Tasty, Healthy Veggie Taco Wraps

tasty, healthy veggie tacos

Veggie Tacos Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados, chunked 1 large onion, diced 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 jalapeños, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon of sea salt several large leaves of romaine or leaf lettuce, rinsed Directions: Chop the onion in a food processor, and then add the remaining ingredients … [Read more...]

Hearty Minestrone Soup

Minestrone soup

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons of dried basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 medium zucchini, cut in ½-inch pieces 1 medium yellow squash, cut in ½-inch pieces 4 large organic tomatoes, diced 1 large container of organic chicken broth 8 ounces of baby organic spinach 1 large can of organic kidney beans, rinsed and … [Read more...]

Juicy Roast Chicken with Vegetables

Roast Chicken

Juicy Roast Chicken Roasting a whole chicken makes an easy and warm evening dinner. Roasted root vegetables and spicy greens complete the meal. 4 servings Ingredients 1 12-ounce unpeeled russet potato, well scrubbed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 12-ounce yam (red-skinned sweet potato), peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 2 large carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1 … [Read more...]

Refreshing Fruit Salad

Refreshing fruit salad

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 bananas 1 cup of white or red seedless grapes 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 sliced kiwis Topping: 1 cup Greek yogurt (organic, whole fat) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 Tablespoons raw honey     … [Read more...]

Delicious Healthy Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar (low glycemic index sweetner) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 can (15 oz.) pure pumpkin filling 1 can (12 fl. oz.) evaporated milk 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell Unbaked pie shell can be replaced with whole wheat flour, spelt, or a combination … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread Gluten Free

• 1 cup almond flour* • 1/4 cup coconut flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 teaspoon high-quality cinnamon • 4 large pastured eggs • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey • 10-15 drops vanilla stevia • 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to 350 F. 1. … [Read more...]

Cranberry Chutney

cranberry chutney

  Makes 2+ cups           INGREDIENTS: 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries 1 apple (peeled, cored and diced) 1 onion (diced) 1 jalapeno pepper (finely diced) 1 tablespoon garlic (grated) 1 tablespoon ginger (grated) 1/2 cup raisins or dates 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground … [Read more...]

Calamari Steaks

Calamari steaks

  VERY quick & easy!!! Serves: 4   Ingredients: 4 calamari steaks (I buy ones that are pre-pounded) 2 eggs salt & pepper to taste pecan meal (*finely grind raw pecans in a food processor or alternatively, you can use flour and Italian seasoned bread crumbs) Olive oil Directions: Use a big skillet, place oil in skillet Beat eggs in shallow … [Read more...]

Boneless, Skinless Chicken with Cranberries and Red Wine

cranberry chicken

  Prep Time:    20 minutes Cook Time:    20 minutes Total Time:    40 minutes With 1.5 lbs chicken, this will make about 5 servings.             Ingredients: 1 to 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken, thigh meat preferred 1/4 C minced onion 1 cup dry red wine 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 2 … [Read more...]

Garlic Parmesan Flax Seed Crackers

garlic parmesan flax crackers

A great high fiber, crunchy, nutritious, and tasty snack. Good with dips, spreads, or plain. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes           Ingredients: 1 cup flax seed meal 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water Preparation: Heat oven to 400 … [Read more...]