Chermoula is a North African spice paste that is used as a marinade. You can substitute store-bought spice mix but it’s so easy to do, I prefer to make my own. Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 3.5 hours Ingredients 1 organic pastured chicken, cut into pieces or 6 to...
Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
This Argentinean sauce is the perfect condiment to steak. You can also use the sauce as a marinade for the steak. Serve with a simple salad of spinach, pear and walnuts. Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 steaks...
Tender Braised Beef Brisket with Carrots
Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 3 ½ hours Ingredients 2 pounds/900 grams beef brisket sea salt and black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 yellow onions, chopped 4 carrots, diced 4 celery ribs, diced 3 bay leaves 1 cup chicken stock 1 can crushed tomatoes Directions...
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds
Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 slices nitrate-free bacon, chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 pound/450 grams Brussels sprouts, trimmed Sea salt and black pepper 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade 1 teaspoon...
Sweet Potato Mash Three Ways
Great flavor does not have to mean time-consuming preparation. Oven-baked sweet potatoes can be jazzed up with different proteins, spices, and goodies to keep interest. Try experimenting with the varieties of sweet potatoes. Each has a distinct flavor that is fun to...
Southwestern Chili
Every cook needs a chili soup standby. Chili without beans, however, can seem incomplete and leaves something to be desired. Using yams provides the heartiness with good carbs. Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro make good garnishes. Serves 6...
Sopa de Batata Doce
Cream soups are a staple of crisp, fall nights. This simple soup from Brazil packs all the comfort of a warm bowl without the cream. Quality tomatoes, such as heirlooms, intensify the flavor. Serves 6 1 lb white sweet potatoes 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium onion,...
Hearty Vegetable Soup
The broth is the heart of any soup. Master chefs know that the extra step of simmering stock with leeks, carrots, and onions infuses the base with deep, rich flavor. If you don’t have the time to do this step, skip the recipe until you do. The extra effort makes the...
Turkey Burger Cookies
How do you improve a simple meat patty? Turkey cookies are a caramelized, gooey burger that is more like a cookie than a main course. To retain caramelized goodness, these are better done in a pan than on the grill. Due the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes, these...
Spicy Beef with Pepper and Sweet Potato
Easy and reliably delicious, stir-fry recipes are a great way to get dinner on the table in a flash. While some stir-fry ingredients may be high in soy, fructose, and other mystery ingredients, this stir-fry has all the flavor without the hidden sugars. Serve over...