Zucchini Pasta with Bacon Pesto

Zucchini Pasta with Bacon Pesto

PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 10 rashers smoked bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup mint leaves, packed ½ cup basil leaves, packed ¾ cup flat leaf parsley, packed ¾ cup olive oil 3 large zucchini Fine sea salt to taste DIRECTIONS...
Bistro Chicken Salad with Garlic-Thyme Vinaigrette

Bistro Chicken Salad with Garlic-Thyme Vinaigrette

PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 33 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 6 slices bacon 1 ½ pounds chicken breast 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 large head red leaf lettuce, torn into 1-inch pieces...
Garlic-Amino Chicken Kebabs

Garlic-Amino Chicken Kebabs

PREP TIME: 40 minutes TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes Serves: 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup coconut aminos 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed 3 large zucchini, cut into 1″...
Cucumber and Dill Summer Soup

Cucumber and Dill Summer Soup

PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes Serves: 4-8 INGREDIENTS 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1 avocado, pitted and peeled 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ½ cup filtered water 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped dill 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped basil 1 teaspoon grated...
Quick Roasted Vegetables

Quick Roasted Vegetables

PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes Serves: 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 bunch broccolini (about 1 pound; broccoli works as well), stems and florets roughly chopped 1 small head cauliflower, roughly chopped 1 yellow summer squash, halved and cut into chunks 3 ounces...
Beef and Mushroom Carbonara

Beef and Mushroom Carbonara

PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 60 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 3-lb spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise 6 slices bacon 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms, divided 1 cup chopped white onion, divided 4 cloves garlic 1 cup homemade beef broth 2 teaspoons each dried...
Beef Stew with Anchovies and Kale

Beef Stew with Anchovies and Kale

PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 25 minutes Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons coconut oil or other solid fat, divided 2 lb beef stewing meat 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 3 large stalks celery, chopped 4 large cloves garlic, minced 4 medium carrots,...
Carrot and Radish Slaw with Mint-Tumeric Pesto

Carrot and Radish Slaw with Mint-Tumeric Pesto

PREP TIME:  minutes TOTAL TIME:  minutes Serves: INGREDIENTS 6 medium carrots (about ¾ pound), peeled 5 large radishes 1-inch piece peeled ginger 1 half ripe avocado ⅔ cup tightly packed mint leaves ⅓ cup tightly packed cilantro leaves 1 large cove garlic, chopped 1...
Butternut Breakfast Soup

Butternut Breakfast Soup

PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon solid cooking fat 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 3 cups water 1 small, whole chicken (about 4 pounds) 1 small butternut squash, peeled,...
Lamb Meatballs in Roasted Root Sauce

Lamb Meatballs in Roasted Root Sauce

PREP TIME:  minutes TOTAL TIME:  minutes Serves: INGREDIENTS For the root sauce: 1 tablespoon coconut oil or other solid fat ¾ lb red beets (2 medium), peeled ¾ lb yellow beets (2 medium), peeled 12 oz carrots 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled 2½ cups hot chicken bone broth 3...
Tuscan Chicken Spaghetti Squash Boats

Tuscan Chicken Spaghetti Squash Boats

INGREDIENTS Spaghetti squash 1 small spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper Tuscan chicken filling 3/4 lb chicken breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 slices uncured bacon 4 oz sliced mushrooms 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained 1/4...
Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash

Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash

PREP TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 spaghetti squash, cooked “al dente”, about 6 cups. 2 cups diced tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced ⅓ cup chopped onions or shallots ¼ cup toasted pine nuts small...
Tilapia In Parchment

Tilapia In Parchment

This is a beautiful, fresh, and healthy dish that looks like you put more effort into it than you actually did.  You can even call it tilapia “en papillote” if you want to sound all French and fancy. PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 27 minutes Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 2...
Sausage and Red Russian Kale Soup

Sausage and Red Russian Kale Soup

Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS large onion, chopped 2-3 tsp. olive oil (depending on your pan) 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary (or use 1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed) 3 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage (or use 1 1/2 tsp. dried rubbed sage) 1 T finely minced garlic 12...
Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 Tablespoon fresh basil about 3-4 large leaves, sliced , plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence spice mix...
Panang Curry

Panang Curry

PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 1 skinless & boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons Panang curry paste 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/2 cup frozen green peas 4-6...
Moroccan-Inspired Breakfast Skillet

Moroccan-Inspired Breakfast Skillet

PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 lb pastured ground pork 2 tablespoons solid cooking fat (coconut oil or lard work well here) 1 medium sweet potato, diced (about 2 cups) 1 small bunch chard, stems removed, separated, and both stems...
Carrot Ribbons with Rosemary Butter Sauce

Carrot Ribbons with Rosemary Butter Sauce

PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 3 minutes INGREDIENTS 3-4 large, straight carrots (to make about 2 cups of carrot ribbons) 1 Tbsp ghee or butter 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced (or ¼ tsp dried rosemary, crushed) 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, minced (or ¼ tsp dried parsley...