Mama’s Beef Roast

Makes 6 servings. Ingredients 3 lb grass fed chuck roast garlic powdersea saltblack pepperneutral tasting high heat oil (I use avocado oil) Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse off meat. Pat dry with paper towel. Drizzle oil on one side of the meat. Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Flip the meat…

Chickpea Curry

Makes approximately 4 servings. Ingredients Chickpea Curry 1 yellow onion, diced4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 tablespoons avocado oil (or any high heat oil) 2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon red curry paste1 teaspoon ground ginger powder2 teaspoons sea salt1 teaspoon ground turmeric powder1 teaspoon ground coriander powder1 teaspoon ground cumin powder1 teaspoon curry powder1 squirt…

Creamy Almond Berry Oatmeal

Makes 3 servings. Ingredients 3 cups water1.5 cups oats2 tablespoons honey2 heaping tablespoons almond butter (or cashew butter) 2 cup frozen wild blueberries (or any berry) Directions Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add oats, bring heat down to a simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and leave lid on for 2-3…

Lactation Cookies

These cookies can be enjoyed by anyone – not just a breastfeeding mother! Makes approximately 48 medium sized cookies.  Ingredients 2 cups salted butter, room temperature2 cups of cane sugar4 eggs2 teaspoon of vanilla extract 6 cups old fashioned oats4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chunky chocolate chips 4 tablespoons Brewers Yeast 2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon baking…

Quick Chicken Tzatziki

Makes approximately 6 servings. Use organic ingredients when possible. Ingredients 2 lb chicken tenders 1 large fresh lemon, squeezed drizzle of grape seed oil salt and pepper 3 oz baby arugula 2 medium sized tomatoes, washed and diced 2 green onion, washed and diced 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 6 Tandoori Naan Bread8 oz Tzatziki sauce12…

Chocolate Cashew Chia Balls

Makes a small batch. I usually double this recipe but make it in two batches since my food processor isn’t big enough to hold double the amount at once. Ingredients 1 cup medjool dates, pitted1/2 cup unsalted cashew butter2 tablespoons cacao powder1 tablespoon chia seeds1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Place all ingredients in…

Basil Pesto

Makes approximately 1-1.5 cups. Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves1/2 cup parsley3 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dry)1/4 cup raw cashew or pine nuts 2 fresh garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup avocado or grapeseed oil 1/2 cup Parmesan (or nutritional yeast) Directions Blend all ingredients until well blended but still a little chunky.

Nana’s Baba Ganoush

Makes approximately 1 medium size bowl. Still can’t get the hubby to eat this, but mama and toddler love to enjoy this on fresh bread! Ingredients 4 medium sized eggplants*1/2 medium sized shallot, diced 1 teaspoon mayonnaise1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup avocado oil or sunflower Directions Turn grill to medium high heat. Important: with a fork,…

White Turkey and Bean Chili

Makes 4-6 servings. Ingredients 1 lbs ground turkey2 tablespoons grapeseed oil2 medium onions, diced4 fresh garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons dry oregano1/2 teaspoon1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 tablespoons taco seasoning * 2 bell peppers, chopped2 cups turkey or chicken broth2 16oz cans white kidney beans1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon…

Blueberry Pecan Spelt Muffins

Makes 12 muffins. Ingredients 2 cups white spelt flour 4 tablespoons coconut sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 medium banana, mashed 3/4 cup plant-based milk 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4…