Quinoa Black Bean Salad

  1 1/2 cups quinoa 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained (organic if possible) 1 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 medium tomatoes, diced (organic if possible) 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped (organic if possible) 4 scallions, […]

Perfect Poached Salmon

  1/2 cup of water 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp chicken (or vegetable) bouillon granules 2-4 oz fillets wild salmon 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp capers ground pepper to taste 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Bring water and lemon juice to a boil in medium sized skillet.  Stir in chicken bouillon granules.  Reduce heat […]

Zucchini Frittata

  1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 4 large eggs 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 4 Tbsp fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 1. Preheat the oven to broil. 2. Heat oil in a skillet over […]

Grilled Dill Salmon

  salmon steaks-try to use wild, not farmed coconut spray oil from spray can or softened coconut oil Dill Blend by Gourmet Garden OR fresh or dried dill with salt and pepper to taste Spray coconut oil generously over salmon or smear 1 tsp of softened coconut oil  Squeeze dill blend (or fresh or dried […]

Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

    1 1/2 medium organic cucumbers , cut up in chunks 2 small avocados (scoop out insides and de-pit) fresh lime juice from 2 limes or about 1/4 cup 3/4 cup water 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Chopped tomato and cilantro for garnish Put cucumbers, avocados, lime juice, water, sea salt […]

Carbless Zuccini Quiche

    4 eggs 1 medium zuccini (shredded) 1/3 cup goat cheese (mashed) 1/3 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 1/2 tsp salt pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Beat eggs.  Fold in remaining ingredients. Pour into a pie plate greased with olive or coconut oil.  Bake for 30 minutes or until slightly browned on […]

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins/Banana Bread

    1/4 cup melted butter or unrefined coconut oil 1/2 cup honey or coconut sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt 4 eggs 2 mashed extra ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cups ground almond flour (found at health food stores, some markets and Costco or you can grind nuts […]

Chicken with Almond-Flax Crust

    4 boneless chicken breasts 1/2 cup almond flour (ground up almonds) 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1 egg 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp parsley 1 tsp thyme Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with oil and set aside. Pound chicken with a […]

Breakfast Chia Puddings – Plain or Banana

Plain Chia Pudding 1/4 cup or 4 Tbsp Chia Seeds 1 Cup Coconut milk (unsweetened) Sweetener: 1 Dropperful Sweat Leaf Vanilla creme or 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup or honey Topper: Fresh or frozen wild blueberries and pomegranate seeds or other choices of fruit Mix all ingredients except fruit until well blended. Transfer to mason […]

Metabolism Moving Bean Salad

1 can organic navy beans 1 can organic red kidney beans 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 10 baby carrots sliced 6 celery sticks sliced 4 tablespoons of horseradish with beets salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together. Enjoy this super quick high fiber salad with a kick! Remember, you can subsititute any bean or […]