Happy Pico de Gallo

Let’s spice it up! Pico is great addition to add a healthy kick to whatever your heart desires. I love adding to my eggs, put on a quesadilla or add to rice and beans. Whatever you chose to add this colorful medley to, you don’t have to worry about calories. Super healthy with fresh ingredients. Viva!

Happy Pice. Happy Fiesta. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups seeded, diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup Happy Hemp
• 1 tablespoon diced jalapenos
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine all ingredients.
2. Enjoy!

Happy No Bake Cookies

What’s better than a cookie in the summer? Getting the cookie without having to turn on the oven! These little gems are sinfully good and sinfully easy to make. This is a great recipe to make with the kids.

Happy Cookie. Happy No Cooking. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 3 cups instant oats
• 3/4 cups almond butter
• 1/2 happy hemp
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Mix first four ingredients in sauce pan.
2. Boil one minute.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in oats.
5. Add in remaining ingredients.
6. Drop onto wax paper and let cool.
7. Enjoy!

Happy Nutty Pasta

This recipe is courtesy of my neighbor Mal. She made this scrumptious pasta for the Happy Hemp soiree. Warm or cold this is the perfect dish. Main course or side!

Happy Nutty. Happy Neighbor. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces almonds, shelled
• 1/2 cup happy hemp
• 2 ounces pistachios, shelled
• 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
• 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked
• 12 ounces spaghetti
• Kosher salt
• Splash olive oil
• Parmesan cheese, for grating
• Zest of 1 orange, optional

Directions: 

1. Put the nuts and herbs in the food processor and whiz up. The mixture will be fine, but should still have texture, not be completely pulverized.
2. Cook the spaghetti in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain.
3. Toss in a bowl with the nuts (reserving some for garnish), olive oil, cheese, and orange zest, to taste, if using. Serve immediately.
4. Enjoy!

Happy Sugar Cookies

We are going with a traditional recipe today.  Sugar cookies are the perfect simple cookie. We are just going to sprinkle in a little healthy loving to these scrumptious little bites.

Happy Sugar. Happy Cookie. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup Happy Hemp
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, Happy Hemp, and baking powder. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
3. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
5. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
6. Enjoy!

Happy Turkey Sliders

I love the traditional burger, but can do without all the fat. These turkey sliders are great healthy alternative to ground beef. Love using a lettuce wrap in place of the bun,  cutting out even more calories. These are easy to make, filling and honestly taste killer. This weekend slide into home plate with this meal!

Happy Slider. Happy Turkey. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup of Happy Hemp
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• butter lettuce

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the turkey with the onion soup mix, pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce and Happy Hemp.
2. Refrigerate the mixture about 10 minutes, then form into desired size patties.
3. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the patties on the grill.
5. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, or until well done. The inside of the burgers will look whitish in color when cooked through.
6. Serve on lettuce.
7. Enjoy!

Happy Omega 6

Happy Hemp contains omega-6 fatty acids!! Omega 6 are considered essential fatty acids…. P.S. that would be the good fat.  They are necessary for human health, but the body can’ t make them. Hint hint… We must eat them. Did someone say Happy Hemp? Along with omega-3 fatty acids which are also in Happy Hemp, omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development. Awesome for kiddos! O-6 help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system. A-hem…. why have you not starting eating Happy Hemp?

Uses:

Omega-6 fatty acids may be useful for the following health conditions:

• Diabetic neuropathy
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Allergies
• Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Breast cancer
• Eczema
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• Menopausal symptoms
• Mastalgia
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Osteoporosis
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Happy Deviled Eggs

When I think of deviled eggs, I think of family bbq’s and summer get togethers with friends… i.e. happiness. What I don’t think of is pitch forks, flames and horns. How exactly did an egg get caught up on the wrong side of the tracks? The term “deviled” first was used in 1786 referring to highly seasoned fried or boiled dishes. Devil being the symbol for heat. The term was used in describing spicy dishes or condiments that used cayenne or mustard, hence “Deviled” eggs. To learning something new everyday!

Happy History. Happy Egg. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients:

• 12 eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup happy hemp
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika, for dusting

Directions: 

1. Place eggs in a saucepan with a lid, bring to a boil, and remove from the heat.
2. Cover and let stand for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel the eggs.
3. Cut each egg in half lengthwise, remove the yolks, and place the yolks in a bowl with the mustard, mayonnaise, happy hemp and salt and pepper. Mash the yolks, and stir the mixture until smooth and thoroughly combined.
4. Fill each egg half with the deviled yolk mixture using a spoon.
5.  Dust each egg with a pinch of paprika
6.  Refrigerate until chilled for about 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

Happy Butter Lettuce Salad with Sunflower Sprouts

This salad will knock your socks off. I invited my girlfriend over for an afternoon lunch on the deck. She could not believe how good a salad could taste and actually be healthy too. We licked our bowls clean! Nothing like an afternoon lunch with great conversation and delicious food.

Happy Salad. Happy Girlfriends. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients:

• 1 shallot minced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/2 cup Happy Hemp
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 cups Ice
• 1 head butter lettuce, separated into leaves
• 8 ounces sunflower sprouts
• 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese

Directions:

1.  In a small bowl, whisk together shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon, happy hemp, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Cut off and discard bottom halves of asparagus spears. Cut tops into 2-in. lengths.
4. Cook asparagus until barely tender, about 3 minutes.
5. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water. When cool, drain and set aside.
6. In a large bowl, combine lettuce leaves and sprouts.
7. Add half of the reserved dressing and toss carefully just until coated.
8. Divide lettuce and sprouts on to plates.
9. Sprinkle each pile of greens with asparagus, bell pepper, and radishes.
10. Drizzle the vegetables with a little more vinaigrette.
11. Place 1 tbsp. goat cheese on each salad and serve with remaining vinaigrette and sea salt for sprinkling if you like.

Happy Protein

Does Happy Hemp have protein? Well lets go with a big hell ya! You can’t find a better source of complete protein in nature. Hemp seeds contain 36% protein and of that 65% is comprised of edestin which can only be found in hemp seed protein. Edestin is natures Pepcid. Great for digestion!!

A common comparison is hemp vs soy. While soy has a higher total protein count than hemp seeds, hemp is free of the tryspin inhibitors. English please!! Basically happy hemp lack the stuff that blocks protein absorption into the body. Soy is chalked full of that non absorbing stuff. Another great hemp fact: hemp seeds are free of oligosaccharides found abundantly in soy, which causes stomach ache and gas. So happy hemp makes you toot less and that is good news for everyone!!

Happy Hemp contains all 20 known amino acids. This is including the 8 must haves and the 2 semi essential amino acids. None of which the body can produce. We have to eat them…. Hint Hint Happy Hemp. When a food has all 9 essential amino acids in sufficient quantity and ratio that makes the protein complete. Can I get an Amen on that?

So for my vegan’s, veggie’s or my cutting down on meat peeps…. this is fantastic news for your diet! You are actually able to get all your protein requirements from Happy Hemp minus the bad fat found in meat and no cutting the cheese stuff found in soy! Happy Hemp is truly Mother Nature’s perfect food source.

Happy Protein. Happy You. Happy Hemp.

Happy Lemon Asparagus Basil Pasta

I love pasta and I could eat it everyday! What I don’t love is feeling full and bloated. So I have been sampling healthier pasta options, so I can enjoy guilt free. I have found that I love quinoa pasta. I honestly don’t miss my white flour friend. I serve all the time for dinner and no one know’s the difference. Plus a bonus it is gluten-free!!

Happy Pasta. Happy Gluten-free. Happy Hemp.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghetti (try quinoa pasta)
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• 1/2 cup Happy Hemp
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, steamed and trimmed into 1 inch pieces
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes
2. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
3.  Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce and add the asparagus.
4.  Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.
5. Enjoy!