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Shrimp Diavolo with Kelp Noodles (Paleo)

Kelp noodles.  What are they? Kelp noodles are a sea vegetable in the form of a raw and ready to eat noodle.  They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in calories. Where can you find them? I know Whole Foods has … Continue reading

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Basil citrus vinaigrette

Vinaigrette: 1/2 an orange, peeled 12 basil leaves 1/2 cup EVOO Sea salt and pepper dash of cayenne pepper *combine in food processor* Salad: Grilled chicken                  Mixed greens Crumbled bacon Hard boiled … Continue reading

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Chicken Cacciatore- unprocessed

INGREDIENTS: 1 box of Quinoa pasta (cook per instructions on package) 2 T EVOO 1 med yellow onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno or hot banana pepper, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 16 ounce box/can of chopped tomatoes … Continue reading

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Presto, fresh herb pesto!

GARDEN HERB PESTO SAUCE INGREDIENTS~ 1/4 pine nuts 2 garlic cloves 2 cups fresh herbs (basil, mint, parsley) 1/4 cup EVOO 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese sea salt and pepper Combine the pine nuts and garlic in food processor~Next add … Continue reading

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Basil Mint Pesto Halibut

BASIL MINT PESTO~ 2c fresh basil 1/2 c fresh mint 2 T pressed garlic 3 T lightly toasted pine nuts 1/3 c EVOO 1/3 c freshly grated parmesan salt and pepper to taste Combine herbs, garlic, nuts, EVOO in food … Continue reading

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Raspberry-Basil Salad

Raspberry Basil Salad Dressing: 1/2 pint fresh raspberries (reserve a few for salad topping) handful of fresh basil (or mint) 1/2 jalapeno pepper 2 T EVOO sea salt and pepper to taste 1T fresh ginger Combine all ingredients and puree. … Continue reading

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Roasted Edamame Salad

Roasted Edamame Salad by Alton Brown from Food Network 12 ounces fresh or frozen shelled edamame, about 2 cups 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, about 2 ears of corn (I used frozen – still great!) 1/4 cup finely diced scallion or green pepper 1 … Continue reading

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Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad

Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad Ingredients: 1/2 bag of fresh spinach 1 cup sweet potato, cubed and cooked (I buy the packaged sweet potato cubes and steam 1/2 the bag for 5 minutes.  It saves some precious time.) 1/2 rotisserie … Continue reading

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