This is my second pickle post, because the first recipe was terrible — mushy pickles, yuck! 5 T. sea salt 2 quarts chlorine-free water 6 oak, grape, horseradish or sour cherry leaves (these contain tannins which make the pickles crisp) 8 cloves peeled garlic 2 large heads dill 1 T. black peppercorns 1 T. mustard […]
Raw Walnut Pate
Print 1 c. organic raw unsalted walnuts 2 T. flat leaf parsley, minced 1 T. lime juice 3 T. olive oil 1 t. soy sauce (if tolerated) 1 clove garlic, minced salt and pepper Soak nuts for 8 hours. Drain and combine with all remaining ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth paste, scraping sides […]
Tart Cherry Sauce
Print 2 c. Pitted tart cherries 1/2 c. Filtered water 1 T. Raw honey 1 t. Vanilla extract Combine cherries and water in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium high heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey and vanilla. Serve over yogurt, ice cream, etc. © 2015 […]
Tart Cherry Frozen Yogurt
14 oz. raw organic yogurt (or full fat organic coconut milk) 2 c. Tart cherries, pitted (can be frozen) 1/4 c. Raw honey 1 t. Vanilla extract 1/8 t. Almond extract 2 raw pastured egg yolks Combine all ingredients in blender and purée. Strain because you might have missed a pit. Refrigerate until ready to […]
Fruit Ice
Watermelon ice pictured above Fruit Ice Ripe organic fruit such as watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, etc Wash and cut fruit (if melon) into bite-sized pieces. Cover a cookie sheet with a layer of plastic wrap. Arrange fruit in a single layer on the cookie sheet, with the fruit separated so it won’t freeze together. Place cookie sheet […]
Everyday Vegetable Braise
Print This is the recipe I make every few days, using whatever vegetables are in season. I eat it with hot bone broth and some reheated meat for most every meal. 4-6 T. quality fat (ghee, duck fat, schmaltz, etc.) 8 oz. uncured sugar-free bacon (I use Garret Valley), chopped 1 yellow or red onion […]
Tartar Sauce
1/4 c. Mayonnaise 1 T. finely chopped dill pickle 1 scallion, finely chopped 1 T. chopped fresh dill (or 1 t. dried dill) 1 T. chopped fresh cilantro 1 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice salt and pepper Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tuna Cakes
Print 10 oz. canned tuna 1/3 c. butternut squash puree 2 eggs 2 T. chopped fresh dill, or 1 t. dried dill 1 scallion, sliced thinly 1 T. lemon juice 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 4 T. fat (ghee, duckfat or schmaltz) Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan […]
Facial Wash
Option 1 – Wash your face with honey, rinse with warm water. Option 2 – Oil cleansing with organic Jojoba oil.
Facial Toner
3/4 c. alcohol-free witch hazel 1/2 t. carrot seed oil 1/4 t. sea buckthorn oil Combine ingredients in a 2 oz. spray bottle spray bottle. Wash face, spritz with toner, then apply a moisturizing oil.