Archive for July, 2018

Grilled Three-Potato Salad

  • 6 medium gold potatoes, cut into 1″ chunks
  • 6 medium red potatoes, cut into 1″ chunks
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1″ chunks
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 1/2 C olive oil
  • 1/3 C white wine vinegar
  • 2 T Dijon mustard
  • 2 t salt
  • 1 t celery seed
  • 1/2 t pepper

Place potato chunks in water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drain. While potatoes are boiling, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, and seasonings in a small bowl. Set aside. Lightly oil the potatoes, then grill the potatoes and onions over medium heat for 8 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing mixture over the potatoes and onions; toss to coat. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Adapted from Most Requested Recipes

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Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup

  • 2 T coconut oil
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 1 1/2 T minced garlic
  • kale, Swiss chard, or any variety of greens, coarsely chopped (I use a bag of kale and 5 oz. fresh spinach.)
  • 8 carrots, sliced 1/2″ thick
  • 5 celery stalks, sliced 1/2″ thick
  • 1 T salt
  • 1 t pepper
  • 8 C vegetable stock (or chicken broth)
  • 1 (15 oz.) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Prep veggies and set aside. Heat a large pot on medium-high heat. Add coconut oil and onions, stirring often. When opaque and lightly browned, add garlic and cook until browned. Add carrots and celery, stirring occasionally for a few minutes. Add salt, pepper, and chicken broth. When the liquid comes to a boil, add the chopped greens and the beans. Cook another 10 minutes until greens have wilted and carrots can be pricked by a fork. Serve hot.

adapted from fromjessicaskitchen.com

 

 

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Chinni Chili

  • coconut oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 1/2 t minced garlic
  • 3 pounds ground chuck
  • 1 T chili powder
  • 1 1/2 t cumin
  • 1 1/2 t salt
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 3 (15 oz.) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cans water or chicken broth
  • 1 can Rotel

Saute onion in coconut oil over medium-high heat until half-cooked. Add garlic, cook for 3 or 4 minutes. Add meat and reduce heat to medium. Cook meat; drain and rinse. Add spices to the dry meat, then add tomato sauce, beans, water, and Rotel. Bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Healthy Peanut Butter Pie (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, raw)

Crust:
  • 2 Tbs cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almonds (or walnuts, pecans, cashews, or macadamia nuts)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (shredded or flaked)
  • 8 small dates (scant 1/2 cup)
  • 1 Tbs maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend. Press mixture evenly into a 8″x 8″ baking dish.

Filling:
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp  salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Combine all filling ingredient in a food processor and blend well. Pour over prepared crust and freeze until firm.

Topping:

  • 1/3 cup almond butter (I used this recipe)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 tsp coconut oil

Melt chocolate with coconut oil on low heat. Combine with almond butter. Spread evenly over frozen filling. Store in the freezer. Thaw for about 15 minutes before serving.

adapted from www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com

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