Popcorn

 1 C. popcorn, popped
1/4 C. Coconut Oil, melted
Salt

Slowly pour the coconut oil  and shake the salt on the popcorn in increments and toss frequently until done.  Better than butter!

Green Smoothie

Banana (Frozen!)
3 C. Fruit (Frozen unless orange, pear, or apple)
2 C. Spinach (parsley, cilantro, and celery are great to add)
1 C. almond milk or water

Extras: 1 Tbsp. Chia Seeds, 1 Tbsp. Flaxseeds, 1 tsp. Coconut Oil, and 1 tsp. Maca Powder.

Adapted from Going Raw.

Garlic Croutons

French Baguette
Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Salt
Garlic

Slice baguette.  Brush each side with olive oil, rub with garlic, and top with salt.  Bake for 10 minutes at 325, or until crunchy.

Adapted from The Food You Crave.

Basic Dressing

1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1.5 tsp. Maple Syrup
2 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Adapted from Farmers Market Salad.

Corn and Vegetable Soup

3 cans corn, drained
2 C. almond milk
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
2 C. vegetable broth
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
3/4 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste

 Blend 2 C. of corn and milk in blender and set aside.  Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat and cook the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini until tender/5 minutes.  Add the corn and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.  Add blended corn and milk, tomatoes, and salt and pepper and heat until warmed.

Soup adapted from Summer Corn and Vegetable Soup from The Food You Crave.
Garlic croutons adapted from Garlic Scented Croutons from The Food You Crave.
Sauerkraut and greens + basic dressing.

Acorn Squash Soup

  My husband loves this soup.

1 Acorn Squash, seeded, peeled, and cubed
1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 large Sweet Onion, diced
1 tsp. Ginger, grated
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
3 Celery stalks, diced
3 Carrots, diced
2 C. Water
1 C. Almond Milk

Heat coconut oil over medium in a large soup pot.  Cook garlic for 1 minute, then add the onion and ginger and cook for 4 minutes.  Stir in the salt and pepper.  Add the remaining vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.  Add water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.  Puree soup in blender with almond milk.  

Serves 4.  

Adapted from the Beauty Detox Solution.

Mushroom Soup

A favorite.  So good if you are a mushroom fan.

1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
1 Onion, diced
1 Celery, diced
16 oz. Mushrooms (2 pkg.)
3 Tbsp. Flour
2 tsp. Paprika
2 tsp. dried Dill
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
4 C. Vegetable Broth
1 C. Almond Milk
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
2 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp. Parsley, choppped

Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.  Add the onion and celery and cook for 5 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes.  Add the flour and paprika and cook for 3 minutes.  Add the dill and soy sauce, then the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 10 minutes.  Add the milk, salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley.  Puree 1/2 the soup in a blender.  Add the puree to the soup and serve.

Serves 2-3.

Adapted from Quick Fix Vegan.