DINNER

MEXICAN MEATZZA
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 45 minutes I love, love this recipe, and the cilantro cream that goes with it is to die for! Either drizzle it on top of the meatzza or use as a dipping sauce; you won’t be disappointed. If you don’t want to use dairy-free or...

ZUCCHINI PASTA SALAD
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: — When you’re in an all-plant mood, this recipe is a saving grace! 4 medium zucchinis, spiral sliced 12 ounces (340 g) pitted black olives, cut in half lengthwise 1 pint (290 g) cherry tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise ½ cup (75...

SPECKLED SALAD
SERVES 1 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: — Have you ever ordered a restaurant salad with high hopes of chowing down on a huge bowl of greens and instead got a measly amount of veggies swimming in a pool of dressing? How restaurants think this is appealing is beyond...

CAJUN SHRIMP SALAD
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 15 minutes Shrimp is such an underrated protein option, especially when you are on a budget and need a break from bacon and beef. This salad is great warm or cold and is awesome to take with you on a busy day. 1 pound (455 g)...

STEAK FRY CUPS
SERVES 6 PREP TIME: 10 minutes, plus 2 hours to marinate COOK TIME: 8 minutes The marinade in this recipe is legit! I’ve used it for pork, chicken, and beef, and each time I make a batch, I wish I’d doubled it for later. You can use coconut aminos or soy sauce here; I...

STICKY WRAPPED EGGS
MAKES 12 wrapped eggs (2 per serving) PREP TIME: 10 minutes (not including time to hard-boil eggs) COOK TIME: 30 minutes I was wasting time on social media one day and found a low-carb recipe in which avocados are cut in half and pitted. Then a hard-boiled egg goes...

PEPPER SAUSAGE FRY
Serves 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes Any smoked or cured sausages will work for this recipe. Even hot dogs are okay! ¼ cup (60 ml) avocado oil, or ¼ cup (55 g) coconut oil 12 ounces (340 g) smoked sausages, thinly sliced 1 small green bell pepper,...

LIVER SAUSAGES & ONIONS
SERVES 6 PREP TIME: 10 minutes, plus 24 hours to soak livers COOK TIME: 26 minutes Cooking these sausages creates an amazing caramelized coating on the pan that’s perfect for cooking some onions. Don’t love onions? Replace them with chard, kale, asparagus, bell...

BEEF, CHICKEN, OR FISH BONE BROTH
Yield: 4 quarts (1 cup per serving) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 to 3 days image 4 quarts cold water (reverse-osmosis water or filtered water is best) 4 large beef bones (about 4 pounds), or leftover bones and skin from 1 pastured chicken (ideally with the feet,...

SPANAKOPITA
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 9 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Coconut oil or lard, for greasing the pan DOUGH: 1¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 7 ounces) 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened ¾ cup blanched almond flour 1 large egg ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt...