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Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

March 25th, 2014 No comments

  • Ingredients:
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 large zucchini
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms (optional
  • 2 links chorizo, casings removed
  • Freshly ground  sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the chorizo in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat ( I use a cast iron skillet.) Set aside.
  2. Grate all of the zucchini and put into a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit out for at least 5 min.  to “sweat” out some of the moisture before cooking. Using a paper towel, pat  the moisture out of the zucchini. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper or seasonings of your choice.
  3. Combine all of the ingredients, including cooked chorizo, in the large bowl and mix together. You want to have enough eggs to coat the whole mixture. Warm about a 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil  in the skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini mixture into the pan. Cover and cook about 5 minutes until the eggs start to set on the bottom. Transfer to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the eggs are firm. Remove and let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
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Smothered Pork Chops

March 16th, 2014 2 comments

Ingredients:

6 thick cut pork chops

Chopped celery, onion and garlic

one can of cream of celery soup

e can tomato sauce

one can green chiles

one can water ( use cream of celery can)

Season to taste with: Sea Salt, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, celery salt, dried basil and rosemary

Place all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours

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Mushroom and Eggplant Spaghetti

February 23rd, 2014 No comments

Ingredients:

Two large Chinese Eggplant

one onion

two T garlic

Drizzle of Olive Oil ( about 2 T)

2 T Coconut oil

One  can sliced mushrooms

One spaghetti squash

Can of tomato sauce

can of diced tomato

season to taste with Italian seasonings, crushed red pepper, fennel, sea salt and black pepper ( add in any others that you would like!)

Instructions:

Drizzle squash with olive oil and roast in oven

Saute onion and garlic in 2T coconut oil

Add chopped eggplant, mushrooms, all tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook til eggplant is soft. Serve over a bed of spaghetti squash “noodles.”  You can also add ground meat of your choice to this recipe.

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Original Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

December 10th, 2013 No comments

Ingredients:

3/4 cup coconut flour

3/4 cup flaxseed meal

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

2 T cinnamon

1 can pumpkin puree

1 can drained beets ( drain all juice except 1/3 cup to use)

1/3 cup beet juice

1 banana

2 tablespoons Xylitol ( optional )

1 Tablespoon Black Strap Molasses (optional)

3 tablespoons coconut oil ( optional)

1/2 cup hempseeds

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 sunflower seeds

1/2 cup shredded coconut ( unsweetened)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Separately,  mix all wet ingredients in the blender and puree. Combine dry and wet ingredients and mix well( I feel it mixes best if you use your hands.) Pour r batter into lined or silicone cupcake pan ( silicone definitely works best)  and bake for about 40-45 min.  You can top with nut butter, ghee or coconut oil for a hearty meal or treat!

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 9 dates
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • – See more at: http://www.dramymyers.com/2013/12/09/hearty-pumpkin-muffins/#sthash.ZNyY7lJJ.dpuf

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 9 dates
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • – See more at: http://www.dramymyers.com/2013/12/09/hearty-pumpkin-muffins/#sthash.fefC4XSL.dpuf

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 9 dates
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • – See more at: http://www.dramymyers.com/2013/12/09/hearty-pumpkin-muffins/#sthash.fefC4XSL.dpuf

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 9 dates
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • – See more at: http://www.dramymyers.com/2013/12/09/hearty-pumpkin-muffins/#sthash.fefC4XSL.dpuf

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    Salmon Stir Fry

    December 4th, 2013 No comments


    Ingredients:
    1/2 can Bear and Wolf canned salmon
    tsp minced ginger
    tbs minced garlic
    1/2 chopped onion
    2 handfuls of kale
    two handfuls broccoli slaw
    2tbs coconut aminos
    tsp Spiracha
    1 tbs Dijon mustard
    tbs Balsamic Vinegar
    1/4 cup broth

    Instructions:

    saute onion, garlic, and ginger in the broth until the onion is soft

    Add in kale and cover for about 1 min or until the kale is wilted

    Add the rest of the ingredients and stir fry until all ingredient are mixed and hot

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    Zucchini Hummus

    November 3rd, 2013 No comments
    INGREDIENTS:
    – 1 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped
    – 1/4 cup fresh squeeze lemon juice
    – 1/4 cup tahini (or nut butter if you do not eat seeds)
    – 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for garnish)
    – 1 tsp. cumin
    – 1/2 tsp. sea salt
    – 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
    – 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    – Dash paprika (for garnish)

    Directions:
    1. Place the lemon juice and tahini in a food processor and blend for about 30 seconds or until well combined and creamy. You may need to scrape the sides once or twice to get the ingredients to fully combine.
    2. Add the zucchini, olive oil, cumin, sea salt, black pepper and garlic and blend until smooth. You may need to scrape the sides once or twice.
    3. Transfer the hummus to a medium sized bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
    4. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a couple dashes of paprika for garnish.

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    Lisa G’s Clean Egg Muffins

    November 2nd, 2013 No comments

    Ingredients:

    10 -12 eggs whisked well

    1 green onion

    2 small zucchini

    handful of mushrooms

    3 big handfuls of spinach

    roasted peppers

    6-8 slices of COOKED bacon

    sea salt and black pepper to taste

    Directions:

    Preheat oven to 350 and grease two muffin pans with  of coconut oil, butter, or ghee. Whisk all your eggs in a big bowl. Dice and chop all your veggies.    Mix the egg mixture with veggies well and using a 1/4 measuring cup, fill the muffin pans (you’ll be able to make 18-20 cupcakes).  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are set in the middle.  These are great to take on the go. I like mine with some sliced avocado and Stellar Gourmet Calaverde green salsa.

    BTW- You don’t have to use the veggies that I chose, experiment with your favs!

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    Cauliflower Hummus

    October 25th, 2013 No comments

    INGREDIENTS
    • 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 2 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup tahini
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Preheat oven to 500F
    2. In a bowl toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the cumin, paprika and salt
    3. Lay out on a parchment or foil  lined baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes
    4. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer to your food processor
    5. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the tahini, lemon juice and garlic and blend until smooth
    6. Top with olive oil and paprika and serve with your favorite veggies
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    Grain Free Sheppards Pie

    October 24th, 2013 4 comments

    Ingredients:
    Topping:
    1 large bag frozen cauliflower florets or two heads of fresh cauliflower
    1/4 cup canned coconut milk or almond milk ( I prefer coconut milk because it is thicker)
    1/2 tablespoon coconut oil, avocado oil, grass fed butter  or ghee
    1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
    salt & pepper to taste ( I like celery salt and pink Himalayan sea salt)

    1 tablespoon chives ( optional)
    paprika for garnish

    Meat Filling:
    1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil or any other options listed above
    1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
    2 carrots, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup)
    2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
    2 pounds ground lamb, turkey or beef
    salt and black pepper to taste
    1 tablespoon tomato paste ( optional)
    1 cup beef or chicken broth
    1 teaspoon coconut aminos ( optional)
    1 teaspoon dried rosemary

    1 teaspoon Marjoram

    1 1/2 teaspoons dried  thyme leaves

    1 Teaspoon red peper flakes ( optional)
    3 egg whites

    paprika, for garnish
    Directions:

    1.  Topping: Cook the cauliflower according to the package directions until  soft, but not waterlogged. If using fresh, steam until soft. In a  small saucepan, heat the garlic,  oil,  milk, salt, and pepper, about 1 minute. Meanwhile, purée the cauliflower in the bowl of a food processor or blender, scraping down the sides. Add the coconut milk to the processor, along with 1 tablespoon of chives. Process about 10 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings; then set aside.

    2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

    3.  Filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes. Add coconut oil and allow it to melt. Add the onion and carrot, reduce heat to medium-low and cover; allow the vegetables to get soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.

    4. Add the garlic to the pan and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. With your hands, crumble the ground meat into the pan and break up large chunks. Sauté until it’s cooked through and brown, about 5-10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper.

    5. Add the tomato paste, broth, coconut aminos, rosemary, and thyme to the pan. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Set the pan aside and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. Scramble the egg whites until frothy and blend into the meat mixture.

    6. Assembly: Spread the meat mixture evenly in a 12X6-inch (2.2 quart) baking dish. With a rubber scraper and a light hand, spread the mashed cauliflower on top of the meat. Sprinkle the top lightly with paprika.

    7. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top begins to brown. Remove to a cooling rack and allow 5-10 minutes before serving.

    Note: If you want to up the veggie ante and don’t mind making it even less traditional, chopped greens like spinach, kale, collards, or chard (frozen or fresh) would taste great mixed into the meat. Use your imagination!

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    Indian Cauliflower and Brussel Sprout Stew

    August 19th, 2013 No comments

    Ingredients:

    • Two cans of coconut Milk
    • One onion
    • Two Tablespoons of chopped garlic
    • Two Tablespoons of Hot Indian Curry Powder
    • Teaspoon of Turmeric
    • Teaspoon of cardamon
    • Teaspoon of mustard seeds
    • Teaspoon of red pepper flakes
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 1 cup of Veggie or chicken broth
    • Two tablespoons of coconut oil
    • One head of cauliflower cut in to florets
    • A few handfuls of brussel sprouts cut in half

    Directions:

    • Roast Brussel Sprouts http://perceptionfitness.com/archives/563
    • Saute onion and  garlic in the oil until soft
    • Add coconut milk, broth, seasonings and veggies
    • Bring to a boil, lower heat to low and let cook until cauliflower is soft

    This dish is best eaten one day later but can be enjoyed immediately as well. It should stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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