You will not be able to resist this tasty, convenient, protein-packed snack! You’ve seen beef jerky in stores, but this spicy, fulfilling treat is much healthier when homemade. It contains none of the additives or nitrates often found in the commercially produced…
Sides and Sauces
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips
These chips are a fabulous, mouthwatering, sweet and spicy, crunchy treat. Impossible to eat just one, they will forever change the way you look at chips. The fiery mix of paprika and chili pepper mixes with the natural sugars of the sweet potatoes, and really turns…
Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter
An exciting, flavorful twist on nut butter, this Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter is out of this world! The natural sweetness from the honey and almonds is highlighted nicely by cinnamon and sea salt. In addition, the hot and spicy ginger and cardamom give this dish just…
SPICED YOGURT
YIELD: 1 cup | PREP TIME: 3 minutes | CHILLING TIME: 1 hour • 1 cup unsweetened Dairy-Free Yogurt or coconut cream (scooped from 1 [14-ounce] can chilled full-fat coconut milk) • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest • ½ teaspoon ground sumac •…
RAITA
YIELD: about 1¼ cups | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | CHILLING TIME: 1 hour • ¾ cup unsweetened Dairy-Free Yogurt or coconut cream (scooped from 1 [14-ounce] can chilled full-fat coconut milk) • ½ cup grated cucumber (¼ pound, or about 1 small), extra liquid squeezed out • ¼…
FRIZZLED LEEKS
YIELD: ¾ cup | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: less than 5 minutes • 1 large leek, white and light green parts only • 2 cups light olive oil or avocado oil, for frying • Salt (optional) 1. Clean the leek by slicing it in half lengthwise and running it under water as…
SPICED PEPITAS
YIELD: about 1½ cups | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 5 to 7 minutes • 1½ cups pumpkin seeds (pepitas) • 1 tablespoon fresh orange, lemon, or lime juice • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon ground coriander • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika • ⅛…
CROUTONS
YIELD: about 2 cups | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 10 to 12 minutes • 3 tablespoons melted ghee or avocado oil • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 Baguette , cut into ½-inch chunks 1. In a large bowl, mix together the…
ROSEMARY-GARLIC OIL
YIELD: ¾ cup | PREP TIME: 1 minute | COOK TIME: 45 minutes • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 (4-inch) sprig fresh rosemary • 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1. Place the ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Allow the oil to infuse for 45 minutes, or until the…
PESTO
YIELD: 1 cup | PREP TIME: 5 minutes • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves • ¼ cup raw walnuts or pine nuts • 1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1. Place the basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food…
MEATLOAF
Now that I’ve been living in the US for over a decade, I’ve lost count of the incredibly delicious meatloaves that I’ve tasted over the years. As it’s such a classic and staple dish here and as it’s the perfect solution for when you’re catering for large numbers, I…
BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS
If you have ever been to the United States then I bet you have had Buffalo wings. They are often served as starters or bar food and, more often than not, they’re deep-fried and served with blue cheese dip – delicious, but perhaps not one of the healthiest foods out…












