Healthy Thanksgiving Options

Still don't know what to make for the Holidays?  Some of my go-to's and on the to-do list recipes:
* Spicy Brussel Sprouts with Mint
* Tempeh and Eggplant
* Italian Indian Squash
* Raw Egg Nog
* Gluten Free Almond Cookies
* Butternut Squash & Hazelnut Bouchons with Toasted Nutmeg Ice Cream
* Thyme, Sage and Parmesan Biscuits 

Enjoy the weekend! 

5 minute Avocado, Kale and Sprout Salad

Ingredients
1 bushel kale, washed, de-ribbed, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 avocado
peach, champagne, or any light balsamic vinegar
handful of mixed sprouts
salt
pepper

1.  Mix kale and avocado with your hands to soften up the kale.
2.  Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.  Start light and add more.
3.  Top with sprouts.

ps - anyone else LOVING their new iphone!? the camera is amazing!

Shake it Saturdays - Kale and Hemp Shake

Ingredients
4 strawberries (frozen or fresh)
1/2 banana (frozen or fresh)
1 date, de-pitted
3 stalks kale, ribs removed
1/2 peeled cucumber
2 heaping tablespoons of Hemp or Brown Rice protein
1/4-1/2 c unsweetened milk of your choice (rice, soy, almond, dairy) to make it all blend together

Toss everything in the blender and pour in a tall glass.  It makes a big shake!
 
* Try to use all frozen fruit then you don't have to use ice to make it cold.  Who likes warm smoothies?  YUCK!
* What do to with your kale ribs or cucumber peelings?  Dump them in the composter or feed them to your backyard chickens.  Which reminds me, meet our fluffy new friends.  We've had them for 2 months and they are awesome!  By Thanksgiving we will be eating fresh eggs from our organic chickens.