Monday, August 10, 2009

Tuna Tahini Wraps with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad - YUM


Hello again world! I am so excited about this recipe; even William gobbled it up! Here goes...

Tuna Tahini Wraps:
6 burrito size whole wheat tortillas
2 large cans of tuna packed in water
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup water
3 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 bunch of (6) scallions/green onions chopped
4 cups baby spinach

Pulse garlic and salt in food processor until minced. Mix together tahini, orange juice and cayenne pepper. Slowly add this mixture to your food processor until it is well blended. Add water until the mixture is the consistency of heavy cream. Mix with tuna and scallions in large bowl until blended. Fill wraps with tuna mixture and spinach.

Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fresh chopped mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
4 cups baby spinach

Toss all ingredients together and serve with the tuna wraps.


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Natural Laundry Detergent Recipe... :)

Well, in an effort to be cheap and use more natural things around the house I learned how to make my own laundry detergent. I LOVE it so much more than buying it from the store; not to mention the savings! Here is the recipe I'm using!
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Borax Natural Laundry Booster
1/2 Cup Baking Soda
1 Cup Grated Soap Flakes

Directions:
Stir to combine; use 2-3 Tablespoons for each load. :)

Coming Soon: Recipes for Very Berry Multi-grain Pancakes and Spicy Thai Chicken! Ooooh how exciting! :)

Happy Wednesday! :)