Orange Gelatin
VERSION 1: 2 cups fresh orange juice, cold 2 cups fresh orange juice, near boiling 3 TBSP non-hydrolyzed gelatin Begin heating 2 cups of the juice. Pour cold juice in a bowl, dissolve gelatin in juice by stirring gently, and let sit for 3 minutes. Slowly add hot juice to cold juice mixture, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until set, several hours or overnight. Serve as is or with heavy cream or fresh whipped cream. For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut...
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VERSION 1: 2 cups high quality, 100%, grape juice, cold 2 cups high quality 100%, grape juice, near boiling 3 TBSP non-hydrolyzed gelatin Begin heating 2 cups of the juice. Pour cold juice in a bowl, dissolve gelatin in juice by stirring gently, and let sit for 3 minutes. Slowly add hot juice to cold juice mixture, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until set (several hours or overnight). ~ Serve as is or with heavy cream or fresh whipped cream. For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten...
Read MoreChicken or Beef Broth
Homemade broth – one of the most nourishing foods there is! 5 – 6 pounds animal bones and parts (see notes below) 5 – 6 quarts filtered water (1 qt for every 1 lb animal parts) 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar (or 3 TBSP orange juice) onion, carrots, potatoes (optional) Place animal parts in a large stock pot. Cover with appropriate amount of water. Add vinegar (or juice) and any optional vegetables for flavor if desired. Cover pot and bring to boil. Skim away and discard thick residue that rises to the top (see photo below). Simmer over low heat partially covered for at least 5...
Read MoreCreamy Fresh Tomato Soup
3 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (approx 1 large) 2 carrots, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 TBSP) 4 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 & 1/2 tsps natural sugar or 3 drops liquid stevia 1/4 cup packed, chopped, fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish 2 cups broth (chicken or veggie) 1 tsp pure salt 2 tsp pepper 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup heavy cream Heat the oil or butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the...
Read MoreCream of Mushroom Meatloaf
3 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/4 pound fresh shiitake, crimini or portobello mushrooms, finely chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup high quality cream 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup high quality bread crumbs 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten freshly grated cheese of choice (enough to cover the top of the meatloaf) Preheat the oven to 400. Heat the butter or oil in a saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the mushrooms and onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have browned and shrunk –...
Read MoreSavory Beef Stew
2 – 4 TBSP coconut oil 1 & 1/2 to 2 pounds grass-fed stew beef 1 TBSP chili powder 1/4 tsp chipotle powder (optional) 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 large onion, sliced as thin or thick as you like 1 lb carrots, coarsely chopped (6-12 depending on size) 1/2 lb parsnips (or turnip), coarsely chopped (1 – 3 depending on size) 1/2 lb white potatoes, peeled & chopped 2 cups beef stock 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce 2 tsps dried thyme 3 bay leaves Heat the oil over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add the meat, chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper. Brown the meat...
Read MoreSimple Carrot & Feta Salad
6 medium carrots, grated 1 & 1/2 cups feta cheese (roughly 6 oz) 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar (or to taste) 1/4 tsp pure salt Mix together and enjoy. Serves 4. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This salad is delicious – and very simple to prepare. It’s great as a snack, light lunch, or side dish with dinner. ~ Of course, you can simply scale this down to make a single serving if you’d like. The measurements don’t have to be exact. Just shred a large carrot and add...
Read MoreLemon Ricotta Pie w/ Blueberries
6 large eggs 1/2 cup organic cane sugar, divided zest from one lemon (about 1 TBSP) – (optional) 1 pound (16 oz), high quality, whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 pint (12 oz) fresh blueberries Set a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 375. Butter a 10-inch pie plate or 8 x 8 baking dish. Set aside 1 TBSP of the sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining sugar, and lemon zest. Add the ricotta and whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pie plate and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, top with the blueberries and sprinkle with the remaining TBSP of...
Read MorePesto Chicken
coconut oil (for greasing the dish) 3/4 cup (give or take) pesto sauce 1 pound pastured chicken breast (cut into strips if you’d like) salt and pepper to taste fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded (optional) Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly grease a 9 x 11 baking dish. Spread half of the pesto on the bottom of the dish. Lay the chicken over the pesto. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the remaining pesto over the chicken. Bake for 20 – 30 minutes (until chicken is just cooked through – but not over done). Remove pan from oven and place cheese over the...
Read MoreChicken Salad
2 TBSP coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb pastured chicken breast, cut into strips salt and pepper to taste 3 carrots, shredded 1/2 cup creamy dressing (preferably homemade) Heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, until just beginning to color. Add chicken strips, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and saute until cooked through – approx 10 mins. Remove chicken from pan, place in a glass container with cover, and refrigerate until cool. Cut chicken into small pieces and combine with shredded carrot. Mix in dressing and enjoy. Serves 4....
Read MoreCreamy Ranch-Style Dressing
1/2 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk or sour cream 1/2 cup high quality mayo 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1 tsp sugar or 2 drops of liquid stevia (optional) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Mix until well combined. Yields approximately 1 cup. ___________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Aside from tossing some into a salad, this dressing is great used as a dip for all the fresh carrots, cucumbers & peppers being harvested this time of year. ~ You can use any additional herbs you have on hand that sound good...
Read MoreChicken w/ 40 Cloves of Garlic
1 pastured chicken (3 – 4 lbs) 3 & 1/2 tsps salt 2 & 1/2 tsps ground black pepper 2 TBSP butter or ghee 2 TBSP coconut oil 40 cloves garlic, peeled (left whole) 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh sage 10 whole black peppercorns 1/2 cup dry white wine Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Combine the salt & pepper in a small dish, then rub into the chicken parts. Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown, about 5 – 7 mins per side (this can be done in batches if...
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