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Kale with Sweet Potatoes and Pecans

Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and finely diced 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup water 3 cups cleaned, stemmed, and chopped dinosaur kale, in bite-sized pieces ¼ teaspoon sea salt 2 Tbsp golden raisins ¼ teaspoon maple syrup 2 Tbsp ground pecans, for…
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Paleo Pecan Pie

Ingredients ½ lb. raw pecans 1 cup pure maple syrup ¾ cup date paste 3 large eggs ¼ cup ghee, melted (plus more, unmelted, to grease the pie dish) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon Himalayan or Celtic Sea salt 1 paleo pie crust 20-24 pecan halves, to garnish   Instructions 1. Preheat the…
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Warm Banana Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup warm water 1 peeled ripe banana ¼ cup chopped raw walnuts 2 or 3 pitted Medjool dates ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ inch knob of fresh ginger   Instructions 1. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until smooth and creamy. 2. Serve warm and…
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Cabbage Fennel Soup

Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 fennel bulb (about 2 oz.), fronds and core removed, thinly sliced 1 shallot, diced 1 lb. cabbage, cored and thinly shredded ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup Brazil nuts, chopped ½ Tbsp creamy Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 ½ – 3 cups organic vegetable stock ¼ teaspoon…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Ingredients 1 cup blanched almond flour 1 cup cashew butter 1/3 cup coconut sugar 3 Tbsp pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Pinch of sea salt 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips, divided 1 Tbsp coconut oil   Instructions 1. In a medium-sized bowl, using a large wooden spoon or…
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Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork Loin

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 cup apples, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped ¼ cup shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp pure…
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Cauliflower Slaw

Ingredients ½ cup avocado mayonnaise ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1 teaspoon honey 1 ½ lbs. cauliflower, cored and quartered ½ lb. red or green cabbage, cored and quartered ½ sweet onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (see note, optional) 2 Tbsp fresh…
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Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1 ½ cup almond flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 egg 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup cashew butter (or other nut butter, cold from the fridge) ¼ cup coconut oil, melted + cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup chocolate chips   Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line…
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Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes Coconut oil and salt for baking 1 cup raw shelled walnuts 4-5 cloves garlic 3 cups fresh basil leaves 2 cups fresh spinach kale, or other leafy greens 2/3 cup light olive oil 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast ¾ teaspoon sea salt 3 cups cooked…
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Apple Walnut Green Salad

Ingredients for the Salad 5 oz (4-5 cups) salad greens 1 green apple, thinly sliced 1 small bulb of fennel, shaved thin ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp lemon juice ½ cup toasted walnuts ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) Small handful of fresh parsley leaves   Ingredients for the Dressing 2 ½…
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