Best Friends are hard to find

My best friend was visiting for two weeks and she just returned home today. We had an amazing time together in Mykonos, Delos, and Athens. Good friends are hard to find and I am really grateful for such a wonderful and insightful visit :) I love you Izze, always and forever!!

Hummus with Pita

Hummus with Pita

2 cups dry chick peas

water for boiling

1/4 cup olive oil

juice of 2-3 lemons

salt/pepper

garlic (optional)

pita bread

green salad

1 TBSP pine nuts (topping)

dash cayenne (topping)

drizzle of olive oil (topping)

1. Soak dry chickpeas overnight

2. Boil chickpeas on medium for about 1 hour

3. Drain water and blend with olive oil, lemons, sat/pepper and garlic

4. Place greens on a plate, top with hummus, pine nuts, cayenne and olive oil

5 Serve with fresh or baked pita bread

Thank you for making this yummy lunch Nikos!

Quinoa Flax Corn Bread- gluten, dairy and sugar free

Quinoa Flax Corn Bread

1 1/4 cup organic corn flour

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

4 TBSP ground flaxseed

1/2 tsp salt

1 TBSP baking powder

1 egg

1/2 cup organic corn, fresh or frozen

1 cup unsweetened organic soymilk

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/4 tsp stevia

olive oil, optional

avocado, optional

goat cheese, optional

1. Combine all ingredients, first wet ingredients and then fold in dry ingredients

2. Process thirty seconds and pour into a greased baking pan

3. Bake at 200C for 20-25 minutes

4. Top with olive oil and sea salt and pair with fresh avocado or goat cheese

This bread was really delicious, especially drizzled with cold-pressed olive oil and a dash of sea salt. Fresh avocado pairs perfectly with this afternoon snack.

Raw Avocado Soup

This is a quick cool meal and a nice spin on gazpacho soup. I topped with fresh basil almond cheese but sprouts make a perfect addition and add a big dose of enzymes to your meal.

Raw Avocado Soup

1 avocado

one large tomato or red bell pepper, organic

1 garlic clove

juice of two lemons, organic

1.5 cups of fresh spinach or greens, organic

1/2 cup warm water

any spices you prefer (cayenne, corriander and cumin are my favorites)

salt and pepper

raw almond cheese or sprouts (as a garnish)

1. Throw all the ingredients in a blender and then serve immediately.

This recipe is inspired from Flora of www.mediterraneangoesraw.com - Thank you Flora!

Raw Coconut Chocolate

This is the most amazing recipe for raw chocolate and it only has 5 ingredients. Trust me, this recipe is a keeper!

5 TBSP coconut oil, raw

4 TBSP agave

3 TBSP hazelnuts, chopped

2 TBSP raw cocoa powder

1 TSP vanilla

dash salt

1. Combine all ingredients in a processor and blend lightly.

2. Fold in hazelnuts.

3. Put in mold or pour onto a piece of parchment paper.

4. Put in freezer to set.

When ready to eat, take out of freezer and allow to thaw about 15 minutes. This recipe is adapted from "Mediterranean in the Raw." Thank you Flora!!