DOCTORED INSTANT HERBAL OATMEAL

Doctored instant oatmeal using parsley, cinnamon and canna-butter.
Canna have another  bowl please:)

Parsley comes to mind whenever I think of oatmeal.  It's something I have been doing for years and I think it's about time I share it with you.  Why parsley?  Because for one, it is full of natural vitamins and minerals.  Like vitamin K, A, C, and minerals like  potassium and iron. Another good reason is a chemical call phyto-chemicals also known as micro-nutrients.

Parsley is one herb that should be in everyone's medicine cabinet.  That's how powerful it is.  I could go on and on but you have to do your own research.  My main goal is to excite you enough to investigate it yourself, and use it in your everyday meals.  It's so easy to add to about anything to boost up the nutritional
value of something not so nutritional.  like a cup of noodles.  Hey, sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do and if that's all one has on hand why not make the best of it right?  Have you ever had a cup of parsley tea, or add it to a cup of broth and drink it as it is maybe with a hint of lemon.  Very tasty and healthy drink.  Anyway back to the oatmeal.

Add your favorite butter.  I had  my herbs
extracted in butter.  See the color?  Green
is always good.

I live in the city where there is a lot of hustle and bustle.  A lot of hurried folks, including me at times.  I try not to be in a hurry but sometimes that's just the way it is and I just work with it.  Thank the Lord.  I enjoy cooking but sometimes instant food comes in real handy. But in my books it could always use a little doctoring to make it healthier, and tastier, and more satisfying.  I work with what I have.  Here is my one bowl recipe.  No need to wash pots here either.  Ready in two minutes.  One minute prep time, one minute cooking time.

Ingredients:

• Quick Oats 1/2 cup
• Water one cup
• Parsley 1-2 teaspoons
• Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
• Butter or Coconut oil  (Any oil will work fine, however, avoid margarine as they are unhealthy and are artery clogging and the nutrition does not get absorbed thoughout your body like with butter or coconut oil)
• Brown Sugar ( to taste, can use any sweetener)
• Microwavable bowl



A simple healthier than before bowl of
oatmeal.  Canna have another
bowl please:)))

• Milk 1/4 cup (can use any kind of milk)  Almond milk really compliments this dish

Instructions:
Put all ingredients except milk in microwavable bowl and cook for one minute on high.  Let set one minute before eating.  Enjoy this great tasting comfort food.

By the way cinnamon is also a very volatile herb, and, according to Aurvedic Medicine it is an excellent herb to wake the body up.

Don't let my simple recipe stop you from being creative.  Apples or applesauce would work too, so would bananas or raisins...as for herbs try using green tea.  It tastes great too.  Just a little greener, but pretty powerful herbs.   If you medicate with cannabis.  This will work for you too.  The medication lasts longer without having to smoke it.  Just be careful and use responsibly and under the care of your medical doctor. Note:  Not all green herbs are suitable for this dish.

So here you have another healthier simple recipe for you, good enough to share it with your fellow friend or family.  I hope you have fun in the kitchen and get healthy in doing so. A simple recipe for you, good enough to share it with your fellow friend or family.  Please feel free to comment and I will reply as soon as I can.  Enjoy your day and many blessings.

Sincerely,

Mary Helen

LEMON HERBED RICE USING CITRIC ACID HERBAL EXTRACT

Lemon Herbed Rice using cannabis extract via the citric acid method
 and cilantro.  It can easily  be turned into a delicious salad adding tomatoes, and
green onions. etc.  Be creative and share your recipes, as there is no
end to being creative.  Make sure to have fun doing it.

I am sure by now you all know that I am  a firm believer that "Food is Medicine".  It all depends on how you prepare it.  Herbs are truly medicine and has been used since the beginning of time and has an abundant amount of medicine in it. White rice is a grain product used throughout the world.  Some countries make a congee which is rice or grain that has been cooked for hours.  White rice although it has been washed and depleted of most of its nutrition is still good for weak stomachs and used in many countries.  It is used for babies, the sick, or the elderly.  It is also used as a vessel if you will to add additional nutrition (medication) to the simple grain.  So with that I am presenting a simple rice dish with just herbs and a little oil.  I used my citric acid extract because it cooks and breaks down easily in water.  Besides it is best to use Citric Acid Extracts in recipes where it calls for Lemon juice right?   What a tasty way to medicate:)))

I added 1 teaspoon of herbal cannabis
 using citric acid method that has not
been dried out.  It is still
very soft, and oily

Ingredients:

• Water 2 cups
• Rice 1 cup
• Cilantro dried 3 teaspoons (fresh is good, or herbs of your choice)
• Oil 1 tablespoon
• Salt 1 teaspoon
• Citric Acid extract (your choice of herbs prepared using the citric acid method.
• Garlic 1 clove minced

Here I just added my
garlic and herbs.

Instructions:

• Bring 2 cups water to boil
• Add salt, garlic oil and stir
• Add rice and Citric Acid and cilantro and stir just enough to mix and bring back to a soft boil
• Cover  immediately with a tight lid and put flame on low for 15 minutes.

After fluffing the rice with a fork, I patted it down
some to cut into proportionate servings like a pie.

Voila!!  Your done.  That simple, and yes its tasty too.
Depending on how much rice and citric acid extract used will depend on your serving size.  This will serve 6-8.  I prefer 6 servings.  However, as with all medications please use accordingly.  Green herbs like parsley or cilantro gives one a natural diuretic effect and you might need to be near a bathroom.  If using cannabis, well don't eat and drive right away.  Please use responsibly.  Note: This food can be frozen if sealed well and used at a later time.

That's it for now.  I hope you enjoy this simple, healthy recipe, and please feel free to share it with others.  If you don't yet know how to make the citric acid herbal extract, visit my other posts as to how easy it is to make these simple extracts. There is also a few more recipes on how to use these extracts.

Till the next time, Many blessings:)

Sincerely,

Mary Helen

This is my best friend in the kitchen.  It helps
me make and keep my own "tv" dinners fresh
like it was just cooked.

My homemade "tv" dinners safe from
freezer burn.  Well dinners almost ready
now.