Makes approximately 8 servings. Ingredients 16 meaty beef short ribs (approx. 6 lbs of ribs including bone) salt and pepper 2 cups Merlot wine 5 cups beef stock 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons maple syrup 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 10-15 sprigs fresh thyme Directions Preheat…
Slow Cook Beef
Makes approximately 8 servings. Ingredients 3 lbs chuck roast 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 jalapeno peppers 1 medium onion, diced 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 4 bay leaves 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dry oregano 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup water Directions Combine all…
Sweet Potato Brownies
Makes approximately 1 medium size baking dish. Ingredients 4 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and steamed 2 cups almond flour/meal* 2 cups oat flour or hazelnut meal * 24 medjool dates, pitted 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 3/4 cup cacao 3/4 cup maple syrup 1 cup walnuts or peacans, crushed into small chunks pinch of…
Sauteed Tamari Mushrooms
Makes approximately 3 side servings. Ingredients 2 (8 oz) cartons mushrooms, sliced 3 tablespoons tamari 2 teaspoons sesame oil olive oil Directions Saute mushrooms in a little bit of olive oil on medium-high heat. Cover with lid until all liquid from the mushrooms evaporate, stirring often. Add tamari and sesame oil and saute for about…
Balsamic Roasted Peppers
Makes approximately 4 side servings. Ingredients 4 lbs baby bell peppers (red, orange, yellow) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Directions Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread peppers on the foil in a single layer. Place rack several inches from the top of…
Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding
Makes 2-3 servings. Ingredients 2 cups vanilla almond milk 6 tablespoons shredded coconut 6 tablespoons chia seeds 2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed Toppings almond butter fresh fruit hemp seeds chia seeds Directions In a bowl, mash berries with milk, coconut and chia seeds. Pour into serving glasses and cover. Store in fridge overnight. Add toppings before…
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Makes approximately 4 servings. Ingredients 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon orange juice ½ tablespoon poppy seeds ⅛ teaspoon paprika 5 oz spinach 2 cups strawberries, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted Directions Toast almond slices in a…
Joe Cross’ 3-Day Weekend Juice Cleanse
I followed the following cleanse which includes one dinner each day made up of vegetables. I chose 3 days where I wasn’t busy and could focus on my detox. For me this meant doing it on a weekend. I bought all my produce on a Thursday. I cleaned the produce and put them in bags so…
Roasted Chickpea Kale Salad
Makes 4-6 servings. Ingredients Salad 1 bunch kale 1 cup carrots, julienned or grated 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced Dressing 1/4 cup raw almond butter 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 1/8 cup sesame oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon tamari Chickpeas 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry 2 tablespoons olive…
Tomato Lentil Soup
Makes 1 large pot of soup. Ingredients olive oil 3 carrots, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 1 large onion, diced 3 large garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper 1 1/4 cup lentils, pre-soaked overnight 1 14oz can tomatoes, blended into liquid form * 10 cups vegetable stock 6 fresh thyme sprigs 1 cup gluten free…