Mustard Rosemary Lamb Chops
2 TBSP coconut oil, melted 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 tsps dried rosemary 1 tsp pure salt 2 tsps black pepper 8 lamb loin or rib chops Blend first six ingredients (AKA mustard-rosemary-garlic-paste) in a small food processor. Generously rub paste into chops (both sides) and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Broil under broiler for 5 mins on each side or pan fry stove top for a similar time period. _____________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I tend to do this stove top and after cooking, cover the pan and let sit for an...
Read MoreMustard Rosemary Garlic Paste
2 TBSP coconut oil, melted 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 4 tsps dried rosemary 2 tsps pure salt 2 tsps black pepper Blend in small food processor until thoroughly combined. _______________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from The Grassfed Gourmet. Great on lamb — chops, ribs, or leg. ~ Covers about 8 chops, so scale up or down as needed....
Read MoreItalian Egg Drop Soup
1 cup (dry) rice, cooked (or 12-16 oz small shaped pasta, cooked) 2 TBSP butter 4 cloves garlic, crushed 8 cups chicken-broth 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground pepper to taste 5 – 6 oz kale, stems removed, roughly chopped, and washed (or spinach) 4 eggs, lightly beaten w/ salt & pepper Parmesan Reggiano to taste Cook rice or pasta according to package directions. Melt butter in stock pot and add crushed garlic (saute for about 2 mins). Add the broth, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper, greens, and simmer over medium-low heat, covered, until greens are...
Read MoreCarrot & Raisin Salad
2 TBSP lemon juice 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP chopped fresh mint leaves 1 TBSP minced fresh chives pure salt to taste 1 lb carrots (about 4 large), peeled & shredded 1/4 cup raisins (or a 1 oz box) In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, mint, chives, and salt to taste. Add the carrots & raisins & toss well. __________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I’m a big fan of carrot salads, and this is a good one! It’s very easy to throw together, especially if you shoot the carrots through a...
Read MoreEasy Spinach Artichoke Dip
1 14-oz can quartered artichokes packed in water, rinsed and drained 1 cup packed spinach leaves (fresh or frozen) 6 oz cream cheese 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup mayo 1/4 cup sour cream 1 TBSP lemon juice 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder Combine everything in an oven proof baking dish. Bake at 375 for 30 mins — give or take — until it’s bubbly and looks good! ________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We munched on this with pieces of warm, sour dough bread while...
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