Pan-Seared Summer Squash w/ Garlic & Mint
2 pounds summer squash, sliced lengthwise, 1/2 inch thick 2 TBSP lemon juice 2 TBSP fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper Warm a large (dry) skillet or griddle over medium heat. Arrange the squash in a single layer & sear until speckled w/ brown & beginning to blacken, about 5 mins. Flip the squash & cook for 4 – 5 mins more. Repeat w/ remaining squash. In a serving bowl, combine the lemon juice, mint, garlic, salt & red pepper...
Read MoreCollard Greens w/ Tahini Sauce
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 bunch collard greens 3 TBSP tahini 6 TBSP water 1 TBSP ume plum vinegar drizzle of toasted sesame oil Rinse and chop greens & set aside. Heat coconut oil in saute pan, add onion and cook gently over medium low heat until translucent (approx 10 mins). Add greens and stir well. Cook until wilted & softened (approx 10 mins). In the mean time, make sauce by combining tahini, water & vinegar in a small bowl. When the greens are just about done, pour half of the sauce into the saute pan & mix thoroughly until greens are coated....
Read MoreSweet Potato Bread
1/2 cup cooked (or canned) sweet potato or pumpkin 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional) 1/2 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together sweet potato (or pumpkin), eggs, oil, sugar, stevia, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk throughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in nuts & raisins. Pour into greased...
Read MoreZucchini Bread
3/4 cup loosely packed, shredded zucchini 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk throughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in shredded zucchini & nuts. Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 1 hour. Remove from...
Read MoreLentils in Onion Gravy
1 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 1 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/ tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 cup brown lentils 1 tsp pure salt Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion & garlic, cover, & cook until softened, 5 mins. Uncover, stir in the curry powder, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin & cayenne & cook just a few minutes longer, stirring to coat the onion & garlic w/ the spices. Stir in the water, lentils,...
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