Tomato-Basil Soup

Tomato-Basil Soup

(Serves 4)

4 large tomatoes, cut into eighths

1-2 TBS avocado oil (or other favorite oil for roasting)

Salt and pepper

1 TBS coconut oil (or other oil)

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)

4 cups vegetable stock (chicken stock will also work)

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Optional:

1/2 cup canned coconut milk

Basil or herbed olive oil

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)