Breakfast

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

MAKES: 5 (3-inch/7-5-cm) pancakes | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 minutes Ingredients 3 large eggs ½ cup (120 ml) + 3 tablespoons almond or full-fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon organic honey ½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½...

Fig Blueberry Jam

Fig Blueberry Jam

This jam spruces up lots of breakfast goodies, from pancakes to waffles to muffins. It goes well with the Rosemary Crackers (see here) in the next chapter, too. MAKES: 4 cups (1 L) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 to 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups (440 grams)...

Delicata Squash Frittata

Delicata Squash Frittata

SERVES: 6 to 8 | PREP TIME: 20 minutes | COOK TIME: 12 minutes Ingredients 1 pound (455 grams) ground pork coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 small delicata squash (about 9 ounces/255 grams), cut into ¼-inch (6-mm) slices (skin can stay on) 6...

Blackberry Pear Jam

Blackberry Pear Jam

Like the Fig Blueberry Jam (see here), this jam will get lots of use on your breakfast table—it is great as a topping for muffins, waffles, or pancakes, or smeared on Rosemary Crackers (see here) for a quick snack. MAKES: 3 cups (960 grams) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes |...

Biscuits & Gravy

Biscuits & Gravy

SERVES: 8 | PREP TIME: 45 minutes | COOK TIME: 25 minutes Ingredients For the biscuits 1 large sweet potato or yam (about 7 ounces/200 grams) 3 large eggs, whisked 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme...

Banana Bread Waffles with Mixed Fruit Topping

Banana Bread Waffles with Mixed Fruit Topping

MAKES: 8 (4½-inch/11-cm) Belgian waffles or 16 (4½-inch/11-cm) standard waffles | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 minutes Ingredients 4 large bananas, mashed 4 large eggs ½ cup (140 grams) almond butter ¼ cup (50 grams) melted coconut oil, plus more for greasing...

SAUTEED BROCCOLI WITH PARSLEY AND ANCHOVY SAUCE

SAUTEED BROCCOLI WITH PARSLEY AND ANCHOVY SAUCE

SERVES 4 The anchovies combined with butter impart a perfectly savory flavor, or umami, to the broccoli. This dish is excellent with a lightly seasoned grilled meat. INGREDIENTS 1 lb/455 g broccoli rabe, ends trimmed ¾ cup/180 ml water 1 tbsp/15 g butter 2 cloves...

PEPPER AND CARROT PURÉE

PEPPER AND CARROT PURÉE

SERVES 4 My husband thinks this is the best side dish that I have ever made and I think I agree! Serve with my Sun-Dried-Tomato-and-Fennel-Braised Short Ribs or my Panfried Filet with Shallot Sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 ½ lbs/680 g...

HONEY-AND-CITRUS-GLAZED PARSNIPS

HONEY-AND-CITRUS-GLAZED PARSNIPS

SERVES 4 These parsnips will likely be devoured straight from the baking dish. Roasting them with honey plays up their sweetness and the citrus offers the perfect tang. These parsnips are a perfect accompaniment to my Pork Chops with Pomegranate-Ginger Sauce....

CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS

CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS

SERVES 6 The pungent, earthy aroma of cumin combined with a hint of sweetness from the orange make this dish delightful. These carrots are delicious served with my Tandoori Chicken. INGREDIENTS ¼ tsp sea salt 1 ½ tsp/4 g cumin ¼ tsp coriander 3 tbsp/45 ml fresh orange...

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH FENNEL AND APPLE

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH FENNEL AND APPLE

SERVES 4 This aromatic dish is the perfect accompaniment to roasted or pan-fried fish. Try it with my Panfried Cod with Herb Sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 ml butter 1 small white onion, chopped 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 2 apples, cored and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced...

THAI BEEF AND CUCUMBER SALAD

THAI BEEF AND CUCUMBER SALAD

SERVES 4 This pungent, tangy and remarkably fresh salad makes a delicious and filling meal! INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE: 1 ½ lbs/680 g flank steak ⅓ cup/80 ml coconut aminos 2 tbsp/30 ml lime juice 1 tbsp/15 g fresh ginger, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ tsp sea...