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Mango Avocado Salsa

Mango Avocado Salsa

This is a great summer salsa! I love dipping with jicama or zucchini slices. The balsamic vinegar adds the final touches. Enjoy it as an appetizer or as a sauce with grilled chicken breasts.

mango avocado salsa plate with cucumber jicama

Mango Avocado Salsa
 
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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: Condiments/Marinades/Sauces
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 3 small kiwi fruits
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
  • 1 medium mango diced
  • ½ c. jicama, diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Chop or dice all ingredients.
  2. Add all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  3. Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic vinegar over salsa. My favorite is lemon balsamic vinegar, adds just a touch of sweetness.
  4. Serve with jicama or zucchini slices. Makes a great accompaniment for grilled chicken breasts.

 

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Posted by on Aug 3, 2016 in | 0 comments

Balsamic Flank Steak with Veggies

Balsamic Flank Steak with Veggies

This recipe takes a little bit of time to prepare but it has a very nice presentation.  You can use skirt steak in place of flank steak also.  I like to marinate the steak to tenderize it. The balsamic reduction sauce gives it a great flavor. My favorite way to prepare is to put on the grill, smoke it for 30 minutes and then cook for 20 minutes.  I like it just pink to medium.

 

 

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Grilled Balsamic Flank Steak with Veggies

Balsamic Glazed Flank Steak with Veggies
 
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Recipe type: Fish, Meat, Poultry
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • Marinade
  • ¾ c. balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ c. olive oil
  • Montreal seasoning or your favorite seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 lb. flank steak
  • Veggies
  • ½ zucchini, cut into strips
  • ½ red pepper, cut into strips
  • ½ yellow pepper, cut into strips
  • ½ green pepper, cut into strips
  • 6 green onions, trimmed
  • 4-5 sage leaves
  • chopped chives
  • Sautéed Mushrooms with Balsamic Glaze
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 4 T. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • ½ c. chicken broth
  • 3-4 long wooden skewers
Instructions
  1. Start by preparing the marinade. Make the marinade, and pour it over flank steak in a large baggie. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
  2. In the meantime, cut the vegetables and set aside.
  3. To assemble the flank steak with veggies, lay the flank steak out on a large cutting board. Place strips of vegetables and herbs in the center of the steak. Roll steak and secure with the wooden skewers.
  4. Place on grill and cook 20-30 minutes or place in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  5. While steak is cooking, begin sautéing mushrooms with vinegar, broth,shallot and garlic. Add oil to skillet. Add the shallots and garlic until they turn soft and translucent. Add the chicken stock and stir. Allow to boil, and add mushrooms. Saute until mushrooms are soft.
  6. Remove steak from oven or grill, let meat set 10 minutes. Remove the skewers and slice in 1½ inch slices with sharp knife. Top with balsamic mushrooms.

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Posted by on Aug 3, 2016 in | 0 comments

Chia Pumpkin Muffins

Chia Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins are moist and delicious.  Eat them anytime for breakfast, lunch or a snack.  Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene which converts in the body to vitamin A.  Chia seeds and coconut flour make this recipe very abundant in fiber.

Chia Pumpkin Muffins
 
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Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Soy Free
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Recipe type: Breakfast, Snacks
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 6 T. chia seeds
  • 1 c. pumpkin
  • 1 c. water
  • 3 T. honey
  • 1 T. molasses
  • ½ t. vanilla
  • 1 t. lemon juice
  • ½ c. coconut oil, melted
  • ½ c. coconut flour
  • ½ t. baking soda
  • ½ t. nutmeg
  • ½ t. cinnamon
  • ½ t. sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grind chia seed in a coffee grinder. Don't miss doing this step.
  3. Mix the the ground chia seed with the water.
  4. Add the pumpkin, honey, molasses, vanilla, lemon juice and melted coconut oil, then mix well.
  5. Add cinnamon, sea salt and nutmeg. Keep stirring.
  6. Add coconut flour and baking soda to the pumpkin mixture.
  7. Fill lined muffin tins with batter.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the dough is set. Cool.

 

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Posted by on Aug 3, 2016 in | 0 comments

Avocado Mousse

This is a sweet treat that will take you by surprise.  It is rich and silky smooth.  It is actually a pretty healthy treat but does have honey and maple syrup.  Experiment with the recipe and decrease the sweeteners to your taste.  It is hard to believe that  there are monounsaturated good fats in this delicious recipe.  Top with coconut cream for an extra punch.

Avocado Mousse
 
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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: Sweet Treats
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • In food processor, blend together:
  • 8 ripe avocados
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk (13.5 oz can) Natural Value is a great brand.
  • When smooth, add:
  • 1.5 c. raw cacao powder (unsweetened cocoa powder works also)
  • 1 c. honey
  • 1 c. maple syrup
  • 2 T. vanilla
  • 1 T. cinnamon
  • ¾ t. ground ancho chile powder (essential for the recipe)
Instructions
  1. Add first two ingredients to a food processor. Process until well blended.
  2. Then add all the other ingredients and mix well.
  3. Then place in small ramekins or other individual serving dishes. Chill to set.
  4. Keeps well if each dish is covered in the refrigerator.

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Posted by on Aug 2, 2016 in | 0 comments

Carrot Muffins

Carrot Muffins

This is a hearty, very moist muffin that you can enjoy for breakfast or a snack. It is loaded with fiber from the almond flour and coconut.  The muffins are best eaten warm with a little bit of honey drizzled over the top.

Carrot Muffins Baking

Carrot Muffins
 
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Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Night Shade Free, Paleo, Soy Free
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Recipe type: Breakfasts, Beverages/Smoothies
Serves: 12 (12 muffins)
Ingredients
  • 2½ c. almond flour
  • 3 T. cinnamon, ground
  • 1 t. nutmeg
  • 1 t. cardamom
  • 2 t. cloves
  • 1 t. sea salt
  • 2 c. carrots, grated
  • ¾ c. applesauce
  • 1 c. coconut, shredded
  • ½ c. raisins
  • 3 eggs, large
  • ¼ c, honey
  • ½ c. coconut or avocado oil
  • 2 t. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease muffin tins or use silicone muffin tin.
  2. Combine flour, spices, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl. Then add carrot, apple, coconut, and raisins, stir well.
  3. Add eggs, honey, oil and vanilla to dry mixture. This batter will be thick, and it is best to let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Spoon batter into muffin tins and make for approximately 40-50 minutes. Insert a toothpick, and when comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  5. Cool muffins before eating and drizzle with honey.

 

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