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Arugula Pesto Chicken

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Arugula Pesto Chicken
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Chicken:

Arugula Pesto:

  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

In a bowl, combine chicken breasts, olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasonings and minced garlic. Toss to coat.

Grill chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Alternately, you can saute the chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile, combine arugula, basil, pine nuts, garlic and salt in a food processor. While greens are blending, drizzle in coconut oil. Blend until smooth.

Slice chicken breasts and place over zucchini pasta. Top with arugula pesto and tomato slices. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese, if desired.

*Make your own zucchini pasta using a julienne peeler, vegetable peeler or mandolin.

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Dairy Free Banana Walnut Bread Smoothie

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Dairy Free Banana Walnut Bread Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/2 banana
  • 6-10 walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • dash vanilla extract
  • dash ground nutmeg
  • 8 ounces coconut milk*

In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth – about a minute. Pour into a glass and serve.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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No Potato Veggie Hash

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No Potato Veggie Hash
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into about 2″ pieces
  • 1 large zucchini, diced
  • 1 large yellow squash, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

In a large skillet, heat coconut oil. Add in green beans, zucchini, squash, onion and seasonings. Stir until combined. Saute over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve and enjoy.

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Dairy and Egg Free Orange Julius

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Dairy and Egg Free Orange Julius
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

2 cups coconut milk*
1 cup orange juice
2 cups ice
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a blender, combine ingredients and blend until smooth.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Home Made Coconut Cashew Milk

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Home Made Coconut Cashew Milk
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator, or warm up on the stove then pour desired amount in your favorite cup or glass to enjoy.

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Gluten Free Wild Blackberry and Rhubarb Pie

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Gluten Free Wild Blackberry and Rhubarb Pie
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Servings: 10-12
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Never Fail Pie Crust:

Filling:

  • 3 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb, diced
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend*
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk**
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, vinegar and water. Cut in about 2/3 cup cold coconut oil or shortening into dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly.

Pour in egg mixture and mix until dough ball forms. Add more water or flour to get desired dough texture. Divide dough in half. Place dough ball onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough until about 1/4″ thick.

Gently lay pie crust into a 9″ pie plate. Reserve the remaining dough for the top of the pie. After pie has been filled, roll out remaining dough and cut as desired for topping: lattice, whole, shapes, etc.

Combine berries, rhubarb, sugar and flour in a large bowl. Pour into uncooked pie crust. Add remaining 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening on top of berries in little pieces. Top with remaining pie crust if desired. Brush top of pie with coconut milk.

Bake at 350 °F for about 50 minutes. Filling should be bubbly and crust should be slightly brown. If edges of pie start to brown too quickly, cover with foil.

Let pie cool about 10-20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Note: Got leftover pie crust? Form together and roll out again on a floured surface. Cut or shape as desired. Place crust pieces on a large cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 350 °F for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Enjoy with home made ice cream. Recipe here.

*Gluten Free Flour Mix:

Makes 3 cups

  • 2 cups brown rice flour
  • 2/3 cup tapioca starch/flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

Mix all ingredients together and use as directed.

**For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Zesty Chicken and Veggies

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Zesty Chicken and Veggies
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In a large skillet, saute chicken in coconut oil for about 10 minutes, turning once. Add mushrooms, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Drizzle dressing over everything and sprinkle salt and pepper over mixture. Cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through. 

Great served with brown rice, and a fresh green salad.

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Gluten Free Blueberry Coconut Cream Bars

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Gluten Free Blueberry Coconut Cream Bars
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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Crust:

Filling:

Glaze:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.

In a small mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir in the vanilla, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Use your hands to press the mixture evenly over the bottom of the oiled baking dish. Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Let it cool completely before spreading on the filling.

Place the blueberries, coconut cream concentrate, vanilla, and maple syrup in a food processor or blender. Blend until fairly smooth, with some pieces of blueberry still visible. Spread the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before pouring on the glaze.

To make the chocolate glaze, stir together the coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup until smooth. Pour the glaze over the blueberry filling, tilting the pan to get it evenly over the top. Refrigerate the bars for at least two hours before cutting into squares to serve.

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

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