Monday, February 17, 2014

Salad Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1 Tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried herbs of choice (basil, thyme, chives, rosemary, oregano, tarragon)

Instructions

  1. Whisk (or put in blender) balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, raw honey and lemon juice until blended.
  2. Gradually add olive oil while whisking (or blending).
  3. Mix salt, pepper and dried herbs in to taste.
  4. Store in the refrigerator.

Paleo Pizza









Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 Tbs almond butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 4 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large Italian sausage, cut in 1/2" slices
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup marinara or tomato sauce, with no sugar added
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed
  • 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  2. Mix almond flour, almond butter, eggs and sea salt in a small bowl.
  3. Cover a baking sheet with 2 tsp olive oil, then spread the mixture over it, making a 1/4" thick crust. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, add the remaining olive oil, onions, mushrooms, and sliced sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and the onions are slightly translucent. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add garlic and red pepper to the skillet. Sauté the vegetables for a few minutes, or until slightly tender. Note: do not cook the vegetables entirely in the skillet or they will be too soft when cooked on the pizza.
  6. Remove the crust from the oven and cover with marinara sauce. Add the sausage and sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle with oregano and fennel seed, then bake for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven when fully cooked and top with sliced tomatoes.
  8. Carefully lift the slices out of the pan as the dough will still be soft.

Turkey Burger

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    • Ingredients:

    •  cup cilantro, chopped
    • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
    • 2 tsp garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    Instructions:
    1. Prepare the grill, or turn the broiler on low.
    2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and use a fork to mix well.
    3. Divide into 4 portions and shape into patties.
    4. Grill or broil until cooked to desired temperature.
    5. Serve with a side dish such as guacamole

    Coconut Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/4 cup almond flour
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 1/8 tsp sea salt
    • 1 egg
    • 2 Tbs coconut oil

    Instructions

    1. Mix almond flour, shredded coconut and sea salt together in a bowl.
    2. Beat egg in separate bowl.
    3. Dip chicken breast in egg and roll in dry mixture.
    4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add coconut oil when hot.
    5. Pan fry chicken until fully cooked. If the crust starts to brown and your chicken isn't fully cooked yet (this will depend on the size of the chicken breast), take it out of the pan and place it in the oven on a baking sheet at 350F for 5-10 minutes covered with foil.

    Berries and Coconut MIlk




    Ingredients

    • 1 cup organic berries
    • 1/4 cup whole fat canned coconut milk (preferably the cream at the top of the can)
    • 1/2 of a fresh lime

    Instructions

    1. Divide berries between two small bowls.
    2. Add coconut milk, and sprinkle with lime juice.