Chicken Salad
2 TBSP coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb pastured chicken breast, cut into strips salt and pepper to taste 3 carrots, shredded 1/2 cup creamy dressing (preferably homemade) Heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, until just beginning to color. Add chicken strips, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and saute until cooked through – approx 10 mins. Remove chicken from pan, place in a glass container with cover, and refrigerate until cool. Cut chicken into small pieces and combine with shredded carrot. Mix in dressing and enjoy. Serves 4....
Read MoreCottage Cheese & Apple Butter Sandwich
cottage cheese apple butter cinnamon thinly sliced apples (optional) ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: This is my son’s favorite lunchbox sandwich. Sometimes I add a layer of thinly sliced apple in addition to the apple butter. For more ideas on ways to enjoy cottage cheese click HERE For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten...
Read MoreTomato, Basil & Mayo Sandwich
~ This is best in summertime with very fresh tomatoes – right off the vine. ~ This sandwich is particularly nice with garlic-mayo (click HERE if you want to learn how to make your own). For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten free bread. Check your mayo ingredients if eating sugar free (or make your own)....
Read MoreDate-Nut Sandwich Spread
8 oz organic cream cheese 3/4 cup pitted dates (or less) 1/2 cup walnuts Place dates in a food processor & process until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese & walnuts & process again until combined. Spread on your favorite bread. Save extra spread in a sealed container in the fridge. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “1000 Vegetarian Recipes.” ~ This spread is on the sweet side, so use less dates if you like it milder. For those avoiding certain foods, this recipe falls into the...
Read MoreChunky Bean Spread Sandwich
Add to food processor: 1/2 medium red bell pepper 1/2 medium zucchini 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives 1 or 2 scallions (green part only). Pulse just a few times to keep a chunky texture. Add the following ingredients & pulse again: 2 cans pinto or adzuki beans rinsed & drained 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 tsp (rounded) chili powder 1/2 tsp (rounded) ground cumin. ~ Keep it as chunky or make it as smooth as you want. Spread on your favorite bread, add sprouts, mayo or mustard, tomato if you feel like it, etc… Adapted from “Vegetarian Express” For those avoiding...
Read MoreChickpea Salad Sandwich
1 can chick peas (rinsed & drained) 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped (vidalia if available) 1 TBSP lemon juice 3 TBSP high quality mayo 1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped pure salt & pepper to taste Mash chick peas. Add remaining ingredients & mix well. Eat as a sandwich w/ lettuce & tomato on your favorite bread, or as a salad on a bed of lettuce. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Better Than Peanut Butter and Jelly” ~ In a pinch, can use high quality dried spices...
Read MoreGrown-Up PB&J
your favorite bread nut butter (almond, peanut butter, etc – whatever you like) toasted sesame seeds 1 beautiful organic apple cinnamon (optional) ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: Might just be my all time favorite sandwich. For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten free bread. If avoiding nuts but can tolerate sunflower...
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