Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon finely shredded fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots 1 to 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: In blender,…

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Tuna Salad Coconut Wraps

Ingredients: Salad: 5- oz canned light tuna 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1 small green apple, chopped 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (or bread and butter pickles) 1/2 cup green or red onions to taste, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 T avocado mayonnaise Apple cider vinegar to taste Wrap…

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No-Fruit Smoothie

This recipe is adapted from Dr. Mark Hyman. Ingredients: 1/2 cup baked squash blend (1 mini delicata squash and 2 honeynut squashes) 1 cup spinach 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut 1 scoop whey protein powder 1 tablespoon flaxseed 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon…

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Sesame Shrimp Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup coconut aminos 1 cup snow peas, steamed 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon honey 16 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 mandarin oranges, segmented 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1/2 cup bottled Primal Kitchen Sesame Ginger Salad…

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Sauteed Pork Chop with Curry Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork loin chops Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons curry powder 3/4 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup coconut milk Directions: 1. Pat chops dry; season with salt and pepper. Melt butter with oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high…

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Kale Salad with Avocado & Almonds

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 small bunch kale 1 avocado 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen’s Balsamic Salad Dressing or Homemade Balsamic Vinagrette Instructions: Place a small skillet on the stove and add the almonds. Turn the heat on to medium. Stir or shake the almonds often (so they cook evenly), until toasted and fragrant, 3…

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Grilled Spicy Lamb Burger Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon molasses 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground…

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Sweetener-Free Ketchup

This recipe was taken from Diane Sanfilippo’s, “21 Day Sugar Detox.” You can purchase this book here. Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced 2 green apples, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 pinches of cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar…

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Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries

This recipe was taken from Diane Sanfilippo’s, “21 Day Sugar Detox.” You can purchase this book here. Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste Directions: Position 2 oven…

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Roasted Cabbage

Ingredients: One head of cabbage Olive oil, 3 Tablespoons, divided Sea salt & Pepper, to taste Garlic powder, to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Slice one head of cabbage into 1/4-1/2 inch thick circles. 3. Coat a flat baking pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil/ 4. Lay the cabbage circles…

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