Posts Tagged "sugar free"

Cilantro Lime Rice

Posted by on Feb 9, 2014 in Grains (non breakfast), Mexican, Recipes, Rice | 1 comment

Cilantro 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...

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Mustard Rosemary Lamb Chops

Posted by on Jan 29, 2014 in Entrees, Lamb, Recipes | 0 comments

Mustard 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...

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Mustard Rosemary Garlic Paste

Posted by on Jan 29, 2014 in Condiments, etc..., Recipes, Seasonings | 0 comments

Mustard 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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Italian Egg Drop Soup

Posted by on Jan 20, 2014 in Egg based, Entrees, Grains (non breakfast), Greens, Recipes, Rice, Soups, Vegetables | 0 comments

Italian Egg Drop Soup

1 cup (dry) rice, cooked (or 12-16 oz small shaped pasta, cooked) 2 TBSP butter 4 cloves garlic, crushed 8 cups chicken-broth 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground pepper to taste 5 – 6 oz kale, stems removed, roughly chopped, and washed (or spinach) 4 eggs, lightly beaten w/ salt & pepper Parmesan Reggiano to taste Cook rice or pasta according to package directions. Melt butter in stock pot and add crushed garlic (saute for about 2 mins). Add the broth, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper, greens, and simmer over medium-low heat, covered, until greens are...

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Carrot & Raisin Salad

Posted by on Jan 13, 2014 in Non-Leafy Salads, Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

Carrot & Raisin Salad

2 TBSP lemon juice 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP chopped fresh mint leaves 1 TBSP minced fresh chives pure salt to taste 1 lb carrots (about 4 large), peeled & shredded 1/4 cup raisins (or a 1 oz box) In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, mint, chives, and salt to taste. Add the carrots & raisins & toss well. __________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~  I’m a big fan of carrot salads, and this is a good one!  It’s very easy to throw together, especially if you shoot the carrots through a...

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