Serves 4 Ingredients 200g baby carrots 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs honey Pinch of cayenne pepper Directions Preheat a fan-forced oven to 180 Celsius/350 Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the baby carrots on the tray and coat with the olive oil, honey and cayenne pepper. Bake in the oven for […]
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 3-4 large Zucchini-cored with a melon baller-chop and save the flesh 2 lbs Ground Beef-Grass Fed if possible 1 eggplant, peeled and diced 8.5 oz sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, finely chopped 1 cup fresh basil 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp dried oregano Splash of balsamic […]
Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup tapioca flour 1/4 tsp salt 2-3 TBSP pure maple syrup or honey 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup soy-free, dairy-free chocolate chips Directions Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the coconut oil and stir. Then add the maple syrup or honey, vanilla […]
Makes 2 8″ pancakes Ingredients 3 eggs 2 tablespoons of coconut flour (amount varies by brand & how dense you want the pancake) pinch Kosher salt 1/4 tsp baking powder coconut milk if needed 1 tablespoon of butter Directions Beat eggs together with a pinch of salt and baking powder and flour. Add coconut milk […]
10-12 naan breads Ingredients 4 whole eggs 1/4 c coconut oil 2 pinches salt 1/2 c coconut flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 2/3 to 1/2 c coconut milk or water Directions Mix everything together (except the water/coconut milk component) until it is thick, then add water/coconut milk until it is like thick-ish pancake batter. Butter […]
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 […]
Ingredients 1 egg 1 ripe avocado 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup stevia or paleo sweetener of choice 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4-1/3 cup cocoa flour 1/4 tsp salt, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or cut up super fancy delicious dark chocolate (was out :/)- optional […]
Ingredients 6 zucchini Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 lb Italian sausage healthy or homemade marinara sauce Directions 1. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each zucchini so they won’t roll around on the cutting board. 2. Julienne the zucchini. 3. Place the noodles in a covered microwave safe dish – heat on […]
Serve these with fruit or use these as a healthier alternative to store-bough tortillas Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp honey 1/8 tsp salt 2 tbsp coconut flour 1/3 cup coconut milk Directions ONE: Mix eggs with oil, honey and salt. Add coconut flour and mix until there are no lumps. Stir […]
Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, rinsed ½ onion, diced ¾ cup celery, chopped 2 gloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 3 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Seasoning 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon black pepper Directions: […]
Ingredients 3 large carrots, peeled and shredded 10 leaves fresh mint, finely chopped juice of 1/2 of an orange sea salt to taste 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil OR coconut oil, divided, plus additional oil as needed 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 6 tbsp sesame seeds 24 oz skinless, sushi-grade tuna (try […]
Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice divided 1 tsp chile powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp each sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 8 oz flank steak trimmed of fat olive oil spray 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp raw honey 8 lightly […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided 4 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp tandoori seasoning (check ingredients for no added coloring) 1 lb boneless, skinless center-cut salmon 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1/2 tsp ground cumin sea salt and fresh ground pepper 3 tbsp roughly chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup nonfat plain […]
Ingredients 2cups raw walnuts 2 1/2 cups medjool dates (pitted) 1cup raw cocoa 1 cup raw unsalted almonds 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cups dried cherries (unsweetened) 1-2 teaspoons water Directions 1. Chop almonds a cherries and put in a large bowl. 2. Place walnuts in food processor and blend on high until the nuts are […]
Ingredients 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 2 tbsp trimmed and finely chopped fresh lemongrass or 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp minced fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp thinly sliced basil leaves, optional Directions In a blender, […]
Makes 18 muffins Ingredients 2 cups blanched almond flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup dates, pitted 3 ripe bananas 3 eggs 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar ¼ cup coconut oil, melted 1 ½ cups carrots, shredded ¾ cup walnuts, finely chopped Directions In a small bowl, […]
Servings: 8 cookies (2 cookies per serving) Ingredients • 1/4 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp ground allspice • 1 tbsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 egg white • 1/2 cup rolled oats • 1/2 cup coconut flour • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce • 1 scoop protein […]
Ingredients 2 large garnet yams 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted (I just nuke it in the microwave for ~30 seconds) Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper Smoked paprika (or your favorite seasoning – cinnamon works well, too!) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 F on convection bake (or 400 F in a non-convection oven). Peel […]
Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (or a medium globe eggplant) Olive oil, coconut oil, or your favorite fat Salt and Pepper Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice Your favorite herbs, chopped (basil, Italian parsley, etc.) Directions Preheat the oven to broil and made sure the top rack is about 6 inches from the heating element. Thinly slice […]
Ingredients Sweet Potatoes Coconut Oil Butter Directions Lightly coat sweet potatoes in coconut oil, pierce ‘em multiple times with a knife, and stick them in a 400°F oven for 45 minutes to an hour. Top with butter.
The ingredients: 4 strips of thick-cut pastured bacon Guacamole To save time and mess, cook bacon in the microwave oven. Wrap a few slices between some sheets of paper towel, stick it all on a microwave-safe plate, and nuke away. Set your microwave at 70% power and zap the bacon for about two-and-a-half minutes. If […]
Ingredients One can of light Trader Joe’s coconut milk cinnamon 1 can of water 4 tablespoons of chia seeds Directions Stir and chill in a container. Delicious and easy chia pudding you can use in place of yogurt. Top with berries, chopped nuts and flax meal.
Prep Time: about 5 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes (baking) Composed of just five simple ingredients, this grain-free bread is remarkably satisfying. Though the bread is made from coconut flour, its flavor is only slightly reminiscent of coconut and it offers a beautiful dense crumb similar to coffee cake but without the cloying sweetness. While […]
Ingredients 2 cups of Almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 bags of Stevia 1 cup of coconut milk 4 large eggs- separated One pinch of salt Directions Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a regular muffin pan (that makes 12 muffins) Mix all the ingredients except for the egg whites. The batter will be a […]
Makes 12 12 eggs (or egg whites or mixture of eggs / egg whites) 1 to 2 cups protein (any cooked and seasoned meat, poultry, seafood, bacon, etc.) 3 to 4 cups cups vegetables (anything except uncooked tomatoes) Seasonings & herbs to taste (I never cook without Gourmet Garden blends). Grease silicone baking cups with […]
Makes 12 INGREDIENTS ½ cup natural low fat yogurt ¾ cup of spelt flour ¼ cup of ground flax seed Stevia or a tablespoon of honey 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce ¼ cup of finely chopped figs 3 eggs 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 cup of chopped or flaked almonds 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder ½ […]
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 4 zucchini 1 onion cut into slices 2 garlic cloves, crushed Olive oil DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat oven to 120°C (250°F) 2. Wash and cut zucchini into thin slices. 3. Mix with onion and garlic. 4. Spread across a baking sheet covered in foil. 5. Brush with a little olive oil. 6. Add […]
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 ½ pounds (675 grams) asparagus, bottoms trimmed 2 bunches of spring onions, ends trimmed 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the oven to 230°C (450°F). 2. Put the asparagus and spring onions on a baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. 3. Sprinkle with the […]
INGREDIENTS 4 large green bell peppers, the stem cut out and seeded Sauce: 8 cups of mashed tomatoes (canned or fresh) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 5 garlic cloves, crushed Stuffing: ¾ cup sweet potato, grated ¾ cup red bell peppers, diced 1 […]
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 mangoes, peeled and chopped 3 cups of strawberries, hulled and sliced Juice of 1 lime 8 cups ice ½ teaspoon of Stevia ½ teaspoon of fresh ginger, mashed DIRECTIONS 1. Put the mangoes, strawberries, ginger, Stevia and lime into a blender or food processor and puree. 2. Crush ice in a […]
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cups mixed salad greens 1 small avocado, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 small cucumber, diced 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons of finely chopped spring onions (shallots) DIRECTIONS 1. In small dry non-stick pan toast […]
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 […]
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 6 cups diced ripe papaya 2 cups of berries ½ cup water 1 teaspoon of Stevia ¼ cup “lite” coconut milk, divided 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided 1 teaspoon lime zest, divided DIRECTIONS 1. Arrange diced papaya & berries in a single layer and freeze overnight. 2. Put half the frozen papaya […]
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 bamboo skewers 16 jumbo shrimps (prawns) deveined and peeled 16 sea scallops 1 large mango, flesh cut into 8 cubes Black pepper 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 limes zested and halved 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon coconut oil DIRECTIONS 1. On bamboo skewers, thread […]
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tomatoes, chopped 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk 2 pounds (900g) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed and dried well Black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS […]
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 boneless turkey breast halves (approx. 2 pounds each) Coconut oil 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped 1½ cups apple cider vinegar 1 cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon of powdered Stevia 2 apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves Freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the grill to […]
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups of strawberries 2 cups of blueberries 3 cups greek yogurt 1 cup of natural rolled oats ½ cup of chopped almonds 2 tablespoons of flax seed ½ cup of natural shredded coconut ½ teaspoon of cinnamon DIRECTIONS 1. Mix oats, coconut & almonds and spread on a baking sheet and […]
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 4 pound (1.8Kg) bone-in pork loin 1 cup unsweetened apple puree ¼ teaspoon of powdered Stevia Zest of one orange and one lime ¼ teaspoon of rosemary ¼ teaspoon of oregano 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl mix apple puree, Stevia, spices, zests, […]
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into large cubes 3 red bell peppers, seeded and quartered 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into large cubes 3 potatoes, cubed 2 small red onions, quartered 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic […]