INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 tbsps monk fruit or sweetener of choice *see notes 3 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup almond milk optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon for an even richer flavor profile INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast […]
Ingredients ¾ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust for desired spice level) ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper Pinch of salt (to taste) Directions: In your mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, onion powder, […]
Prep Time: 5minutes Cook Time: 5minutes Total Time: 10minutes Servings: 2 Cups Calories: 535 cal Ingredients 1/2 Cup Butter 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream 2 Teaspoons Garlic Minced 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper 2 Cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Instructions Add the butter and cream to a large skillet. Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper […]
This recipe for lightened up vodka sauce is a healthier way to enjoy Italian comfort food. This easy homemade vodka sauce substitutes in fat-free half-and-half for a lower fat but creamy sauce without any worries of it separating. Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Cook Time 45 minutes minutes Total Time 50 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 214 Ingredients […]
This DIY taco seasoning is faster to make than heading to your local grocery store and also super budget-friendly – and tastes better, too! Plus, unlike pre-made packets, it contains simple ingredients and no added sugars. Ingredients The great thing about learning how to make taco seasoning is that you can add and subtract the […]
Ingredients 1 package Good Seasons Zesty Italian Mix 1/2 cup sugar or Truvia 1T Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning (Garlic & Herb also works!) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 cup olive oil Instructions Whisk together and shake prior to serving with this salad: lettuce, sliced grape tomatoes, dried […]
This creamy, cheesy Tuscan chicken dip is a gluten-free/Keto marvel! A low-carb version of chicken pasta in dip form, Italian-inspired recipe Ingredients 2 ea ButcherBox Chicken Breasts, bnls / sknls 2 c chicken stock 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese room temperature 5 oz fresh baby spinach 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts rough chop ½ c olives roughly chopped 5 sprigs fresh oregano finely chopped (or substitute with 2 tsp dried oregano) […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 12 1-cup servings INGREDIENTS 8 oz Romaine lettuce (shredded) 1 lb Grape tomatoes (halved) 1/2 cup black olives (sliced) 8 large Egg (hard boiled, chopped or sliced) 2/3 cup Mayonnaise 1/3 cup Sour cream 6 oz Cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 oz Bacon bits (cooked) INSTRUCTIONS In a large clear glass bowl, or a trifle bowl like this one, layer the lettuce, tomatoes, eggs in that order. Whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream. […]
This easy red sauce takes only minutes and makes for a fabulously simple pizza sauce. Category CondimentCompliance Level Kickstart, Lifestyle, Performance Prep Time 10 minutes / Total Time 10 minutes Servings 24 Ingredients 4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped 1 14.5oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp powdered monk fruit 1 1/2 tsp agar agar powder 1 tsp balsamic vinegar plus more to taste 3/4 tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions Mix all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
YIELDS: 1 ¼ cup PREP TIME: 15 min. Ingredients 2 egg yolks 1 tsp mustard (this is optional) 3 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup coconut oil Instructions In a medium bowl (blender, food processor) mix the yolks, mustard, if using, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Start whisking vigorously (blender or food processor on […]
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Very similar to hummus – dip vegetables or pita bread in it or use as a sandwich spread. Servings: 8 servings Calories: 68 kcal Ingredients 1 Large Eggplant (or two small) 1/4 Cup Tahini Paste 3 Tbl Lemon Juice 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 tsp Real Salt […]
Total Time: 25 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 15 min. Yield: 10 servings Ingredients 2 medium ripe avocados 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 dash sea salt (or Himalayan salt) 1 dash ground black pepper 8 oz low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tsp. all-natural taco seasoning, no salt added 1 (15-oz) can nonfat […]
Ingredients 4 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoon paprika 4 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoon sea salt 2 teaspoon black pepper Instructions Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container. To Use Use about […]
Ingredients 2 Medium Tomatoes (Fresh and Diced – used for texture) 1 Can Diced Tomatoes 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced) 1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped) 3/4 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Pepper 2 Tbsp Lime Juice Optional: 1/4 small onion (chopped) Instructions Combine and mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Chill before serving! […]
Prep Time – 15 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 2 cups packed basil leaves, fresh 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts 4 cloves garlic Instructions Add the basil leaves first to the blender in small batches and process until well chopped. Add the remaining ingredients in 3 smaller batches […]
Prep Time – 10 minutes Serves 5 Ingredients 3 medium avocados 1 medium tomato,chopped 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt Instructions Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
Prep Time – 20 minutes Serves 10 Ingredients 3 cans chickpeas (5 cups), drained and rinsed thoroughly 5 tbsp tahini 6 cloves garlic, minced Juice from 2 large fresh lemons 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 1 tbsp (for browning garlic) 1/3 tsp salt 1/8 to 1/4 cup water Instructions Brown the garlic in a skillet […]
Ingredients 2 cups raw cashews 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 T blackstrap molasses 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger scant 1/4 tsp cloves scant 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp sea salt Instructions In a food processor, grind up the cashews for a few minutes to get them started. Then add in the remaining ingredients and process until you get a nut butter consistency. […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup frozen berries 1 tsp. vanilla dash stevia Put ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer Ingredients 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons pureed pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons date paste (see recipe below) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Whisk together milk, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and date paste in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to steam, remove from the […]
Ingredients 1 cup Homemade Ketchup or 1 (8 ounce) can no-sugar-added tomato sauce (such as Muir Glen) 1 heaping tbs. blackstrap molasses 1 tbs. honey 2 1/2 tbs. apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. ground mustard Instructions Combine all ingredients in a small pot […]
Ingredients 2 large pasteurized egg yolks 1/2 garlic clove, peeled 1/3 cup (33 g) grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) lemon juice 1 anchovy fillet 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil Directions Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order […]
8 servings Ingredients Four 1/2 inch thick slices of Almond Bread click here for the recipe 1/4 cup coconut oil 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Slice the bread into 3/4 inch cubes. Set aside. Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet. Remove from heat. […]
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander Cayenne pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Method: Put garlic in a food processor and […]
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons fresh dill, minced Lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste Instructions Place cucumber slices in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside for 20-30 minutes so that the water […]
Make a big batch and keep in a sealed jar or plastic bag. Here is how I make mine: Ingredients 2 tbsp Parsley 2 tbsp Basil 2 tbsp Marjoram 2 tbsp Rosemary 2 tbsp Thyme 2 tbsp Sage 2 tbsp Savory 2 tbsp Oregano Directions Mix them together in a container and have on hand […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons oregano 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes ( a dash or two) Directions Add all of the above in a small bowl and mix to combine
Ingredients 1/8-1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion diced 4 garlic cloves thinly (paper) sliced 3 tbsp fresh Thyme (or 1 TBS dried) chopped 3/4 tbsp Italian Seasoning 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots 1- 28oz (can or fresh) crushed tomatoes salt to taste Directions Saute olive oil, onion and garlic till golden brown (8-10 […]
Ingredients 1 large egg yolk (use the BEST quality egg you can get!) 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. white wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard (organic, GF) 1/2 tsp, Celtic/sea salt plus more to taste 3/4 cup olive oil, divided Directions 1. Combine egg yolk, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon […]
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 eggplant 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 (15-ounce, 425 grams) can of white beans (e.g. cannellini or navy) drained and rinsed 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F 2. Place the eggplant on a foil cover […]
Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Directions Drain beans and garbanzo beans and reserve liquid. Rinse beans and allow to drain. Place […]
Ingredients 3 Cans Garbanzo beans (drained) 3 – 4 tablespoons Tahini (Sesame butter) 4 – 6 cloves Garlic (chopped) 1 Lemon or lime 1/3 cup Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Directions 1. Sauté the chopped garlic in oil over a low flame. 2. Juice the lime or lemon. 3. Place all of ingredients […]