Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 organic skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ cup white wine ½ cup chicken broth 1 lemon ½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes 1 cup fresh spinach 2 Tablespoons capers salt and pepper Directions: Cut both chicken breasts into halves. Pound out to ¼-inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large saucepan … [Read more...]

Hearty 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

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

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...]

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

• 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. In a medium bowl, mix … [Read more...]

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

  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...]

Garlic Parmesan Flax Seed 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...]

Salmon and Zucchini Fritters

              INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs 1 and 1/2 cups almond meal (buy or try making your own in a VitaMix with flour blade - VitaMix Blenders are AMAZING and are available on PTIM website under Products and Recommendations, Kitchen and Housewares) 100g of smoked salmon, sliced thinly 2 large zucchini, grated roughly with liquid squeezed … [Read more...]

Sautéed Orange Chicken with Ginger

  This is a very fast, easy and healthy way to savor a delicious meal at home. For a more Paleo-based diet (emphasis on lean proteins and vegetables) try omitting your traditional carb of choice. Instead, simply opt for an additional vegetable or maybe just a larger serving of a favorite veggie with your Sauteed Orange Chicken with Ginger. To your health.... … [Read more...]