Maple-Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Butter
1 & 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter 1 TBSP maple syrup (or 6 drops of liquid stevia) 3 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp pure salt Put all ingredients into a food processor or Vitamix blender, and blend until creamy. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Pumpkin seeds are a delicious, nutrient dense food. They are on the dry side, so need oil if blending into butter. No need to fret about this, as coconut oil is super-nutritious and will not cause weight gain (in fact, you’re likely to lose weight if...
Read MoreGarlic Cream Sauce
1 TBSP ghee (or butter) 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk (regular, not “light”) 1/4 tsp pure salt 1 TBSP lemon juice In a small pot, saute garlic in ghee over medium-low heat until lightly golden (about 2 or 3 mins). Add coconut milk, salt, & lemon juice. Simmer for about 5 mins. Done! ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from The Spunky Coconut Cookbook – A very easy, delicious cream sauce. ~ Pictured above, I tossed this tasty sauce with brown rice pasta, artichoke...
Read MoreSweet & Salty Mahi
1/4 cup tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP honey 1 garlic clove, minced or crushed 2 mahi filets (about 7 ounces each) In a small bowl (or measuring cup), whisk together soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Place filets in glass pyrex dish and pour marinade over the top. If you have time, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for an hour or two. Cook under broiler (on high) for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (or until done to your liking). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Very basic, very tasty, very kid-friendly. I’ve made this...
Read MoreEasy Black Bean Chili
1/4 cup coconut oil 2 cups chopped onions (one medium to large onion) 2 medium red bell peppers 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 TBSP chili powder 2 tsp dried oregano 1 & 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 3 cans black beans, drained, 1/2 cup liquid reserved 1 16-ounce can tomato sauce Optional Add-ins: chopped fresh cilantro sour cream grated monterey jack or cheddar cheese chopped green onions Heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, and sauté until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne, and cook 2...
Read MoreBlondie
A sweet treat in honor of Halloween…. 🙂 2 eggs 1/4 cup honey 1/4 tsp vanilla creme liquid stevia** 1 cup almond butter (or other nut-butter) 1/4 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP coconut flour, sifted 1 TBSP brown rice flour 1/4 cup high quality choc chips (or nibs) 2 TBSP coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) choc chips for sprinkling over the top Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix together all ingredients except walnuts and second round of choc chips. Fold in walnuts. Press batter into well greased square baking dish. Top with chocolate chips. Bake for 25 mins....
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