Category: Advanced Plan

Chickpea, Avocado & Feta Salad – Cooking Video

This is an easy, healthy, protein and healthy fat packed recipe. It can be used as a main dish or as a side.

Ingredients:

2 cups chickpeas (cooked, drained and rinsed) or canned

1/2 cucumber, diced

4 stalks green onion, chopped or 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 lime, juiced

1/4 cup organic feta cheese, crumbled

1 avocado, diced

1 1/2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. If you are making it ahead, don’t add the avocado until ready to serve.

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Asian Style Beef & Noodles

This is a restaurant inspired dish that is as beautiful as it is tasty and nutritious. It can be eaten hot or cold so can be great to take to lunch the next day.

For the grass-fed steak:

¼ cup toasted sesame oil

3 tablespoons liquid aminos

1 teaspoon fish sauce

2 inches ginger, peeled and grated

3 large cloves garlic, grated or pasted

1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal olek)

2 pounds grass-fed skirt steak

For the Sauce:

1 package of mung bean (glass) noodles

1 tablespoon chili paste (Sambal Olek)

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons smooth almond or peanut butter

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, preferably toasted 

3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped

2 inches ginger root, peeled and grated

For the Veggies:

Steam broccoli, bok choy, celery, onions, or any combination.  

Top with:

½ cup dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped or more sesame seeds

½ seedless cucumber, cut into matchsticks

Optional:  grilled green onions

Whisk up marinade ingredients, add steak and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.  For a very tender steak, use a Jaccard tenderizing tool before marinating the steaks.  (You can order one here:  https://amzn.to/38bx6WK)

Heat cast-iron griddle or skillet, or outdoor grill to medium-high. Cook the steaks about 4 minutes on each side or until crispy at edges and caramelized. Let stand a few minutes then slice against the grain.

Cook the mung bean noodles.  Bring a pot of water to a boil and remove from heat.  Add the noodles and let sit in the hot water for 5 minutes then drain.  

Whisk the sauce ingredients together.  

Put noodles in a bowl and stir in the desired amount of sauce.  Assemble the rest of the ingredients on top.  

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Pecan pie

This recipe is courtesy of my good friend, Dr. Rosie Main. www.DrMain.com

THE CRUST:
2 cups almond flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Dash of sea salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
20 drops pure liquid stevia
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

THE FILLING:
3 cups raw pecans, chopped
2/3 cup of paleo or Keto Maple Syrup
1 tsp pure liquid stevia
1/2cup coconut oil
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp arrowroot powder
2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk or hemp milk
A couple pinches of sea salt for pecans

1.)  THE CRUST  Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.   In a large bowl, stir together almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon and sea salt with a fork.  Add in the remaining liquid crust ingredients.  Stir together with fork until well combined and crumbly.

2.)  Press dough into a 9 inch pie shell (or tart pan — that’s what I used).  Bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

3.)  THE FILLING:  In a medium sauce pan, mix together the coconut oil, maple syrup, stevia and vanilla extract.  Bring to a boil over Medium-High heat, then lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking it frequently. (It will seem like the oil and syrup are separating.  The arrowroot mixture will act as an emulsifier later!)  Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

4.)  In a large stainless steel skillet, toast the pecans on Medium-Low heat for about 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently.  Remove from heat and sprinkle with sea salt.

5.)  In a small bowl, mix together the arrowroot powder and almond milk.  Let it sit for 6 minutes.

6.)  Once the sugar-oil mixture is cooled to room temperature, whisk in the arrowroot mixture until combined and smooth.  Stir in the chopped pecans until combined.  Pour onto the cooled pie crust and distribute evenly.

7.)  Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until the filling begins to set and loses its shine. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.  Chill in fridge at least an hour or two before serving (we found it easier to cut and serve when slightly chilled).

recipe courtesy of : DoctorMain.com

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Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings

I have made wings every way possible and they are all great.  However, this recipe blew my mind because they were so easy and required no sauce at all.  They are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.  The magic is the baking powder, which results in the crispiness and the taste of the wings is allowed to shine.  If you have a smoker, it is a must try.   You can wow people with this one.  Everyone will ask you for the recipe.  🙂

5 pounds organic, free-range chicken wings (flats and drumettes)

2 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

Dry wings thoroughly on all sides with a paper towel or dish towel. Place them in a large plastic bag. Add the baking powder and salt to the wings, close the bag, and shake to evenly coat.  (You can also just lay them out on a baking dish and sprinkle on all sides.)
Preheat smoker to 250 degrees F. If using a Big Green Egg, use the heat deflector.
Place the wings directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 30 minutes.
Increase the heat in your smoker to 425 degrees F and continue cooking for 45 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the wing reads 175 degrees F.
Rotate the wing ever 20 min to achieve even cooking.
Remove the wing from the grill and serve.
These wings don’t even need sauce but you can toss in hot sauce, bbq sauce, or dry rub.  (My favorite sauces are Primal Kitchen or New Primal as they are sugar-less)
*NOTE:  You can do the same in the oven, it will just lack the smoky flavor of the smoker.

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Chicken Shawarma

Core & Advanced Plan

Serves 4

This is an amazing middle eastern dish that has just the right amount of spice and heat.  The combination of spices on the chicken along with the cool, tanginess of the sauce and crunch of the lettuce is amazing.  It is typically served on flatbread but for this recipe, I replaced it with grain-free tortillas or lettuce leaves.

You can use a skillet (preferably cast iron) for indoor cooking or a grill or griddle for outdoor cooking.  I find my Blackstone griddle to produce the best results.

2 lbs free range, organic chicken thigh fillets , skinless and boneless

Marinade

1 large garlic clove , minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cardamon
1 tablespoon ground coriander or curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp avocado oil

Sauce

1 cup organic sour cream or greek yogurt
1 clove garlic , minced
1 teaspoon cumin
Splash of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Serve with

6 grain free tortillas (Siete or Mikey’s Brand)
Organic lettuce, shredded or used as a pita
Tomato slices

Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag (or bowl). Add the chicken and make sure each piece is coated very well. Marinate for a few hours to overnight.

Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until ready to serve.

Heat grill or pan on medium high. Place chicken on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until it starts to brown and caramelize, then turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes then slice or cut into chunks.  Pour any juices that remain over top of the chicken.

Put some of the sauce on the tortilla or lettuce then add the chicken and tomatoes.  Enjoy.

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Grass Fed Ribeye Roast – Prime Rib

Advanced Plan

Serves 3-4

This is a fabulous, exclusive restaurant-style dish.  It is much simpler than it looks and is perfect for a holiday feast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-5 lb grass fed standing rib roast
1 onion, quartered
1 head garlic, sliced in half
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Herb Butter Rub

1 stick grass fed butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Red Wine Sauce

Drippings and vegetables from roast
1 cup grass fed beef stock or free range chicken stock
2 cups red wine
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder

Take the roast out of the refrigerator about 2 hours before you are ready to cook it to bring it to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Mix the Herb Butter Rub ingredients together in a small bowl.

Place the onions, halved garlic, and herb sprigs in the bottom of a glass baking dish.

Rub the Herb Butter mixture on the back side of the roast (bone side).  Flip it over and place on top of vegetables in roasting pan.  Rub the rest of the mixture over the top and sides of the roast.    The temperature will raise about 5-7 degrees as it sits.

Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes in the 450 degree oven.  When timer goes off, turn oven heat down to 250 degrees.  Roast for another 1.5 to 2 hours.  (see below for internal temperatures)

  • Rare – 120°F. Remove from oven when it is 115°F.
  • Medium rare – 125°F. Remove from oven when it is 118°F.  (IDEAL TEMPERATURE)
  • Medium – 130°F. Remove from oven at 125°F.
  • Medium well done –  135°F. Remove from oven at 127°F.

Take the roast out of the roasting pan and put on a cutting board and cover and let sit for 30 minutes (the roast will continue to cook)

To make the wine sauce, transfer everything from the roasting pan to a saucepan and add the wine and broth.  When slightly heated, add a spoonful of the liquid to the arrowroot powder in a small bowl and mix.  Then add it to the saucepan (this will prevent lumping). Cook until reduced to the desired consistency.

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