Paella 2 pinches of saffron threads ¼ cup hot water 2 pounds (907 g) littleneck clams, live in the shell 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and diced 1 large green bell pepper, seeded,...
Old Fashioned Fiesta Omelets 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, plus 2 tablespoons (30 ml) for greasing griddle 1 cup (240 ml) chopped onion 2 cups (480 ml) fresh spinach ½ cup sliced button mushrooms 1 cup (240 ml) diced ham 1 dozen large eggs 1 cup (240 ml) tomato salsa...
Sweet Potato Spinach And Chorizo Stew 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil or cooking fat of choice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces 1 pound (454 g) chorizo links, cut...
Root Veggie Cakes 2 large eggs, beaten ½ cup almond, coconut or sweet potato flour 3 medium scallions, sliced thinly on the bias 2 tablespoons (30 ml) prepared horseradish ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (480 ml) shredded carrots 2 cups...
Roasted Mashed Parsnips 2 pounds (907 g) parsnips, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 1 to 1½ cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ghee Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the...
Peach Salsa 3 to 4 medium peaches, pitted and diced 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced ½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia, Bermuda or Sweet Maui) 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons (30 ml) minced fresh cilantro 2...
Meat Loaf Muffins 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing the muffin tin ¾ cup finely diced onion ½ cup finely diced button mushrooms ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper ¼ cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground mustard 2 teaspoons (10 ml)...
Lime And Coconut Chicken Rice 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil or cooking fat of choice 1 pound (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 3 cups (720 ml) Cauliflower Rice (see How to Make Cauliflower Rice) 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened...
Pan-Fried Okra 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil 2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound (454 g) okra, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut aminos 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice Freshly cracked...
Lamb Chops With Figs And Olives FOR THE FIG AND OLIVE MIXTURE: 1 cup (240 ml) dried figs, stems removed 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water ¾ cup mix of green and kalamata olives, plus ¼ cup for garnish 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pine nuts 1...
Speedy Gonzales Chili 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder 1½ pounds ground beef One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and chopped ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼...
Tomato Tartare 1 pound (454 g) assorted ripe tomatoes, seeded and minced ½ cup minced red onion 2 tablespoons (30 ml) capers, drained 2 tablespoons (30 ml) minced fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Good-quality...