Mussels have been cultivated for almost 800 years and have been used as a food source for more than 20,000 years. It is truly a time tested food. (1) They are also pretty easy on the pocketbook, giving you a lot of nutritional bang for your buck! Mussels offer several health benefits. They are high in
Real Food Recipes
New England Clam Chowder (gluten free)
Gluten Free New England Clam Chowder by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 4 TBL organic butter (from grassfed cows preferred) 1 organic onion, diced 4-5 stalks organic celery, ends trimmed, diced Unrefined sea salt and freshly ground pepper (mixed peppercorns preferred) 2 tsp minced organic garlic 6 sprigs fresh organic thyme 2 bay
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Balsamic Orange Chicken with Rosemary
This dish is a favorite at our house! It utilizes pastured chicken thighs, which are an economical choice for dinner and the dark meat is a fantastic nutrient-dense food. You can use breasts or other poultry as well- duck would be fantastic! Balsamic Orange Chicken with Rosemary by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients:
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Breakfasts
Easy Swiss Chard Frittata (or crustless quiche)
Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner, this dish is a winner. It reheats well, so often I will make a double batch of swiss chard with bacon and garlic over the weekend, eat half with dinner and save half to make the frittata/quiche so it’s ready to eat on busy weekday mornings. Simply reheat
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Real Food Recipes
Swiss Chard with Bacon and Garlic
Swiss Chard is a nutritional powerhouse and it’s so easy to enjoy when sauteed with bacon, fresh grated garlic and a dusting of a surprise ingredient- nutmeg. I use nutmeg any time I saute greens or make a sauce, especially a cream sauce. It adds that little something special and a subtle reminder of home cooking and
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Real Food Recipes
Carmelized Broccolini with Garlic Butter
Carmelized Broccolini with Garlic Butter by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 TBL bacon drippings (from organic, uncured bacon) or lard (high quality, non-hydrogenated from pastured pigs) 1 large bunch broccolini, washed, ends trimmed 2 TBL organic butter (raw from grass fed cows preferred) 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled or ¼ tsp organic garlic
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup (gluten free)
Portabella. Crimini. Oyster. Shiitake. All shine in this rich and creamy soup. Wild, earthy and smoky mushrooms take center stage against a backdrop of luscious raw cream and nourishing beef stock, highlighted with fresh thyme, golden onions and fragrant garlic. A dash of tamari and a splash of bourbon adds complexity and depth to this soul-warming dish. Far from
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Grain Free Ginger Snaps
These are excellent and so easy- I had them in the oven in just over 5 minutes and they baked just 15 minutes. Warm, spicy, slightly chewy and subtly sweet, these are now a welcome addition to my recipe collection. Grain Free Ginger Snaps Makes about 24 cookies 1/2 cup grassfed butter, softened 1/2 cup sucanat or
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Braised Lamb with Herbes de Provence
Succulent, juicy and sweet with complex herbal earthiness, pastured lamb shanks shine in glory when bathed in deliciously supple red wine and coated with a generous dusting of herbes de provence; a spice blend of savory, fennel, thyme, rosemary and lavender. Easily prepared on the stove top or in the oven, this dish is also