Sides

Cardamom Cooler

Cardamom Cooler

This cool and creamy smoothie-like cooler is a sweet and punchy treat on a hot day. The pungent ground cardamom and spicy ginger use their heat to accent the sweetness from the vanilla and banana. To switch things up a bit, try this recipe warm! Just omit the ice, and...

Cardamom Cooler

Cardamom Cooler

This cool and creamy smoothie-like cooler is a sweet and punchy treat on a hot day. The pungent ground cardamom and spicy ginger use their heat to accent the sweetness from the vanilla and banana. To switch things up a bit, try this recipe warm! Just omit the ice, and...

Fiery Fried Figs

Fiery Fried Figs

These sweet and fiery pan-fried figs are an addictive treat that is so easy to pop in your mouth! Figs are valuable ingredients in any dish; they are high in fiber and potassium and can curb sugar cravings with their rich, sweet flavor. In this recipe, the sweet fig...

Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter

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...

CHEWY GINGER COOKIES

CHEWY GINGER COOKIES

YIELD: 1 dozen cookies | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 8 to 10 minutes • ¼ cup softened ghee • ¼ cup coconut sugar • 2 tablespoons maple syrup • 1½ teaspoons molasses • 1 large egg yolk • 1 cup blanched almond flour • ¼ cup arrowroot starch • 1¼ teaspoons ginger...

SPICY ROASTED OKRA

SPICY ROASTED OKRA

YIELD: 4 to 6 servings | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: about 15 minutes • ½ pound fresh okra, sliced in half lengthwise • 1 teaspoon paprika • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic • ¼ teaspoon salt • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano leaves • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) •...

MINI BOULES OR BREAD BOWLS

MINI BOULES OR BREAD BOWLS

YIELD: 2 mini boules (4 servings) or 2 bread bowls | PREP TIME: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes to rise COOK TIME: 20 to 24 minutes • ½ cup warm water (110°F) • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast • 2 large eggs • ¼ cup avocado oil • 2 tablespoons apple...

BAGUETTES

BAGUETTES

YIELD: 2 large baguettes | PREP TIME: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes to rise | COOK TIME: 35 to 40 minutes • 1 cup warm water (110°F) • 2 tablespoons honey • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast • 6 large egg whites (about 1 cup) • ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive...

RYE BREAD

RYE BREAD

YIELD: One round loaf (4 to 6 servings) | PREP TIME: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes to rise | COOK TIME: 25 minutes • ½ cup warm water (110°F) • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast • 1 large whole egg • 2 large egg whites (reserve 1 yolk for the egg wash)...

PULL-APART DINNER ROLLS

PULL-APART DINNER ROLLS

YIELD: 9 small rolls | PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 18 to 22 minutes • ½ cup warm water (110°F) • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast • 2 large whole eggs • 1 large egg white • 6 tablespoons melted (but not hot) ghee or palm shortening • 1...

JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR BISCUITS

JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR BISCUITS

YIELD: 6 large biscuits | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 12 to 15 minutes • 2½ cups blanched almond flour • ¾ cup arrowroot starch • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ cup (½ stick) cold unsalted butter, ghee, duck fat, or lard (see Tip) • 3 large eggs •...

DROP BISCUITS

DROP BISCUITS

YIELD: 6 biscuits | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 12 to 15 minutes • 2½ cups blanched almond flour • ¾ cup arrowroot starch • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ cup (½ stick) cold unsalted butter, ghee, duck fat, or lard (see Tip) • 2 large eggs • 2...