Prep Time: 20minutes minutes Cook Time: 55minutes minutes Total Time: 1hour hour 15minutes minutes Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 full head of garlic 2 large garlic cloves minced ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated Salt and pepper to taste Marcona almonds optional to garnish Instructions Preheat […]
Prep Time: 10minutes minutes Cook Time: 15minutes minutes Total Time: 25minutes minutes Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 3 pound cauliflower head cut into florets (about 2 pounds of florets) ¾ cup low-fat sour cream ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves peeled Salt and pepper to taste Handful of fresh chives snipped Instructions […]
Dressing/Marinade 2/3 cup olive oil 4-5 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp capers, drained and roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Pasta Salad 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 8 oz bocconcini fresh […]
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours YIELD: 8 servings. Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup 2% milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups frozen corn 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn 1 cup yellow cornmeal […]
Prep Time: 10 MinutesCook Time: 30-35 MinutesServings: 4-6 Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 tablespoons avocado oil Salt 1 medium apple (fuji, gala, pinova, honeycrisp), sliced ¼ inch thick and then cut in half 1 cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup dried cherries 1/3 cup raw pecans, dry roasted then roughly chopped Directions Preheat oven to […]
Crisp, a little tangy, and effortlessly fancy, these salmon croquettes with remoulade are the perfect holiday appetizer. They’re also Paleo—just use Paleo mayo—so that you or your guests don’t feel guilty about popping three or four in one sitting. Ingredients 2 ea Sockeye Salmon Fillet Poaching Liquid 1 c white wine ½ c chicken stock or water 10 sprigs fresh tarragon Croquettes ¾ c almond meal ¼ c […]
FOR EVEN BETTER FLAVOR, MAKE SALAD 1 DAY AHEAD AND THEN ADD AVOCADO & PISTACHIOS RIGHT BEFORE SERVING INGREDIENTS Sweet Kale Superfood Salad with Smoked Salmon & Avocado 1 12-oz bag baby spinach or sweet kale (or any salad mix) 4 oz Smoked salmon (cut into bite-size pieces) 1 cup Blueberries 1/3 cup Pistachios (shelled) 1/2 medium Avocado (cubed) Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Lemon juice 1/4 tsp Garlic […]
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. […]
Serves 10 (3 skewers each) Ingredients 10 oz Grape tomatoes (30 tomatoes) 5 slices Bacon (cooked; each cut into 6 pieces) 1/2 oz Fresh basil (30 leaves) 10 oz Fresh mozzarella balls (minis; 30 pieces) Toothpicks 1/4 cup Basil pesto 2 tbsp Olive oil Black pepper (fresh) Instructions Skewer the tomatoes, bacon pieces, fresh basil, and mozzarella balls onto the toothpicks, in that order. (You can fold any larger basil pieces as needed.) […]
Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 4 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 12 strawberries, hulled 12 small blueberries Instructions 1.In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to […]
Prep Time 5 minutesCook Time 40 minutesTotal Time 45 minutesServings 8Calories 238 kcal Ingredients 2 cups long grain rice 1/4 cup oil 8 oz tomato sauce 6 stems cilantro (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp minced garlic 4 cups water 1 cube chicken flavored bouillon dash cumin dash garlic pepper Instructions Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat. Add rice and cook until golden brown. Add 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes. […]
Yield: 12-14 fritters Ingredients one medium spaghetti squash (recipe calls for 3 cups of cooked spaghetti squash) 4 strips of bacon, 3 packed cups of kale, ribs removed and chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped (basil, chives, parsley, dill, or cilantro) 3 tbsp tapioca flour (like THIS) 1/4 tsp […]
Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings: 12 3/4-cup servings Ingredients 4 cups Broccoli (florets) 4 cups Cauliflower (florets) 1/3 cup Olive oil 6 cloves Garlic (minced) Sea salt Black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet (or two smaller ones that can fit side by side) with foil or parchment paper. Mix the broccoli and cauliflower florets in a large bowl. Add the […]
Ingredients ● 16 oz macaroni ● 4 cups water ● 1 tsp. salt ● 1 tsp. dry mustard ● pinch cayenne pepper ● 1 1/2 cups milk ● 1 1/2 cups half & half ● 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded ● 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese shredded ● black pepper to taste Instructions Stir macaroni, […]
Ingredients 16 ounces frozen cauliflower 1 ½ cups water 3 Tbs. cream cheese Salt to taste Instructions Put frozen cauliflower and water in Instant Pot. Close and seal lid. Set timer for 7 minutes. Do a quick pressure release when timer is done. Open lid. Drain water. Stir cream cheese and salt into cauliflower. The cauliflower should […]
Ingredients 1 cup brown rice 1 ¼ cups water Instructions Combine rice and water in Instant Pot. Close and seal lid. Set timer for 17 minutes. Do a quick pressure release when timer is done. Open lid and serve.
Ingredients 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 4 oz (120g) baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini) 2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to season 2 ripe avocados peeled, seeded and halved Fresh basil leaves to serve (optional) 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze reduction to drizzle 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped Instructions Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. […]
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 2 hours Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes Serving size: 1/8 of entire recipe, or about 12 zucchini chips INGREDIENTS Click on the underlined text below to buy ingredients! 2 medium Zucchini 1 tbsp Olive oil (or avocado oil) 1/2 tsp Sea salt (or a seasoned salt for extra flavor – I used truffle salt*!) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). […]
Prep Time 10 minutes + Cook Time 15 minutes Servings: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 medium Zucchini 3/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese 1 large Egg 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/4 tsp Black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line and lightly grease a baking sheet. (Parchment paper works best, but foil might be okay if you grease it very well.) Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise 4 […]
Total Time: 20 mins / Serving: 2 Ingredients 2 artichokes (1/2lb, 250g each, 11″ circumference) 4 cloves (13g) garlic, minced 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter Kosher Salt to taste (about 2 pinches) Optional: lemon juice from 1 lemon Instructions Wash Artichokes: Submerge artichokes in cold water for 5 minutes. Optional – Prep Artichokes: Cut stem off and trim about 1 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ingredients (makes 3-4 side serves): ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme ½ tsp finely chopped fresh oregano 1 medium beetroot, scrubbed and cut into 1.5cm wedges 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1.5cm wedges ½ medium red capsicum, […]
Hummus No platter is complete without a dip. I love to use hummus; it’s healthier than a lot of other dip varieties and is still delicious! Check out my recipe for beetroot hummus, which is not only fantastic as a dip, it is awesome for adding to sandwiches too! Pita triangles These only take a […]
Servings: 2 Salad Ingredients: 1/2 mango, cubed 1/2 cup of red bell pepper (capsicum), chopped 1/4 cup of green bell pepper (capsicum), chopped 1/4 cup green onion (spring onion), chopped 1/4 cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 avocado, chopped Dressing Ingredients: 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and […]
Ingredients 3 cups frozen corn, defrosted 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium zucchini, chopped large handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped DRESSING 3 tablespoons olive oil, or light tasting oil of your choice juice of 2 limes ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ […]
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups masa harina 1 1/8 cups water Instructions In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa harina; if it begins to dry out, sprinkle with water. […]
Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoons sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 lb of medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons high smoke point oil such as sesame, avocado or coconut oil 3 eggs, beaten 2 cloves […]
MAKES 2 CUPS – 45 MINUTES Ingredients 1 cup short, medium, or long-grain brown rice Kosher salt, to taste Instructions Rinse rice in a strainer under cold running water for 30 seconds. Bring 12 cups water to a boil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid over high heat. Add the rice, stir it […]
Serves 8 Time 20 minutes Ingredients 2 bunches of asparagus, washed, snap off the tough white bottoms, towel dried 1-2 T olive oil Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper 1 fresh lemon slices + zest Freshly grated parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 400. Place asparagus in a large ziplock bag and toss […]
Ingredients 1 – 2 Lb. Pkg. Frozen hash browns (thawed) ½ c. butter, melted ½ c. chopped onions 1 pt. Sour cream 1 tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. Pepper 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 c. grated cheddar cheese Instructions Mix everything except butter and corn flakes. Put into greased baking dish and sprinkle corn […]
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE COOK TIME : 20 MINUTES PREP TIME : 20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup instant brown rice 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup shallots, chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons dry white wine (or cooking sherry) 1/4 cup parsley, chopped DIRECTIONS Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add pecans and toast for a few minutes, being careful not to brown. Transfer the pecans to a dish and […]
Yield: 4-6 servings Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (some length-wise, some width-wise) 1 cup mini mozzarella pearls 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 18 basil leaves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Instructions Add the cherry tomatoes and the mozzarella pearls to a medium bowl. Drizzle the olive oil […]