Archive: January, 2012

Blackberry cobbler

Blackberry Cobbler

Desserts, Easy, Recipes

  Ingredients: 3 cups of fresh blackberries 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1 egg 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (or safflower seed oil) A drizzle of pure maple syrup Cinnamon to taste Coconut milk Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the blackberries into a pie pan. In a small bowl mix together the egg, almond [...]

January 12th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Spicy Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Potatoes

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 bone-in split chicken breasts 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 medium baking potatoes (or sweet potatoes), cut lengthwise into fourths Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Blend: 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme leaves 2/3 teaspoon ground allspice 2/3 teaspoon ground pepper Salt and Pepper to taste Dash of Cinnamon Directions: Make Jamaican [...]

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beet

Roasted Beet Salad

Intermediate, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 1 pound beets, red (about 2 medium) 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 medium tangerines, peeled, divided into segments, pits removed ¼ cup red onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place [...]

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Turkish Lamb Kebabs

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1 ½-inch cubes 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges 1 [...]

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Herbed Zucchini & Potatoes

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 4 small new potatoes (red or white, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter) 2 Tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 small zucchinis cut in 1/2 lengthwise Pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high [...]

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Baked Oatmeal

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cup raisins 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups almond milk 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg, beaten ½ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Oil, for greasing Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Combine the [...]

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garlic mashed potato

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Easy, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 1 pound Russet potatoes 1 teaspoon salt (to taste) 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter ½ – 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk 3 cloves garlic, crushed Directions: Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan, add the salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil [...]

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Romaine, Radish & Cucumber Salad with Tahini Dressing

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: For tahini dressing 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste) 1/4 cup water 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos 1 Tablespoon honey 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne For salad 1/2 pound romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups) 1 bunch radishes (1/2 pound), [...]

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African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Intermediate, Recipes, Soups

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons safflower oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ¼ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch ground cloves 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped 3 cups water [...]

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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (About 1 lb.) Coarse salt for sprinkling on tenderloin ¾ Tablespoon star anise (about 3 pods crushed with the back of a heavy saucepan) ¾ Tablespoon coriander seeds ¾ Tablespoon fennel seeds ¾ teaspoon five-spice powder 1/8 – ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/3 teaspoon coarse sea salt [...]

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