KL's HERB-CURRIED CHICKPEAS AND VEGGIES

Check out this late post of this bomb-ass vegan dish that I prepared! ;)

KL's TROPICAL PEPPERY MINT SMOOTHIE

Here's a simple goody goody smoothie recipe that'll get the blood flowing and the taste buds going!

Great to start the day, or good to drink after a good workout!

Fat burner!

Blood cleanser!

Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, & K!

Potassium, Manganese, Iron,  Zinc, Calcium & more!

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min

Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:

2 Orange (peeled)
2 Banana (ripe)
2 Mango (peeled, pitted)
12 Sweet Mint sprigs (fresh)
1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
Spring Water Ice Cubes (1 cup)

PREP:

Peel and remove skin from banana, seeds and skin from orange and pit and skin from mango.
Add ice to blender.
Add fruit to blender.
Add mint to blender.
Pulse on highest setting until ice is crushed.
Blend on highest setting for 30 seconds.
While blending, add cayenne pepper and continue blending for 60 seconds, until smooth!

KL's SPICY JALAPENO MUSHROOM BURGER

No bread need for this delicious mushroom burger... Just a hunger for good good food and a little experience in the kitchen!

Prep: 3 min

Cook: 8 min

Serves: 1

Prep:

Preheat small pan on medium low heat.
Rinse and clean all veggies.
Season mushroom with olive oil, herbs and spices on both sides and place in pan with sliced onions and jalapenos.
Cover with lid to cook the mushroom & veggies evenly for 8 minutes.
Mushroom should be juicy & tender, not dry.
Red Lettuce leaves (2, halfed) are the substitute for bread in this recipe.
Remove veggies from pan.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Red Leaf Lettuce
Tomato
Onion
Jalapeno
Bella Mushroom
Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Black Pepper

KL's ORGANIC SPELT PASTA AND COOKED BROCCOLI FLORETS

Vita Spelt organic whole grain spelt pasta from Whole Foods Market with Organic Eden Roma Tomato & Sweet Basil sauce (I added fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil to the sauce then warmed it up for 10 minutes to liven it up with flavor).

The broccoli is cooked with spring water, sea salt, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and a dash of black pepper and extra virgin olive oil.

KL's COOKED KALE AND ROASTED BELL PEPPER STUFFED WITH WILD RICE AND HERBS

KL's SUNDAY MELON SMOOTHIE

This is a great mix of fruits and herbs that'll get your Sunday off to a great start.

I enjoyed this tasty smoothie while watching the Miami Heat play against the New York Knicks today!

Ingredients:

3 cups cut cantaloupe melon
2 peeled kiwi
2 distilled water ice cubes
1 cup 100% pure orange juice
1 tablespoon raw blue agave
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 dash of cayenne pepper
1 dash of cinnamon

Add to blender and blend until smooth.

Serves 2

KL's ARTESIAN KALE SALAD

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KL's RED QUINOA STIR FRY

Here's a great stir fry I put together with 100% pure grape seed oil---it's known for it's high heat tolerance and nutritional value!

The red quinoa that is pictured was prepared prior to adding it to the stir fry recipe.

Quinoa cooks up best using a 1:2 water to grain ratio. Example is 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water. Simmer covered for 15 minutes [or] until soft and fluffy.

Ingredients:

Kale
Yellow onion
Yellow bell pepper
Red bell pepper
Yellow squash
Red quinoa
Sea salt
Cayenne pepper
Basil
Onion powder
Marjoram

Prep:

Rinse and clean all vegetables while heating one tablespoon pure grape seed oil in a large skillet with.
Add your favorite combination of the following vegetables and herbs then stir-fry for three (3) to five (5) minutes on medium-high heat.

BOOM!!!

All done.

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KL's SUPER HERO SALAD

This salad prepares FAST, tastes sOoO great and would fill up your favorite super hero in a flash!

It's loaded with flavonoids, protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, selenium, and vitamins A, B, C, E, & K!

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Spinach
Fresh Green Bell Pepper
Fresh Green Cucumber
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Roma Tomato
Fresh Yellow Onion
Fresh Key Lime (squeezed)
Thyme (herb)
100% Raw Blue Agave Syrup
100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil








These ingredients will:

Detoxify the body
Aid digestion
Ward of urinary tract infections
Reduce menstrual cramping
Promote healthy liver function 
Break up mucus in the body
Lower blood sugar
Fight stroke, cardiovascular disease

KL's ARTISAN SALAD W BLACKBERRIES

I really love to "freestyle" my salad recipes nowadays and simply work with what I have in the fridge!

Artisan lettuce is perfect for salads and longer lasting than bagged salad!

This is what I came up with tonight...I know that you'll enjoy serving it at your next dinner party, or enjoying a nice healthy lunch with friends & family!

Here's a iPhone picture of tonight's "Election Day" dinner salad!

PREP: 5 MIN
COOK: 0 MIN


INGREDIENTS:

Artisan Lettuce
Roma Tomato
Cucumber
Red Bell Pepper + seeds
Red Onion
Blackberries

DRESSING:

100% Grape seed oil, 1 tablespoon
Rosemary
Basil
Cayenne Pepper
Crushed Red Pepper
100% Sea Salt
Lime, 1 fresh squeezed
Organic Raw Blue Agave, 1 tablespoon

KL's TOP 6 HERBS THAT MANAGE BLOOD SUGAR

Herbs and Spices made naturally by Mother Earth that help manage blood sugar levels:

BASIL

CUMIN

GINGER

OREGANO

ROSEMARY

THYME

KL'S FRENCH STRING BEANS & SAUTEED MUSHROOMS & ONIONS

HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!


I've been busting my tail working overtime throughout the holiday season so I've had only time for quick, nutritional meals and little sleep!


This is a FAST and healthy favorite [even on a low budget], that's fully-loaded with nutrients that the body can use!


All that is needed is a pot with a lid, a dash of Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Sea Salt to simmer the string beans (add sliced Yellow Onions for extra flavor), and a sautee pan with hot Extra Virgin Olive Oil to sautee the sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms & Yellow Onions for a few minutes over a hot flame!


Herbs that I use to season my mushrooms/onions dish include: basil, bay leaves, ceyanne pepper, thyme, and marjoram.


*add herbs and spices to season the dish to your tastes & liking!


ENJOY... I'm GONE!!

KL'S SAUTEED YELLOW SQUASH, ONIONS, RED BELLS & HERBS

A FAST & mucus-"less", quick, dish that is loaded with bursts of flavor!

I didn't measure because that takes the fun out of cooking and adds to the "wait-time" of the finished product. Season to your taste and liking; but avoid abusing your herbs!

Ingredients:

Bay Leaves - dash

Sea Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Thyme (dash)

Crushed Red Pepper

Cayenne Pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Yellow Onion (chopped)

1 Yellow Squash (chopped)

1 Sweet Baby Red Bell Pepper (pit removed)

Prep:

Pre-heat non-stick skillet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cook:

Add Mushrooms and Onions then add herbs.

Sautee for 3-5 minutes and serve hot.

KL'S SAUTEED MUSHROOMS & ONIONS WITH HERBS

A quick dish that is loaded with Vitamin D, Calcium, & Phosphorus!


Ingredients:
Bay Leaves - dash
Sea Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Thyme - 1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Extra Virgin Olive Oil -
Yellow Onion (chopped) - 1/4 cup
White Mushrooms (chopped) - 1-2 cups


Prep:
Pre-heat non-stick skillet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Cook:
Add Mushrooms and Onions then add herbs.
Sautee for 3-5 minutes and serve hot.


*I've added chopped organic Avocado because I had one in the fridge! (totally optional) =]