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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker WLC

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients 2 pounds (750g) well marbled chuck roast steak , 2 inches thick 1 head (383g) broccoli , chopped into large florets 4 garlic cloves , roughly minced 1 tablespoon (15g) ginger , roughly diced 1 tablespoon (15ml) peanut oil Black pepper, salt, and brown sugar to taste CHICKEN STOCK MIXTURE 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock 2 tablespoons (30ml) light soy sauce (not low sodium soy sauce) 1 tablespoon (15ml) dark soy sauce […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Korean Beef Tacos

Ingredients For the Korean Beef: 1 14-ounce can pears, drained (fresh pears work, too) 1 two-inch knob of fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 2 lbs. top sirloin (see notes) For the Tacos: chopped cilantro chopped peanuts kimchi !!!! or slaw of some sort sriracha mayo or yum yum sauce flour tortillas Instructions Make the sauce: Pulse pears, ginger, […]

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Breakfasts Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Paleo PN Anytime

Instant Pot Crustless Veggie Quiche  

Total time: 40 mins Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 8 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup flour 1/4 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper herbs (optional) 1 large red pepper, chopped 1 cup tomatoes, sliced or chopped 2 large green onions, chopped 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (you can use mozzarella, colby jack, etc) any other veggies you […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas

YIELD: 6-8 SERVINGS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR / PREP TIME: 5 MINS / COOK TIME: 55 MINS Ingredients INSTANT POT CRISPY CARNITAS INGREDIENTS: 1 (4-5 pound) lean boneless pork roast, excess fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks salt and pepper 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil 1 batch mojo sauce (see below) for serving: chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fresh salsa (I used […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time: 20 minutes / Cook Time 20 minutes / Servings 4 servings Ingredients For marinating the chicken: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 cup plain 2% fat greek yogurt 7 ounces 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger For the sauce: 15 ounces canned tomato sauce or puree 5 cloves garlic minced 4 teaspoons garam masala 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup heavy whipping cream added last For serving: basmati rice naan […]

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Appetizers Dips, Sauces, Seasonings and Spreads Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Spinach Dip

Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb fresh spinach 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 C. chicken broth 1/2 C. sour cream 1/2 C. mayonnaise 8 oz cream cheese, cubed 1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste 1/4 tsp pepper, or more to taste Instructions […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Kids

Instant Pot Easy Mac and Cheese

Total Time: 10min Ingredients 1 lb Elbow Macaroni 4 tbsp butter 4 cups water 2 tsp dry ground mustard 2 tsp kosher or sea salt (+ more to taste) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup evaporated milk 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz monterey jack cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Instructions Add macaroni, butter, water, […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker WLC

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken

 Ingredients 2 lb’s of chicken breast or tenderloins diced into 1/4 inch pieces if Frozen No need to Dice 1 Stick of Butter or 1/2 a cup 2 Teaspoons of Garam Masala 2 Teaspoons of Cayenne Pepper optional – omit if you don’t want heat added to the dish 2 Teaspoons of Curry Powder 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 Teaspoon of Ground Ginger OR 2 Teaspoons of minced fresh ginger […]

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Breakfasts Entrees Paleo PN Anytime

Rosemary Quiche

Ingredients 1 teaspoon rosemary infused olive oil 6 large free-range eggs ½ cup heavy organic (whipping) cream 2 tablespoons organic cream cheese, at room temperature 7 ounces ham, cubed 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt Instructions STEP 1 – Preheat the oven to 375°F. STEP 2 – Rub a shallow 9-inch pie dish with […]

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Instant Pot Taco Meat

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, thawed 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp marjoram 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion, diced Optional: garnish with chopped cilantro […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Paleo

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes Servings 4 -6 Ingredients 2 pounds (999g) well marbled chuck roast steak , 2 inches thick ¾ cup (188ml) unsalted chicken stock 1 teaspoon (2.4g) onion powder 1 teaspoon (2.8g) garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon dried or fresh chives 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil ¼ cup (63g) unsalted butter 3 – 5 (45g – 70g) pepperoncini peppers (adjust to your desired level of spiciness) Kosher salt & fresh ground black […]

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Entrees Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Quick

Instant Pot Pasta Bolognese

Ingredients ½ pound (227 grams) ground beef 1 pound (454g) penne rigate 12 white mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 celery, chopped 1 small onion, sliced A dash of sherry wine A pinch of dried oregano A pinch of dried basil Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Olive oil Pasta Sauce: 1 cup unsalted chicken […]

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21 Day Fix Cooking Tips Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Misc PN Anytime Sides Snacks WLC

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Ingredients Extra-large egg(s) – straight from the fridge 1 cup water Instructions Place steam rack inside the pressure cooker. Add exactly 1 cup of running cold tap water into the pot. Then, place the eggs at the center of the rack. Close lid. Pressure cook at Low Pressure for your desired consistency from soft boiled egg at 5 to […]

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Instant Pot Sticky Rice

Ingredients 1 cup (200g) Glutinous Rice (No soaking required) 2/3 cup (167ml) cold tap water Instructions NOTE: it’s important to use a stainless steel bowl to hold the glutinous rice when following this recipe. Stainless steel bowl is best for the pot-in-pot method as it conducts heat fast. Optimal cooking time & end results may […]

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Desserts Kids Snacks Sweets and Treats WLC

Rene’s Schweddy Balls

🔸1 AdvoCare Meal Replacement Shake (any flavor) 🔸1/2-3/4 cup nut butter (based on preference) 🔸1 tbsp. honey or 2 tsp. Splenda Stir all ingredients until combined. Take 1 tbsp. of dough and roll into a ball. Roll in desired topping and enjoy! Makes 4 servings 🔹Topping suggestions: Unsweetened coconut flakes Mini chocolate chips (great for […]

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Entrees Seafood WLC

SoCal Fish Tacos

TOTAL TIME: 0:35 PREP: 0:20 LEVEL: EASY SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lime 2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 1/2 lb. cod (or other flaky white fish) 1 tbsp. avocado oil oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 corn tortillas 1 […]

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Entrees Paleo Seafood WLC

Buttery Garlic Tuscan Salmon

Ingredients Salmon (6 or so servings) Heavy whipping cream (or full fat coconut milk if needing a dairy-free option) Chicken stock Sun-dried tomatoes (I used the one in a bag, but you could use the jar ones too) Fresh thyme 1 small yellow onion 2 cloves of garlic Butter Avocado oil, or olive oil Salt and […]

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Entrees Slow Cooker WLC

Crockpot Chicken Curry

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 4.25 hours (high heat), 8.25 hours (low heat) Ingredients: 1-2 lbs – Boneless Chicken Breast 1 Onion (chopped) 1-2 Yukon Gold Potatoes (chopped) 1-2 cups Light Coconut Milk 5T Red Curry Paste Instructions: Chop onion and potatoes (no need to peel). Lay down chicken and then top with […]

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Holiday Kids Sweets and Treats

Valentine’s Day Chex Mix

Ingredients 6 c. Corn Chex cereal 6 c. Rice Chex cereal 4 c. Golden Grahams cereal 4 c. pretzel twists 1 1/2 c. light Karo syrup 1 c. sugar 1 c. butter 1 c. plain Valentine’s Day M&M’s 1 c. mini marshmallows Valentine’s Day sprinkles Instructions Place half the cereal and pretzels in a large […]

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Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients 10 oz. (284 grams) – Warm or Cold Brewed Dark Roast Coffee 4 tbsp. (24 grams) – Bulletproof Collagen 1 tsp. (4.2 grams) – Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 tbsp. (21 grams) – Honey For less carbs: 1 packet (1 gram) – Stevia in the Raw Optional: 2 tbsp. (28.3 grams) – Redi-Whip Whipped Cream […]

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Jenny’s Lasagna

Makes about 8-10 servings (13×9 casserole dish) Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1-2 cloves garlic onion powder to taste 32 oz pasta sauce 2T dried parsley Sea salt + pepper to taste 32 oz cottage cheese 2 eggs 1/2 c grated parmesan 3 c shredded mozzarella cheese 9 lasagna noodles (cooked or no-boil option) Instructions […]

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Entrees Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Ingredients: 15 oz. (1 container) ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese) 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 lb ground beef 2-3 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp oregano 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz) Lasagna noodles Instructions: In one bowl, combine ricotta (or cottage cheese), parmesan and 1 cup of mozzarella. In a […]

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Falafel Balls with Yoghurt Dip Recipe

Ingredients (makes 6 falafel balls): Falafel: 250g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed ½ lemon, juiced 1 small handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander 2 tbsp wholemeal flour Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp olive oil Yoghurt Dip: 100g plain low-fat yoghurt ½ garlic […]

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Cookie Dough Energy Bites

Ingredients (makes 12 energy bites): 30g rolled oats 75g almond meal 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 70g peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips Instructions 1. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2. Place the oats, almond meal, honey, maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla in a […]

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Breakfasts Desserts Entrees Misc WLC

Easy Low Carb Pie Crust

Servings 6 INGREDIENTS 2 whole eggs or use a gelatin egg 1 cup coconut flour 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup cold butter cubed INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400F. Add all ingredients to your food processor and process until it looks like crumbles. Squeeze crumbles together with your hands to form a ball. Place dough […]

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Low Carb Taco Pie

Serves: 8 slices INGREDIENTS 1 Easy Low Carb Pie Crust 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup diced onion 1 clove garlic 1 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1/3 cup water 5 large eggs 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp […]

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Appetizers Entrees Kids Paleo WLC

Lean & Mean Meatballs

Ingredients 1 lb ground lamb, turkey or chicken 1/2 c scallions, finely chopped 1 tsp fresh garlic, chopped 2 T fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 tsp. Thai seasoning 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp. salt 1 T coconut aminos 2 T warm water 1/4 tsp. baking powder Instructions 1 Heat oven […]

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Desserts Gluten Free Kids Snacks Sweets and Treats

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Serves: approx. 10-12 balls Ingredients ⅔ cup gluten-free oats pulverized in Vitamix ½ cup natural peanut butter ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (optional) 1 Tbsp. honey or Truvia Nectar 2 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life brand) Instructions Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Roll into balls and enjoy!

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Salads

Jenny’s Quick Salad

Serves 2 8 leaves of red lettuce 12 grape tomatoes halved 2 oz mozzarella cheese 1 avocado 3 tablespoons toasted almonds Blood Orange Olive Oil Walnut Balsamic Vinegar Toss together + enjoy

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Entrees Seafood WLC

Fish Tacos

Prep and Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 3  Ingredients: 1 pound of Icelandic wild-caught cod (or other mild white fish) 2 avocados, ripe 3 tablespoons of grass-fed butter 1 cup of red cabbage, shredded Your favorite compliant salsa 6 gluten-free corn tortillas (we like Mission Extra Thin) 1 tablespoon coconut oil Equipment: 2 skillets — […]

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Drinks

Low-Calorie Cocktails

NORCAL MARGARITA 3 oz. tequila 1/2 oz. lime 1/2 oz. soda water Fill tall glass with ice. Add tequila and lime juice. Top with soda water. Mix. Garnish with a lemon wedge. THE PRIMAL DAIQUIRI 2 oz. white rum 1/2 oz. lime 3 drops stevia 1/2 oz. soda water Fill tall glass with ice. Add […]

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Red, White and Blueberry Trifle – Lighter Version

Ingredients: 10 oz angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes* 2 pints strawberries, sliced 2 pints blueberries For the cream filling: 6 tbsp fat-free sweetened condensed milk (I used Borden Eagle) 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 (4 oz) package white chocolate or cheesecake instant pudding mix 12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed Instructions: Whisk […]

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No-Bake Strawberry Blueberry Trifle

Prep time: 30 mins Serving: 10-12 “slices” Ingredients 17 oz angel food cake, cut into 1″ cubes (I used 1½ blocks) 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 lb fresh blueberries Lemon Syrup Ingredients: ¼ cup water 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp lemon juice (from ½ medium lemon) Frosting Ingredients: 2 packages (8 oz […]

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Breakfasts Cooking Tips Paleo

Perfectly Poached Egg

Instructions: Prepare a small bowl of cold water. Crack your egg on the edge of the bowl (only one at a time), so it is easier for you to pour into the water when it is time. Fill a medium sized saucepan with water and add 2 tsp white vinegar and 1 tsp sea salt. […]

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Homemade Mayo

Ingredients 1 cup avocado oil 1 whole egg 1/2 lemon juiced 1 tsp mustard pinch of salt Instructions Mix a little of the oil and everything else in Vitamix until well mixed. Continue to slowly add more oil. It will thicken…and eventually will stop absorbing the oil. That means it’s almost done.

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Breads Sides WLC

Low Carb Cheddar Biscuits

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Yield: 8 biscuits Ingredients 1/3 cup coconut flour 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp baking powder pinch of salt and pepper 3 eggs 1/3 cup butter, melted Instructions Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a baking sheet with coconut […]

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Entrees Slow Cooker WLC

Bacon Shredded Short Ribs a la Crockpot

recipe serves 4-6. Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless short ribs 1 lb bacon 1 white onion 6 cloves garlic Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper 4 sweet potatoes 3 tbsp butter Rib Instructions: Begin 5 hours before mealtime. Cut boneless short ribs and bacon in half (ensuring your cuts will fit […]

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Drinks Paleo WLC

Easy Homemade Almond Milk

Ingredients and Equipment: 16oz raw almonds Water Honey (optional) Nut milk bag Instructions: 1. Throw nuts in a bowl, soak overnight, and rinse. 2. In a blender, combine soaked almonds, water, and a squeeze of honey (if that’s your thing — ’tis mine). I use the scientific method of one handful of almonds for every […]

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Homemade Sushi

Ingredients + Sticky Rice Instructions (makes 8 rolls) 2 cups dry sushi or brown rice Prepare the rice using the absorption method, i.e. boiling the rice in a saucepan. Once the rice is ready, take it off the heat. To make the rice sticky, mix together: ¼ cup rice vinegar 1 ½ tsp salt Add […]

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Sides Veggies and Sides WLC

Healthy Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe

Ingredients (makes 2 servings): 1 medium butternut pumpkin 3 tsp vegetable oil sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste 70g couscous 200ml salt-reduced vegetable stock ½ small brown onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp paprika 2 large handful baby spinach leaves 125g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed […]