Spiced Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies These cookies make a great treat and the cranberries contain an array of cancer-fighting antioxidants. The deep red pigments also protect against cancer. In the fall, raspberries make a comeback and you can try substituting cranberry for raspberry too. Feel free to substitute the brown sugar with 1/4 cup of date sugar or 1/2 cup agave nectar. (If using agave, reduce the 1/2 cup nondairy milk by a tablespoon.) Makes 27 cookies Ingredients: 3/4 cup organic butter or coconut oil 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 3 cups quick-cooking or rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder…

Easy Summer Tomato Salad I am notorious for throwing random things together and calling it lunch or dinner.  Today's lunch included three simple ingredients that I had received from my Community Supported Agriculture; tomatoes, yellow sweet peppers and okra. It was delicious, simple and nutrient dense! Easy Summer Tomato Salad Recipe Tomatoes- 3 small, cut in bite size pieces Okra - 3 raw, cut into bite size pieces Yellow Sweet Pepper  - one-half of large pepper cut into rings. 1 T of Balsamic vinegar and 1 T Extra Virgin Olive oil I cut them up, placed in a bowl and poured the balsamic and EVOO over them in…

Did you know watermelon seeds are good source of vitamin B like Thiamin, niacin, folate plus high in minerals like magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, Iron, potassium and copper. Midmorning snack idea: Watermelon Fruit Drink With Seeds: 1/4 or 1/2 of watermelon with seeds 2 T of gelled Chia seeds (for additional fiber, protein and calcium) Blend watermelon, I prefer using my Vitamix until seeds break down. Once mellon is blended, pour in a glass with 2 T of gelled Chia seeds and enjoy.

Mouth Watering Aztec Salad   This delicious salad is also a visual feast. The rainbow of color found in this recipe's ingredients provides you with an abundance of nutrients essential for building a strong, healthy immune system. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 15-ounce can corn, drained, or 1 10-ounce bag frozen corn, thawed 2 tomatoes, diced 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons distilled or cider vinegar juice of 1 lemon or lime…

Creamy Raw Soup or Flavorful Vegetable Pudding Okay, "before you think you that's disgusting" or "Bonnie is crazy"  let me remind you that Gazpacho is basically a raw soup too. Raw soups or vegetable puddings are remarkably flavorful, surprisingly filling and amazingly good for you! Before you decide if you like it or not give this recipe a try. Ingredients: 1 large carrot 2 celery pieces 1 avocado 1 tsp kelp – granules or powder 1 large garlic clove 1 small handful cilantro 1-2 cups dandelion green or other ½ cup mushrooms 2/3 cup coconut milk   Place all in Vitamix or blender until mixed and warm (Vitamix will warm…