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Creamy Parsnip Gratin
Ingredients 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 ½ cups chicken stock 1 cup almond milk 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, optional 1 onion, sliced 1 lb parnsips, peeled and thinly sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions 1. Place the chicken stock and cauliflower florets in a medium pot, and bring to…
Read More 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…
Read More Paleo Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients 6 oz unsweetened chocolate, cubed 12 oz coconut cream 4 oz coconut milk 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Mint (optional, for garnishing) Instructions Melt chocolate in a small saucepan, stirring frequently until melted. Set aside, and cool. In a medium-sized bowl, add the coconut cream, milk, honey, and vanilla. Stir…
Read More 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…
Read More Baked Apples
Ingredients 4 apples 3 Tbsp Raisins 1 cup walnuts, chopped ¼ cup honey or maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Coconut whipped cream, optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut the apples into two pieces, and scoop out the seeds. Place cut side up in an oblong…
Read More 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…
Read More Asian Garlic Paleo “Noodles”
Ingredients 1 large, cooked spaghetti squash ½ medium zucchini, julienne cut ½ large carrot, julienne cut 1 small red bell pepper, sliced or chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro, diced ¼ cup roasted cashews or peanuts, chopped Sauce 2/3 cup coconut aminos ¼ cup full fat coconut milk 2 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger or ginger powder…
Read More Holiday Meatball Bites
Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 pound ground pork 1 onion finely diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 eggs 1/2 cup almond flour 2 cups crushed tomatoes Fresh basil for serving Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine all ingredients except the tomatoes in a large bowl. Mix until just combined. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper…
Read More Paleo Fried Pickles
Ingredients 5 ounces dill pickles (sliced) 1-2 Tbsp. coconut oil ¼ cup almond meal ¼ cup tapioca flour ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup water Instructions Mix together all ingredients except for the pickles and coconut oil. If the batter seems too thick add a touch more water. Heat a few…
Read More Grilled Mixed Veggies
Ingredients 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 red onion, quartered 8 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes 8 oz. mushrooms 1 to 2 bell peppers, cut into large slices 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced 1 Tbsp. garlic flakes ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Sea salt and freshly ground black…
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