Intermediate

Stuffed Mushrooms

Intermediate, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: ½ cup parsley, chopped 4 Tablespoons sun dried tomatoes 4 Tablespoons pine nuts ½ teaspoon garlic, chopped ½ teaspoon lemon juice Sea salt to taste 4 Tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces mushrooms Directions: In a mini food processor, place parsley and pulse briefly. Add sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice and salt, then [...]

December 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
cocktail sauce

Shrimp Cocktail

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

  Ingredients: About 32 peeled and deveined uncooked shrimp with tails on (the larger the better) For the brine: 2 Tablespoons sea salt 1/4 cup agave nectar 1 cup water 2 cups ice Cocktail Sauce: 1 cup homemade ketchup 1 Tablespoon horseradish 1 teaspoon chili powder 1-2 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire [...]

December 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
coconut macaroon

Coconut Macaroons

Desserts, Intermediate, Recipes

  Ingredients: 6 egg whites ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup agave nectar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut Directions: In a mixing bowl whisk egg whites and salt until stiff. Fold in agave, vanilla and coconut. Drop batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet, one rounded tablespoonful at a time. Pinch each macaroon at [...]

December 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

Breakfast, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 6 fresh sage leaves, divided 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup water 1 small Vidalia or sweet onions, chopped 4 large eggs Directions: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 sage leaves and fry quickly until crisp, about 30 seconds. [...]

December 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
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)

Indian Cauliflower

Intermediate, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower 2 Tablespoons safflower oil 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 small onion, minced 2 tomatoes, pureed 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 teaspoons garam masala Salt to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut off most of the cauliflower’s stem, cut into flowerets and place the [...]

December 15th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Chicken Tandoori

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. cut fryer chicken ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon red pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ cup yogurt Directions: Mix the lemon juice and salt in a large plastic bag. Score [...]

December 15th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Spicy Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 zucchinis 1 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined OR 7 ounces fully cooked frozen shrimp, thawed 1 cup (1 small) fresh tomato, diced ½ cup (1/2 small) green peppers, chopped 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced Seasoning blend: ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ [...]

December 15th, 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 [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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 [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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