Posts Tagged "sugar free"

Garlic-Herb Rub

Posted by on Feb 12, 2013 in Condiments, etc..., Recipes, Seasonings | 0 comments

Garlic-Herb Rub

2 TBSP dried oregano 1 TBSP dried thyme 1 TBSP dried rosemary 2 & 1/4 tsp pure salt (or 1 & 1/2 TBSP coarse salt) 2 tsps freshly ground black pepper 2 tsps garlic powder 1 tsp ground fennel Mix. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~  This herb rub will work on pork, lamb, veal, venison, goat, or beef. ~  You can make a double or triple batch to keep on hand for a quick, convenient meat seasoning. ~  Adapted from “The Grassfed Gourmet”....

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Buffalo Style Chicken Strips

Posted by on Feb 2, 2013 in Chicken, Entrees, Recipes | 0 comments

Buffalo Style Chicken Strips

2/3 cup high-quality hot sauce (1 full 5 oz bottle) 1/2 cup high-quality butter 1 & 1/2 TBSP apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp pure salt 2 pounds chicken strips or chicken cutlets Preheat oven to 375. Combine all ingredients (except chicken) in a small pot and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer while occasionally stirring or whisking. As soon as the liquid begins to bubble on the sides of the pot, remove from heat, stir, and set aside for use. Place chicken in a 9 x 11 glass pyrex dish. Pour 1/2 cup prepared...

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Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted by on Jan 24, 2013 in Condiments, etc..., Dips, Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Salad Dressings, Salads | 0 comments

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

4 oz organic, crumbled blue cheese 6 TBSP plain yogurt (or buttermilk) 6 TBSP high-quality sour cream 1/4 cup high-quality mayo 4 tsps apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp natural sugar of choice (or 1 drop liquid stevia) 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste (about 1/8 tsp if measuring) Mix all ingredients together and serve as a dip for fresh vegetables or drizzled over salad. _________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~  This amount fills up a 12 oz wide mouth mason jar (you can mix the ingredients right in the jar,...

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Feta, Fig & Toasted Pine Nut Salad

Posted by on Jan 17, 2013 in Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 1 comment

Feta, Fig & Toasted Pine Nut Salad

Mixed salad greens 2 – 4 TBSPs feta cheese 1 – 2 TBSPs pine nuts, toasted 4 dried figs, cut in half or quarters balsamic vinaigrette (or dressing of choice) Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes until aromatic & slightly browned. Toss everything together with dressing of choice and serve. Serves 1. _______________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a really tasty combination that’s easy to put together. There are no real set amounts for something like this. Just toss in as much of everything as you’d like. ~...

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Minute Steak w/ Mushrooms & Onions

Posted by on Jan 9, 2013 in Beef, Entrees, Recipes | 0 comments

Minute Steak w/ Mushrooms & Onions

2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 large onion 6 oz mushrooms of choice, washed & sliced 1 pound grass-fed minute steaks, roughly chopped pure salt and pepper to taste 2 TBSP Worchestershire sauce Saute onion in oil or butter until softened and lightly browned, about 7 mins. Add mushrooms and saute for 2 – 3 minutes longer. Remove vegetables from pan and add steak. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and saute until browned on all sides, 4 – 6 minutes. Stir in Worchestershire sauce. Add vegetables back to the pan and saute just a few minutes, until heated through....

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