the best salmon patties
Delicious, easy, crispy outside and tender inside! Makes about 9 small (3 inch) patties. Ingredients: 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped…
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tartar sauce
Use easiest homemade mayonnaise to prepare this creamy tangy sauce! The optional touch of sugar in this recipe just lightly…
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chicken salad for two
Put your fresh homemade mayonnaise to good use! Ingredients: One cup chopped roasted chicken meat 1/4 cup chopped green onion…
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easiest homemade mayonnaise
If you love mayonnaise but hate the prices on some store brands, do yourself a favor! With an immersion blender,…
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colorful vegetables
In the last Xpress, we learned the value of pickled beets. I would like to jump on that train and…
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easy grain free crepes
You won’t believe how simple these are to make, yet have the taste and texture of the real thing! Stuff…
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french onion soup
Delectably perfect for lunch with a salad or as a light simple supper! It requires some stamina and patience to…
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Sugar-free Dairy-free Brownies
Also fudge-y, chocolate-y and very easy! Ingredients: 1/3 cup refined coconut oil 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 5 tbsp water 3…
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Mediterranean Baked White Fish
Unbelievably quick, this recipe creates up to six servings of bright sunny flavor. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs fresh or frozen fillet…
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Tom Kha – Thai Coconut Soup
With simple ingredients but a broth of unbelievable flavor, tom kha is easily made vegan by using vegetable broth for…
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Steam-Baked Butternut Squash
Easy-peasy, quick, and delectable! Ingredients: Butternut squash Dressings such as: Butter or coconut oil Maple syrup Ground cinnamon Equipment: Knife…
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perfect pulled pork
If you have a full size slow cooker and have never used it to create pulled pork, now’s your time!…
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dairy free zuppa toscana (tuscan soup)
Nothing warms on a chilly day like this Italian soup. And, it’s quick and easy! Ingredients: 6 slices bacon 1…
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spicy carrot cake
Richly flavorful and nutritious, this works equally well unadorned and cut into wedges as a snack or iced and decorated…
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easy vegetable pasta
This is simply lots of chopped veggies simmered in pasta sauce and herbs, and served steaming over your favorite pasta….
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mini omelette cupcakes
These flavorful little things come together easily. Have them hot out of the oven for breakfast. Refrigerate or freeze for…
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Chilled Avocado Coconut Soup
Tangy, spicy, creamy. And super simple. The hardest part is chopping the onion – unless you have a Cuisinart or…
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Hearty Potato and Vegetable Frittata
Makes a quick and delicious breakfast—or dinner! If slicing an onion thinly is challenging, a food processor with a slicer…
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duck liver pate
A scrumptious way to get organ meats into your diet, this gourmet spread is surprisingly easy. Try it on your…
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spicy black bean dip
Nutritious, plant-based, and couldn’t be easier! Makes a perfect amount for a party. Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) black beans,…
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bob’s chicken cacciatore
My husband Bob says this is a “rustic” cacciatore. All I say is, “Mmmm-mm!” He serves it over gluten-free pasta,…
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Fermenting Vegetables, an Introduction from Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
“It may seem strange to us that, in earlier times, people knew how to preserve vegetables for long periods without…
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easy gluten free waffles
These may be the simplest waffles you’ll ever make! If using a Belgian waffle maker, yields about 4 crispy, fluffy…
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minestrone
Packed with veggies, this version of the ancient soup is from Tuscany, Italy. Substitute frozen green beans for fresh to…
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sauerkraut
Here it is: a super simple way to make traditional fermented sauerkraut! Tangy, crunchy and laden with probiotics, sauerkraut (and…
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Manhattan Clam Chowder
From the kitchen of Kathleen Wilson’s mother, with a few variations for ease of preparation. Lighter than the Boston clam…
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Mung Bean Soup
Warmly satisfying! Can be made vegan with vegetable broth instead of bone broth. Ingredients: 2 cups mung beans, rinsed and…
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Gluten-free Peasant Bread
Excellent for toasting, this no-knead yeast bread is perfect for egg sandwiches! Ingredients: 1 packet active baking yeast 1 tsp…
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Simple Chickpea Spinach Soup
Easy, warming and delicious. A perfect quick lunch or side course, and keeps well. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1…
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Greek Stuffed Vegetables
Ready for a moderately difficult recipe? This is Yemista, a beautiful Greek dish, full of colors, flavors and comfort. And…
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Double Chocolate Protein Cookies
Chewy, rich, satisfying and so easy! Makes about 14 large cookies. To make them 100% vegan, substitute for the butter:…
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Greek Chickpea Stew
Light but satisfying! The spices and lemon sing out from the warm background of chickpeas and vegetables. Can be made…
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Seriously Good Quinoa Salad – Inspired Taste Review
I tried this recipe, using what I had on hand, and here is what it looked like: As to taste?…
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Creamy Frozen Chocolate Pops
Looking for an intensely chocolate fudgecicle? Look no further. Ingredients: 1 can full-fat coconut milk 1 ½ bars of 85%…
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Bob’s Quinoa Salad
This delectable salad serves five. It also keeps well in the fridge for up to four days, if serving one…
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Sesame Arugula Salad with Sliced Boiled Egg for One or Two
sesame arugula salad with sliced boiled egg for one or two. Ingredients: Prewashed baby arugula Scallions or green onions Sesame…
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Greek-Style Red Lentil Soup
Entirely plant-based, with a generous splash of lemon juice, this bright, hearty, satisfying soup will warm you to your toes!…
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The Primal Gourmet Cookbook by Ronny Joseph Lvovski Review
First of all, I really enjoyed his personal story and writing style. Yes, I was intimidated by the title (“Gourmet”?…
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Chewy Snack Bars
Chewy Snack Bars Amended These are a lot like the Coconut Candy Bars, but are baked, and thus can be…
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Bakerita: 100+ No-Fuss Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Refined Sugar-Free Recipes For the Modern Baker, by Rachel Conners Review
Bakerita: 100+ No-Fuss Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Refined Sugar-Free Recipes For the Modern Baker, by Rachel Conners Ok, I was skeptical…
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Ginger Apple Sausage Patties
Ginger Apple Sausage Patties Easily thrown together, these freeze nicely for future breakfasts or other meals. Ingredients: 1 medium sized…
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Veggie Frittata
Veggie Frittata For those of us new to creating meals from eggs, this frittata is a nice start. It is…
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coconut candy bars
These are very rich and will quench hunger pangs with healthy oils, a bit of fiber and protein –and chocolate!…
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simple side salad for two
Simple Side Salad for Two Ingredients: 5 oz container baby arugula 5 oz container baby mixed greens 5 baby carrots…
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spring salad with leftover chicken
Spring Salad with Leftover Chicken Ingredients: 5 oz container baby greens or “Spring” salad mix Dried sweetened cranberries Pecan halves…
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baked banana chips
Here is a recipe that you can find just about anywhere on the Internet and variations for flavoring these delicacies!…
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breakfast sandwiches
Breakfast Sandwiches The flavors in these meld together in your mouth and simply sing Ingredients: Free-range or pastured eggs (1…
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creamy lime popsicles
Abandoning prepackaged snacks may be, for many of us, the most challenging aspect of change to a diet of whole…
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apple slices and celery with nut butter
Apple Slices and Celery Sticks with Nut Butter Ingredients: Sweet apple such as gala or fuji 1 stick celery Nut…
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crock pot lamb shank
Crock Pot Lamb Shank Equipment: Large crock pot Knives Cutting board Measuring spoons Measuring cup Ingredients: 2-3 lb lamb shanks…
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simple chicken or shrimp curry
Simple Chicken or Shrimp Curry Ingredients: 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb peeled deveined shrimp 2 tbsp coconut…
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thick meaty chili
Thick Meaty Chili Ingredients: 3 tsp olive oil, divided 2 lb grass fed ground beef 1 tsp coarse salt 1…
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chicken kale bacon stew
Hearty Bacon, Chicken and Kale Stew Ingredients: 5 strips thick-cut bacon 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1…
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chicken soup with rice
Quick Chicken Soup with Rice Ingredients: One and a half quarts (6 cups) of bone broth 1 lb boneless skinless…
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simple greens
Simple Greens Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh kale, collards or chard 2 tsp butter, ghee or coconut oil Salt or garlic…
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baked delicata squash
Baked Delicata Squash Ingredients: 2 medium sized delicata squash 4 tbsp butter, ghee or cold pressed coconut oil Maple syrup…
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java chocolate cookies
Java Chocolate Cookies These are basically globs of coffee flavored chocolate with nuts and more chocolate in them. Ingredients: 6…
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grain free apple crisp
Grain Free Apple Crisp Ingredients: 5 honeycrisp apples 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp lemon juice ½ cup raw almonds…
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authentic italian dressing
Authentic Italian Dressing Ingredients: 1 tsp salt ½ tsp minced garlic or garlic paste ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper 2-3…
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easy tahini garlic dressing
Store-bought dressings will almost always contain sugars, oils or flavor enhancers that encourage inflammation. Take the plunge and abandon ready…
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