Carrot & Parsnip Hash
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 pound carrots, washed & shredded 1 pound parsnips, washed & shredded pure salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 TBSP butter 1 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried) 1 & 1/2 TBSP honey Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded carrots and parsnips and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute about 12 minutes, until vegetables are beginning to brown slightly. Add butter, rosemary, and honey, tossing until heated through and vegetables are glazed (just a few minutes longer)....
Read MoreItalian Wedding Soup
48 small, bite-sized, cooked meatballs (about 1.5 lbs ground beef, total) 2 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 – 4 large carrots, chopped (2 cups or more) 2 stalks celery, diced (approx 3/4 cup) 4 large cloves of garlic, minced or chopped 10 cups broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable) 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 1 lb pasta (any small shape that you’d like) (optional) 12 oz fresh, baby spinach Fresh basil, chopped (as much as you’d like) pure salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) Make meatballs (or...
Read MoreGarlic Mashed Turnips
3 cups diced turnips 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/4 cup high quality cream, half & half, or whole milk 3 TBSPs melted butter, ghee, coconut oil, or olive oil pure salt & freshly ground, black pepper to taste Cook turnip cubes and garlic in boiling water for about 15 minutes, until soft. Drain well. Mash turnips with the cream, butter, salt & pepper. Enjoy! ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Turnips are one of the veggies that turn up (pun intended) in our CSA box in spring and fall. This is a delicious way to cook...
Read MoreSausage (Tempeh) & Peppers w/ Greens
To prepare the Tempeh Sausage: 2 packages soy tempeh (total of 16 oz) 2 TBSP fennel seeds 2 tsps dried basil 2 tsps dried oregano 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried sage (or 3/4 tsp ground sage) 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 TBSPs extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSPs lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon) In a large saute pan, crumble the tempeh (using your hands) and add enough water to almost cover it (about 3/4 cup). Over medium heat, cover pan & steam the tempeh until the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain or cook off any remaining water (if necessary). Add the...
Read MorePotato, Cheddar, Bacon Soup
2 – 4 baking potatoes (depending on size – between 1.5 & 2 lbs), baked, peeled, & roughly chopped 2 TBSP butter or ghee 1 – 3 garlic cloves (depending on size) finely chopped (about 1 TBSP) 3 & 1/2 cups whole milk 6 slices bacon, cooked and diced 1/2 large onion (or 1 small), thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, diced 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) 1/2 cup sour cream (optional) 1/2 tsp pure salt (or to taste) freshly ground black pepper to taste Wash potatoes. Use a fork to make a few holes in the potatoes, and bake for about an hour (give or take) at...
Read MoreRoasted Parsnip & Pear Soup
2 pounds parsnips, peeled 2 pears, peeled and roughly chopped 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped 2 TBSPs coconut oil 1 tsp pure salt, divided 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cups broth (veggie, chicken, whatever you like) 2 1/2 cups whole milk Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 450. Roughly chop parsnips and toss with, pears, onion, oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper in a roasting pan (9×11 pyrex works well). Roast, stirring approx every 10 mins, until very soft and starting to brown (about 40 mins). Meanwhile, boil vinegar in a small saucepan...
Read MoreArugula w/ Golden Vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 TBSP brown mustard 1 tsp ground turmeric pinch of pure salt freshly ground black pepper Whisk all ingredients together and toss with salad greens (pictured here with baby arugula). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ A salad doesn’t have to be fancy and time-consuming to make. This is a great example of how a few handfuls of greens with the right dressing can be absolutely extraordinary. I am in love with this simple salad. ~ Turmeric (one of the primary spices that...
Read MoreCaribbean Roasted Root Veggies
DRESSING: 3 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP coconut oil 2 TBSP red wine vinegar 1 TBSP natural sugar 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 large garlic clove, minced or crushed Puree dressing ingredients in a blender. VEGETABLES: 12 cups (more or less) mixed root vegetables, chopped This time, I used a combination of rutabaga, beet, sweet potato, and carrot. Other good options are parsnip, turnip, white potato, or any type of winter squash. Preheat oven to 400. Peel and chop...
Read MoreOven-Roasted Chipotle Potatoes
3 & 1/2 lbs potatoes (red or white) 1/4 cup melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 tsp pure salt 3/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 – 1 tsp chipotle powder (or regular chili powder) freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425. Wash potatoes well and chop into bite sized pieces (leave skin on). Melt ghee (or whatever you choose to use) and pour into a large bowl (big enough to eventually hold the potatoes). Add seasonings and mix well. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to two cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Roast for 45 mins to an hour, depending on how...
Read MoreQuick & Spicy Swiss Chard
2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 4 garlic cloves, crushed or minced crushed red pepper flakes to taste (1/2 tsp – more or less) freshly ground black pepper to taste pure salt to taste 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed & roughly chopped Warm oil or butter in large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until just golden (1 – 2 mins). Sprinkle in crushed red pepper, black pepper, and salt to taste. Add swiss chard, and saute until wilted but not over-done (approx 5 mins). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE...
Read MoreSauteed Kohlrabi, Onions & Basil
2 good-sized kohlrabi bulbs, peeled (discard leaves & stems) 1 tsp pure salt 1 onion, sliced 4 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 TBSPs (more or less) chopped fresh basil Grate the kohlrabi (food processor or hand grater). Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit in a colander for 30 minutes (set colander inside a bowl). Squeeze water out (can press with the back of a spoon, or squeeze w/ hands). Melt butter in a saute pan. Cook onions over medium heat (5 – 10 mins – until golden) and stir in kohlrabi. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and raise heat to...
Read MoreCrispy Kale
1 bunch of kale coconut oil, melted pure salt Preheat oven to 375. Fold kale leaves in half (lengthwise) at the stem, and with one slice, cut the stem out & discard. Tear or cut the kale into bite sized pieces. Pour some oil into a large bowl, add the kale and toss well to combine. Spread the kale onto 2 baking sheets and sprinkle with salt Bake until crispy but not burnt (should take approx 10 to 15 mins). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a really simple, yummy way to serve kale. Extremely kid friendly. To us,...
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