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Dijon Chicken Stew

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Dijon Bacon Chicken Stew 1

Serves: 5-7

Time: 30 minutes active time; 2-2.5 hours total time

 

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 Whole Chicken or about 4 pounds, cut into parts, naturally-raised and/or organic if possible

4 Carrots, thick sliced

1 Yellow Onion, chopped into large chunks

10 Ounces Mushrooms, thick sliced

1/2 Cup Dijon Mustard

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

2 Tablespoons Organic Corn Starch

 

Directions

Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Melt the coconut oil, then add chicken, skin-side down to allow it to brown. Once chicken has browned on one side, flip it over and add carrots, onions, mushrooms, mustard, and garlic. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 2 hours.

Remove about 1 cup of liquid from the pot and let cool, then add corn starch and whisk. Remove chicken from the pot and place on a serving plate. Add corn starch mixture to the pot and stir constantly until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce and vegetables over chicken and serve.

Cram it in there the best you can
Cram it in there the best you can
Veggies waiting to be added
Veggies waiting to be added
Just throw it all in there
Just throw it all in there
Sauce after thickening
Sauce after thickening

Dijon Bacon Chicken Stew 6

 

 

Coconut Pecan Puff Cookies

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Coconut Pecan Puffs

Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Makes: 24-30 Cookies

 

Ingredients

3 Egg Whites

1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar or Lemon Juice

3/4 Cup Sweetener or Equivalent* (See Notes Below)

1 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

1+ Cup Coconut Milk, Almond Milk, or other milk

2/3 Cup Finely Chopped Nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, toasted if you like (but let cool before adding to batter)

 

Directions

In a small bowl, mix shredded coconut with milk of choice and let sit for 30-45 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Whip egg whites with sweetener and cream of tartar (or lemon juice) with an electric beater until stiff peaks form, about 6-8 minutes. Once coconut has sat for 30-45 minutes, place a kitchen towel into a bowl, then pour coconut into the towel. Wring out most of the milk, until the coconut is clumpy but crumbles when you put pressure on it. Carefully fold coconut and nuts into the batter, then drop by spoonful onto the parchment paper. Bake 13-16 minutes, or until light golden brown on top.

Coconut Pecan Puffs 2

*Sweetener Options:

  •  3/4 cup erythritol + 24 drops liquid stevia (This is what I did, but the cookies did have a cooling sensation from the erythritol)
  • 3/4 cup Swerve
  • 3/4 cup xylitol – but beware that it is very toxic to dogs and can have a laxative effect if you eat too much
  • 3/4 cup sugar (not ideal)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Truvia Baking Blend – Not 100% sure this would work as well!

Coconut Pecan Puffs 3

Creamy Crunchy Nutty Thai Stir Fry

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Thai Stir FryIt tastes better than it looks.

 

Time: 45 Minutes

Serves: 4-5

 

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Chicken Broth

1 Tablespoon Organic Corn Starch or Arrowroot Starch

1 Tablespoon Organic Tamari

1 to 1.25 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

6 Cups Vegetables of Choice

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Divided

2 Tablespoons Chopped Cashews, Almonds, or other nuts

Sauce:

1/4 Cup Almond Butter (or Cashew Butter or Sunflower Butter)

1 Teaspoon Garlic, Minced

2 Teaspoons Organic Tamari

2 Teaspoons Fish Sauce

1/3 Cup Coconut Cream

8 Drops Liquid Stevia

 

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk chicken broth corn starch, and tamari. Slice chicken breast into thin strips and place into chicken broth mixture. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Preheat a large pan on medium-high, then add 2 teaspoons coconut oil. Add chopped vegetables according to cooking time (see below). Preheat another large pan on medium-high and add 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Add chicken and stir occasionally until fully cooked and lightly browned. When vegetables and chicken are fully cooked, combine into one pan, add sauce, and stir. Top with chopped nuts and serve.

 

Some vegetables take longer to cook than others. Here is a list of vegetables, listed from taking a longer time to cook to a shorter time to cook, in my opinion. (Add vegetables at the top of the list first because they take longer to cook). Check out this link for a second opinion: http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/how-to-cook-vegetables24.htm

  • Carrots
  • Onions
  • Cauliflower
  • Eggplant
  • Celery
  • Broccoli
  • Mushrooms
  • Asparagus (depending on thickness)
  • Bell Peppers
  • Summer Squash (Zucchini, Yellow Crookneck)
  • Bok Choy
  • Leafy Greens

Thai Stir Fry 2

The beauty of stir fries is that you can use whatever vegetables you want, but here are the vegetables I used (also listed in the order I added them to the pan):

  • 1 Cup Carrots, thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1 Cup Broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 Cups Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers, chopped into large chunks
  • 3 Cups Bok Choy, sliced horizontally (I added the white parts first, and saved the leafy tops for the last 2 minutes)

Mexican Taco Meatloaf

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Taco Meatloaf

Serves: 4-5

Time: About 1 Hour

 

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Onion, Finely Diced

1/2 Cup Celery, Finely Diced (Optional)

1/2 Cup Bell Pepper, Finely Diced

1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil or cooking oil of choice

1 Egg (Free-Range and Organic if possible)

1 Pound Ground Beef (I used Organic Grass-Fed 85% Lean) – You could try ground chicken or turkey, but I haven’t tried it yet

1/2 Cup Almond or Cashew Meal

1/2 Cup Chunky Salsa

Seasoning Mix (If you don’t have all of these ingredients, you could probably use about 3 Tablespoons of taco seasoning, but I personally haven’t tried it):

1 Teaspoon Cumin

1 Tablespoon Chili Powder

1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano (or 1 Tablespoon Fresh)

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Toppings

2 Cups Lettuce, Shredded

1 Cup Tomato (or 2 tomatoes), Chopped

1 Medium Avocado, Chopped

Other Options: Sliced olives, cheese (not paleo), jalapenos, diced bell peppers, or anything else you’d put on a taco!)

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat a frying pan on medium high and add coconut oil. When the pan is hot, add the onions and bell peppers. Stir occasionally and cook until vegetables are lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a large bowl, lightly whisk the egg, then add ground beef, almond or cashew flour, salsa, and seasoning mix. After allowing cooked vegetables to cool a bit, add them to the beef mixture. Form into a loaf and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and other desired toppings.

Taco Meatloaf 2

Taco Meatloaf 3

I served this with sauteed peppers, onions, and mushrooms.

 

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size 1/5 Recipe, includes meatloaf with toppings of lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Calories 370. Total Fat 26g, Saturated Fat 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 9g. Total Carbs 11g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugar 4g. Protein 22g

Super Simple Garlicky Chicken & Broccoli

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Garlicky Chicken and Broccoli

It’s not fancy or particularly beautiful, but it’s a simple recipe that requires as few as 5 ingredients. Add any kind of sauce you want to spice it up! Ideas: Curry sauce, marinara sauce, stir-fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, salsa,  chimichurri, etc.

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

1 1/2 Pounds Chicken Breast, Cubed

12 Oz. or 5 Cups Broccoli, Cut into Florets

1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic

1/4 Cup Chicken Broth

1 Tablespoon Organic Tamari, or Coconut Aminos for Soy-Free Option (Optional)

Salt & Pepper to Taste

 

Directions

In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook over high heat it until starts to turn golden brown. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then add broccoli, chicken broth, and tamari. Cover and cook until broccoli is fork tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pumpkin Streusel Pie – No Oven Necessary

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Pumpkin Pie 1 guesswhoscooking.com No oven? No problem. Need a pie in 10 minutes? Look no further!

Serves: 6-8

Time: 10-15 minutes

 

Ingredients

For the pie filling:

2 Cups Pumpkin Puree, or 1 Can Pumpkin Puree (will be slightly less than 2 cups)

2 Eggs

2 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

24 Drops Liquid Stevia, or Other Sweetener to Taste

 

For Streusel Topping:

2 Tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil, Softened, plus a little for greasing pan

2 Tablespoons Almond Flour or Meal

1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds

1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup or Other Sweetener

1/4 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Tablespoon Flax Meal

 

Directions

Grease a microwave-safe pie dish or medium shallow bowl with coconut oil. Whisk together all pumpkin pie ingredients and spread into greased dish. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes, or until pie is pretty firm. Mix together streusel ingredients, and spread over pie. Microwave for about 2 more minutes, then serve.

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Eggplant “Fries”

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Eggplant FriesTime: 30 minutes (+ 1 hour inactive)

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 Medium Eggplants

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Chili Powder (Optional)

 

Directions

Slice eggplant into rounds. Sprinkle generously with salt and allow to sit for about 1 hour to let the bitter juices come out. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  After 1 hour, rinse salt and juices from eggplant, pat dry, then slice the rounds into sticks (to resemble French fries).

Place eggplant onto a cookie sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until softened and light golden brown. Broil if necessary to achieve desired crispiness.

Coq au Vin

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Coq Au Vin

Makes: 4 servings (1/2 breast each)

Time: 45 minutes

 

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Almond Meal

2 Bone-In Split Chicken Breasts (organic preferred)

1/2 tsp Salt (sea salt or Himalayan preferred)

1/2 tsp Pepper

2 Tsp Arrowroot Starch or non-GMO corn starch

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil

3 Large Carrots, Sliced Thin

1 Medium Yellow Onion, Sliced

1 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary, Chopped

2 1/4 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth, Divided

1/2 Cup Red Wine

1 Tbsp Tomato Paste

 

Directions

1. Cut chicken breasts in half on the diagonal. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken. Dredge chicken in almond meal in a dish.

2. Whisk arrowroot starch with 1/4 cup chicken broth and set aside.

3. Heat 1 Tbsp coconut oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook on each side until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

4. Add carrots, onions, and rosemary, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

5. Add chicken broth, wine, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and add chicken to pan, along with any juice on the plate.

6. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees, about 15-20 minutes.

7. Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir arrowroot mixture and add to pan. Stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Pour sauce and vegetables over chicken and serve.

Spanish Cauliflower “Rice”

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Spanish Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

1 Head Cauliflower

1 Medium Red Onion, Chopped

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil

1 15-Oz. Can Tomato Sauce

1 Tbsp Cumin

1 Tbsp Chili powder

Salt to taste

 

Directions

Grate cauliflower on a box grater. Heat coconut oil in a fry pan on medium heat, then add onions and cauliflower. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, then add tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender. Add salt to taste.