Millet-Cauliflower Mash
1 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup millet 2 cups cauliflower, chopped a few pinches of pure salt 3 cups water freshly ground black pepper to taste fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Rinse millet in a fine, mesh strainer. Heat butter or oil in a medium saucepan & saute onions & garlic for 2 mins. Add remaining ingredients (except black pepper & parsley), cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low & simmer for 25 – 30 mins. Remove from heat, add pepper & mash with a potato masher. Garnish with...
Read MoreSweet Potato Pie w/ Crumbly Pecan Crust
For the crust: 2 cups pecans, coarsely ground 1/2 cup whole grain flour 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp pure salt 3 TBSP coconut oil (or butter), melted 1 tsp maple syrup mixed well w/ 4 tsps water (or a few drops of liquid stevia) Preheat the oven to 350. Mix all the dry ingredients together. Mix the oil & maple syrup mixture together and add them to the dry ingredients using a fork, until a moist, crumbly mixture is formed. Reserve a few tablespoons of the crust mixture to sprinkle over the top of the pie. Press the mixture evenly into an oiled 9 inch glass pie plate. Bake crust for about 5...
Read MoreAsian Style Kale Salad
2 TBSPs extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps mirin (in a bottle similar to soy sauce in the asian aisle) 1 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 4 tsps brown rice vinegar 1 tsp maple syrup (or a few drops of liquid stevia) 1 & 1/2 tsps minced ginger 12 leaves lacinato kale, roughly chopped (discarding stems) 1/4 cup tamari-roasted almonds, roughly chopped (optional) Place kale in a large bowl. Whisk together olive oil, mirin, tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup and ginger. Pour dressing over kale. Marinate for an hour. (optional) When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle...
Read MoreAcorn Squash w/ Wild Rice Stuffing
3 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed 2 to 3 TBSP melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 medium garlic cloves (or shallots), finely chopped 4 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 TBSP minced fresh thyme leaves (or use 1 tsp dried dried) 2 cups cooked wild rice 2/3 cup pecans, toasted* and chopped (optional) 1/4 cup dried cranberries, (optional) 1 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 350. Place squash cut side down, in a baking pan filled with 1/4 inch hot water. Bake 30 mins. Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of the melted butter (or...
Read MoreSpicy Curried Millet w/ Peas
1 & 1/2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 3/4 cup millet, rinsed in mesh strainer 3/4 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBSP curry powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne (or less if you want it milder) 1 & 1/2 cups water 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional) In a small saucepan (1 & 1/2 quart pot works well), heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the millet; cook, stirring, until the millet crackles, about 2 mins. Add the onions & garlic; cook, stirring until veggies are softened, about 2 mins. Add the curry...
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