Wonderful Clean Eating Cookies

These little gems are chewy, tasty and surprisingly sweet.  A JAP Freind introduced in to this special treat. I found my self in the kitchen at 4 am this morning.  That's a whole different story.  Well, I couldn't wait to try this recipe. To my surprise these are very good moist and sweet.  It's just enough sweetness to satisfy a craving. NO SUGAR ADDED !

It take 2 min. To put this recipe together. I just love recipes you can dump and stir. 

I think these would be idea for snacks or even breakfast bars, needless to say this is my breakfast this morning, these little gems and a cup of tea.  I'm snowed in so this morning it's the best I can do. I'm going to name them.....

              "Stormy Oat Gems"

I promise you you won't be disappointed tried these as soon as possible.  Write me back let me know what you think, and as always Enjoycooking !

Veggie & Bean Chili

I'm snowed in and trying to stay as close as I can to clean eating. Using what I have in my kitchen, I came up with this chilli. I love soups and chilli when it is cold out side. I hope you enjoy !

Ingredients

• PREP ALL INGREDIENTS BEFORE COOKING !
• 2 Tbsp oil for sauteing vegetables
• 2 large shallots diced
• 2 1/2 c peppers, tricolored diced medium size
• corn fresh, frozen or 1 can
• 1 c frozen cumbo vegetables
• 1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 1 pkg chilli powder
• dash(es) paprika
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 2 Tbsp garlic crushed
• 2 dash(es) tumeric (optional)
• 4 roma tomatoes copped
• 1 can(s) stewed tomatoes, mexican w/chilles
• dash(es) sugar ( to control any bitterness from tomato)
• 1/2 can(s) chipotle pepper w/sauce in can (optional)
• 3 c water
• can(s) black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 can(s) chick peas drained and rinced

Directions

1. Heat oil and saute shallots and peppers until onions are almost transparent
2. Add corn and gumbo veggies to pot, saute 3 min.
3. Add all dry seasoning to pot
4. Cook for approx. 2 min. stiring to mix well
5. Add all tomatoes and 2 1/2cups water stir well TASTE, add sugar, TASTE (add more suger if bitter) a little at a time. Cook for 10 min. covered with lid
6. Add peas and beans to pot
7. If chipotle pepper is used, mix in blender with 1/2 cup water. Then add to pot. TASTE PEPPERS ARE HOT Cook for 20 min. on low flame
8. I top with sour cream (if too spicy) cheese and scallion optional
9.  ENJOY !

How to store your fruit and vegetables

Tired of coming home after grocery shopping you sit your vegetables down and before you know it, there no good. Money gone down the drain, well hopefully this will help. Take a look...

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/article/spoiled-rotten-how-to-store-fruits-and-vegetables/