Cinnamon

Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (1-pound) beef shoulder roast or petite tender roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 Tablespoon olive oil 4 shallots, quartered 4 garlic cloves, chopped ¾ cup chicken stock 2 tomatoes, diced 3 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash [...]

December 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
cornish hen

Stuffed Cornish Hens

Difficult, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 3 teaspoons Olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and chopped ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 cups cooked brown or wild rice ½ cup chicken stock ½ teaspoon herbes de Provence 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly [...]

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)

All-Beef Chili

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless lean top round steak, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (wear gloves) 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups beef broth 2 scallions, sliced [...]

November 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Gingerbread Smoothie

Breakfast, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk 2 Tablespoons Yacon syrup or black-strap molasses 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 frozen bananas 1-2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup to taste 2 Tablespoons flax seed meal 4 ice cubes Directions: Place all ingredients except for molasses into the blender and blend until smooth. Add [...]

November 29th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Cinnamon Bun Muffins

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: Cinnamon Topping: 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1 Tablespoon safflower oil Muffin Mixture : 1 cup blanched almond flour 2 Tablespoons coconut flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup safflower oil ¼ cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar 3 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract Directions: To [...]

November 29th, 2011 | Comments (0)
pumpkin ice cream

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Desserts, Easy, Recipes

  Ingredients: ½ cup cashews (raw) ¼ cup can coconut milk 2 cups roasted pumpkin, or other squash* 1 ¼ cups water ½ cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg Directions: In a blender combine cashews, coconut milk, pumpkin, water and maple syrup. Blend ingredients on high speed until smooth. [...]

November 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
homemade ketchup

Simple Ketchup

Easy, Recipes, Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Misc.

  Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 Tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 1/3 cup water ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Preparation: Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Refrigerate [...]

November 23rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Elana’s “Raw” Granola

Intermediate, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: ½ cup almonds ½ cup macadamia nuts ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup raisins ¾ teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Directions: Place nuts and seeds in a large bowl, cover with water and soak overnight. Place raisins in a separate bowl, cover with ½ to 1 cup of water [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Quinoa Pilaf

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: ½ teaspoon olive oil 1 small shallot, minced ½ medium garlic clove, minced 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed (unless purchased pre-rinsed) 3 Tablespoons raisins Ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to taste 1 ½ cups chicken stock 3 Tablespoons salted dry-roasted pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped 1 Tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped, or more to taste [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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