Archive: May, 2012

Mango and Black Bean Cups

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: ¼ red onion, diced ½ mango, peeled, pitted, and diced ¼ red bell pepper, seeded and diced ¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash freshly ground pepper 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 small head Boston [...]

May 25th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Roasted Red Pepper and Herb Pasta with Shrimp

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers 8 ounces uncooked brown rice fettuccini pasta (or other gluten free pasta) 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or ghee 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced ½ lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 2 Tablespoons chopped [...]

May 25th, 2012 | Comments (0)

BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 1 Tablespoon olive oil Salt & Pepper Garlic Powder 8 cups mixed greens 2 nectarines, cut into 12-wedges each 2 avocados, cut into wedges 16 cherry tomatoes 2 Tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette: 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon Red Wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons honey ½ Tablespoon Homemade [...]

May 25th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Homemade Cereal

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 ½ cup sliced almonds 1 ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped 1 cup raisins ½ cup apricots, roughly chopped ¼ cup coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or Agave 2 teaspoons cinnamon Directions: Combine almonds, coconut flakes, nuts and fruit in a [...]

May 25th, 2012 | Comments (1)

Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: 8 oz. water 8 fresh or frozen strawberries ¼ cup Greek-style plain yogurt Agave to taste 2 scoops vanilla protein powder Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Divide into two glasses and serve. Makes 2 servings

May 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Cherry Apricot Cake

Desserts, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups blanched almond flour ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup pure maple syrup 2 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract ⅓ cup dried pitted cherries ⅓ cup dried apricots, sliced into quarters Directions: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt and baking soda. In a smaller bowl, combine maple syrup, eggs and vanilla. Stir [...]

May 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Arrowroot powder 2/3 Tablespoon cold water 3 Tablespoons agave 3 Tablespoons coconut aminos 4 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 skinless chicken thighs Directions: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the arrowroot powder, cold water, agave, coconut aminos, [...]

May 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)
chocolate chocolate shake

Double Chocolate Protein Shake

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

  Ingredients: 8 oz. water 1 teaspoon pure cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons Greek-style yogurt Agave to taste 2 scoops chocolate protein powder 4 ice cubes Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Divide into two glasses and serve. Makes 2 servings

May 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Classic Potato Salad

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾ – inch chunks ½ cup Homemade mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar ¾ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon agave 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 stalk celery thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped Directions: Cover potatoes with water in a 2-quart [...]

May 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)
bbq pulled pork

BBQ Pulled Pork

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

  Ingredients: 1 cup beef stock 1 ½ pounds boneless pork ribs or Boston butt Barbecue Sauce: 2 Tablespoons safflower oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup shallots, minced 1 (7 ounce) can tomato paste 1 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon sea [...]

May 9th, 2012 | Comments (0)

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