Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

2 c unsweetened coconut milk, or almond milk or whatever you like
1/4 c raw cacao powder
1/4 c natural peanut butter
1/3 c chia seeds
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c honey


Blend in a blender or food processor until smooth.  Cover and chill in the fridge for a few hours so it can thicken.


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Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

Stir Fry Sauce
2 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs toasted sesame seed oil
1 Tbs sriracha
1/2 Tbs brown sugar

Stir Fry
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 Tbs neutral cooking oil
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbs grated ginger
Pinch of salt & pepper

Garnishes
1 Tbs sesame seeds
More sriracha sauce (if you like the heat)


Whisk together the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.  Prepare all vegetables.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the cooking oil, beef, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper.  Cook the beef until browned.  Add the cabbage and carrots and continue to stir and cook until the cabbage is slightly wilted.  Stir in the prepared sauce and the green onions.  Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve.


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Roasted Broccoli Salad

Sesame Dressing
2 Tbs neutral oil (vegetable or canola are fine)
1 Tbs rice vinegar
4 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 Tbs sesame seeds

Whisk ingredients together and set aside to let flavors blend.  Preheat oven to 400. 

1 lb broccoli florets
1 Tbs neutral oil
Pinch of salt
1/3 c sliced almonds
1 c crunchy chow mein noodles
2 green onions

Toss broccoli with oil and salt, roast in oven for 10 minutes (or until nearly cooked).  Add almonds and mix together, flipping florets, then continue baking for another 5 minutes.  Put broccoli and almonds in a salad bowl, add noodles and green onions, whisk dressing once more and pour over everything, toss once more and enjoy! 

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