Creamy cauliflower soup

June 2, 2014, 10:59 pm

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Serves 4 as an entree

2 tablespoons pastured ghee, butter or coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small brown onion, finely diced
1 medium turnip, finely chopped
1 medium head cauliflower, chopped
6 cups vegetable stock
¼ cup coconut cream

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and sauté the garlic and onion until softened.

Add the cauliflower and turnip and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.

Add the vegetable stock, turn down the heat and simmer until all vegetables are soft. Use a stick blender to blend the soup into a puree. Stir in the coconut cream and serve.

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Spicy chicken drumsticks

June 4, 2014, 10:18 pm

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3 tablespoons pastured ghee or butter or lard
10 chicken drumsticks
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chilli powder
Sea salt, to taste

Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a large glass bowl. Score the flesh of the drumsticks with a sharp knife to enable the marinade to penetrate.

Place the drumsticks into the bowl and rub the marinade into them with your hands. Cover the bowl and leave in the fridge for several hours.

Bake the drumsticks in a pre-heated 375ºF oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the size of the drumsticks.

Serve with a salad.

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Passionfruit smoothie

June 18, 2014, 10:34 pm

≫ Next: Pineapple and Mint Salad

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This makes a delicious breakfast in warm weather.

Flesh from 2 passionfruit
2 tablespoons whey protein powder
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup water

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

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Pineapple and Mint Salad

June 23, 2014, 10:16 pm

≫ Next: Grain free brownies

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This is a delicious salad for anyone with digestive problems. Pineapple contains the powerful digestive enzyme called bromelain, and mint helps to prevent bloating, gas and indigestion.

Serves 4 as a side salad

2 cups diced fresh pineapple
½ red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds

Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and serve

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Grain free brownies

June 25, 2014, 8:03 pm

≫ Next: Banana ice-cream bites

≪ Previous: Pineapple and Mint Salad

Here is a healthier version of a brownie that still tastes delicious.

1 large sweet potato, baked until very soft and then mashed
2 large eggs, lightly whisked
½ cup melted coconut oil or macadamia nut oil
12 drops liquid stevia, or 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup cocoa or cacao powder
½ cup toasted pecans, chopped

Preheat the oven to 365ºF.

Combine all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.

Combine the wet ingredients and then add them to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir the mixture until well combined.

Pour mixture into a lined baking pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on your pan and your oven.

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Banana ice-cream bites

June 30, 2014, 9:26 pm

≫ Next: Walnut and cacao bars

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These are quick and easy to make and provide a delicious and healthy cold treat.

2 bananas, sliced into bite sized pieces
5 ounces dark chocolate (at least 85% cocoa)

Melt the chocolate carefully until smooth. Prepare a lined baking tray that will fit in your freezer.

Quickly dip the banana pieces into the melted chocolate and place on the baking tray. Place the tray into the freezer and allow the choc coated bananas to freeze for at least 4 hours.

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Walnut and cacao bars

July 2, 2014, 10:48 pm

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This is a rich but filling dessert, so a little piece goes a long way towards satisfying a craving.

3 cups walnuts
5 tablespoons cacao (or cocoa) powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 fresh medjool dates, pitted and halved
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
Approximately 3 tablespoons coconut milk

Place the walnuts and cacao powder in a food processor and process until ground. Add the dates and vanilla essence and process. Add coconut milk slowly, until a sticky dough forms.

Remove the dough from the processor and mix in chia seeds.

Form the mixture into bars, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge.

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Cleansing Bowel Juice

July 7, 2014, 10:12 pm

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1 green apple
1 large pear
½ cup strawberries
1 large handful collard or kale
2 stalks celery

Pass all through a juicer and drink.

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Healthy trail mix

July 9, 2014, 10:31 pm

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This is a delicious, convenient snack when on the run or while sitting at your desk when the 3pm munchies strike

½ cup raw almonds
½ cup raw macadamia nuts
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/3 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup large coconut flakes

Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Snack on a handful a day.

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Energizing breakfast smoothie

July 14, 2014, 10:32 pm

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Flesh from 2 passionfruit
½ nectarine
2 tablespoons whey protein powder
1.5 cups almond milk
1 tablespoon almond butter

Place into a blender and blend until smooth.

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Apple pie smoothie

July 23, 2014, 10:47 pm

≫ Next: Vegetable juice for clear skin

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Serves 1

1 red apple
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons whey protein powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup milk of your choice

Place all ingredients into a powerful blender and blend until smooth.

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Vegetable juice for clear skin

July 28, 2014, 10:31 pm

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2 stalks celery
1 lime, peeled
1 handful mint leaves
1 small cucumber
1 green apple

Pass all through a juice extractor and drink.

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Raspberry chia pudding

July 30, 2014, 10:25 pm

≫ Next: Grain free nectarine cobbler

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Serves 2

This is a delicious and filling breakfast that’s particularly nice on a hot summer morning.

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons plain full fat yogurt
A few drops of liquid stevia, to taste
2 tablespoon flaked almonds

Process all of the ingredients except the chia seeds and almonds in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir in the chia seeds and divide mixture into two bowls. After 5 minutes stir the mixture again and then place in the fridge overnight.

The next morning sprinkle with flaked almonds and enjoy for breakfast.

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Grain free nectarine cobbler

August 6, 2014, 6:11 pm

≫ Next: Grain free cherry cake

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Serves 6

Filling ingredients
8 nectarines, peeled and chopped into small chunks
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder

Topping ingredients
1 cup hazelnut flour
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons pastured ghee, butter or coconut oil

Preheat the oven to 425ºF.

Combine the filling ingredients together in a bowl and stir gently.

Place the filling into a baking dish or deep pie dish. Combine hazelnut flour with shredded coconut in a bowl. Rub the ghee or other fat into the flour mixture well with your fingers. Stir in the pecans.

Spread the topping over the nectarines evenly and bake in the oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the topping is nicely browned.

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Grain free cherry cake

August 13, 2014, 10:14 pm

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1 ½ cups almond flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup melted coconut oil
2 eggs, lightly whisked
2 cups pitted cherries, halved
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon almond essence
10 drops liquid stevia, or 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Combine all ingredients except cherries and almonds in a large bowl and stir with a spoon until well combined. Fold in cherries and almonds.

Spoon mixture into a greased or lined 8 x 8 baking pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through.

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Creamy slimming smoothie

August 18, 2014, 10:09 pm

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This smoothie is delicious and filling and should keep you going until lunch time if you have it for breakfast.

Serves 1

1 banana
1 tablespoon almond butter
2 tablespoons whey protein powder
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 cup water

Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.

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Thai chicken patties

August 20, 2014, 9:11 pm

≫ Next: Roast pumpkin and quinoa salad

≪ Previous: Creamy slimming smoothie

These make a great lunch with a salad.

1 pound ground chicken breasts
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 tablespoon fresh, grated ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh cilantro (coriander), finely diced
1 clove garlic, finely diced
1 tablespoon freshly toasted sesame seeds

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with your hands.

Place some coconut oil, ghee or olive oil in a skillet and heat to medium.

Form the mixture into patties and cook both sides on the skillet until cooked through.

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Roast pumpkin and quinoa salad

August 25, 2014, 9:48 pm

≫ Next: Tomato baked salmon

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Serves 4 as a side salad

1 pound pumpkin, peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked quinoa
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Additional drizzle of olive oil, for dressing

Place the pumpkin on a lined baking tray. Sprinkle with salt, cumin and coriander, then drizzle with olive oil. Roast the pumpkin in the oven until soft and lightly browned.

Once cool, combine all ingredients in a serving bowl except the lemon juice and additional olive oil. Toss gently.

Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil and serve.

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Tomato baked salmon

September 3, 2014, 10:26 pm

≫ Next: Colon cleansing green juice

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Serves 2

½ pound salmon
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 300ºF.

Rinse the salmon pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.

Arrange the salmon on a greased or lined baking tray. Arrange all other ingredients on top of the salmon and bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.

Serve with a salad or cooked vegetables.

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Colon cleansing green juice

September 8, 2014, 10:18 pm

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Serves 1

1 green apple
1 large handful parsley
2 handfuls fresh spinach
2 stalks celery
1 medium cucumber

Pass all through a juice extractor and drink.

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