Eggplant Bake

1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch lengthwise slices 2 1/2 C marinara sauce 2 C mozzarella cheese 1 C artichoke hearts (squeeze out the water) Lay out eggplant slices on paper towels. Salt generously and let sit 10 min. (this gets out the bitter taste). Spread 1/2 C sauce into 8” square, microwave […]

Joyce’s Tomato Sauce

1/2 C. olive oil 3 C finely chopped yellow onions (about 3 large onions) 2 medium size carrots, peeled and finely chopped 2 cans (28 oz. each), peeled plum tomatoes in tomato puree 1 Tbsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (optional) […]

Sauce Rosee

6 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. parsley 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp. minced onion 2 Tbsp. minced green bell pepper 1 Tbsp. garlic 7 oz. tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillion 1 Tbsp. sugar 6 oz. (3/4 C ) heavy cream 1/2 C white […]

Balsamic Vinegar Marinade

2 Tbsp. fresh parsley 2 tsp. fresh rosemary 2 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. dried sage 3 cloves garlic 1/4-1/3 C olive oil 1/4-1/2 C balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Blend together. Marinade in a large Ziploc bag for 2-48 hours.

Asian Noodle Salad

5 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 Tbsp white or yellow miso ¼ tsp sesame oil two 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and thinly sliced 4 oz dried chinese plain or somen noodles, cooked according to package instructions 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved 1 C green beans, blanched 2 oz arugula, or other baby […]

Rich Fudgy Flourless Brownies

6 Tbsp unsalted butter ¾ C sugar 8 oz semisweet chocolate 2 eggs, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 Tbsp cornstarch ¼ tsp salt Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8×8 or 9×9 inch square pan. In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter, then add the […]

Berry Sorbet

½ pint raspberries 2 C fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 2 C unsweetened coconut milk (not the canned kind) 1/3 C agave nectar Juice of half a lemon 1 tsp raspberry extract (or vanilla extract) ¼ tsp almond extract (optional) Place all of ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain […]

Lemon Bars, GF

Crust: 2 ½ Tbsp coconut oil 1 ½ Tbsp 100% pure maple syrup ½ C almond flour 1 C unsweetened, finely shredded coconut 1 egg white (save yolk for filling) Pinch sea salt Filling: 3 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks 6 Tbsp 100% pure maple syrup 1/3 C lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 2 Tbsp […]

Pad Thai

1 (12 oz) package rice noodles 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 4 minced garlic cloves 1/4 C vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar 6 Tbsp fish sauce 9 Tbsp white sugar 1/8 tsp (or less!) crushed red pepper 2 C bean sprouts 1/4 […]

Chicken and Rice Soup

2 large onions, coarsely chopped 6 large celery ribs, cut into ¼ inch thick slices 6 medium carrots, cut into ¼ inch thick slices 1 (3 ½ -4 pound chicken) 2 C long grain brown rice 1/3 C packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tsp salt 3 quarts water Freshly ground black pepper Combine onion, […]