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Coconut Cashew Rice

Coconut Cashew Rice

This is an easy side dish to make and enjoy.

Maple Pecan Coconut Granola

Maple Pecan Coconut Granola

Author’s Note – This is a tried-and-true recipe that people always ask me for. Some have even gone as far as to say that it’s the “best granola they’ve ever tasted.”

Coriander Meat Patties

Coriander Meat Patties

Coriander Meat Patties

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10–15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef or bison
  • 1 pastured egg, beaten
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except the coconut oil and mix well. Shape into 4 equal patties.

Heat coconut oil over medium heat and fry patties about 2 minutes per side or to desired doneness.

Drain on paper towels.

Note: Mixture can be prepared one day ahead and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature about 10 minutes before frying.

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Coconut Cashew Fudge

Coconut Cashew Fudge

This is a very quick snack or dessert, no baking!

Savory Meat and Cabbage Curry

Savory Meat and Cabbage Curry

This is a nutritious meal for the whole family!

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Cumin

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Cumin

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Cumin

Servings: 6–8
Preparation Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/8 cup coconut oil
  • 1 bunch green onions including green tops, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 3/4 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, diced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • pink salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, minced

Directions:

Heat coconut oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the green and red onions, garlic, and pink salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.

Add the cumin and stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add the broth, zucchini, and sweet potato. Add pink salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Add the parsley during the last five minutes.

Puree soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. If a blender is used, return soup to the pot and reheat gently.

Ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with shredded cheese.

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Hearty Lentil Soup

Hearty Lentil Soup

Author’s Note – This soup is even better the next day!

No-Bake Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

No-Bake Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

No-Bake Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups oats
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • pinch salt

Directions:

Mix all ingredients except for oats, then stir in oats. Using a tablespoon, scoop out cookies onto a baking sheet.

Allow cookies to firm up for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

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