Tuesday Recipes

Assorted Recipes......

Warmth for Winter

1 cup hot water
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 banana
1 scoop vanilla Shakeology or protein powder of choice
1 pinch nutmeg
optional to make extra creamy 1/4 avocado
you can also add ground flaxseed or a tsp of flaxseed oil

put all ingredients in blender and mix well.  Enjoy

Cauliflower Chowder (serves 4)

 1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped;

 2 garlic cloves, minced;

 1 onion, diced;

 2 carrots, peeled and chopped;

 2 celery stalks, diced;

 4 cups chicken stock;

 1 cup coconut milk;

 1¼ tsp. ground cumin;

 1 tsp. ground turmeric;

 ½ tsp. ground coriander;

 fresh dill, to taste; (optional)

 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled;

 Cooking fat;

 Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Melt some cooking fat in a large saucepan placed over a medium heat.
Add the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 5 minutes).
Stir in the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Add in the chicken stock, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and coconut milk, and stir together.
Bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Season to taste and serve garnished with bacon and fresh dill to taste

Slow Cooker Beef and Pepper Soup (serves 4)

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef;

1 cup onion, diced;

2 cups cauliflower, minced;

2 bell peppers (any color), chopped;

15 oz. diced tomatoes;

15 oz. tomato sauce;

3 cups beef stock;

½ tsp. dried basil;

½ tsp. dried oregano;

3 cloves garlic, crushed;

Cooking fat

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

 

Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over a medium-high heat and cook the onion and the garlic for 1 minute.
Add the beef to the skillet and cook until the meat is browned.
Place the beef and onion mixture in a slow cooker.
Add all the remaining ingredients, season to taste, and give everything a good stir.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours

References

http://paleoleap.com/cauliflower-chowder/
http://paleoleap.com/slow-cooker-beef-pepper-soup/