Archive: November, 2011

beef broth

Slow-Cooker Beef Stock

Easy, Recipes, Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Misc.

  Ingredients: 1 ¾ pounds beef bones 1 carrot, chopped into medium-sized chunks 1 celery stalk, chopped  into medium-sized chunks ½ medium onion, chopped  into medium-sized chunks 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1 bay leaf Water 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar Directions: Roast the bones at 400 ° F for about an hour until the bones are well-browned [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Lemon Pesto Shrimp “Pasta” with Asparagus

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 lbs. raw, peeled and deveined shrimp 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 1 bunch asparagus ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk 2 teaspoons lemon peel 1 Tablespoon olive oil Pesto sauce: 1/2 -3/4 cup raw pine nuts 1/4 cup de-stemmed fresh basil 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice [...]

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Coconut Pudding Cake

Desserts, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 can good-quality coconut milk (do not shake can-after opening, remove 4 dollops of the cream on top and reserve in refrigerator) 2 eggs Pinch of salt 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 Tablespoons agave nectar TOPPING: 4 dollops of coconut cream (reserved) 2-3 Tablespoons dry [...]

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Sesame-Ginger Pasta Salad

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked brown rice spaghetti 2 Tablespoons water 1 ½ Tablespoons coconut aminos 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil ½ – 1 teaspoon ginger root, freshly grated (depending on taste) 1 Tablespoon honey, agave or pure maple syrup ½ cup cucumber, cut into 2-inch long [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)
Thai chicken burgers

Thai Chicken Patties

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 1 small onion, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 green chile or jalapeno, seeded 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces ¼ cup cilantro leaves 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos,  Bragg’s aminos or soy sauce 2 egg whites ½ cup quick cooking oats Sweet chili sauce [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)
sweet chili sauce

Sweet Chili Sauce

Easy, Recipes, Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Misc.

  Ingredients: 5 Thai Chilies chopped very small ½ cup maple syrup 3 Tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 cup apple juice 1/4 cup coconut aminos 2 teaspoons minced ginger 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation: Mix together chilies, maple syrup, vinegar, apple juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, pepper and paprika. Simmer [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)
guac

Zesty Guacamole

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

  Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons red onion, minced 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh lime juice ¾ cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained ½ medium avocado, peeled and chopped ¼ cup plum tomato, finely diced ½ jalapeno pepper, minced 1 ½ Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ½ garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon Sea salt Directions: Combine the onion [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)
macademia nuts

Candied Macadamia Nuts

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

  Ingredients: ½ cup macadamia nuts ¾ teaspoon olive oil ½ Tablespoon agave nectar 1/8 – ¼ teaspoon sea salt Directions: Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl Place in a 9×13 inch baking dish Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned Cool and serve Makes 2 servings This recipe was inspired in whole or in [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 ½ Tablespoon olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 3 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 450F. Peel sweet potato and cut into 1 ½-inch thick rounds and then into half-moons. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss. Arrange potato slices in a single layer [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Bean and Tomato Salad

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups tomato, seeded and chopped 3 Tablespoons celery, chopped 2 Tablespoons scallion, sliced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoon fresh sage, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss gently. Garnish with [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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