Chicken w/ 40 Cloves of Garlic
1 pastured chicken (3 – 4 lbs) 3 & 1/2 tsps salt 2 & 1/2 tsps ground black pepper 2 TBSP butter or ghee 2 TBSP coconut oil 40 cloves garlic, peeled (left whole) 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh sage 10 whole black peppercorns 1/2 cup dry white wine Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Combine the salt & pepper in a small dish, then rub into the chicken parts. Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown, about 5 – 7 mins per side (this can be done in batches if...
Read MoreZucchini Frittata
approx 1 & 1/2 pounds of zucchini, washed & ends trimmed 3 TBSP coconut oil, ghee, or butter (or a combination) 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 2 TBSP (or more) fresh basil, roughly torn 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup high quality parmesan cheese, grated (optional) salt and black pepper to taste Shred the zucchini on the largest holes of a hand grater, or put it through a food processor with shredding blade. Place shredded zucchini in a colander (set inside a bowl), sprinkle generously with salt, and mix to combine. Let the zucchini sit for 15 – 20 minutes,...
Read MoreBaked Mahi w/ Breadcrumb topping
1 lb mahi filets (2 or 3, depending on size) about 1 & 1/2 TBSP of lemon juice – give or take (half a lemon’s worth) 1/8 tsp pure salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/3 cup (give or take) high quality mayo 2 tsps dried, minced onion (or 2 TBSP finely chopped fresh) breadcrumbs to taste Pre-heat oven to 425. Combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place fish in baking dish. Squeeze lemon juice over the fish. Sprinkle with spice mix. Mix onion (either dried or fresh) into mayo and spread on fish (just on the top side is fine). Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and...
Read MoreGrass Fed Beef Chili (bean free)
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup) 2 TBSP chili powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp hot sauce or 1/4 tsp chipotle pepper powder (optional) 1 (28 ounce) package crushed, chopped, or strained tomatoes 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce Heat the coconut oil in a stock pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat & crumble in the ground beef. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cook stirring frequently until beef is evenly browned. Stir in the chili powder, oregano,...
Read MoreGarlic Mashed Turnips
3 cups diced turnips 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/4 cup high quality cream, half & half, or whole milk 3 TBSPs melted butter, ghee, coconut oil, or olive oil pure salt & freshly ground, black pepper to taste Cook turnip cubes and garlic in boiling water for about 15 minutes, until soft. Drain well. Mash turnips with the cream, butter, salt & pepper. Enjoy! ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Turnips are one of the veggies that turn up (pun intended) in our CSA box in spring and fall. This is a delicious way to cook...
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