This recipe started out on a smaller scale as a way to keep small batches of cooked, simply seasoned chicken on hand for my one-year-old. He started eating solids while I was working on recipes for this book and he developed a taste for slow-cooked meat and...
Turkey Enchilada Chili with Zucchini
One of the things I love about ground turkey is that its mild flavor lets other flavors shine while providing a substantial, meaty backbone for a recipe. This chili recipe is more like thick taco soup, and what really makes it great is the Easy Enchilada Sauce, which...
Kale, Banana & Apple Smoothie
Makes 2 servings Total Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 cups kale, Swiss chards or spinach, roughly chopped 1 banana 1 apple or pear, cored a small bunch of cilantro or parsley 1 lime, juice only 1 cup coconut water Directions Put all ingredients in a blender and...
Lemony Roasted Broccoli with Almonds
Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 6 cups broccoli, cut into florets 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) ¼ cup toasted almond flakes Directions Preheat oven to...
Strawberry, Orange and Coconut Fiesta
Makes 2 Servings Total Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, rinsed and hulled 2 oranges, peeled and cut 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons raw honey ice Directions Put all ingredients into a blender and blend away. Enjoy.
Avocado, Coconut & Chocolate Smoothie
Makes 2 servings Total Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 3 tablespoons raw honey 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled ½ cup coconut milk 1 cup almond milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup of crushed ice Directions Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend...
Sweet Potato Bars
Flourless cake recipes should be as good or better than wheat flour counterparts. Sweet Potato Bars rise above their inspiration. Moist, filling, finger-licking good, they taste like pumpkin pie and have none of the guilt. Make them year-rouncd for a new comfort-food...
Spicy Sliced Sweet Potato
No need for sides to be boring. Spicy Sliced Sweet Potato will make your taste buds dance. Full of Eastern flavors, this side can be ready in minutes. Serves 4 1 medium yam, narrow not fat, peeled and thinly sliced, about 2 cups 1 cup fresh orange juice (fresh makes a...
On-the-Go Sweet Potato Quiche
Good clean, on-the-go protein is hard to come by. These little gems are great for lunch and snacks because they don’t make a mess if they get smushed in a bag. They’re also easy to make and hold up without refrigeration for a short period of time. Makes 24 mini-bites...
Vegetable Tian
This casserole is full of flavorful veggies. Tians are a homey specialty of Provence made from seasonal vegetables. Variations abound. Don’t be afraid to add whatever veggies you might have. Use the recipe as a base and experiment by adding your favorite goodies....