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Pepper-Crusted Chicken Thighs
By Alqualonde
1. Rub chicken with 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper
- 6 to 8 (20 ounces)Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2-1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium white onions, halved, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 7 sprigs fresh thyme
Buttermilk Cake with Spiced Vanilla Icing
By Alqualonde
The secret to this moist, tender cake is grated butternut squash, which is folded into the batter just before bakin...
- For the icing and garnish:
- 4 ounces 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; more for the pan
- 13-1/2 ounces (3 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for the pan
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2-1/4 cups peeled and grated butternut squash (about 8 ounces)
- 9 ounces (2-1/4 cups) confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk; more as needed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
Haitian Corn & Sweet Potato Soup
By Alqualonde
This soup is loosely inspired by the traditional Haitian pumpkin soup ‘Soup Joumou’ – a pumpkin and beef soup...
- 1 onion
- 1 large sweet potato
- 5 dl/330 g corn, thawed frozen works great
- 4 cups/ 1 liter vegetable broth
- 2 carrots
- 1/4 cabbage
- 1 small chili
- 1 lime, juice
- 1/4 tsp ground clove or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Serve with yoghurt and fresh thyme
Sweet Potato and Poblano Pepper Soup
By Alqualonde
Beta carotene is fat-soluble; that is, in order for your body to reap the benefits of this antioxidant, you’d do ...
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil ( find it here)
- 1 shallot, peeled and finely minced
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and sliced thin
- 2 medium sweet potatoes or garnet yams (peeled and cubed)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (find it here)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (find it here)
- 1 tablespoon unrefined sea salt
- 2 quarts Roast Chicken Stock (get the recipe)
- Sour Cream, to serve
- Minced Red Onion, to serve
- Minced Cilantro, to serve
Skinny Samosas with Mint Cilantro Sauce
By Alqualonde
If you are eating low carb, the pureed cauliflower with carrots, peas, and the spices is delicious all on it’s ow...
- 1/4 head of cauliflower
- 3/4 cups cooked peas
- 3/4 cup diced, cooked carrots
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 24 square wonton wrappers
- Mint Cilantro Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno, seeded
- 1/2 bunch mint
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1 tsp sugar
- juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp water
Gluten Free Barbecue Sauce Recipe
By Alqualonde
Unlike most commercial barbecue sauces this one is almost completely free of high fructose corn syrup
- 2 cups ketchup (high fructose corn syrup free)
- 1 cup Wholesome Sweeteners Molasses
- 1 cup Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Honey
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or gluten free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon – 3 tablespoons (or more) pureed chipotle in adobo sauce
Zucchini Potato Fritters
By Alqualonde
Used carrots for color, hence you don't really get their taste
- 12 Oz/340 grams/2 small-medium Zucchini, see Tips
- 1/4 cup grated Carrot
- 1/2 cup (abt 1 small potato) boiled and mashed Potato
- 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp dried Thyme (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Wheat Belly Lemon-Poppy Seed Pancakes
By Alqualonde
Try these delicious lemon-poppy seed pancakes topped with whipped cream and sliced strawberries for a flavorful, wh...
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 4 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp freshly grated lemon peel
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp lemon stevia or to desired sweetness (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Farfalle
By Alqualonde
“Grown-up” mac and cheese dish--Caramelized onions are tossed with goat cheese, toasted walnuts and sage
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 6 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine (substitute chicken broth, if desired)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
Alkaline-Grain Veggie Burgers
By Alqualonde
Most commercial veggie burgers you buy in the frozen section of supermarkets are made with processed soy or texturi...
- 2 Tbs raw coconut oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 large onion, finely minced
- 3 cups of spinach, finely chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, finely minced
- 2 small carrots, peeled and minced
- 1 Tbs. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- High quality sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry millet
- 1 cup amaranth flour