Bev's Recipe Collection

• 2 T stone ground mustard
• 2 T apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 C olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 10 oz. mixed salad greens
• 2 Bartlett pears, diced
• 4 oz. Gouda cheese, diced
• 1 C coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/2 C raisins (or cranberries)

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Top with pears and Gouda. Pour dressing over the top and gently toss. Sprinkle with walnuts and raisins. Makes 12 servings.

• 50 oz. spaghetti sauce
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 C bread crumbs
• 1 large or 2 small eggs
• 1/3 C finely chopped onion
• 1 t Italian seasoning
• 1/4 t garlic powder
• 1/4 t pepper
• 12 oz. spaghetti noodles

Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, and seasoning with 1/3 cup of spaghetti sauce. Fry meatballs in coconut oil over medium heat. Drain. Add remaining sauce. Simmer on low while cooking noodles.

• 3 1/2 cups oats
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cups almond milk

Process oats in a food processor until ground, then add baking powder and salt; process again. Add honey and milk, and process until smooth. Pour batter onto two parchment-lined 11″ x 17″ jelly roll pans; spread evenly. With racks in the top half of the oven, bake at 375 degrees in a convection oven for seven minutes (8 minutes in a regular oven). Use a pizza cutter to cut crackers. Bake for 10 more minutes (13 minutes in a regular oven), until crackers are golden brown.

Based on recipe from recipeazaar.com

• 8 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
• 2 cups almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup sucanat (or brown sugar)
• 1/2 tsp salt

Stir together the oats, coconut, and almonds in a large bowl. Warm the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add remaining ingredients and stir until blended. Pour over the oat mixture and combine. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the granola evenly on the trays. Bake at 340 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until golden, stirring every several minutes.  When cool, sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.

Adapted from Minimalist Baker

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts
• 1 1/2 C water
• 1 t salt
• pepper
• Parmesan cheese

1. Place sprouts in a saucepan with water and salt; cover and boil gently 15 minutes until crisp-tender.

2. Drain and place in a baking dish. Season with butter and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

   Optional: Bake at 350 degrees an additional 20 minutes (or until dinner is done).

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• 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
• 6 T coconut oil
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 C sugar
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 C almond flour/meal
• 1/3 C rice flour
• 1 C walnut or pecan pieces, optional

Mix the chocolate with the oil in a small saucepan or skillet. Stir frequently until the mixture is melted. Stir in salt, sugar, and vanilla. Let it cool. Stir in eggs. Add the almond and rice flour. Add nuts, if desired. Pour batter into a parchment lined 8×8″ pan and spread evenly. Bake at 325 degrees in the lower third of the oven for 20-25 minutes (till toothpick inserted in the center comes out moist but clean).

• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 C pumpkin puree
• 2 1/4 C almond milk
• 3/4 C coconut oil
• 3/4 C honey
• 2 T vanilla extract
• 2 T cinnamon
• 3 pinches of salt, optional and to taste
• 9 C rolled oats
• 2 T baking powder
• 1 1/2 C chocolate chips

Whisk the first 9 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Add the oats and baking powder; stir. Add the chocolate chips; stir. Fill muffin tins till nearly full. Bake at 350 for 23 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.

Adapted from averiecooks.com

• 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 12 minutes, then drain. Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, and seasonings in a small bowl. Set aside. Grill the potatoes (placing onions on top) over medium heat for 8 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle oil mixture over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Adapted from Most Requested Recipes

• 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

• 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.