appetizer

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients 18 large white mushrooms 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided Sea salt 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ lb. Italian sausage bulk, or casings removed ¼ cup blanched almond flour 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/3 cup almond milk cream cheese 1 Tbsp plain unsweetened almond milk 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced (plus…
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Veggie Queso Dip

Ingredients 2 cups steamed riced cauliflower ½ cup coconut milk ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 ½ Tbsp organic taco seasoning 1 Tbsp arrowroot starch Salt, to taste   Instructions 1. In a blender or food processor, blend the steamed cauliflower, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, taco seasoning, and arrowroot starch until very smooth. 2. Add the…
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Strawberry Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients 2 avocados, halved and pitted Olive oil, to drizzle Salt and pepper, to taste 16 strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup crumbled chevre cheese Aged balsamic vinegar, to drizzle   Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. Drizzle avocado halves with oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Bake…
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Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry 1 Tbsp olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350° F and prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Drain and rinse chickpeas with water. Pat dry with a paper towel. 3. In a bowl, toss…
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Balsamic Mushrooms

Ingredients 1 lb. mushrooms 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder) ½ teaspoon dried parsley ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper   Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. To prepare the marinade, whisk together all ingredients except mushrooms. 3.…
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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Ingredients for the Chicken Wings 1 lb. chicken wings 1 Tbsp avocado oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper   Ingredients for the Glaze 3 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp avocado oil 2 cloves garlic, minced   Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. Dry…
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Paleo 7-Layer Dip

Ingredients 2 cups guacamole 1 ½ cups salsa 1 lb. grilled chicken, diced 2 cups lettuce, shredded 1 4-ounce can black olives, sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced ¼ small white onion, minced Handful fresh cilantro, minced Plantain chips (see below)   Instructions 1. In an 8×8 glass dish, layer the ingredients in the order…
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Crispy, Sweet Plantains

Ingredients 1-2 Ripe Plantains (darker in color, means they’re ripe!) 2 Tbsp coconut oil or Ghee Pinch of sea salt   Instructions Heat coconut oil in a large skillet such as a cast-iron skillet, over medium heat. Peel your plantain by cutting off the ends and scoring the peel twice to make it easier to…
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Creamy Crab Dip

Ingredients 2 cups of crab meat 1 teaspoon mustard 2 Tbsp grated red onion ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 cup mayonnaise 1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 2 Tbsp green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) Grain-free crackers or vegetables for dipping (optional)   Topping 2 Tbsp…
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Spicy Buffalo Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

Ingredients 5 sweet potatoes, scrubbed Coconut oil and sea salt, for baking potatoes 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 ½ Tbsp. ghee, melted 3 Tbsp. dairy free milk 1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard 2-3 Tbsp. hot sauce, to taste 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast, optional ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon…
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