Easy Vegetarian Indian Meal

Bag trader joe's frozen edamame

3 cloves garlic chopped

Bag cooked lentils

Can diced tomatoes

1 tsp. cumin

2 shakes of each: 

cayenne powder, ground ginger, tumeric

1/2 can of condensed milk

Bag brown & wild rice trader joe's

Salt/pepper

Can chicken or vegetable broth

Boil bag of lentils to heat

In another pan cook 2/3 of chopped garlic on olive or coconut oil. After about a minute, add can of tomatoes & condensed milk. Add seasonings, drain lentils & add to tomato mixture. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt/pepper.

In small pan sauté rest of garlic in olive or coconut oil, then add edamame, salt & pepper. Cook until softened, adding broth to pan as cooking. 

Take naan out of bag (frozen trader joe's), bake 400 degrees about 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted. 

Serve with rice or stir rice into lentil stew. Serve with naan. Enjoy! Healthy vegetarian meal.

Note:  Tumeric, ginger & cayenne are known for cancer fighting properties. Benefit!!!!

Fruit & Nut Salad

A nice light summer breakfast or snack & my kiddo's loved it! Cut up strawbereries, peaches, granny smith apples, throw in a handful of blueberries & a handful of cashews, then top with shaved dark chocolate! Healthy, fresh & delish!

I made a different variation for my daughter with almonds instead of cashews & sprinkled with cinnamon. You could also add different fruits to your liking, mix with granola, pistachios, oatmeal, yogurt, coconut, whatever your hearts delight!

July Flowers

My hubby & I love planting flowers that come up every year! I especially can't wait to see the hydrangea grow larger & flower more. Hydrangea's make the most beautiful flowers to put in vases in the house or outside on a deck. Geraniums are great because they last all summer & into the fall if you pick off the dead flowers. I put different flowers in the flowerboxes near the front door every year. Ahhh....summer~!