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Simple Garden Salsa

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While the garden is abundant with tomatoes and peppers, let’s make SALSA! I used what I had on hand today, so it’s quite simple and SO GOOD!

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Simple Garden Salsa
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Serves: 6 cups
 
Gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan
Ingredients
  • 16 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped*
  • ½ bulb garlic, minced
  • 2 serrano peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium to large size bowl, mix all ingredients.
  2. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. This salsa is fresh, so eat within 3 days.
  4. *Note: Light a candle near your chopping station. It will keep your eyes from burning while you chop the onion.
  5. **WASH YOUR HANDS WELL after chopping peppers. You may also choose to rub a little oil on your hands after chopping and washing your hands.
  6. If you happen to rub your eye or any delicate part of your body and experience burning after chopping hot peppers, apply any oil you have on hand to dilute the burning sensation. This tip applies to any burning from essential oils as well.

 

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Summer’s Sloppy Joe’s

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I was craving Sloppy Joe’s…so I thought, “How do I make it without the processed mix and bread?” This is how I do it! 🙂

The cucumber an lettuce add a fresh crisp element against the spicy warm mix. My family devoured it before I ccould set the table!

Summer's Sloppy Joe's

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Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free
Ingredients
  • Paleo Tortillas *See my Paleo Tortilla recipe. Paleo Coconut Wraps or butter leaf lettuce may also be used as a wrap.
  • 1½ lbs ground turkey or grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 medium organic red onion, minced, or finely chopped
  • 1 15oz can organic tomato sauce (I use Trader Joe's)
  • 1 tsp dried, ground sage
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • 2 Tbsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 6 cloves black fermented garlic, or 3 cloves chopped/minced garlic
  • 1½ tsp arrowroot powder
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced into small cubes
  • shredded lettuce or mixed greens
Instructions
  1. Brown turkey or beef in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped/minced red onion.
  3. Add tomato sauce, sage, coriander, mustard powder, chili powder, salt, honey, garlic, and arrowroot powder
  4. Stir well and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Serve with my Paleo Tortillas, Paleo coconut wraps, or lettuce leaves.
  6. Top with diced cucumber and lettuce or mixed greens.

 

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Raw Chocolate Truffles

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Raw Chocolate Truffles…what more could you ask for?  These rich little superfood nuggets only take 10 minutes to make. Go ahead, honey, it’s gluten-free!

Raw Chocolate Truffles

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Raw Chocolate Truffles
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Serves: 12
 
Raw, paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, refined sugar-free
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 heaping Tbsp nut butter
  • 2 Tbsp raw honey
  • 7 dates, pitted
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Optional:
  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla powder
  • 1 tsp maca powder
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in food processor.
  2. Blend for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Note: The mix will appear somewhat dry.
  4. Pour the blended ingredients into a medium size bowl.
  5. Grab a small amount of the mix and roll into a ball, the size of a quarter.
  6. Note: As you handle and roll the chocolate balls, they will begin to stick together more easily.
  7. Place on a glass dish and refrigerate.
  8. Can be eaten immediately.

 

 

Vanilla Bean Cashew Creme Pudding

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I love my Vanilla Bean Cashew Creme Pudding just by itself, OR as a dip for any kind of fruit your heart desires. 🙂 I choose vanilla bean powder because it’s straight from the Earth, without any alcohol or glycerin added. It’s fresh and delicious! Vanilla Bean Powder can be found in many health food markets, or online.

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Serves: 3-4
 
Paleo, Raw, Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups *soaked cashews
  • ½ cup spring water
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • 2 tsps vanilla bean powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
  1. *Cashew should be soaked in spring water for 4-6 hours, AND THEN DRAINED.
  2. Place cashews, ½ cup spring water, raw honey, vanilla bean powder, and sea salt in a high speed blender.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

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I'm Summer Williams, a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in gastrointestinal health. With a firm background in healing, I believe anything is possible. All of my recipes are Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free & Refined Sugar-Free. Learn More →
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