Cajun Salmon with Warm Mango and Vegetable Salsa

Cajun Salmon with Warm Mango and Vegetable Salsa
(Serves 4)

Salmon-
2 TBS coconut oil (or other oil of choice)
4 salmon fillets
Cajun seasoning (to your liking)

Salsa-
2 tsp coconut or other oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
Handful cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
1 serrano or jalepeno, seeded and diced*
Juice of 1 lime
1 mango,  peeled and diced
TBS cilantro, chopped
Salt and Pepper

Dill and Lemon Chicken Quarters over Roasted Veggies

Dill and Lemon Chicken Quarters over Roasted Veggies

 (Serves 4)

4 Chicken leg quarters (4.5-5 pounds total)
8 cups chopped favorite veggies (I used onions, carrots, Yukon potatoes, asparagus, zucchini, and yellow squash)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 lemons (zest and juice)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt (plus extra for garnish)
1 tsp pepper
2 TBS chopped fresh dill (plus extra for garnish)

Asian Turkey Stir Fry

Asian Turkey Stir Fry 

(Serves 4-6)

1 TBS sesame oil

1 pound ground turkey

Salt and pepper

1 small head of cauliflower, stem discarded and processed into "rice"

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

2 large carrots, grated

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 TBS coconut aminos

1 tsp fish sauce

Magic Asian Sauce (recipe below)

Cilantro and/or green onions for garnish

Choose your preference for serving-Romaine hearts (for boats), Bibb/Butter lettuce leaves (for lettuce wraps), Chopped butter lettuce (for a chopped Asian salad), or Corn tortillas (if you prefer traditional "tacos")

Balsamic Chicken Salad over Greens

Balsamic Chicken Salad over Greens
(Serves 1-2)

1 (12.5 oz) can premium chunk chicken (ingredients-chicken, water, and salt only)
1/2 apple, chopped (I used gala.)
1 TBS raisins
1 TBS red onion, finely diced
2 TBS homemade mayo
1 TBS balsamic vinegar
Salt
Pepper
Salad greens of choice
*Optional-1 TBS finely chopped pecans

Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Chicken Drumsticks
(Serves 4)

3 pounds chicken drumsticks
3 TBS olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled but whole
3 TBS fresh favorite herbs, chopped (I used rosemary, oregano, lemon thyme, basil, and chives.)
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Sage and Bacon

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Sage and Bacon
(Serves 6-8)

1 TBS bacon fat (or other preferred fat of choice)
1 onion, diced
2 apples, peeled and diced
1 tsp fresh chopped sage (or 1/2 tsp dried), plus more for garnish
1 tsp fresh chopped thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more for garnish
2 cans organic pure pumpkin (15 oz each)
6 cups chicken broth*
1 bay leaf
6-8 slices bacon, cut into lardons (for garnish)

Zucchini Ravioli and Lasagna Rolls with Grass-Fed Beef and Cashew Cheese

I experimented with two of my favorite Italian dishes a few weeks ago. I wanted to see if I could recreate them with the same taste that I remember. These came out great. Yes, these can be a little time consuming but so would traditional versions of these dishes. Both of the recipes use almost the same ingredients and some of the same steps, but they are just presented in different ways. The cashew cheese helps to create this creamy filling. You will question whether or not it will work and taste like cheese, but I guarantee you that once it is mixed with the meat, it just works and you won't be able to tell. These are both Whole30 approved, so enjoy whenever.