Recipes — Category_The Feel Good Cookbook

Jonell Francis
2 Min Tomato Basil Soup

2 Min Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup This two minute tomato basil soup is a fast healthy alternative to a Martha Stewart classic that bursts with such flavor, you’ll want to cheer! Before warming, the soup will look pink, but don’t worry. As it simmers it will turn to this lovely tomatoey orange color. 1 quart Classico brand organic spaghetti sauce (or other sugar-free brand you like) 2 (13 ounce) cans unsweet coconut milk or 1 (13 ounce) can Trader Joes thick coconut cream 1 Tablespoon dried basil leaves Combine in blender for smoother soup. Combine in medium saucepan for chunkier results. Warm and...

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Jonell Francis
Cranberry Dream Ice Cream

Cranberry Dream Ice Cream

Last night I had a cranberry dream, where crans, pineapple, marshmellos and cream did a happy dance in my ice cream freezer and came out as mounds of tangy, sweet, confection nirvana. I know its winter and all, but if you're a cranberry lover like me, you HAVE to try this sugarfree, dairyfree, marshmello free version, and take rosy red cranberries to a new level of love. 1 can frozen Cranberry Apple Juice concentrate 1 13 oz can Coconut Cream (Trader Joe's is the best value ever at $1 per can) 1 qt unsweetened rice milk or almond milk 1...

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Jonell Francis
Grilled Chicken Cranberry Apple Salad

Grilled Chicken Cranberry Apple Salad

Grilled Chicken Cranberry Apple Salad Doesn’t have to be a new year to invent a healthy new you! Hungry for your dinner? Try our family’s favorite grilled chicken salad. You will NOT be disappointed. Ingredients: romaine lettuce grilled chicken sliced red apples sliced avocado cranberries Carver’s Salad Dressing  1 cup safflower or light olive oil ½ cup honey, xylitol (lower carb) or granulated stevia (zero carb) 1/3 cup mustard—yellow, brown or deli style 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon mayo ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper But don’t keep this a secret. Share with a friend who loves simplicity...

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Jonell Francis
Kiwi Lime Ice Cream

Kiwi Lime Ice Cream

Dozens of sugarfree, dairyfree, frozen treats like Kiwi Lime Ice Cream are hanging out in the dessert section of The Feel Good Cookbook. You should party there too. 1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk 1 quart rice milk 1 (12 ounce) can frozen pineapple juice concentrate 1 lime, juiced 4 kiwis, peeled 1/2 teaspoon guar gum (optional) Combine in blender, pour into ice cream freezer, and freeze according to directions. Tips for Fabulous Old Fashioned Ice Creams: The creamiest coconut cream makes the best ice cream. Coconut milk works too, but the cream has just a little more plant based...

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