Veggie stuffed Portabella mushroom pizza is so easy and perfect for the grill.

Recipe for 4 pizzas

  • 4 portabella mushrooms, stems removed and center scooped out
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 C  marinara 
  • 1/2 C fresh spinach
  • 1/2 C bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 green onion diced
  • 1 ripe avocado 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh cilantro 

Pre heat oven to 450 F. To prepare mushrooms rinse well, then remove the stems and scoop out some of the inside and pat dry. Place mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with foil and brush olive oil on each one. Then place 2 tbsp sauce inside each one, followed by spinach, garlic and basil. Divide the bell pepper in 4 portions, and sprinkle nutritional yeast on top. Season with salt/pepper if desired. Bake 8-10 min, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and place back in oven 2 min on Broil. Top with fresh avocado and cilantro. 

Pan Seared lamb chops with thyme, topped with an arugula pesto and served with Honey Dijon roasted cabbage

Recipe serves 4

Lamb chops

  • 4 lamb chops
  • salt/pepper
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 -2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) or use olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 F, and let lamb chops come to room temp for at least 30 min. In a cast iron skillet add ghee and get to medium hot, sear both sides for 3 min. Then place in the oven for 10 minutes, will come out medium rare. 

Pesto

  • 2 C arugula
  • 1/4 C toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 drops lemon essential oil or 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and set aside till ready to serve.

Cabbage

  • 1 large purple cabbage cut into quarters 
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon
  • 1/2 tbs apple cider vinegar

Preheat oven to 400 F, mix honey, dijon and vinegar well. Then using a brush coat the cabbage well and bake for 30-25 min. Use any extra once it comes out of the oven. 

Roasted Cauliflower steaks with Jamaican cashew sauce, and ginger golden beets

Recipe serves 2 

Ingredients for steaks

  • 1 head cauliflower sliced 3/4 " stem side face down
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt/pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Preheat oven 425 F, and drizzle coconut oil on steaks, Sprinkle paprika, onion powder, and salt/pepper, add 2 garlic cloves to pan to be roasted and bake 20 min. 

Ingredients for cashew sauce

  • soak 1/2 raw cashews in water overnight ( roast first for more flavor if desired)
  • 1/4 C coconut milk
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves that were roasted
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 drop thyme essential oil or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes 

In a sauce pan heat oil, garlic and coconut milk. Then add the nuts, and all spices and cook on low 3-5 min. 

Ingredients for the beets

  • 2 golden beets cut into 1/2 "slices 
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger
  • salt/pepper

Preheat oven 425 F and bake for 12-15 min. 

 

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Southwestern turkey and black burger with sweet potato fries.

Recipe- makes 8 burgers/ serves 4

  • 1 lb ground turkey thawed
  • 3/4 C cooked black beans
  • 3 drops Cumin essential oil or 1 tbsp
  • 3 tbsp diced miled chilles
  • 3/4 C gluten free Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 egg whisked or 1 collagen egg
  • salt/pepper
  • 4 bell peppers prepared

Mix all above ingredients in a large bowl and don't over mix, then using 1/3 C measure out 8 portions, In a heated skillet add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook on medium heat for 6 min per side. Broil your bell peppers, and let cool for a few min. Assemble your burgers inside of bell pepper, add fresh avocado or hot sauce if desired. 

Sweet potato fries

  • 2 lbs sweet potato cut into 1/4" slices
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt/pepper

Preheat oven to 450 F. combine all ingredients and toss fries into the mixture. Line baking pan with parchment paper, bake 20 min and toss half way through. 

Dippin sauce

  • 1/4 c greek yogurt
  • 1 jalepeno  seeded and diced
  • 1/3 C cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 ripe avocado 
  • 1 drop lime essential oil or 1 tbsp 

Jamaican inspired turkey, black bean and quinoa collard rolls

Recipe serves 3-4

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz package of ground turkey
  • 2 bunches of collard greens could substitute with swiss chard and make bigger rolls
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 c cooked black beans
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (make according to package instructions
  • 1 egg or 1 collagen egg
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin 
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 drops thyme essential oil or 1 tsp
  • 2 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil 
  • 12 oz can or home made marinara sauce 
  • salt/pepper

Preheat oven to 350 F, to prepare the collards steam and then place on paper towels to dry out a bit. In a large sauce pan heat oil, onions, and carrots and sauté for 3 min. Then add the turkey, with salt and pepper and let it begin to brown. Mix in parsley, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, cumin and thyme and combine well and cook for 5 min on low.  In a 9" by 13 " pan pour half of your sauce on the bottom, assemble your rolls by using 1/4 c measurer. Fold in the top and bottom and roll in sides, and place in pan. Using remaining sauce on top and bake 30 min.