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“Kitchen sink” Fritatta..- Wednesday Weekly Recipe post

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THIS, dish, is honestly, one of the most awesome culinary tidbits..A Fritatta is SERIOUSLY, one of the most versatile, healthy, quick, EASY meals to make- with WHATEVER you happen to have 😉  I used my medium skillet for this one, it was late, we were hungry, I was running out of stuff, BUT we ALWAYS have eggs..ALWAYS have some sort of veggies, and meats ..so ..get busy!!  😉  sautee whatever mix of stuff you happen to have..(mind you- NOTHING is “off limits” for this dish..) I used some grass fed BUTTER to sautee this in..>.. mmmm BUTTER…..( or you may use olive oil if you prefer)  Be creative 😉 get everything nicely sautee’d and soft. On the side, whip some eggs up ( with or without some cream, or broth for posterity)  pour egg mixture over your sautee mixture, cook until set a bit. If you add cheese, (or not) you may want to brown it a bit, so- set under a broiler for a few minutes, and wallah!

This is the best option, because it is a virtual crowd pleaser. You can tame the meatlover, or the vegetarian, the Paleo person, the Keto person, and pretty much just anyone who likes food. It is also great for breakfast, lunch and dinner too 😉 also served hot, room temp or cold..;-) win win win win!!  As always , I highly recommend using only the cleanest food available in your area, free range , grass fed, organic.. Health is Wealth.   ENJOY!

 

Low Carb Cauli Cheese Sticks -Saturday weekly recipe post

Posted by corinneisabella in Healthy & Nutritionally Correct, Keto Fabulous, KETOGENIC, LCHF -KETO, Low Carb, Stuff and tagged with , , , , , ,
Cauli-Cheese Sticks
Makes 12 “sticks”
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The Stuff you need:

  • 1 head cauliflower, “riced” in food processor
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups cheese (leave approx 3/4 c for topping) Cheddar, Pepper jack or Mozzarella (or combination) shredded
  • 1 TBS Italian herb blend
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt, Pepper, garlic powder to taste
  • Fresh tomato sauce for dipping (optional)

What to do with the Stuff:

  1.  Preheat oven to 375 F
  2.  Separate cauliflower into florets process in food processor, until “rice-like” (coarser chunks are inevitable)
  3.  Spread cauliflower mixture on baking sheet roast for 25 minutes
  4.  Let the cauliflower cool down 20 min
  5.  Increase oven temp to 450 F
  6.  Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, lined with a towel or cheese cloth (to drain excess water)
  7.  Drain all excess liquid until completely dry, this is essential
  8.  Transfer cauliflower to mixing bowl, add eggs, 1cup of the cheese, all herbs, & seasonings, mix well to combine
  9.  Spread mixture onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  10.  Flatten into a rectangle size, inside the edges of parchment paper, approximately 1/4″ thick.
  11.  Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden
  12.  Top with remaining cheese
  13.  Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, broiling until cheese golden browns a bit
  14. Cut into “sticks” serve hot (along with warm fresh tomato sauce for dipping if desired)

Black Bean Burrito Bake – Wednesday Weekly Recipe Post

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Black Bean Burrito Bake

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Makes 4 Burritos

  • The Stuff you need:

  • 1 (7 oz can) chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
  • 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas (I use whole grain tortillas)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey pepper jack cheese ( or plain if you don’t prefer spice)
  • Chopped avocados, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cilantro and jalapeno’s for garnish

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Remove one chile from can
  • Chop chiles & reserve remaining adobo sauce and chiles for another use
  • Combine sour cream and chile in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes
  • Place half of beans in a food processor; process until finely chopped
  • Add chopped beans, remaining beans, and corn to sour cream mixture
  • Spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture down the center of each tortilla
  • Roll up tortillas; place, seam side down, in an 9 x 13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray Spread salsa over tortillas; sprinkle with cheese
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated
  • Serve with listed garnishes
  • This dish can be made in advance and chilled; just bring it back to room temperature before baking.

Easy Mushroom Risotto – Wednesday Weekly Recipe post

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Easy Mushroom Risotto

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Serves 4

The Stuff you need:

  • 7 cups vegetable or chicken or beef broth
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large Spanish yellow onion, diced
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chili pepper flakes to ttaste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  • Add 1/2 of the onion saute’ until translucent, about 5 minutes
  • Add half of the garlic and chili pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes
  • Add butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes until mushrooms are lightly browned
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Remove from heat and set aside
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat, and add remaining onions
  • Saute until translucent, about 5 minutes
  • Add remaining garlic and cook for another 2 minutes
  • Add the rice and stir, coating the rice with olive oil and toasting until opaque, for 3 minutes
  • Add 1 cup of broth and cook, stirring, until all the broth is absorbed by the rice
  • Continue to cook ,add the remaining broth (half a cup at a time), allowing it to be fully absorbed by the rice before adding more
  • This will take around 45 minutes until the rice is cooked and creamy
  • Fold in mushrooms, and stir in grated parmesan cheese
  • Season with more salt and pepper, and chili to taste
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley

Vegetarian White Bean Jalapeno’ Chili, with Bulgur – Saturday Weekly Recipe Post

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Vegetarian White Bean Jalapeno’ Chili, with Bulgur

serves 4

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The Stuff you need: 

  • 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped ( to your taste)
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 TBS crushed cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, salt, and black pepper (all to your taste)
  • 1, 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2, 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed
  • 1 1/2  cup veggie stock (or water)
  • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Fresh Cilantro chopped for garnish

 What to do with the Stuff: 

  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil, add 1 tsp salt or Tamari (or soy sauce) to taste
  • Add to the bulgur in a bowl, cover tightly with saran wrap, until all the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, (about 25-30 min)
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
  • Add onion, jalapeno’, and bell pepper and cook until tender, 8-10 min
  • Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and Âœ teaspoon pepper and cook about 5 min- (note: season to your taste)
  • Add the tomatoes, their liquid and 1 Âœ cups veggie stock (or water) Bring to a boil
  • Add the beans and simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes
  • Stir the lemon juice, scallions, and remaining tablespoon of oil, and ÂŒ teaspoon each salt and pepper into the bulgur
  • Serve Chili bean mixture in individual bowls
  • Top with the bulgur, and chopped cilantro, and chopped jalapeno if desired

Awesome Bulgur Salad with Chick Peas and Veggies- Wednesday Weekly Recipe Post

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Awesome Bulgur Salad with Chick Peas and Veggies

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Servings: 4-6 as a side dish- (3-4 as a main course)

The Stuff you need:

  • 1 cup bulgur or light bulgur
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt- (divided)
  • 1/3 cup red onion diced (or green onion if you don’t prefer raw onion) – also, Vidalia onions work wonderfully!
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 English (or hothouse) cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 16 grape or cherry tomatoes, whole holds up longer
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1-2 hot chili peppers and seeds ( optional – to your taste, for a little kick )
  • 1 15-ounce can chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  •  Crumbled feta cheese – for garnish (optional)

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to boil
  • Place the bulgur in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Add 1-1/4 cups boiling water
  • Cover the bowl tightly with saran wrap
  • Set aside for 30 min, (or until all of the water is absorbed)
  • When all water is absorbed, fluff with fork
  • Combine the cooked bulgur with the red onions, peppers, cucumber, garlic, tomatoes, and rest of seasonings to taste
  • Season to your taste with more salt, pepper, garlic, hot pepper, fresh or dried herbs, cumin & lemon pepper   to your taste)
  • Put in refrigerator for at least 2 hours
  • Fluff with fork, serve cold

Did she say “Crack slaw” ? ;-) … Saturday weekly recipe post

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Crack slaw 😉

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The Stuff you need:

  • 1/2 head red cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 head white cabbage, shredded
  • 1 large carrot, peeled, and shredded
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced thinly
  • 4 green onions, chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 TBS fresh ginger, chopped
  • 4  garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 TBS sesame oil
  • 2 TBS raw sugar 
  • Cashews (optional)
  • Sunflower seeds (optional)
  • salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and lemon pepper- to taste

What to do with the Stuff:

Mix all together, in a bowl, chill 4-6 hours mmmmm!

Fresh Zucchini Herb Fritters

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Fresh Zucchini Herb Fritters
Can be easily modified for gluten free, and Paleo.
Always try to use organic, and clean/non processed, whole foods 😉
Makes 8 fritters
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The Stuff you need:
  • 2 large zucchini’s- cut ends off
  • 1 tsp – plus ÂŒ tsp salt
  • ÂŒ cup diced green onions
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a fork
  • Âœ cup all-purpose flour (optional if paleo)
  • 1/2 cup panko /or seasoned bread crumbs (optional if paleo)
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese (optional if paleo)
  • Âœ tsp baking powder (optional if paleo)
  • ÂŒ tsp ground black pepper
  • Olive oil for pan
What to do with the Stuff:
  • Grate zucchini on large grating holes or use food processor with the grating blade attachment
  • Place in a large bowl, stir in 1 tsp salt
  • Set aside for 20 minutes
  • After 20 minutes, squeeze dry zucchini over sink, to remove extra water
  • You may also use a cheesecloth for this to expedite process
  • The amount of water you squeeze out will seem like a lot
  • Add another ÂŒ tsp salt, or to taste
  • Add chopped green onion, dill, parsley, lemon juice, beaten eggs, salt, & black pepper,  mix well
  • In a small bowl combine flour, panko, parmesan, and baking powder
  • Add to the zucchini mixture, mix well
  • In a large heavy bottomed non-stick skillet  heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over med-high heat
  • Using a tablespoon, add zucchini mixture to skillet, and gently flatten the tops with a fork
  • Cook 3-5 min per side on medium-high heat, adding oil as needed, until golden brown
  • Place on a paper towels to absorb excess olive oil

May serve with homeade Tzatziki sauce, or sour cream (optional if paleo)

Double Bean Burritos – Saturday Weekly Recipe post

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 Double-Bean Burritos

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The Stuff you need;

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup chunky Mexican salsa
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 1/2 cup  shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 peeled avocados, cut into slices
  • 12 cilantro sprigs
  • Sliced pickled jalapenos – optional
  • Diced red onions- optional
  • Sour cream- optional

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Cook rice until done
  • Combine salsa and black beans in a small saucepan
  • Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated
  • Heat refried beans
  • Warm Tortillas
  • Spread 1-2 tablespoons refried beans over each tortilla
  • Top each tortilla with some rice
  • Add 1/3 cup black bean mixture
  • 4 tablespoons cheese
  • 2 avocado slices
  • 2 cilantro sprigs
  • Roll up burritos
  • Serve with side salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, and diced red onions if desired

 

Easy Mashed Potato Puffs – Saturday Weekly Recipe Post

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Easy Mashed Potato Puffs

Quick, Easy, and delicious!

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The Stuff you need;

  • 3 cups of mashed potatoes
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 heaping cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 TBS grated Parmesan
  • 2 TBS chopped scallions
  • 2 TBS chopped parsley
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

What to do with the Stuff:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • Lightly grease nonstick muffin pan ( or Ramekins)
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then add in the sour cream
  • Stir in both cheeses and the scallions, parsley salt & pepper
  • Add mashed potatoes, and mix well
  • Fold in pre- stiffened egg whites, mix well
  • Spoon into the muffin pans (or ramekins) filling the cups to slightly below the top
  • Bake 30- 35 minutes until they pull away from the sides of the cup and are golden brown
  • Remove from oven and let them cool 5 minutes in pan

Serve with toppings of choice