Italian Pasta Primavera
2 TBSP pine nuts, toasted (Real) butter (a spoonful for sauteing) (or olive oil if lactose intolerant) 4 cloves of garlic, chopped into chunks 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, with seeds (optional) 1 bunch of kale (or greens of choice) stems removed & torn into pieces (6-12 leaves) 2-3 oz chopped sun-dried tomatoes Fresh basil (large handful), chopped 15 grape tomatoes (give or take), cut in half Kalamata olives (as much as you’d like) 6 oz pasta of choice, cooked al dente Generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper to taste While bringing pasta water to a boil, prep...
Read MoreHawaiian Fried Rice
1 lb chorizo, casing removed (optional) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup) 1 large clove garlic, minced or crushed 1 TBSP coconut oil (not necessary to add oil if you’re using a meat product) 2 TBSP tamari 2 cups uncooked rice (cooked and then cooled if possible) 2 cans (14 ounces each) pineapple chunks 1/4 cup (about 2 oz) raisins 4 eggs, scrambled in a separate pan (can omit if including meat) Cook rice ahead of time (if possible) and let cool to room temp (or can refrigerate). In large saute pan (5 qt works well) on medium heat, saute the chorizo until cooked...
Read MoreChicken Cacciatori
1 chicken cut into parts (legs, thighs, breasts, wings) chicken-herb-rub to coat chicken (or simply use salt & pepper) 3 tablespoons butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 large bell pepper (any color), chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup dry white wine (optional) 1 (28-ounce) package diced tomatoes with juice 3/4 cup chicken broth (increase to 1 & 1/4 cups if omitting wine) 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives (or 3 tablespoons drained capers) 1 & 1/2 tsps dried oregano 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, divided...
Read MoreTaco Meat Seasoning
4 TBSP chili powder 2 TBSP ground cumin 4 tsps black pepper 3 tsps pure salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp paprika Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed container. _____________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a great mix to keep on hand. Simply saute ground beef with a some of this seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons per pound of meat), and lay out a spread of shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, rice if you’d like, and...
Read MoreChiles Rellenos Casserole
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 8 New Mexican green chiles cut in half lengthwise, stems / seeds removed and discarded 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips High quality tortilla chips, crushed (I used blue chips this time) enough freshly grated cheddar cheese to cover top of casserole (2 – 3 oz) 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp pure salt Roast the peppers, let cool for a few minutes, and peel off their skin. Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft and lightly browned, about 5 – 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Lay...
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