Chicken Cacciatori
1 chicken cut into parts (legs, thighs, breasts, wings) chicken-herb-rub to coat chicken (or simply use salt & pepper) 3 tablespoons butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 large bell pepper (any color), chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup dry white wine (optional) 1 (28-ounce) package diced tomatoes with juice 3/4 cup chicken broth (increase to 1 & 1/4 cups if omitting wine) 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives (or 3 tablespoons drained capers) 1 & 1/2 tsps dried oregano 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, divided...
Read MoreTaco Meat Seasoning
4 TBSP chili powder 2 TBSP ground cumin 4 tsps black pepper 3 tsps pure salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp paprika Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed container. _____________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a great mix to keep on hand. Simply saute ground beef with a some of this seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons per pound of meat), and lay out a spread of shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, rice if you’d like, and...
Read MoreCilantro Lime Rice
1 cup dry rice 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 TBSP butter 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/4 – 1/2 cup (to taste) chopped cilantro 2 TBSPs fresh lime juice 1 tsp lime zest Add rice, water, butter and salt to a small pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook (according to package directions). Mix cilantro, lime juice and lime zest into cooked rice until well combined. _____________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ If eating dairy free, simply use coconut oil instead of butter. ~ Season with additional salt at the table if needed. ~ This rice is great as a...
Read MoreMustard Rosemary Lamb Chops
2 TBSP coconut oil, melted 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 tsps dried rosemary 1 tsp pure salt 2 tsps black pepper 8 lamb loin or rib chops Blend first six ingredients (AKA mustard-rosemary-garlic-paste) in a small food processor. Generously rub paste into chops (both sides) and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Broil under broiler for 5 mins on each side or pan fry stove top for a similar time period. _____________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I tend to do this stove top and after cooking, cover the pan and let sit for an...
Read MoreMustard Rosemary Garlic Paste
2 TBSP coconut oil, melted 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 4 tsps dried rosemary 2 tsps pure salt 2 tsps black pepper Blend in small food processor until thoroughly combined. _______________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from The Grassfed Gourmet. Great on lamb — chops, ribs, or leg. ~ Covers about 8 chops, so scale up or down as needed....
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