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Sinless Oatmeal Choco Chip Cookies
By Karenna
Waist line friendly oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 heaping tablespoon natural peanut butter
French Onion Soup au Gratin Stuffed Meatballs
By Karenna
1.In a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat, saute onions and butter stirring occasionally until golden brown a...
- For the onions:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/2 Tablespoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine (I used Gallo Family Pinot Noir)
- For the meatballs:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs or ground oats (gluten free, if needed)
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (about 1-2 oz into sixteen approximately half-inch cubes, to stuff the meatballs, the remainder shredded)
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish, optional
- For the sauce:
- 1 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine (I used Gallo Family Pinot Noir)
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- salt & pepper, to taste
Cristina's Spicey Fridge Pickles
By Karenna
Let sit in fridge 3-5 days
- For each large mason jar...
- 2-3 cucumbers, sliced
- 3 cups water
- 6 tablespoons vinegar
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs of dill
- pinch crushed red peppers
COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM
By Karenna
Refrigerate can of coconut milk for at least 2 hours (best if refrigerated over night) Open the can and scoop out ...
- 1 can organic full fat coconut milk
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Turkey Bone Broth
By Karenna
What's left of the turkey after you've served dinner and stored your leftover meat
- A 12 qrt pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- 1 large white or yellow onion, quartered. You don't even need to peel it.
- 2 large carrots, cleaned and cut in half to fit in the pot
- 2 large ribs of celery with the leafy tops if possible, cut in half to fit in the pot
- 5 large cloves of garlic, smashed open. You can leave the skins on
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (distilled white vinegar works, too)
- 5 sprigs of fresh thyme and a small handful of fresh Italian parsley (if you have them on hand)
- Note: If your pot is larger than 12 quarts (most aren't) double all of the add-ins above.
Coq au Vin
By Karenna
Lightly sprinkle the chicken thighs on all sides with salt and pepper
- 6 to 8 large (about 3 pounds) chicken thighs, skin on
- 3/4 cup (about 1 ounce) dried wild mushrooms
- 1/2 cup (about 4 ounces) 1/2-inch cubed pancetta or bacon
- 1 large red or yellow onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, cut into large bite-size pieces
- 5 large cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups dry, fruity red wine (zinfandel, burgundy)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 whole sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 to 8 whole sprigs fresh parsley, to garnish
Bacon or Crab Dip
By Karenna
Preheat oven to 400 F Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion Spoon mixt...
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sour cream (top the tator is best)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled or 1 pkg imitation crab, flakes
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
By Karenna
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF degrees
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour
- coconut oil for greasing pan
Easy Paleo Naan Bread
By Karenna
In a mixing bowl add coconut flour, tapioca flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour or (arrowroot flour?)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, can and full fat
- Coconut oil for frying Naan
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
By Karenna
Chocolate mousse is a classically elegant dessert
- 2 ripe avocados
- 5 medjool dates, pitted and soaked
- 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 can full fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
- Tiny pinch salt
- Cinnamon for topping, optional
- Fresh berries for topping, optional