Sweet Potato Mash
about 3 pounds sweet potatoes 1/4 cup whole milk or cream 2 TBSPs butter 2 TBSPs pure maple syrup 1/4 tsp pure salt sprinkle of cinnamon (to taste) Bake the potatoes as you would if you were making baked potatoes (wash, prick with fork, and bake for 45 – 60 minutes at 400 degrees). When done, remove from oven and let cool off enough to handle. Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients to a bowl large enough to eventually hold the potatoes. Peel off and discard the potato skin (simply pull it off with your fingers – it will be a little “baggy” after the potatoes have...
Read MoreHawaiian Fried Rice
1 lb chorizo, casing removed (optional) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup) 1 large clove garlic, minced or crushed 1 TBSP coconut oil (not necessary to add oil if you’re using a meat product) 2 TBSP tamari 2 cups uncooked rice (cooked and then cooled if possible) 2 cans (14 ounces each) pineapple chunks 1/4 cup (about 2 oz) raisins 4 eggs, scrambled in a separate pan (can omit if including meat) Cook rice ahead of time (if possible) and let cool to room temp (or can refrigerate). In large saute pan (5 qt works well) on medium heat, saute the chorizo until cooked...
Read MoreChicken 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 MoreChocolate Mousse
6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped or broken in pieces 4 TBSP butter 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 TBSP strong coffee (brewed) —OR— 4 tsps light rum or brandy 4 large eggs, separated 2 TBSP natural sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream Melt chocolate in a double boiler (or simulated double boiler – see below). Whisk butter into melted chocolate, 1 TBSP at a time. Stir in salt, vanilla and coffee (or rum/brandy) until completely incorporated. Whisk in yolks one at a time, making sure that each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Set chocolate mixture aside. Stir...
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 MoreChiles Rellenos Casserole
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 8 New Mexican green chiles cut in half lengthwise, stems / seeds removed and discarded 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips High quality tortilla chips, crushed (I used blue chips this time) enough freshly grated cheddar cheese to cover top of casserole (2 – 3 oz) 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp pure salt Roast the peppers, let cool for a few minutes, and peel off their skin. Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft and lightly browned, about 5 – 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Lay...
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