Greens Beans & Shells
butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil garlic (6 – 8 cloves), chopped crushed red pepper (optional) 11 oz spinach (more or less) 2 cans cannellini beans 32 oz vegetable broth pure salt & pepper 1 pound medium whole grain shells Cook pasta. Saute garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Shake in some crushed red pepper if using. Add spinach & saute until wilted (just a few mins). Add beans & vegetable broth & stir until heated through. Toss in cooked pasta & serve. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE...
Read MoreSweet Potato Bread
1/2 cup cooked (or canned) sweet potato or pumpkin 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional) 1/2 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together sweet potato (or pumpkin), eggs, oil, sugar, stevia, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk throughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in nuts & raisins. Pour into greased...
Read MoreZucchini Bread
3/4 cup loosely packed, shredded zucchini 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk throughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in shredded zucchini & nuts. Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 1 hour. Remove from...
Read MoreLinguini w/ Broccoli & Garlic
butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil lots of garlic crushed red pepper (optional) 1 large head of broccoli 1 lb whole grain pasta pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Boil water for the pasta. In the mean time, chop broccoli into bite size pieces & set aside. Chop garlic into chunks & saute in butter or olive oil (in large saute pan) over medium heat for a few minutes. Shake in some crushed red pepper (if using). Add pasta to the boiling water with 1 TBSP of salt and cook until al dente. Add broccoli & continue sauteing for 3 – 5 minutes (may need to add...
Read MoreFettuccine w/ Pine Nut Sauce
1 cup pine nuts 1 TBSP sweet white miso 2 cloves garlic, quartered 2 tsps umeboshi vinegar 1 tsp brown rice syrup (or 1 or 2 drops of liquid stevia) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 TBSP (more or less) water 8 oz whole grain pasta While pasta is cooking, place nuts, miso & garlic in a food processor. With motor running, slowly add all the liquid ingredients, except water, and process until blended. Add water in small amounts to adjust the consistency, keeping the sauce fairly thick. Drain noodles (do not rinse) and toss immediately with sauce & serve. Makes 2 or 3 servings....
Read MoreFettuccine w/ Mascarpone Toasted Walnuts & Basil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts 3 TBSP butter 2 TBSP chopped fresh basil (or more) 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (Italian cream cheese) pure salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 pound whole grain fettuccine Boil water for pasta. Place walnuts in a skillet over medium heat, and toast, shaking the pan occasionally to turn the nuts (until fragrant, about 5 mins).Transfer to a separate bowl. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add the nuts & basil & cook just until heated through. Add salt (1/2 tsp give or take) and pepper to the walnut mixture & stir to combine. Place the mascarpone in a...
Read MoreGreen Bean Salad
For the Green Beans 1 pound green beans 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 2/3 cup bread crumbs (can use gluten free) 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley For the Dressing 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1/4 tsp high-quality, dijon mustard pinch of sugar (or 1 drop liquid stevia) pinch of pure salt Trim beans & cook in boiling salted water 5 or 6 mins, until tender. Drain & refresh under cold water & place in serving bowl. Mix all the dressing ingredients thoroughly. Pour over...
Read MoreLentils in Onion Gravy
1 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 1 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/ tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 cup brown lentils 1 tsp pure salt Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion & garlic, cover, & cook until softened, 5 mins. Uncover, stir in the curry powder, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin & cayenne & cook just a few minutes longer, stirring to coat the onion & garlic w/ the spices. Stir in the water, lentils,...
Read MoreKale Avocado & Red Pepper Salad
1/2 bunch of kale, stems removed & roughly chopped juice from half a lemon (about 1 & 1/2 TBSP) 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP hemp seeds 1/2 of a red pepper, diced 1 avocado, diced freshly ground black pepper Place kale in bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil & toss to coat. Sprinkle with hemp seeds. Mix in red pepper & avocado. Add black pepper to taste. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: Have been on such a kale kick the past few months. The amounts are all flexible so alter as you see fit. Got this one...
Read MoreWilted Kale Salad w/ Creamy Chipotle Dressing
1 bunch of kale, stems removed & roughly chopped 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 cup grape tomatoes (more or less) (can slice them in 1/2 or leave whole) 1/4 cup hemp seeds For the Dressing: 1 avocado (or substitute tahini) 1/2 of a chipotle pepper (see notes below) 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 TBSP honey (or a drop or 2 of liquid stevia) Place kale into a large bowl, add salt and start to “massage” the kale until it wilts and takes on a cooked texture. Add the tomatoes and hemp seeds to the bowl and mix. Blend all dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender (or...
Read MoreCurried Creamy Cauliflower Soup
2 TBSP coconut oil (or extra virgin olive oil) 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium tart apple such as granny smith, peeled, cored & chopped (1 cup) 1 TBSP curry powder 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 large head cauliflower, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups) 4 cups (32 oz) veggie or chicken broth 1 tsp honey (or a 2 drops of liquid stevia) 1 tsp brown rice vinegar pure salt to taste Cook onion in oil over medium-high heat for 5 – 7 mins. Stir in the apple, curry powder & garlic & cook 2 mins more. Add cauliflower & broth & bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to...
Read MoreChipotle Corn & Black Bean Soup
2 TBSP coconut oil (or extra virgin olive oil) between 1 and 1 & 1/2 cups of onion, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 & 1/2 cups celery, chopped (roughly 4 big stalks) 1 & 1/2 cups carrots, chopped (roughly 3 big carrots) 4 tsps ground cumin 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp ground cardamon between 1/4 & 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped 2 cans black beans 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 & 1/2 cups water 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar 2 tsp tamari/soy sauce between 1/2 & 1 tsp chipotle...
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