Chicken 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 MoreHow to Prep a Leek
Years ago, I was very stand-of-ish with leeks, as I didn’t quite understand them. What I failed to realize back then is that they’re pretty much just big, fat scallions, and thinking of them this way made them a lot less intimidating. They have a mild, sweet, onion flavor when sautéed, and pair really well with eggs (try adding sautéed leeks to an omelette or frittata), are great in soups/stir fries, or as a topping for home-made pizza. You can really use them any way you’d use regular onions. Interestingly enough, my daughter will not go near an onion (unless it’s pureed and visually...
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...
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