Wrapping a drumstick in prosciutto is a great technique—it’s as if the drumstick is getting a big, salty hug. The butternut squash below gets basted by prosciutto-spiked chicken juices. There’s some serious flavor sharing going on in this slow cooker. I don’t usually…
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Island Balsamic BBQ Shredded Chicken
Every slow-cooking repertoire needs a good shredded BBQ chicken recipe—and this is mine. I love the addition of fresh, sweet pineapple and how it mingles perfectly with the tart, smoky Balsamic BBQ Sauce. Making barbecue sauce from scratch is incredibly easy, and a…
Easy Shredded Chicken for Tacos
This chicken is really versatile. It’s great in tacos, but you can also use it in egg dishes, salads, or even a quick chicken taco soup. Save about two cups of chicken and make a soup by cooking it with a quart (946 ml) of chicken stock, a couple handfuls of diced…
Rosemary Black Pepper Cashews
Without fail, between two and three o’clock every afternoon, I get the munchies and end up hunting in the cupboards for something to eat. When I have a bowl of these peppery, herby cashews on the counter, they always hit the spot. Prep time 5 minutesMakes 4 cups (548…
Bacon Chili Dip
This dip is like concentrated chili. It can be used as much more than a dip for vegetable chips—as a topping for burgers, hotdogs, baked potatoes, or sweet potato fries! Prep time 20 minutes Serves 10 to 12 1 pound (455 g) ground pork1 pound (455 g) ground beef2…
Mushroom, Roasted Pepper & Olive Tapenade
This dip is great served as an appetizer or a snack with raw, crunchy vegetable sticks or baked vegetable chips. They are also delicious served as a condiment with fish or chicken. Makes 2 cups Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup button mushrooms, halved 1…
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…
Steamed Pumpkin & Coconut Custard
Makes 6 servings Total Prep Time: 1 hour Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes 4 pastured eggs 1 ½ cups coconut cream ½ tsp sea salt ¾ cup raw honey or maple syrup ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Directions Steam pumpkin for about 5 minutes, until almost…
Frittata of Carrot, Broccoli & Tomatoes
Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 8 pastured eggs, lightly beaten sea salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup grated carrot ½ cup broccoli, chopped finely ½ cup tomatoes, diced A small bunch of fresh herbs (basil or parsley or dill),…
Salmon & Avocado Ceviche
Sashimi grade salmon is best for this dish. Alternatively, use the freshest salmon you can get your hands on. Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ pounds/700 grams fresh wild salmon, sliced thinly sea salt and black pepper 2 limes 1 chili…
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…
Baked Sweet Potato with Bacon, Red Pepper & Avocado
This recipe uses a mixture of coconut milk & lemon juice as a substitute for sour cream. You may also use yams in place of sweet potatoes. Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 1 hour Ingredients 4-6 sweet potatoes, unpeeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 slices…












