Archive: December, 2011

carrot cake

Carrot Cake

Desserts, Intermediate, Recipes

  Ingredients: 3 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 5 eggs ½ cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar ¼ cup safflower oil 3 cups carrots, grated 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts Cream Cheese Frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature 3 Tablespoons [...]

December 16th, 2011 | Comments (0)
brussel sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) packages Brussels sprouts 2 ounces nitrate-free bacon slabs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and then peel off any loose or damaged leaves from the sprouts. Trim the root end and cut each sprout in half. Cook the bacon [...]

December 16th, 2011 | Comments (0)
rosemary lamb chops

Rosemary Lamb Chops

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 8 (3-ounce) lamb rib chops, trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions: Combine chopped rosemary, salt, pepper, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Sprinkle herb mixture evenly over lamb; gently rub over lamb. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. [...]

December 16th, 2011 | Comments (0)
simple bread

Elana’s Simple Bread

Easy, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 2 ½ cups blanched almond flour ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 eggs 1 tablespoon agave nectar ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar Directions: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt and baking soda In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, and then add agave and vinegar Stir wet ingredients into dry Scoop [...]

December 16th, 2011 | Comments (0)
roasted broccoli

Roasted Broccoli

Easy, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds broccoli crowns, cut into florets (about 8 cups) 3 ½ Tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced Large pinch of dried crushed red pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss broccoli and 3 Tablespoons oil in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to rimmed baking [...]

December 16th, 2011 | Comments (0)

White Chicken Chili

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic clove, minced 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped (wear gloves to prevent irritation) 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breast 4 [...]

December 16th, 2011 | Comments (0)