Candied carrots & Cilantro cauli-rice

Candied carrots & Cilantro cauli-rice

Serve these with Balsamic Braised Short Ribs (recipe here). PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 4 servings   8 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 4 dates, pitted and chopped 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil Sea salt...

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Broc-cauli chowder with bacon

Broc-cauli chowder with bacon

If you’re looking for an easy way to eat your veggies, this chowder is it! In every bowl of this creamy side dish, you get a heaping helping of both broccoli and cauliflower. PREP TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes YIELD Approximately 8 servings   4 cups...

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Simple shrimp ceviche

Simple shrimp ceviche

This recipe is always a hit at parties, and it is fantastic for an outdoor barbecue. For the best flavor, prepare the ceviche a couple of hours ahead and let it marinate in the citrus. PREP TIME 40 minutes COOKING TIME - YIELD 4 cups   1 lb cooked, peeled, and...

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Citrus macadamia nut sole

Citrus macadamia nut sole

Growing up, my mom used to make nut-topped fish nearly every week. Her recipe would change from time to time, but the basics always included butter and some kind of light or white fish. Try this with flounder or halibut if you prefer. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME...

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Italian style stuffed peppers

Italian style stuffed peppers

One of the easiest ways to make ground meat into a special meal is by stuffing it into an elegant “package.” Use any colored bell peppers, or even another type of vegetable, like a summer or winter squash, to make this all-in-one meal. PREP TIME 20 minutes COOKING...

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Fiery jalapeño buffalo burgers

Fiery jalapeño buffalo burgers

The sweetness of a Sweet Potato Pancake “bun” (recipe below) compliments the spiciness of this burger. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes YIELD 4 burgers   1 jalapeño pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder Sea salt and black pepper to...

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Five kinds of salsa

Five kinds of salsa

Even if you don’t eat tomatoes, there is no reason why you can’t still enjoy salsa! Simply swap the traditional main ingredient with any of the other options in this recipe. PREP TIME - 30 minutes COOKING TIME - YIELD Approximately 8 servings   2 tablespoons...

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Chinese 5-spice turkey lettuce cups

Chinese 5-spice turkey lettuce cups

Asian flavors are tough to replace, but the deep, rich flavor that was once only found in soy sauce is brought out with a fermented coconut product called coconut aminos. You can find coconut aminos in most health food stores as well as from online retailers. As with...

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Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps

Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps

Lettuce wraps are one of my favorite ways to take whatever random protein I have in the refrigerator and turn it into something delicious and handheld. The crunch and freshness of lettuce wrapped around this spicy chicken is a fun change of pace from Buffalo wings....

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