California Pot Roast
one 4 – 5 lb roast (chuck, rump, or round roast) 1 TBSP pure salt 2 tsps freshly ground black pepper 3 TBSP coconut oil 1/2 cup water 2 cups tomato sauce, fresh or packaged 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 TBSP natural, brown sugar (optional) 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup high quality ketchup (no high fructose corn syrup!) 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce Combine the salt and pepper and rub into the roast. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the roast, about 3 mins per side. Place the...
Read MoreFettucine Alfredo
1 pound whole grain fettucine (we use brown rice fettucine) 6 TBSP butter or ghee 1 shallot, minced 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional) Cook the fettucine in salted water until al dente. While noodles are cooking, melt the ghee or butter in a saucepan (large enough to eventually hold the pasta) over medium heat. Add shallots and saute just a few minutes until tender. Add milk, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently...
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 MoreHoney-Lime Broiled Salmon
Been making fish pretty regularly these days & have a few new tasty recipes to share. Here’s one of them…. FOR THE MARINADE: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) 2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1/4 cup brown rice vinegar 1/2 cup mirin 1 tsp peeled & grated fresh ginger (see tip below) Place the fillets in a baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, and ginger. Pour over the fillets, turning to coat all sides, and marinate at room temp for at least 30 mins but no longer than 1 hour....
Read MoreTomato & Leek Marinara
2 to 4 leeks, washed and sliced (see notes below) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 28-ounce package diced (or crushed) tomatoes a good handful of fresh sage leaves, roughly torn or chopped pure salt and pepper to taste pinch of crushed red pepper (optional) pasta of choice Boil water for pasta. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the leeks and saute over medium heat just until they start to brown, 10 – 12 minutes. Do not let the leeks burn, or they will become bitter. Add the tomatoes, sage, salt (1/2 tsp, give or take), pepper, and crushed red pepper if using. Simmer until the sauce...
Read MoreArugula & Sun-dried Tomato Frittata
1 & 1/2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced or crushed 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained & thinly sliced 6 oz arugula, washed and drained well 8 large eggs 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn apart 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional) 1/2 tsp sea salt freshly ground pepper to taste Preheat broiler to high. Heat oil over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet (preferably non-stick) with an oven proof handle and swirl the oil to coat the bottom of the pan evenly. While oil is warming up, use a fork to lightly beat the eggs, basil, cheese, salt and...
Read MoreTomato Eggplant & Basil Sauce
2 small (or 1 medium) eggplant (about 3/4 pound) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided) 2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed 3 medium, ripe tomatoes (about 1 & 1/4 lbs) cored and diced small 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 10 large, fresh basil leaves cut into thin strips 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional) 12 oz ziti or penne ______________________________________________________________________________________ Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel the eggplant and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Place on a baking sheet (I like to line w/ parchment paper). Drizzle 2 TBSP of the...
Read MorePasta w/ Summer Tomatoes and Olivada
First make the Olivada: 1 small garlic clove, chopped into a few pieces 3 large basil leaves, torn into a few pieces 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup black olives, drained & pitted 2 tsps lemon juice 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil Place the garlic, basil and thyme in the work bowl of a small food processor. Process, scraping down sides as needed until the ingredients are finely chopped. Add the olives and lemon juice and pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, to form a coarse paste. Add the oil and pulse until it’s just incorporated. To prepare the meal: 4 medium tomatoes (about...
Read MoreTempeh Sausage Crumbles
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 any remaining water (if necessary), or cook it off with the pan uncovered. Add the rest...
Read More10-Minute Marinara Sauce
2 TBSP butter or ghee 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 28 oz package crushed or strained tomatoes 1 cup water 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste fresh basil or parsley, chopped (as much as you’d like) 1 – 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil Warm butter or ghee over medium heat and saute garlic for 1 – 2 mins. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add the water to the empty tomato container, swish it around (to collect the remaining remnants of tomato), and add it to the pot. Simmer for approx 10 mins. Stir in chopped basil, drizzle in the olive oil and serve....
Read MoreSpicy Tomato Lentil Stew
1 cup brown or green lentils 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled & chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 2 TBSP fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped 28 oz package chopped tomatoes 1 cup broth (veggie or chicken) 1 cup fresh or frozen peas Spice Blend: 2 tsps ground cumin 2 tsps paprika 1 tsp ground fenugreek (optional) 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Boil lentils for about 45 minutes or until tender. In large saute pan over medium...
Read MoreEasy Vegetarian “Meatballs”
8 oz tempeh (one package) 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce Whisk together oil & soy sauce in a medium bowl. Slice tempeh into small rectangles & toss with marinade. Let sit for 1 hour (or less if you’re in a rush). Pre-heat oven to 350. Place tempeh on a cookie sheet (I like to line w/ parchment paper) and bake 10 – 15 mins. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is the same exact recipe as “Easy Marinated/Baked Tempeh”. I hate to be redundant, but thought I’d list it again,...
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