Recipes
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Turmeric and Sage
Creamy Pumpkin Soup With Turmeric and Sage Easy homemade pumpkin soup with herbs 3 lb Pie pumpkin (Strings and seeds removed. I recommend tan pumpkins if you can find them.)1 T Ghee (or EVOO)3
Rich and crunchy sweet potato topping
Baked Sweet Potato with ghee and walnuts Simple topping to place on a baked potato 2 large sweet potatoes1/2 cup crushed walnuts4 T ghee (clarified butter) Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, place on cookie
Sausage, Cabbage and Beets Hash
Sausage, cabbage and beets hash This is another one of those hearty hash, one pot dishes that can be made a variety of ways, depending on what is on hand. I have made many
Smoked Sweet Potato Chili
This recipe has evolved into one of my favorite chili recipes. Since moving to North Carolina and having an abundance of sweet potatoes, I found myself subbing sweet potatoes for carrots one evening when I
Santa Claus Gazpacho
Ever heard of a Santa Claus watermelon? I had not until a couple of weeks ago when I found out the grocery I went to was out of watermelon (which I thought was odd at
Collard Greens with Wild Rice
One of my favorite greens and they grow so well in Central Florida. High in micronutrients, especially magnesium, good ole collard greens are a staple in the South. There are many ways of preparing greens
Cole Slaw Salad
I always enjoy a good cole slaw. Cole slaw is one of my favorite go to side/vegetable dishes. I have made it many ways, but I always use cabbage as the base. Recently as I
Apple Crumble
Adapted from Mercola.com Apple Crumble Not quite as sweet as apple pie but a very nice and crispy apple dessert. Can be used as a topping on some full fat, grass fed yogurt. Topping1
Jalapeno Pesto
This is my favorite pesto so far. I could probably eat it everyday! I get a lot of compliments on this whenever I make it. One of the easiest and most versatile dishes to make.
Paleo Salmon Cakes
Paleo Salmon Cakes My mother used to make a version of this when I was a kid. I think she may have used tuna. I have been making various versions of these for a
Easy Spinach Pesto
Easy Spinach Pesto When it comes to making pesto there are unlimited ways to make it just as there are unlimited uses for the finished product. At its most simple form, I think of it
Almond Grits
Almond Grits 2 cups filtered water2 cups blanched almond flour3 tbls Irish butter.5 tsp sea salt Bring water to a slow boil and add almond meal and salt. Continue to simmer until mixture starts to
Roasted Curry Sweet Potatoes and Garlic
Roasted Curry Sweet Potatoes and Garlic A perfect natural carb made in a savory fashion. This is a good side to have with most any meat or bean dish. I have experimented with different spice
Double Chocolate Bone Broth Muffins
Double Chocolate Bone Broth Muffins These muffins pack a big dose of protein derived from the bone broth protein and plenty of omega 3 rich fat from the grass fed butter. Easy and quick to
Curry Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Curry Chicken and Sweet Potatoes This recipe has evolved over the years and has become a primary comfort food in my household. I used to make this dish in my iron skillet. When I first
Chard/carrot/ginger/squash medley
Chard/carrot/ginger/squash medley An easy to make mixture of seasonal vegetables cooked with a healthy amount of fat. This side can complement a steak, roast chicken or fish. 8 leaves swiss chard6 med carrots (sliced)2 cups
Egg and Greens Fritatta
Egg and Greens Fritatta Great for dinner or breakfast. A versatile dish. Use with most any kind of greens. 12 eggs extra large Eggs (raw)1 cup chopped Onions, raw1 cup chopped Collards, raw1 cup chopped
Homemade Bone Broth
Homemade Bone Broth Bone broth or stock is one of the main foods to enable gut healing. It provides building blocks for the rapidly growing cells of the gut lining. These cells are the fastest
Napa Cabbage Salad
Napa Cabbage Salad This is a simple salad with extreme textures. Refreshing, juicy, crunchy, tangy and smooth. One of the best uses for this cabbage. 1 head organic napa cabbage.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil.5
Salmon Muffins
Salmon Muffins This dish is a great use for leftover sweet potatoes or spaghetti squash. Convenient to make and fun for the kids to eat. 3 Tbsp Butter (grass fed and melted)1 can salmon (wild
Simple Chili
Paleo Vegetable Chili Not just a comforting wintertime favorite, this dish is good any time of year. Just the savory scent coming from this simmering pot of chili will bring a sense of comfort and
Kale and mushroom soup
Kale and mushroom soup Nothing beats greens and broth slow cooked. The addition of fresh mushrooms makes the dish thicker and more complex. 2 Tbsp grass fed butter4 cups broth (beef or chicken)4 cups filtered
Instant Pot Irish Stew
Instant Pot Irish Stew I originally saw a version of this recipe for a slow cooker on familyfreshmeals.com. I like the simplicity of the basic recipe and I made a few substitutions to make it
Paleo Pesto Shrimp and Squash Fettuccine
Paleo Pesto Shrimp and Squash Fettuccine 24 shrimp large Shrimp (wild, local)4 squash large Squash (zucchini, medium, raw, organic)1 tsp tsp (ground black pepper)4 oz walnuts (or any nut)3 cloves garlic (raw)6 tbsp Tbsp Star
