Cooking Classes
Air Fryer SUCCESS!
I want to give a BIG thank you to the Prep Table for hosting our air fryer cooking class! What a great facility! I do not live in CA, so coming in to educate in a different establishment always has it challenges. They were so friendly and accommodating! Their kitchen is clean, efficient and the staff was more than generous with their time and labor! Needless to say I am very impressed and definitely coming back! It takes community when it comes to a healthy lifestyle and we made a great team this weekend! Their concepts of Whole Foods, prepped foods and meals kits are such good options for the locals.
Now what happens when you take all that wonderful food home? Do overwhelming feelings start to creep in? Do you get anxiety you just spent money with good intentions and do not know how or what to do next? This is where we come in! The next step is learning how to prepare the food and cook it so you retain the most nutrients. The air fryer is an excellent tool for those who don’t “like to cook”. You can do it, in minimal time and maximum taste! This is where Stanis and I make a great team, and elevate you to the next level. If you can learn to do this at home, you can learn to do this on vacation and when you travel. Better yet, come on retreat with us and we can give you more tools to balance your life. We teach meditation and yoga. We teach movement and stillness, stress reduction techniques. We use the elements of the Earth to aid in this process. We educate you on how to slow down and see, taste, and feel all that is around you and how to draw on those resources when you’re in Maui and when you return home. We educate you how to shop at a local market, and how to use the foods in season to fuel your body. We then take that energy and GO EXPLORING!!! We are going to the craters, the black sand beaches, UpCountry, The Road to Hana and to the Ocean for the natural healing your body deserves and is looking for! We will bask in the sun and enjoy the moon as we learn how the earth is ruled by water and light energy.
Vacation with a purpose…what more could you want to enhance your experience on the Island with us! Come along with us…be Our Guest!
This is the air fryer we used in class. When buying one, look for ceramic or copper or stainless steel. Non stick is teflon, which is laden with chemicals, this is why this model is more expensive. You can change up the size based on your needs but make sure it’s good quality.
And if you want more information on our retreats, click on the link above and look for Maui Registration. You can also check out the Prep Tables website and start your “grocery shopping” today!
Summer “Cooking” Class
My massage therapist, Megan Almodova (Calm Blossom Massage) and I are teaming up to bring our clients together to stay actively engaged during the summer months. We know it gets “crazy”…but does that ever stop unless you learn management skills to learn balance in your life? Come and sit, visit, eat and learn how to turn an avocado into several delicious snacks and meal ideas.
Meal prep is NOT hard, it needs to be a priority on our ToDo list for the day or week. It requires time, learn how to manage time, therefore managing your budget and stress levels. It’s all connected! Take the first step…you know you’ll feel better.
Bring a Friend, the more the Merrier! Just make sure you RSVP so I can have enough food for everyone!
Meal time is always better when made and served with LOVE ❤️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-cooking-featuring-the-avocado-tickets-64014905305
Root Veggie Soup
Rutabaga Parsnip Soup
Vegan, Gluten Free
Happily serves 4
ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Yellow Squash
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Cup Rutabaga
1 Cup Parsnip
1 Cup Turnip
1 Yellow onion
1 Can (14oz) Coconut Cream
1 Cup Vegetable or Bone broth
½ tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Sea salt
½ tsp Black or White pepper
Cut garlic and let sit 5-10 mins.
Cube/dice squash, parsnip, turnip and rutabaga.
Spray with coconut oil and airfry 10-15 minutes or until desired texture.
Sauté onion and garlic until soft and caramelized.
Shake the coconut cream before opening, then add the coconut cream and broth.
Remove roasted veggies from airfryer and blend all of the above in a food processor or vitamix until smooth.
Cooking class Recipes. Gluten Free Goodness!!!
Gluten Free Cooking Class details!
We had a great time learning how to keep our favorite flavors and enhance them with better quality ingredients. I absolutely love educating clients on how food is supposed to taste! I love how surprised they get when it “tastes good”! Here’s what we learned this month…
Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar free
Happily serves 18-24
ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
12 oz package fresh cranberries
1/4 Cup green onion
1/4 Cup cilantro
1 Jalapeño pepper
1/2 Cup Coconut Sugar or monk fruit
1/4 tsp Cumin
2 TBSP Lime or lemon juice
Dash Sea salt
Chop the cranberries in the food processor and the rest by hand.
Mix together and enjoy!
Raw Pumpkin Pie
Vegan, Gluten Free
Happily serves 8
ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Crust
1 cup soaked dates
1 cup pecans
I cup walnuts
1/8 teaspoon of Himalayan salt
To make the crust
Add the nuts to the food processor and blend until they are like a rough flower then add the dates and salt.
Pulse together until it becomes a lumpy ball and then press into the bottom of a pie dish and refrigerate.
Filling
4 Cups Fresh Pumpkin
1 Cup soaked dates
4 TBSP Softened coconut oil or coconut cream
1/3 cup Maple syrup (can sub coconut nectar)
2 TBSP Pumpkin pie spice
To make the filling
Add pumpkin to the food processor until smooth.
Add the other ingredients and process until smooth.
Blend on the highest setting until It is smooth like the cooked version of pumpkin pie.
Transfer the filling to your pie crust and let refrigerate for a few hours.
You can used canned pumpkin, but fresh pumpkin is much better tasting.
Sweet Potato Quinoa Cranberry Stuffing
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Option
Happily serves 4-6
ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Tricolor sprouted quinoa
2 Purple Sweet potatoes
1 TBSP Avocado Oil
1/2 Red onion
1/2 Yellow onion
1 Garlic clove
2 tsp Cumin
3 TBSP Chopped parsley
1 1/2 Cup Bone broth (or veggie broth if you are Vegan)
Himalayan Sea Salt & White Pepper to taste
1/2 Cup cranberries
Optional: 1/4 Cup pecans
Preheat oven to 375
Cut or press garlic and let sit 5 minutes.
Rinse Quinoa. Heat bone broth, add quinoa and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Do not over cook.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Bake/roast sweet potatoes, onions and garlic for about 15-20 minutes or until soft.
Chop Cranberries.
Combine sweet potatoes and onions with avocado oil.
Stir in cumin, cranberries, parsley, salt and pepper.
You can bake it together for 10 mins or eat cold.
Spooky Kid Halloween Treat ideas!
Kids Can Cook! EASY ideas that are “normal” foods. Good food can be healthy AND yummy!
Zucchini Spiders
(Will air fry these, kids will top with Spider olives)
1/4 Cup Marinara Sauce
1/4 Cup Coconut Cheese (Dairy Free)
6 Black olives
6-8 Zucchini slices
Slice Zucchini in rounds.
Top with a spoon of marinara, add cheese.
Airfry about 5 mins.
Add Olives on top, slice one for the “legs”
Chattering Apples
(kids will assemble these)
Organic Apples
Almond butter
Marshmallows
Slice Apples and spread 1/2 TBSP Almond butter on 2-4 pieces.
Add 5-6 marshmallows and top with another slice of apple.
Need a Date night idea? Join me this Friday for food, fun, and good people!
Please join me in learning how to create your own healthy version of sushi and Asian-Inspired spring rolls and fried Rice.
We eat, we learn, we enjoy each other’s company….the way dinner should be!
Air Fryer Link! Not sure which one to get? I did the research for you…Amazon
Cooking class today was on Air fryers. We learned several things, fast and easy. What’s also important is the quality of your cookware. Try to avoid Teflon and heavy metals, so here is the link that I found that is used with stainless steel.
I try and use as many different recipes with some of the same foods so there is no waste. I got an 8 pack of zucchini and squash from Costco and we made Fried zucchini sticks, zucchini hot pockets, fried zucchini cheese sticks, Stuff bell peppers with egg and zucchini, and acorn squash with chicken sausage and zucchini. There are many ways to change up recipes so you don’t get tired or bored with the same foods. Herbs and Spices are the zest of life! I love watching everyone at class be amazed how Sea Salt can make or break a recipe.
Join us at Family Fusion for my next class or schedule your own. It can be a dinner party, themed, family cook night or date night for couples. Topics are WHATEVER you want to learn, so just let me know how we can get you cooking fast and easy and Healthy with Jodi.
Air fried Zucchini with Nutritional Yeast
Acorn Squash stuff with Chicken Sausage, zucchini, parsley, green onion, sea salt, garlic, minced onion and Avocado oil
Same green mix, added dairy free cheese and an egg to the yellow bell pepper
Sliced zucchini sprayed with avocado oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Added same green mixture, topped with vegan coconut cheese. Melts surprisingly well, and EVERYONE liked it!!
And after all that cooking, this is the end result of how much waste there is.
Easy Clean up! Wipe with a paper towel, run it under hot soak your water and your ready to go for the next round.
Chocolate Class! How to make chocolate healthy!
Chocolate….we all love it, might as well figure out how to make it healthy so we can enjoy it without Guilt! Just a few things we sampled and made today! Most of these products I got from Sprouts and Natural Grocers.
Purple Sweet Potato Brownies
Grain Free, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy free
Happily serves 12
ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
2 Purple Sweet Potatoes
14 Medjool Dates
1 1/2 Paleo Nut Flour
4 TBSP Raw CACAO Powder
3 TBSP Maple Butter
1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
Soak Date about 1-4 hours. Remove seeds.
Peel Sweet Potatoes. Slice/cut and steam for about 15 mins or until soft.
The smaller the pieces, the faster it will cook, the less nutrients you’ll lose.
Add Sweet Potatoes and Dates to food processor, blend until a creamy smooth texture.
Mix all other ingredients in a bowl, then add cream mixture. Stir well.
Bake for 20-30 mins on 350 until the toothpick comes out dry.
Allow to cool 10 mins for the brownies to gel together. (Important step!!)
Jodi’s Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
Grain free, Dairy free, Gluten Free, Vegan
Happily serves 12-15
ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
1 Egg Replacer (or 1 egg)
2 Cups Cooked Black beans
One Avocado (or 1/2-3/4 Cup coconut oil)
1 TBSP Vanilla extract
1/2 Cup Coconut sugar
2/3 Cup Raw Cacao or Carob
1/4 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Baking powder
Optional: 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°.
Grease an 8 x 8″ baking stone or mini muffin pan (spray coconut oil)
Mix flax egg, black beans, avocado or oil, vanilla and sugar in the food processor until smooth.
Add the Cacao, baking soda, baking powder and mix again until smooth.
Batter needs to be stick to be fudgy if you want it thinner add a tablespoon or so of coconut milk or tsp coconut oil.
Fold in the chocolate chips spread in the pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely.
Tips:
The food processor is best, blends and hides the consistency of the beans.
Brownies are best cold. Can be stored in the fridge or frozen.
Also tastes good raw, no need to bake if you are in a hurry.
Cooking Class on Air Fryer
Such a fun Class! So simple, so easy, so Fast! You really can make good food, that is healthy, that tastes better than you ever imagined! I hold classes so you can taste and see how simple meal prep ideas can be. You can cook. You can reach your health goals without boring food. Food is supposed to be enjoyed so let me teach you how to not be afraid of the kitchen!
Fried Zucchini spirals. Slice them different and you have chips!
Spring rolls…keep it veggies or add meat.
Fried Bananas with Maple butter…endulgence dessert!
Honey Maple Carrot chips…with and without sugar. Keep your carbs low by substituting carrots or root veggies for potatoes or startches.
Air frying is like convection oven cooking. It blows the air around and evenly cooks your food. The shorter the cook time, the least amount of nutrients lost.
Frying with oil destroys properties and turns to trans fats. Use healthy high heat oils such as Coconut oil and Avocado oil.
Costco has many Organic foods, the maple sausage with a pork free casing was a major hit!
Look under my recipe tab for individual recipes and click on the amazon link if you want to get an air fryer and get started cooking light and healthy!
