Sweet And Savory Roasted Cauliflower 1 medium head of cauliflower, trimmed into small, bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin ВЅ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Вј cup ghee or coconut oil Вј cup dates, pitted and finely chopped 1...

Summer Squash Saute 2 tablespoons oil or cooking fat of choice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced 2 pounds yellow and/or zucchini squash, halved lengthwise and sliced into Вј-inch half-moons 2 large tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened), cut into wedges 3 cloves...

Spicy Plum Sauce 2 New Mexico chilies or other chilies, stems removed, seeded and roughly chopped 2 plums, pitted and cut into quarters ВЅ cup chopped onion ВЅ cup water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lime 1 clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped Heat...

Sesame Asparagus 1 bunch asparagus spears (about one pound) 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 2 teaspoons for coating ВЅ teaspoon dried marjoram 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and julienned 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced ВЅ teaspoon sesame seeds,...

Seasoned Jicama Fries 1 tablespoon coconut oil ВЅ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Вј teaspoon salt Вј teaspoon chipotle powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 pound jicama, peeled and cut into medium-size fries Preheat the oven to...

Sauteed Mushrooms 1 tablespoon finely chopped dried porcini mushrooms 1 cup beef broth 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium shallot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, chopped to desired size 2 teaspoons dried sage ВЅ...

Sauteed Kale With a Kick 2 teaspoons oil or cooking fat of choice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced 1 to 2 red or green jalapeГ±o peppers, seeded (if preferred) and sliced into 1/8-inch thick rings 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound kale, stems removed...

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts 6 bacon strips Вј cup duck fat (if you have it), or use coconut oil, bacon grease or lard 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to...

Sausage And Apple Dressing 1 pound ground pork 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme Вј teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary Вј teaspoon cayenne pepper Вј teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons oil or cooking fat of choice 3...

Root Veggie Cakes 2 large eggs, beaten ВЅ cup almond, coconut or sweet potato flour 3 medium scallions, sliced thinly on the bias 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish ВЅ teaspoon salt ВЅ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups shredded carrots 2 cups shredded...