Heartless Artichoke Sandwich | top

Sourdough and pepper jack cheese, grilled and stuffed with:

Arti Mix:
2- cans artichoke hearts (drained and rough chopped)
1 T. minced garlic
1/4 C. grated parmesan
Juice of half a lemon
1 t. sugar
1/2 t. black pepper
1/3 C. mayo
Kosher salt to taste.

Popeye | top

Place fresh spinach and mushrooms in a bowl and set aside.

Make balsamic vin. dressing...In a food processor or blender, place:
1/2 C. balsamic vinegar
1 T. dijon mustard
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. white pepper
1/8 C. sugar
Process until combined. Then, in a slow stream, add:
1 1/2 C. vegetable oil, or until creamy.

Cook chopped bacon until fat is rendered and drain. Add 1 t. minced garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the above dressing.
Do not cook dressing, simply warm it.

Add bacon/dressing to bowl of spinach and mushrooms and toss. Top with toasted almonds, tomatoes and hard-boiled egg.

Belly Pleaser | top

Sweetened Coconut Milk: In a small pot combine:
2 cans quality coconut milk
1/4 C. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. ground ginger
pinch of salt

Heat until combined. Add cooked jasmine rice to coconut milk until the texture of oatmeal. Heat through and serve. Top with fresh mango and cinnamon.