Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Macadamia Nuts by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 stalk Brussels sprouts, or about a pound of sprouts off the stalk, organic is best Grassfed butter, coconut oil or ghee Unrefined sea salt, fresh ground black pepper 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped Directions: Cut stems off the
Real Food Recipes
Quick and Easy Cranberry and Orange Relish
This goes together in a snap and doesn’t even require cooking. Just cranberries, an orange, good quality honey and a food processor and you are set! Quick and Easy Cranberry Orange Relish by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 1 bag, (12-16 oz) fresh cranberries, organic if possible 1 organic orange, washed well and
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
Cinnamon Apples
This is a simple, kid-friendly recipe. It’s GAPS friendly, has no added sugar or sweeteners, is a great side dish (especially for pork) and a base for both of these grain free muffins and pancakes. For a sweet treat, enjoy these apples warm or cold, and even try topped with fresh, homemade, maple-sweetened whipped cream.
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Basics & Staples
How to Make Coconut Milk
I love coconut milk! Don’t you? It’s so tasty and an excellent, nutrient-dense addition to your diet. Rich in vitamins, minerals and a fantastic source of lauric acid (a nourishing fat found in breastmilk), coconut milk is indeed a superfood. But, until recently, I’d only purchased organic coconut milk in BPA-free cans (Native Forest and
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Basics & Staples
Amy’s Perfect Roast Chicken with Lemon Thyme Reduction
This is how we prepare our roasted chicken every Friday night. It’s so delicious and we eat the leg/thigh for dinner that night and then over the weekend have breast meat for soups (like Chicken with Wild Rice, Caldo de Pollo or Avgolemono), homemade pecan chicken salad (made with lemony mayo), soft tacos, or whatever we want
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Beverages
Coconut Milk EggNog – dairy free, nutrient-dense
Eggnog is a nutrient-dense superfood that need not be relegated to holiday times only. It’s an ideal breakfast, snack or even a little sweet treat that’s not too sweet. Typically, I make mine with raw milk and cream, but this coconut milk version offers amazing taste and nutrition and it’s a dairy free option too!
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Main Dishes & Entrees
Steamed Mussels in White Wine with Basil and Bacon
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
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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: