Archive: November, 2011

Mustard Lime Chicken

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts ¾ cup fresh lime juice ¾ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/3 cup homemade mustard 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ Tablespoons chili powder ¾ teaspoon sea salt ¾ teaspoon pepper Directions: Combine lime juice, cilantro, mustard, olive oil, chili, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until ingredients are [...]

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Gingerbread Smoothie

Breakfast, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk 2 Tablespoons Yacon syrup or black-strap molasses 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 frozen bananas 1-2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup to taste 2 Tablespoons flax seed meal 4 ice cubes Directions: Place all ingredients except for molasses into the blender and blend until smooth. Add [...]

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Muesli Bars

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: ¾ cup blanched almond flour 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 2 Tablespoons safflower oil 2 Tablespoons agave nectar or pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup almond slivers 2 Tablespoons raisins Directions: In a small bowl, combine almond flour, salt and [...]

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Green Beans & Carrots in Charmoula Sauce

Intermediate, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 large clove garlic, peeled ¾ cup fresh cilantro 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon sweet or hot paprika ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground Sea salt ¾ lb. slender green beans, trimmed ¾ lb. carrots, peeled and cut into thin 4-inch-long [...]

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Moroccan Chicken in the crockpot

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground coriander Salt and ground black pepper 3 Tablespoons olive oil 8 bone in, skin on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skinned and trimmed of excess fat 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin 2 Tablespoons water 4 medium [...]

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Potato and Bean Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Intermediate, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon 100% apple juice 1 teaspoon homemade mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 shallots, finely chopped ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped 1 pound new or small red potatoes, cooked and cooled 1 ¼ cups green beans, [...]

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homemade mustard

Homemade Mustard

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

  Ingredients: 1 ½ Tablespoons yellow mustard seeds 1 ¼ Tablespoons brown mustard seeds 3 Tablespoons 100% apple juice 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar ½ shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) Pinch ground allspice ¼ – ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper Directions: In a non-reactive bowl, combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight, covered. Transfer [...]

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Arctic Char with Orange-Caper Relish

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 cup orange sections 2 Tablespoons slivered red onion 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 Tablespoon capers, minced 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar Dash of ground red pepper 4 (6-ounce) arctic char fillets ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon [...]

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Cinnamon Bun Muffins

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: Cinnamon Topping: 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1 Tablespoon safflower oil Muffin Mixture : 1 cup blanched almond flour 2 Tablespoons coconut flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup safflower oil ¼ cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar 3 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract Directions: To [...]

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