Italian Pasta Primavera
2 TBSP pine nuts, toasted (Real) butter (a spoonful for sauteing) (or olive oil if lactose intolerant) 4 cloves of garlic, chopped into chunks 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, with seeds (optional) 1 bunch of kale (or greens of choice) stems removed & torn into pieces (6-12 leaves) 2-3 oz chopped sun-dried tomatoes Fresh basil (large handful), chopped 15 grape tomatoes (give or take), cut in half Kalamata olives (as much as you’d like) 6 oz pasta of choice, cooked al dente Generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper to taste While bringing pasta water to a boil, prep...
Read MoreRum and Raisin Rock
1 cup raisins 2 TBSPs white rum 8 oz dark, semi-sweet chocolate Spread raisins out in an 8 x 8 baking dish and sprinkle with rum (toss to mix well, then spread them out again to reach all sides of pan). Cover and set aside for 15 minutes to soak. Melt chocolate using a double boiler (or substitute – see below) and drizzle over raisins. Allow time to set, then simply use the edge of a spoon to roughly chop into bite sized pieces. _____________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is good my friends =) ~ Think raisins with some chocolate (not the...
Read MoreGarlic & Bread Soup w/ Chorizo & Kale
2 TBSP coconut oil (or butter) 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional) 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 lb chorizo sausage, crumbled 1 bunch kale (about 12 large leaves), stems removed and torn into pieces 4 cups high-quality, sour-dough bread toasted & broken into small chunks (optional) 4 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste shredded cheese (optional) (I like swiss on this!) chopped chives or scallions for garnish (optional) Melt coconut oil in a large stock pot and saute onion over medium heat until lightly...
Read MoreSweet Potato Mash
about 3 pounds sweet potatoes 1/4 cup whole milk or cream 2 TBSPs butter 2 TBSPs pure maple syrup 1/4 tsp pure salt sprinkle of cinnamon (to taste) Bake the potatoes as you would if you were making baked potatoes (wash, prick with fork, and bake for 45 – 60 minutes at 400 degrees). When done, remove from oven and let cool off enough to handle. Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients to a bowl large enough to eventually hold the potatoes. Peel off and discard the potato skin (simply pull it off with your fingers – it will be a little “baggy” after the potatoes have...
Read MoreHawaiian Fried Rice
1 lb chorizo, casing removed (optional) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup) 1 large clove garlic, minced or crushed 1 TBSP coconut oil (not necessary to add oil if you’re using a meat product) 2 TBSP tamari 2 cups uncooked rice (cooked and then cooled if possible) 2 cans (14 ounces each) pineapple chunks 1/4 cup (about 2 oz) raisins 4 eggs, scrambled in a separate pan (can omit if including meat) Cook rice ahead of time (if possible) and let cool to room temp (or can refrigerate). In large saute pan (5 qt works well) on medium heat, saute the chorizo until cooked...
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