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
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Crispy Kale Chips- A Delicious Real Food Snack
Ok, sometimes when I recommend kale chips as a snack to my clients, they say “WHAT kind of chips?? That sounds gross!” Well, I love kale, but even for those who aren’t its biggest fan, these chips are a hit. Kids love them, too! Let them help with the preparation and they will enjoy eating
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Buttery Minted Peas
This is a super easy side dish that goes great with a variety of entrees, especially wild-caught sablefish (or other white fish). The butter makes the peas creamy and the mint brightens everything up. Best of all, it comes together in a snap and you can use either fresh or frozen organic peas. I keep
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Arugula Salad with Lemon Dressing
I just love a nice, fresh, simple salad. And the peppery bite of arugula is so fantastic, especially paired with a light lemon dressing. A perfect addition to almost any dish, this is particularly nice with chicken (like Gluten Free Chicken Paillard or Gluten Free Chicken Piccata, fish, beside a bowl of soup or piled
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Roman Artichokes
An easy and delicious side dish! Artichokes are high in antioxidants and have a positive effect on bile and strengthen the liver and gallbladder function. Roman Artichokes by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: 4-6 small to medium size fresh, raw artichokes 1 organic lemon, zested and halved ½- ¾ cup chopped fresh organic
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Delicious and easy green bean recipe
Green beans are a long time family favorite that most people enjoy eating. They are a great source of many important nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B vitamins, silicon (in a form that is more easily absorbed by the body than that found in many other foods), magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, a wide variety of
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Easy Creamed Spinach
Easy Creamed Spinach by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Ingredients: About 2 pounds of fresh spinach, washed, stems removed 1 TBL butter (organic from grassfed cows) 1 shallot, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped Unrefined sea salt, freshly ground black pepper Nutmeg, to taste ½ cup cream (raw from grassfed cows)
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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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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