Crispy Kale
1 bunch of kale coconut oil, melted pure salt Preheat oven to 375. Fold kale leaves in half (lengthwise) at the stem, and with one slice, cut the stem out & discard. Tear or cut the kale into bite sized pieces. Pour some oil into a large bowl, add the kale and toss well to combine. Spread the kale onto 2 baking sheets and sprinkle with salt Bake until crispy but not burnt (should take approx 10 to 15 mins). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a really simple, yummy way to serve kale. Extremely kid friendly. To us,...
Read MoreSpicy Smothered Green Cabbage
2 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 tsps mustard seeds 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you like it) 1 tsp natural sugar (or 2 drops liquid stevia) 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 small green cabbage (about 2 pounds) 5 TBSPs water Quarter, core, and thinly slice the cabbage. Heat butter (or oil) in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, sugar (or stevia), and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mustard seeds start to pop, about 2 mins. Immediately add the cabbage & saute, stirring occasionally, until it wilts, about 4 mins. Add the...
Read MoreEasy Curried Lentils
2 to 4 TBSPs butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 cup (dry) sprouted lentils (truRoots brand) salt & pepper Add lentils to 3 cups boiling water. Cook for 5 mins, turn off heat, cover w/ lid & let sit for 2 mins. Drain excess liquid. Melt butter in saute pan. Stir in curry & garlic powder until combined, then add drained lentils. Saute for about 5 mins, or until done to your liking. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serves 2 to 4 depending on the accompaniment....
Read MorePecan Butter
Shown above with mashed banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 3 cups pecans Process in food processor or Vitamix blender until creamy. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is so easy to make, and so unbelievably delicious. Since pecans are softer than almonds, this is something you can easily make in a food processor. You just have to be sure to have enough pecans in there to give the machine something to process. As far as using a blender – the only reason I recommend the Vitamix, in particular is because it has a...
Read MoreLemon Basil Vinaigrette
6 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp pure salt handful fresh basil, chopped 1/4 tsp black pepper pinch of crushed red pepper Mix =) Store any extras in the fridge. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a great dressing if you’re avoiding vinegar (or even if you’re not!). ~ Swap out the basil for any herb (or combination of herbs) you’d like. ~ LEMON JUICE TIP – Sometimes I don’t have fresh lemons on hand when I need them. On the other hand, if I buy a bottle of lemon juice, I’m...
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