Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos
4 fish fillets
coarse salt
1/4 c cilantro
1 t oregano
1 t chili powder
2 limes juiced and zested

Coat fish in spices, saute until done, flake.  Serve with shredded cabbage, slice radishes, salsa, and guacamole.  Use steamed cabbage leaves for tacos.

Caesar Salad Dressing

Caesar Salad Dressing
1/3 c lemonaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 t anchovy paste
1 lemon juiced
pepper, fresh cracked to taste

Pickled Radish Salad

I needed a side to go with Chicken Satay, and we had Halwa for dessert.

Pickled Radish Salad
4-5 radishes
1 apple
1/2 cucumber
1/2 diakon radish
cilantro
1 T sesame seed oil
2 T olive oil
3 T apple cider vinegar
2 t garlic powder

Thinly slice all vegetables, mix dressing, toss to coat, refrigerate/marinate until time to eat.

Cajun Seasoning

Cajun Seasoning
2 T oregano
3 T paprika
2 T cayene
2 T black pepper
4 T salt

Greek Burgers

I usally overseason these, so even though it doesn't seem like you are adding very much to these...it is the perfect amount!

Greek Burgers
1 lb lamb
1 lemon zested
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 t salt
1/2 t oregano
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t black pepper

Mix, form into patties.
Optional: add a cube of feta into the center of each patty as you form them.  Juice lemon over patties while they are cooking.

Baby Cakes

I was thinking to add a new texture to Evie's diet and now that she can have whole eggs I wanted to give this idea a try.  I had eaten a flourless banna muffin my friend Jenni had made, it was very sweet and delicious! and thought it would be simple to modify.  It was and was still delicious even without an added sweetener.  Unfortunately Evie thought they were yummy but is not currently interested in anything without a tougher crisper teething appropriate texture right now :)  These are more like...a cheesecake like texture.

Baby Cakes
3 eggs
6 overripe bananas
1/4 c flaxseed
dash of salt
1/4 c coconut flakes
3 T coconut oil

Puree in a vitamix, pour into muffin tin, bake 325 for 15-20 min, turn off oven and let sit in oven 15 min to firm.  Try not to eat all of them before offering them to your baby.  Eat warm from oven or cold from fridge.

Butternut, Green Pea, and Ground Beef Goulash

Butternut, Green Pea, and Ground Beef Goulash
1 1/3 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 c butternut squash, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T paprika
2 t caraway seeds
2 c chicken broth
1/2 c green peas
salt to taste

Brown meat.  Add seasonings, onions, and butternut squash-- saute for 5 min.  Add broth, cover, and cook low for 20 min.  Add frozen green peas 5-10 min before serving.  Garnish with sour cream or yogurt.

Crockpot Adobo Chicken

Crockpot Adobo Chicken
chicken thighs
1/3 c coconut aminos
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
6 crushed peppercorns
3 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
1/3 jalapeno

Italian Sausage, Greens and Beans Soup

Italian Sausage, Greens and Beans Soup
6 italian sausages, casings removed
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large bunch greens (turnip, collard, kale)
2-3 c cooked navy beans
1 c carrots, chopped
3 c chicken stock
2 t red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Chop and blanch the greens in boiling salted water for 10 min.  Brown sausage in large stock pot.  Add garlic and carrots, cook 5 min.  Add greens, beans, and stock, cook at least until carrots are soft.

Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage Rolls
1 head cabbage, steamed
4 italian sausages, cases removed
4 c minced vegetables (bokchoy, radish, mushroom, turnip, kolhorabi...)
dash red pepper
organic seasoning
grape tomatoes or tomato soup

Steam cabbage head to soften leaves.  Cook meat and veggies.  Spoon meat into center of cabbage leaves and roll up.  Place in crock pot, cover with soup or tomatoes, cook on low until ready to eat.   Serve over mashed potatoes.  Change flavor combination (pork and cilantro), cook with pineapple and serve over rice.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup
2 c shredded chicken
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 jar salsa
1 T oregano
1 T cumin
3 cloves garlic
2 c black beans
3 cups chicken broth
salt, to taste
avocado and corn tortilla chips for garnish

Mild Curry Powder

Mild Curry Powder
2 T cumin
2 T coriander
2 t turmeric
1/2 t crushed red pepper
1/2 t ground mustard
1/2 t ground ginger

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Carnitas
4 lb pork shoulder roast
2 c chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/4 t cinnamon
1/2 t coriander
1/2 t oregano
1 t garlic
1 t salt
1 t cumin

Broth on the bottom, then roast, then seasoning on top.  Cook 8-10 hours on low.

Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay
chicken thighs
1/2c coconut milk
1 T grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T corriander
1 T cumin
1 T mustard seed, ground
2 t tumeric

Marinate 6 or more hours.  Broil 450F 10 min, flip, broil until done.

Marinated Eggplant

Marinated Eggplant 
eggplant slice 1/4" thick
olive oil
salt
1/4 c red wine vinegar
red pepper flakes
garlic

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt in a baking dish.  Bake 350F, 45 min.  Cool.
Drizzle generously with olive oil, vinegar, and top with red pepper and garlic.  Refrigerate 1-5days, heat at 350F until warm before serving.

Chia Pudding

Chia Pudding
2 c milk
1/2 c chia seeds
1 t vanilla
1 T sugar

Blend until smooth, chill for 10 min.
Variations: strawberries, cinnamon and nutmeg, cocoa powder...

Sandwich Bread

Sandwich Bread
1 c water
3 T sugar
3 T canola oil
1 1/2 t salt
3 c flour
2 1/4 t yeast

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Raisin Bread
2 lb bread machine loaf

1 1/2 c water
2 T butter
4 c flour
1/4 c sugar
2 t salt
1 1/4 t cinnamon
2 1/4 t yeast
*add in*
3/4 c raisins

Coconut Pie

Coconut Pie

1/2 c coconut oil, melted
1 1/2 c sugar
4 eggs
1/2 flour
3/4 t baking powder
dash salt
2 c shredded coconut, unsweetened
2 c milk

Preheat oven to 275F, grease two 9-inch glass pie plates. Combine oil and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Stir in the flour, coconut and milk. Divide the mixture between the pie plates and bake in the lower third of the oven for about 30min, or until the pies are firm to the touch and golden. Transfer the pies to a rack and cool completely before serving. Makes 2-9" pies.

Lemon Chicken with Capers and Mushrooms

Lemon Chicken with Capers and Mushrooms
2-3lbs Chicken Breast, salt and peppered
1/2 container mushrooms
2 T capers
2-3 T lemon juice
olive oil

Saute chicken. Add mushrooms and capers, deglaze with lemon juice. Broccoli with hollandaise adds a nice lemony counter point.