Garlic Pepper
4 tsps garlic powder 2 tsps black pepper 1/2 TBSP dried parsley flakes Combine ingredients and store sealed in an empty spice shaker....
Read MoreChocolate Syrup
1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup high quality, cocoa (or cacao) powder 1/4 teaspoon pure salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Bring water and sugar to a boil, whisking until sugar is dissolved. Add cocoa and salt and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened – about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla, then cool (syrup will continue to thicken as it cools). Yields about 1 & 1/2 cups. Store refrigerated in a sealed container. __________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This syrup makes delicious chocolate milk, hot chocolate, and of...
Read MoreSimple Carrot & Feta Salad
6 medium carrots, grated 1 & 1/2 cups feta cheese (roughly 6 oz) 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar (or to taste) 1/4 tsp pure salt Mix together and enjoy. Serves 4. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This salad is delicious – and very simple to prepare. It’s great as a snack, light lunch, or side dish with dinner. ~ Of course, you can simply scale this down to make a single serving if you’d like. The measurements don’t have to be exact. Just shred a large carrot and add...
Read MoreRoasted Grapes w/ Red Wine
This treat is easy & fancy at the same time – and so delicious. I hope you enjoy! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 TBSP butter 1 pound red seedless grapes (stems removed) 2 TBSP brown sugar, I used Demerara (raw light brown sugar crystals) 1/3 cup dry red wine (any red wine you like to drink will do) 1 pint natural vanilla ice cream for serving Preheat oven to 425 and place an 8 x 8 baking dish in the oven to warm. Add the butter to preheated baking dish and let it melt. Add the grapes and sugar and stir to...
Read MoreCalifornia Pot Roast
one 4 – 5 lb roast (chuck, rump, or round roast) 1 TBSP pure salt 2 tsps freshly ground black pepper 3 TBSP coconut oil 1/2 cup water 2 cups tomato sauce, fresh or packaged 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 TBSP natural, brown sugar (optional) 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup high quality ketchup (no high fructose corn syrup!) 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce Combine the salt and pepper and rub into the roast. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the roast, about 3 mins per side. Place the...
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