Sweet Potato Roasted Red Pepper Bisque

Wow -- This was amazing and is super filling ! I have found some really great recipes while doing the Ultimate Reset  -- this will be added to the weekly rotation for sure !! Another great one to prep in advance and freeze for quick meals ready to go for the week ! Each time I made them I did a double recipe and that fit perfect in my food processor. 

Makes 1 Serving

• 1 medium sweet potato (Yam) peeled, cubed
• 1/4 medium red pepper
• 1 tsp finely grated ginger root 
• 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp miso paste mixed with  2 Tbsp hot water (OPTIONAL)
• 1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
• Braggs Aminos and or Himalayan Salt  (to taste) 
• Herbal Seasoning  (to taste)

Bring water to a boil, add the sweet potato; cook for 5 to 7 minutes and DRAIN.

Roast bell pepper on grill or gas stove top. Turn frequently until skin is evenly charred.  Place in bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel for 10 minutes. Peel skin under running water. Remove seeds. 

Place sweet potato, red pepper, ginger, miso  and broth in a blender or food processor, braggs and seasonings.  Cover with lid, blend until smooth. If consistency is to thick, add some water.

Heat soup in a medium sauce pan over medium heat; cook stirring frequently for 4 to 5 minutes or until hot.

Watermelon Lime Jello Shots

Oh my - I came across these and they are just  ADORABLE !! 
Last year I made some that were quite a bit of work and these look so cute and simple !! 
I can't wait to try these out for this year !! How fun !! 
I always  like to have some fun and festive food if I have the time to prep it and get it done !! 


You can even make a batch for the kids that do not have alcohol !! 

Ingredients:

• 10 limes, pulp removed
• 1 small box red Jello (I used cherry – does watermelon jello exist?)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold vodka (or if you are going non-alcoholic, just plain water)
• Mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

Cut the limes in half, then squeeze out the juice (which will make getting the rest of the pulp out easier).  I then used my fingers to scrape out the rest of the pulp.  This is not an easy task, and will take time, but the cleaner your limes are, the better they will look.  I was actually able to get all the lime pulp out, like I was peeling an organge.

Take a mini-muffin tin, and place a couple of damp paper towels over the wholes, with slack.  This will give the limes a way to sit in the tins without rolling around.  Set lime halves empty side up on top of the towels, one in each muffin mold.

Add 1 cup of boiling water to the Jello powder, and stir for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.  Stir in cup of cold vodka (or water, if non-alcoholic).  Pour mixture into lime halves, filling all the way to the top.

Chill the jello-limes in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

One at a time, turn the jello-limes over on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, carefully cut each lime half in half again, making wedges.

Stick in chocolate chips, if desired.

Source: http://firstlookthencook.com/

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There are a few programs in particular that I will tell you to grab if you can !! They are targeted to be discontinued and once they are sold out - thats it! 
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If your looking for a great "Booty and AB" workout - Brazilian Butt is a good choice! This will really focus on your back side if ya know what I mean !! 

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