Spicy Sauteed Spaghetti Squash
Version 1 1 medium spaghetti squash 3 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste) pure salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Liberally prick the spaghetti squash with a fork to prevent it from bursting when baking. Place the whole squash on a baking sheet & bake for about 1 hour or until the squash is tender when pierced with a knife. Cool for 10 – 15 mins. Halve the squash lengthwise & discard the seeds. Use a fork to extract the stringy flesh & place in a bowl (drag the fork from one end of the squash to the other until...
Read MoreRoasted Winter Squash w/ Curry Butter & Apple Cider
3 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 TBSP brown sugar (or 12 drops liquid stevia) 1 TBSP curry powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 lbs winter squash, peeled if necessary, seeded, & cut into 2-inch chunks 1 cup apple cider Preheat oven to 450. Melt butter in an ovenproof casserole large enough to hold the squash in a single layer. Add the sugar, curry powder & salt, and stir until combined. Add the squash & toss to coat. Gradually pour the cider down the side of the pan without pouring it directly over the squash. Increase the heat & bring to a boil. Transfer the casserole to the oven...
Read MoreSavory Mashed Root Vegetables
3 & 1/2 pounds assorted root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, sweet potato), peeled & coarsely chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp pure salt 2 cups heavy cream (or whole milk) 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 bay leaves pure salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped (optional) extra virgin olive oil (optional) Place all the veggies & garlic in a large pot & fill with cool water (to cover veggies) & add 1 tsp salt. Bring to boil over medium heat & simmer covered for about 25 mins...
Read MoreBraised String Beans, Asian Style
2 TBSP coconut oil 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup veggie or chicken broth 3 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 TBSP brown rice vinegar 2 tsps natural sugar (or stevia) 1 pound sting beans 2 TBSP minced fresh basil freshly ground black pepper Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add scallions & cook until softened, 2 – 3 mins. Add garlic & cook for 1 min. Add broth, soy sauce, vinegar, & sugar & simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 5 mins. Add string beans & a few grindings of pepper to pan. Stir well, lower...
Read MoreBaked Mac & Cheese
5 & 1/2 TBSP butter 1 cup whole milk, half & half, or heavy cream 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (or whatever type of cheese you prefer) 1 tsp pure salt 1 pound small shells (or other small pasta shape) pinch of ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground mustard (optional) 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (or regular parmesan) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use 1/2 TBSP of the butter to grease a 9×13 inch baking dish & set aside. Dice 4 TBSP of the butter & place in a large bowl (big enough to fit the pasta). Pour the...
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