Gluten-free

Savory Grass-fed Beef Burgers

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Savory Grass-fed Beef Burgers
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Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and then shape into equal sized patties.

Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high, add coconut oil. Fry patties according to desired doneness, flipping once halfway through.

Top with grass-fed cheese. Serve with or without a bun.

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Coconut + Raspberry Layer Cake

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Coconut + Raspberry Layer Cake
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Servings: 8-10
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F

Grease two 9 inch round cake pans.

In a stand mixer combine coconut flour, rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, sea salt, baking powder, and sugar. Mix on low until combined. Add palm shortening, coconut oil, lemon oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, raspberries and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add milk 1/4 cup at a time while mixer is stirring.

Once all ingredients are added continue to beat on high for about two minutes or until batter is fluffy. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool completely before spreading jam between the layers and then frosting with your favorite buttercream or “Palmcream” Coconut Icing (pictured).

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

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Kale and Pomegranate Salad

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Kale and Pomegranate Salad
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  • ¼ cup virgin coconut oil
  • ¼ cup coconut milk*
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • fresh ginger, grated, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon curry
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 large bunch of curly kale
  • ½ fresh lemon
  • Himalayan Pink Salt, to taste
  • 1 pomegranate, peeled and broken into seeds
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese, topping

First, make dressing: add coconut oil, coconut milk, garlic, and spices into a small bowl, whisk together.

Next, clean, de-stem, and tear kale into bite-sized pieces. Squeeze ½ lemon, pour juice over kale and sprinkle with sea salt.

Pour the prepared dressing over the kale and hand toss until thoroughly covered.  Add pomegranate seeds, and sprinkle freshly-grated parmesan cheese on top.

Chill for a few hours or enjoy immediately.

Other good additions: sliced strawberries, toasted nuts, raisins, pine nuts, freeze-dried blueberries, etc.

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

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Gluten Free Gingerbread

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Gluten Free Gingerbread
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 1 hour

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup organic molasses
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 cup almond flour*
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root or organic ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for optional crumble topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, for optional crumble topping
  • 1/2 cup almond flour, for optional crumble topping

Preheat oven to 300 ° F

Gingerbread:

Grease a 7×11 or 8×8 inch baking pan with coconut oil.

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.

Pour gingerbread batter into greased pan. Top with optional crumble topping.

Crumble Topping:

Combine softened butter, cinnamon and almond flour together and sprinkle on top of bread batter in pan before baking.

Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Best enjoyed warm.

*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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Grain-Free Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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Grain-Free Zucchini Chocolate Cake
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Servings: 28
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

Optional:

Preheat oven to 350 ° F

Combine dry ingredients in a sifter, set aside. You can also combine them into a bowl and whisk together, if you don’t have a sifter.

Place wet ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat on medium for 1-2 minutes, until frothy and fully combined. Add the zucchini and beat again just enough to incorporate.

Using the sifter, slowly add the dry ingredients to the stand mixer, then run the mixer until all the ingredients are well combined.

Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, top with the optional walnuts and/or chocolate chips. Also, batter could be spooned into muffin liners, fill almost to the top. (Makes approximately 24 cupcakes.)

Bake for 30-35 minutes for cupcakes, or 45-55 minutes for a cake, until the middle is set and a toothpick comes out clean.

Serve warm with ice cream, or home made whipped cream.

*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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BBQ Meatloaf

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BBQ Meatloaf
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 60 minutes

  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for greasing pan)
  • 1 pound ground bison (or beef, turkey, chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 medium carrots, finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce*

Preheat oven to 375 °F and oil a loaf pan or casserole dish.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except BBQ sauce. Mix together with hands until ingredients are well combined. Place meat mixture into greased baking dish and form into a loaf. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and spread BBQ sauce over top. Return to oven and baking for an additional 15-25 minutes or until meat is completely cooked through.

Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes. Serve with a side salad and some roasted fingerling potatoes!

*Make home made BBQ sauce using this recipe here.

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Gluten Free Extra-Crispy Fried Okra

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Gluten Free Extra-Crispy Fried Okra
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Servings: 5
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Preheat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Place sliced okra in a mixing bowl and stir in cornstarch until each piece is coated liberally. Add beaten egg and mix until each piece is covered.

Place cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a gallon bag and add okra. Shake vigorously. Gently remove coated okra from bag using a slotted instrument or your hand.

Fry, 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time, until okra is golden brown.

Serve piping hot with your favorite condiments for a garden fresh side at your next summer cookout!

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Gluten Free Double-Berry Sunrise Muffins

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Gluten Free Double-Berry Sunrise Muffins
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Muffins:

  • 1/2 cup whole sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour*
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk**
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Topping:

Muffins:

In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar, orange juice and butter. Add in egg and beat until combined. Slowly add in flour, baking powder and salt. Pour in milk until just combined.

Fold in berries.

Fill greased or lined muffin tins about 2/3 full with batter.

Topping:

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients and mix with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over each muffin.

Bake at 400 °F for about 20 minutes or until slightly brown and toothpick comes out clean.

*Gluten Free Flour Mix:

Makes 3 cups

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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