Sweet 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 MoreLinguini w/ Broccoli & Garlic
butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil lots of garlic crushed red pepper (optional) 1 large head of broccoli 1 lb whole grain pasta pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Boil water for the pasta. In the mean time, chop broccoli into bite size pieces & set aside. Chop garlic into chunks & saute in butter or olive oil (in large saute pan) over medium heat for a few minutes. Shake in some crushed red pepper (if using). Add pasta to the boiling water with 1 TBSP of salt and cook until al dente. Add broccoli & continue sauteing for 3 – 5 minutes (may need to add...
Read MoreGreen Bean Salad
For the Green Beans 1 pound green beans 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 2/3 cup bread crumbs (can use gluten free) 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley For the Dressing 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1/4 tsp high-quality, dijon mustard pinch of sugar (or 1 drop liquid stevia) pinch of pure salt Trim beans & cook in boiling salted water 5 or 6 mins, until tender. Drain & refresh under cold water & place in serving bowl. Mix all the dressing ingredients thoroughly. Pour over...
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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