Fight Colds or Flu Naturally

This week's Fabulous Finds is devoted to Natural Remedies for Fighting Colds and Flu

Fabulous Find #1 - This natural remedy comes from a blog called Whole Intentions and  is called pepper juice . It is made from garlic, onions, horseradish, hot peppers, and ginger. It helps build immunity for colds and flu. Visit her sight for the recipe and how to use it!


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Fabulous Find #2  is a natural remedy that comes from a blog called Living by Design. They posted a remedy called: 3 ways to use ginger to get over a cold fast! Visit her blog for some great ideas!



            Picture property of Living by Design.

Fabulous Find #3 is Turmeric Chai Tea from Frugally Sustainable who says that " turmeric is one of the world’s most powerful natural healers." She has a whole list of remedies using turmeric.

Disclaimer:  This blog is for educational purposed only.  I am not endorsing or making any claims for these remedies; just sharing some ideas I found on the Internet. Always check with your doctor before trying any herbal remedies

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Cauliflower Cashew Raisin Stir Fry




This delicious aromatic cauliflower and cashew stir fry is easy to make and can be eaten as a simple side dish or served over gluten free ( or regular ) pasta, brown rice, or quinoa for a more filling entree.
I love the mixture of flavors in the recipe and the crunchiness of the raw cashews!

The stir fry gets its rich color from the orange golden turmeric. Since reading about the benefits of turmeric, I have been trying to find ways to incorporate more of it in to my food. Turmeric is a spice that is loaded with antioxidants,  thought to be anti-inflammatory, and considered great for the brain. It has a very mild flavor that enhances most food. Just beware its brilliant yellow color  will stain ( I mean big time) so be careful of your counter tops, tablecloths and clothing!

I bought the raw cashews and organic raisins from Trader Joes, which tends to be a little more reasonable on the price. 

Author: Judee Algazi
Blog: Gluten Free A-Z Blog
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 medium or 4 small servings

Ingredients:
2 cups of raw cauliflower florets, steamed lightly 
Olive oil spray plus 2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 small onion, sliced in 1/2 moons 
1 medium carrot, sliced thin on a diagonal
1/2 cup of sun dried tomatoes, soaked, drained and chopped.
1/2 cup raw cashews ( Trader Joe has the lowest prices on raw nuts)
1/4 cup white or brown (organic) raisins ( great price at Trader Joes) 
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 
Steam cauliflower for 5-8 minutes in a small steaming basket. While cauliflower is steaming,  saute the onion in olive oil on low in a large skillet for about 3 minutes. 
Add lightly steamed cauliflower, 1/4 cup of vegetable broth, carrot, sun dried tomatoes, raisins, raw cashews , turmeric and salt and pepper to taste. stir and continue to sauté until carrots are soft and liquid is absorbed.   Serve as a meal or over cooked pasta, brown rice, or quinoa.

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Polenta and Eggplant Appetizer

How delicious is this Polenta and Eggplant Appetizer ?

On a scale of 1-10, I would give it a 10!



Top with eggplant Stew and serve

I love the presentation and the eggplant sauce is very rich and flavorful. It's hard to believe how fast and easy it was to make. It took about 10 minutes prep and about 20- 30 minutes to cook.

I frequently do not follow recipes (I usually create my own from what looks good in the produce store) except when I publish for the Secret Recipe Club where we are expected to follow our assigned blog's recipe. 

The eggplant stew was absolutely delicious. The wine (the alcohol cooks off) and tomato paste added a richness that made this meatless meal exceptionally flavorful. I will be adding those to my list of ingredients to use in other recipes.

This recipe can be made as a dinner entree or cut into little rounds and served as an entree, as I did.
  

Polenta and Eggplant Appetizer
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 eggplant, cubed
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons tomato paste
3/4 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup red wine

Directions:

Add 3 tablespoons Olive oil to a medium sized saucepan. Add onion and garlic.  Saute for about 1-2 minutes, then add eggplant.  Stir and add remaining oil, plus salt and pepper, basil and parsley.  Cook for about 3-4 minutes, then add tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.

Finally, stir in tomato paste, marinara and wine.  Cover, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Pictures Step by Step

Chop garlic, onions, Roma tomatoes, and eggplant . Saute in olive oil until soft.



                        

Recipe for Basic polenta- follow the instructions on the box. When polenta is done, pour it into a Pyrex pie pan and leave for about 10 minutes (so it forms the shape of the pan). Turn pan upside down on a dinner plate and top with eggplant stew.



Put polenta into a sprayed pie plate for shaping wait 10 minutes



Invert from pie plate to dinner plate

Another variation:
I cut my polenta with a round cookie cutter and made individual polenta rounds topped with eggplant stew.





Cut out rounds of polenta with a cookie cutter



I no longer feel that "oil" is necessary to sauté. I would now sauté the vegetables in a little broth and use an oil-free marinara sauce such as the one from Whole Foods or Aldi. It will cut back on the calories significantly if you are a Weight Watcher, follow Forks Over Knives, McDougall Diet, or Dr. Fuhrman.

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