Ingredients: 1 – 13.5 ounce can coconut milk ¼ cup agave nectar 1 cup chopped pineapple Directions: Place coconut milk, agave nectar and ½ cup pineapple in a blender. Blend thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Stir in remaining ½ cup pineapple, leaving texture chunky. Process according to the directions of your ice cream maker. [...]

Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; or use dried beans, soaked, and cooked. 2/3 cup chicken broth Sea salt to taste 2 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over [...]

Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup brown rice Chicken broth or water (According to package instructions- reduce by 2 Tablespoons to accommodate 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice) 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice Zest from 1 lime ½ cup cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Add the oil to [...]

Ingredients: 1 ½ Tablespoons lime juice 1/2 – 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce ¼ sweet onion 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon oregano-dried Mexican variety is the best ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ teaspoon salt Dash of ground cloves 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 lbs. beef cross-rib roast cut into 1 [...]

Ingredients: Olive oil 6 cups butternut squash, cut into large cubes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fresh sage, minced ½ teaspoon orange zest, finely grated Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a large baking sheet with olive oil or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, thoroughly toss squash [...]

Ingredients: 1 small fennel bulb with stalks 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup 100% apple juice ¾ cup homemade chicken stock ¼ cup raisins 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon pine nuts, toasted Preparation: [...]

  Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Red pepper flakes to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Spread chickpeas on baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder and red pepper; toss to coat. Roast on bottom [...]

Ingredients: 4 thick bone-in pork chops 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, [...]

Ingredients: Cooking spray 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided Freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoon maple syrup Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice Brussels sprouts in half if large; place on prepared [...]

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and quartered 6 Tablespoons 100% apple juice 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish ½ teaspoon salt [...]