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...
Stuffed Sweet Potato Three Ways
The time has come to elevate this humble root to the main attraction of the dinner plate. Topping the smart carb sweet potato with good protein is an easy way to create a well-rounded meal. Here are three versions that play with different meat stuffing and spices so...
Swordfish with Sweet Potato Salsa
High on flavor and texture, this salsa is a fine accompaniment to dress up white fish. Baking the fish in tin foil packets makes cooking a cinch. Serves 4 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, diced, about ½ cup 1 small yam, peeled and cut in ½-inch cubes,...
Halibut with Sweet Potato and Citrus
Baking in a tin foil packet can be a great tool to infuse flavors into delicate fish. Steamed in citrus, this halibut soaks up the essence of citrus mingled with sweet potato. The juice is packed with flavor. Spoon this goodness over the top before serving. Serves 2 2...
Moroccan Spiced Chicken
With Moroccan spices, chicken rises above the ordinary. Although pricey, saffron is a unique flavor that infuses food with a taste sure to delight. If there are any leftovers, the broth makes delicious soup. Cut the chicken off the bone and cut into bite-size pieces,...
Pulled Pork over Cauliflower Rice with Spicy Tomato Sauce
PULLED PORK & SAUCE Half of the shredded porkHalf of the Red Sauce1 tsp red pepper flakesCAULIFLOWER RICE 2 TBSP coconut oil¼ cup diced yellow onion1 head cauliflower, washed, stem removed, coarsely choppedIngredients made on ‘Prep Day’ Serves 4 In a large pot...
Red Curry Steak Fajitas
Don’t let the name of this dish fool you. Red curry doesn’t taste anything like its yellow and green counterparts, so if you tend to shy away from anything called “curry,” you might want to give this one a try! Red curry paste can be very spicy depending on the brand,...