Posts Tagged "nut free"

Orange Gelatin

Posted by on Oct 17, 2012 in Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals, Sweets | 0 comments

Orange Gelatin

VERSION 1: 2 cups fresh orange juice, cold 2 cups fresh orange juice, near boiling 3 TBSP non-hydrolyzed gelatin Begin heating 2 cups of the juice. Pour cold juice in a bowl, dissolve gelatin in juice by stirring gently, and let sit for 3 minutes. Slowly add hot juice to cold juice mixture, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until set, several hours or overnight. Serve as is or with heavy cream or fresh whipped cream.  For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut...

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Grape Gelatin

Posted by on Oct 17, 2012 in Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals, Sweets | 0 comments

Grape Gelatin

VERSION 1: 2 cups high quality, 100%, grape juice, cold 2 cups high quality 100%, grape juice, near boiling 3 TBSP non-hydrolyzed gelatin Begin heating 2 cups of the juice. Pour cold juice in a bowl, dissolve gelatin in juice by stirring gently, and let sit for 3 minutes. Slowly add hot juice to cold juice mixture, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until set (several hours or overnight). ~  Serve as is or with heavy cream or fresh whipped cream.  For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten...

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Chicken or Beef Broth

Posted by on Oct 10, 2012 in Beef, Chicken, Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Soups | 0 comments

Chicken or Beef Broth

Homemade broth – one of the most nourishing foods there is! 5 – 6 pounds animal bones and parts (see notes below) 5 – 6 quarts filtered water (1 qt for every 1 lb animal parts) 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar (or 3 TBSP orange juice) onion, carrots, potatoes (optional) Place animal parts in a large stock pot. Cover with appropriate amount of water. Add vinegar (or juice) and any optional vegetables for flavor if desired. Cover pot and bring to boil. Skim away and discard thick residue that rises to the top (see photo below). Simmer over low heat partially covered for at least 5...

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Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

Posted by on Oct 4, 2012 in Recipes, Soups | 0 comments

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

3 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (approx 1 large) 2 carrots, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 TBSP) 4 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 & 1/2 tsps natural sugar or 3 drops liquid stevia 1/4 cup packed, chopped, fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish 2 cups broth (chicken or veggie) 1 tsp pure salt 2 tsp pepper 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup heavy cream Heat the oil or butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the...

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Cream of Mushroom Meatloaf

Posted by on Sep 22, 2012 in Beef, Entrees, Recipes | 2 comments

Cream of Mushroom Meatloaf

3 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/4 pound fresh shiitake, crimini or portobello mushrooms, finely chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup high quality cream 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup high quality bread crumbs 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten freshly grated cheese of choice (enough to cover the top of the meatloaf) Preheat the oven to 400. Heat the butter or oil in a saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the mushrooms and onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have browned and shrunk –...

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