Ingredients

• 1 pound cauliflower, about 1 medium-large head, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (Go ahead and cook all the loose pieces that will fall away when you slice!)
• Extra virgin olive oil, to coat
• Sea salt
• Coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Pour on enough olive oil to coat (a few tablespoons).… Read More »

Ingredients:

• 4 cups half and half or light cream
• 1 14oz can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine ingredients; mix well.  Pour into ice cream freezer container.  Freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.  Enjoy!

Below is a photo of my ice-cream maker.  It is sooooo easy we could make ice-cream daily!… Read More »

Ingredients

• 8 pieces of bacon or 4 pieces of Canadian bacon
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons white or rice vinegar
• 2 English muffins
• Butter

Blender Hollandaise

• 10 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of cayenne or tabasco

Read more: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/eggs_benedict/#ixzz4ka0cJ1t1… Read More »

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
• 1 lb chicken tenderloins cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 6 cloves minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 14.5 oz can reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
• 2 Tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup of snipped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. 

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb of frozen skinless red snapper fillets, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (I used fresh grouper from Kroger instead)
• 1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped
• 2 Tablespoons, finely chopped red onion
• 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Black Pepper

Preparation:

1. Thaw fish, if frozen. 

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Ingredients:

• 1 medium sized yellow onion, chopped
• 1 (4 oz) container sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 (6 oz) bag of baby fresh spinach
• 4 large eggs
• 6 egg whites
• 1 (4oz) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 T milk
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t ground nutmeg
• Garnishes:  black pepper, chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. Saute onion and mushrooms in hot oil in an ovenproof nonstick 10 inch skillet over medium high heat for 10 minutes or until tender. 

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My kids love this snack (or dessert) during fresh berry season! 

Ingredients:

Any fresh berries.  We typically use:

• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries

For the Cream:

• 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 3 T Sugar

Preparation:

Wash berries, cut strawberries if they are large.  Put all the berries together in a big bowl.

With an electric mixer mix the cream and the sugar on high speed until peaks form. … Read More »

Source: The Pioneer Woman

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Canola Oil
• 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 4 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 3 whole Green Onions, Sliced
• 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
• 18 whole Basil Leaves (chiffonade)
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Thyme
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Finely
• 2 pounds Tomatoes, Cut Into Quarters (if Big) Or Halves (if Small)
• 1 whole Baguette, Sliced
• 1 clove Garlic, Peeled

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a large glass bowl.… Read More »

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken (I cook mine in the crock pot for easiest shredding)
• 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1.5 cups sour cream, divided
• 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles, drained
• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas (or corn if you prefer)
• 1 cup green taco sauce
• optional toppings (olives, tomato, avocado, green onions, cilantro, lime etc.)

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Recipe courtesy of The Food Network

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Smoked Spanish paprika, for garnish

Preparation

Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with enough water that there’s 1 1/2 inches of water above the eggs.… Read More »

Source: Jenny Stockton via The Opelika Observer

Great as meat in a burrito (in a gluten-free tortilla) or tacos or as a topping for some nachos.  It’s always delicious served with salsa and guacamole.

Ingredients:

• 1 beef arm roast
• 1-2 Tbsp. chipotle chili powder (depending on desired spiciness)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced

Preparation:
Place sliced onion and celery in the bottom of a large slow cooker. … Read More »

Source: Jenny Stockton via The Opelika Observer

Whenever a recipe calls for a “packet” of taco seasoning, use 3 Tbsp. of this mix instead.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp. onion powder
• 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 ½ tsp. cumin
• 1 ½ tsp. oregano
• ½ tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp.

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Source: Jenny Stockton via The Opelika Observer

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup gluten-free all purpose flour mix
• 2 eggs
• 8 Tbsp. dairy-free butter substitute, melted (I like EarthBalance and SmartBalance “butters”.)
• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life morsels.)
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients. … Read More »

Source: Jenny Stockton via The Opelika Observer

Ingredients:  (all are GF)

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• ¼ tsp. oregano
• ¼ tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and quartered (or canned, drained)
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 8 oz. fresh or canned mushrooms
• ¼ cup parsley, optional
• Chicken breasts (either whole or chopped into bite-sized pieces – whichever you have time for because bite-sized cooks faster)

Preparation:
Brown chicken in hot oil in medium sized skillet. … Read More »

Source: Jenny Stockton via the Opelika Observer

Enjoy whenever you need a little pick-me-up!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free oats (such as Bob’s Red Mill)
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• ½ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
• ½ cup mini-chocolate chips (use Enjoy Life brand if you want dairy free)
• 1 tsp.

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