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Spicy Deviled Eggs

Spicy Deviled Eggs

If you love deviled eggs, try this nice departure from the traditional recipe. I made these for friends the other night and they raved about them. Oh my goodness, they are so good with a unique flavor and a spicy kick. Hopefully, you will enjoy them as much as we do because they won’t last long.

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Spicy Deviled Eggs
 
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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Nut Free, Paleo, Soy Free
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Recipe type: Appetizers, Snacks
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 hard boiled eggs
  • 3 T. avocado mayonnaise
  • 1 T. Dijon mustard
  • 2 t. sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 T. minced onion
  • ½ t. garlic powder
  • 1 T. sweet pickle, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chives, chopped to garnish
Instructions
  1. Peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise.
  2. Scoop yolks into a bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, sriracha, minced onion, garlic powder and sweet pickle. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each half of an egg with mixture. Sprinkle chives or a dash of sriracha sauce on top of each egg.

 

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

The traditional stuffed mushroom has cheese added.  Enjoy these as they are really easy to prepare and perfect without the dairy.  I sometimes add a little pork sausage to change it up.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
 
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Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Nut Free, Paleo, Soy Free
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Recipe type: Appetizers, Snacks
Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 20 button mushrooms, stems and gills removed
  • 2 c. canned crab meat, finely chopped
  • 3 T. chives, finely chopped
  • 2 T. onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ t. oregano, dried
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ t. worchestershire sauce
  • ½ t. Primal mayonnaise or Paleo mayonnaise
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. F.
  2. Mix all ingredients in bowl and scoop mixture and place into each mushroom cavity.
  3. Bake approximately 15 minutes, let cool and serve warm.

 

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Love, love, love this recipe.  These are the most amazing cookie ever. I don’t feel deprived at all, as they are so moist and delicious.  This recipe is from The Urban Poser and has become a favorite holiday cookie at my house.  I usually double the recipe, as they don’t last long at my house.

Chocolate Chip Cookies
 
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Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Paleo, Soy Free
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Recipe type: Sweet Treats
Serves: 1½ doz
Ingredients
  • 2 c. finely ground blanched almond flour
  • ¼ t. baking soda
  • ¼ t. salt
  • ⅓ c. palm shortening
  • ¼ c. raw honey
  • 1 T. vanilla extract
  • ¼ t. lemon juice
  • 1 T. canned full fat coconut milk (Natural Value)
  • ¼ c. mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In large bowl or food processor mix all the ingredients. (except chocolate chips). Gently stir in choclate chips.
  3. Using a scoop, gently form smooth round balls with the cookie dough. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchmant paper. Press down cookies so they flatten a bit.
  4. Bake 11-12 minutes. Do not overbake. Cookies should be lightly brown.

 

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Cinnamon Cookies

This is another tasty cookie, so easy to make.  You can always sprinkle with a little coconut or regular sugar. too.  I like the cookies with palm shortening but feel free to use ghee or coconut oil.

Cinnamon Cookies
 
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Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Paleo, Soy Free
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Recipe type: Sweet Treats
Serves: 9
Ingredients
  • 2 c. (200 g) blanched, fine almond flour
  • ¼ t. salt
  • ¼ t. baking soda
  • ⅓ c. palm shorteing, ghee or coconut oil, melted
  • ¼ c. raw honey
  • 1 T. vanilla extract1 t. lemon juice
  • Cinnamon Coating
  • ¼ c. cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line cooking sheet with parchmant paper.
  2. In a medium size bowl or food processor add all the ingredietnts together. Dough will be sticky and somewhat oily.
  3. With clean hands, use a scoop and make 9-10 balls. Place the balls on the cookie sheet and gently flatten. Dip cookie in cinnamon mixture and place back on cookie sheet.
  4. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until lightly brown.

 

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Posted by on Aug 4, 2016 in | 0 comments

Avocado Salad Dressing

Avocado Salad Dressing

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This is a very light tasting salad dressing that pairs well with any fruit. The white balsamic vinegar gives it a hint of sweetness.

Avocado Salad Dressing
 
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Recipe type: Condiments/Marinades/Sauces
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • ¾ c. avocado oil
  • ¼ c. white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 T. lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 T. cilantro, fresh, minced
  • 2 t. garlic powder
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 t. dijon mustard
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender, food processor, or use a hand immersion blender.
  2. Any fresh herb would work great with this dressing.
  3. My favorite is to drizzle dressing over fresh spinach, sliced fresh pears, and red onions.

 

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