DINNER
HOT REUBEN DIP
Yield: 12 servings Prep time: 5 minutes 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ½ pound corned beef, chopped 1 cup drained and chopped sauerkraut, homemade (here) or store-bought ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese (about 2 ounces) 2 tablespoons sauerkraut juice (from...
GREEK CUCUMBER SALAD
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 5 minutes 2 large cucumbers, very thinly sliced ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions 1½ tablespoons fine sea salt ¼ cup coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar ½ cup sour cream (or coconut cream if dairy-free) ½ cup pitted black olives 1...
FRIED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Coconut oil, for frying 4 ounces fresh (soft) goat cheese or cream cheese (½ cup) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 8 zucchini blossoms 2 large eggs Fine sea salt Heat ½ inch of oil to 350°F in a large, deep...
FAUXTATOES AU GRATIN
Yield: 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 65 minutes 2 large daikon radishes (about 3 pounds) Butter, for greasing the dish 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 4 ounces cream cheese (½ cup), softened, divided 2 cups...
DAIKON NOODLES
Yield: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes image Daikon may be a new veggie for you. It is technically a radish but has an extremely mild flavor. If you have tried zucchini noodles and you were a bit disappointed by how wet the zucchini made the...
COBB SALAD STACKS
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes (not including time to boil eggs or make guacamole and dressing) Cook time: 4 minutes image 4 strips bacon, diced 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced ¼ cup mayonnaise, homemade (here) or store-bought Fine sea salt and ground black pepper,...
CAULIFLOWER PATTIES
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 7 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 2 (1-pound) bags frozen cauliflower 4 strips bacon, diced ½ cup diced onions ¾ cup blanched almond flour 4 ounces cream cheese (½ cup), softened ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces) 2 large eggs 1...
BLOODY MARY TOMATOES
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 4 minutes 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half ½ teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot (or more depending on how hot you prefer) 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil Place the sliced tomatoes on a...
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 5 minutes (not including time to make dressing) Cook time: 10 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness of bacon and asparagus image 24 spears asparagus (about 1 pound, depending thickness of asparagus) 2 tablespoons melted lard or coconut oil...
Chicken Bone Stock
Serves 7 No need to buy commercially prepared stock when it is this easy, and flavorful, to prepare at home. Use the stock in your favorite recipe or ladle 1- or 2-cup portions into freezer containers, then label, date, and freeze. When you’re ready to use, thaw and...