm and edges are lightly browned.

5. Remove from oven and set aside.

Spicy Mexican Beans

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup onions, diced

1/2 cup red bell peppers, diced

1 can organic dark kidney beans

1 can organic pinto beans

1 tbsp William Sonoma Apple smoked herb rub ( optional)

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp smoked chilis

1 tbsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp turmeric

2 tbsp vegetable broth

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, for garnish

4 campri tomatoes, cut in fours, for garnish

1 cup of grated white cheddar cheese for the vegetarian version as a topping, 1 cup of vegan cheddar cheese for the vegan version as a topping

Directions:

Add olive oil to a deep sauce pan on medium high heat. Add onions and red bell peppers, cook for about 3 minutes. Add beans and stir. Add spices and stir until beans are coated with the spices. Add 1 tbsp of the vegetable broth, turn the heat down to medium. Cook for 4-5 minutes more adding the rest of the vegetable broth. Cook on a low heat for another 7-8 minutes, until beans are a little tender but still have a firmness.

Remove the cornbread from the cask iron pans, by flipping them over into a plate. The bottom part should be face up. Scoop the middle of the cornbread out, about 1 1/2 – 2 inches down. Keeping the bottom in tack. You need to just scoop out enough to allow a space for the beans. Add the hot beans into the hollow of the cornbread. The beans need to be hot to melt the cheese, so if you need to warm them up some, do so. Once they are heated up, add the cheese on top, and the cilantro. Add the quartered tomatoes around the entire dish, if desired.

Go Raw Raw Chick Pate bites

Published on June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 by Life with Lisa WashingtonLeave a comment

I am in love with #GoRaw Organic Sprouted Watermelon Seeds. I have snacked on the bag of seeds, made a big salad with them, a smoothie and yesterday I made Vegan RAW Nut Free Basil Pesto. Here’s the thing, a lot of us can not eat nuts. I love nuts, but sometimes we do not always get along. It’s all good though, we good people. LOL.

Today I would like to share this amazing appetizer, but you can spread this on some bread and there you go, a high protein sandwich. You can also wrap it in some butter lettuce and enjoy a nice lettuce wrap. The deal is you will love the diversity of this recipe, but better than that, is the fact, it’s loaded with nutrition and plant based protein.

Remember to Set the Table with Love. Enjoy!

Go Raw Raw Chick Pate

Ingredients~

Base

1 1/2 cups gluten free oats

1/2 cup Go Raw Sprouted Organic Watermelon seeds

1 cup chopped cauliflower florets

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 2 lemons, about 4 tbsp

1/8 tsp turmeric ( optional, but gives the pate a beautiful color)

1/2 -1 cup water, as needed, for your desired texture

Chick Pate

1/12 – 1 cup chopped apples ( I used gala and a whole cup. I love apples) 🙂

1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup yellow onions chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 tbsp garlic herb seasoning ( Salt Free)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions ~

To make pate base, in a food processor add the base ingredients, Except the lemon juice and water. Add the lemon juice first, 2 tbsp at a time. Look at the consistency, it should be a thick creamy based, but not watery. If it is too watery. Add more Watermelon seeds to your food processor and blend well.

Scoop the pate base into a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. If the pate is too thick, add a bit of water and stir. Season to taste.

Slice up cucumber circles about 1/4 – inch thick and the Raw Chick Pate on top of each slice and garnish with fresh parsley and a cherry tomato slice.

These make a great appetizer for your next party.

Vegan Spicy Tomato Basil Soup with a Vegetarian Parmesan Basil Lollipop

Published on February 16, 2015February 16, 2015 by Life with Lisa WashingtonLeave a comment

It’s so cold here in Georgia. I decided to make Spicy Tomato Basil Soup, but wanted it to be a vegan version. So I replaced the heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk and to thicken it I added 1/2 cup of ground flax seeds. You could soak some cashews the night before and use them as your thickening agent or even add an avocado at the end of the cooking process. I loved the texture of the flax seed grounds. This made the soup rich, creamy and loaded with good fat and protein.

The Vegetarian Parmesan Basil Lollipops are amazing. I used Belgioioso Vegetarian Cheese. This will make a for sure party favorite hit. Get wild with this recipes add different herbs, saffron for color or even a basil glaze.

Enjoy! Remember to Set the Table with Love.

Vegan Spicy Tomato Basil Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 (28oz.) can Organic Diced Tomatoes

1 garlic clove, roughly chopped

3 cups Organic vegetable broth ( low sodium)

1/2 cup of sweet red wine

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste , or regular works as well

2 tablespoon shredded fresh basil, plus a few for garnish

2/3 cup ground flax seed

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

sea salt to taste

my secret ingredient, freshly grated nutmeg, just a dash or two. 🙂

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onions and cook gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened,but do not allow to brown.

2. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and garlic, then add the stock, red wine and sun-dried tomato paste, with salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper. Bring to boil, then lower the heat, half-cover the pan and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the tomatoes from sticking to the base.

3. Pour the soup into a Vitamix , Ninja or blender. Add the shredded basil, almond milk and flax seed grounds and continue to blend until the soup thickens. Remove from blender and place back into the pot on a low medium heat. Stir and add fresh grated nutmeg. Check the consistency and add more stock if needed. Also adjust seasoning, if needed. Pour into bowls and garnish with whole basil leaves and olive oil.

Parmesan Basil Lollipop

3/4 cup Belgioioso Vegetarian Cheese, grated

12 wooden skewers or wooden popsicle sticks

12 basil leaves, roughly the same size, if possible

Directions:

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place 6 sticks on the baking sheet making sure to leave enough space between each to ensure that they don’t melt together once the cheese melts.
Place 1 tablespoon of cheese at one end of each stick, shaping into a circle. With your fingers, spread the cheese into a 3-inch circle.
Bake for about 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for few seconds, then add basil leaves on each lollipop. You want to do this while they are still warm so the basil can adhere to the parmesan cheese.
Let cool and remove from the baking sheet.
Repeat with the remaining cheese.
Serve with soup or as an appetizer.

They will keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container.

RAW Breakfast Burrito

Published on January 24, 2015January 24, 2015 by Life with Lisa Washington2 Comments

I love making breakfast. It is truly my favorite meal of the day. So, I woke up this morning and I was craving a yummy burrito. Why? I do not know. I get weird cravings every now and again. But I wanted something clean and raw. I looked in the my fridge and was like, Eureka! I got it! A Raw Breakfast Burrito. This recipe is so versatile and easy to make. Add your own favorite veggies and spices to get a totally new experience. I hope you enjoy trying this Raw version of a Breakfast Burrito.

Ingredients:

1 medium avocado, peeled and seeded

2 large chard leaves halves ( this will be your tortilla)

1/2 cup chopped organic baby bella ( mushrooms)

1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers

1/2 cup sliced red cabbages

1/2 -3/4 cup grated cauliflower( this will be your cheese)

1 tsp of olive oil ( to massage into the chard leaves)

1 tsp of garlic powder

1 tsp or more of turmeric, (to color the avocados, this will make it look like a scrambled egg)

sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Mash the avocado with turmeric, sea salt and black pepper. Set a side. Take the chard leaves and drizzle a little olive oil on them. Massage the leaves,until they are covered with the oil. Add the avocado mixture. Next, Add all your veggies to the burrito, one on top of the other. I like to add my cauliflower aka cheese last. Spring a little sea salt, pepper and garlic powder if you like. You want to roll and tuck the chard until you have a nice burrito. Make sure to roll and tuck the chard toward your body. I like to cut it in half to reveal all that yumminess. Enjoy!

Heirloom Tomato Stacks with Raw Basil Pesto ( nut free)

Published on October 15, 2014 by Life with Lisa WashingtonLeave a comment

I found the most beautiful heirloom tomatoes at my local grocery store the other day. I already had in mind what I wanted to make with these gorgeous gems. This recipe is all RAW and nut free.

Ingredients

4 medium heirloom tomatoes of different colors

2 cups fresh basil ( loosely packed)

4 cups spinach leaves

1/2 cup diced red peppers ( garnish)

1/2 cup diced orange peppers (garnish)

1/3 cup olive oil

1 cup gluten free oats

5 cloves garlic

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

Raw Basil Pesto

Combine all ingredients in a food processor until well incorporated. Pesto should still have texture and not be completely smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.

Slice tomatoes about 1/4-1/2 thick rounds ( depends on how thick you like them). Arrange the spinach leaves on the bottom of each plate. Spread the pesto onto the top of the tomatoes and stack another tomato following the same procedure. Until you have a stack of 4-5 tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle peppers over top as a garnished, if desired.

A Day of Silence Meal ~ Cleansing

Published on September 3, 2014September 3, 2014 by Life with Lisa Washington1 Comment

At least once or twice a month I do a day of Silence. A girl has to rejuvenate and be still. On this day of Silence I do not speak for 4-8 hours. I eat only Raw foods, pure water and coconut water. I meditate, pray and read spiritual books. My bible being the main book I read. I do yoga and breath work during this time. It is amazing. My own little retreat. During this time I come up with some awesome ideas for my skincare company and my wellness company. I get inspired with new recipes in my head. The best part is the insight and wisdom that comes from being silent and listening to your truth. I did this for a year every week and what came out of it is a new book, Whispers of Silence, stay tuned for it’s release.

Today I made my RAW Kale Apple and Carrot Salad with A Herb Lemon Zucchini and Squash Pasta with radishes and tomatoes. It was divine. I also start my day of Silence with my INDIAN Ginger Lemon and Honey tonic. I drink about 32 oz. of this with coconut water.

Here is the recipe for the Meal I had today and remember to take time out to rejuvenate. All we give to ourselves and others is what we pour into ourselves each day. “Pour a cup of goodness, love, kindness and compassion for yourself first and then you will have more than enough to give to others.” LMW

RAW Kale Apple and Carrot Salad with citrus dressing

This will make enough for 4-6 people

2 bundles of kale chopping finely

4 finely chopped med carrots (diced)

3 organic apples (diced)

3 organic med oranges ( juiced, without skin)

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup organic olive oil

2 tbsp organic honey

1/2 tbsp cinnamon

1/2 tbsp ginger powder

1/2 tsp cardmom

1/2 tsp clove

sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Mix the spices and liquid ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl. Add finely chopped kale, apples and carrots. Toss the salad and add sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste. I like to also at the end drizzle little more olive oil.

Herb Lemon Zucchini and Squash Pasta

1 large zucchini

1 large yellow squash

2 small red radishes

3 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

chopped greens of your choice

1 tbsp Bragg’s Organic Sprinkle 24 herbs and spices seasonings ( more if needed)

2 tbsp organic lemon juice

2 tbsp organic olive oil

sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Peel and spiralize the squashes using a vegetable spiralizer or you can shred them into ribbons using a vegetable peeler.

Put vegetable pasta with the seasonings, olive oil, lemon juice and greens into a bowl and toss gently until seasonings and olive oil covers all the vegetable pasta. Garnish with the radishes on the pasta and tomatoes around the pasta. I like to drizzle a little more olive oil and Bragg’s seasonings at the end. Enjoy.

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