DIY's / Recipes

Salad in a Jar

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, shredded

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 large red bell pepper, diced

• 1 large yellow or orange bell pepper, diced

• 6 radishes, cut into matchsticks

• 6 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered

• 16 oz cooked chicken or turkey, shredded

• 4 cups packed chopped Romaine salad or greens of choice

• 4 green onions, sliced

For the dressing:

• 3 Tbsps pure maple syrup or raw honey

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 3 Tbsps apple cider vinegar

• 2 Tbsps Dijon mustard

• 2 Tbsps onion or shallot, grated on a Microplane

• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• 1 pinch crushed pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a small jar or bowl, add all of your dressing ingredients and whisk really well to emulsify.

2. Shred or chop your cooked chicken or turkey.

3. Next, using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots into long ribbons as shown in the photos. I curled mine up just for fun.

4. Chop and dice all of your veggies into small pieces as shown.

5. Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice all over the avocado to prevent it from browning if desired.

6. Divide your dressing equally into 4 mason jars.

7. Start with a layer of radishes followed by bell peppers, carrots, avocado, tomatoes, green onions, shredded chicken, and finally lettuce on the very top.

8. Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

9. Just before serving, toss your salad into a bowl if desired, OR simply shake your jar.

10. Enjoy!

Strawberry Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt

• 1/3 cup instant oats (or oat flour)

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (optional but recommended)

• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional but recommended)

• 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional but recommended)

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup diced strawberries (trimmed of stems)

Instructions:

1. Stir together the yogurt, oats, vanilla, milk, coconut (if using), hemp seeds (if using), and maple syrup (if using).

2. Layer in jars or storage containers with the berries. Let sit overnight and enjoy cold.

Homemade Play Doh

Playdough ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup salt

• 4 teaspoons cream of tartar

• 2 cups lukewarm water

• 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil (coconut oil works too)

• Food coloring, optional (I like Wilton gel food coloring or AmeriColor gel)

• Quart sized bags

Stir together the flour, salt and cream of tartar in a large pot. Next add the water and oil. If you’re only making one color, add in the the color now as well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the dough has thickened and begins to form into a ball. Remove from heat and then place inside a gallon sized bag or onto wax paper. Allow to cool slightly and then knead until smooth. If you’re adding colors after, divide the dough into balls (for how many colors you want) and then add the dough into the quart sized bags. Start with about 5 drops of color (my favorite brands are listed above) and add more to brighten it. Knead the dough, while inside the bag so it doesn’t stain your hands. Once it’s all mixed together you’re ready to PLAY.