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Kid’s Choice Beef Stew

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My Kid’s Choice Beef Stew is simple in texture and rich in flavor. I cut the carrots and potatoes into very small pieces. This way, it’s easier to eat and much more appealing to little ones.

Kid's Choice Beef Stew

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Kid's Choice Beef Stew
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 12 cups
 
Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free, nut-free
Ingredients
  • 2 1⁄2 pounds grass-fed beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 6 cups gluten-free beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp sea salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups peeled, cubed gold potatoes (peeled and cubed into small pieces)
  • *1 cup caramelized carrots *see recipe below
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1⁄2 cup spring water
  • 4 Tbsp arrowroot powder
Instructions
  1. In a large soup kettle or soup pan, brown beef in oil.
  2. Add broth, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat to a boil.
  4. Cover and simmer 2 1⁄2 hours, until beef is almost tender.
  5. Stir in cubed potatoes and bay leaf.
  6. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. *In a medium size cast iron skillet, add 1 Tbsp of coconut oil, and 1 cup of finely sliced, or chopped carrots.
  8. Cook and stir over medium heat until carrots are bright and tender.
  9. Set aside.
  10. Mix ½ cup spring water and arrowroot powder together, then gradually stir into stew.
  11. Add caramelized carrots to the stew.
  12. Heat to a boil and stir 5 minutes more to thicken.
  13. Stew tastes even better the next day after all flavors have had a chance to merge.
  14. NOTE: A finely chopped onion may be added in the beginning to broth; however, many kids don't like the texture of onion.

 

Hazelnut Milk Hot Cacao

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My Hazelnut Milk Hot Cacao is my favorite hot chocolate. I think you’ll love it too!

Hazelnuts are rich in the minerals magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and selenium.

Hazelnuts are also rich in vitamins K, folate, thiamin, niacin, and vitamin E, which is great for tissue and skin.

*I buy my hazelnuts at Trader Joe’s.

Hazelnut Milk Hot Cacao

 

 

 

 

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Hazelnut Milk Hot Cacao
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Serves: 4
 
Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
Ingredients
  • 4 cups hazelnut milk (see Hazelnut Milk recipe)
  • ½ cup grade B maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp cacao powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla powder
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat milk.
  2. Stir in maple syrup, cocoa, and vanilla.
  3. Remove from heat before boiling.

 

Hazelnut Milk

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Hazelnut milk is one of my favorite nut milks. It’s full of vitamin E, which is great for tissue and skin.

Hazelnuts are also rich in the minerals magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and selenium.

Hazelnuts are also rich in vitamins K, folate, thiamin, and niacin.

My favorite nut milk bag is Ellie’s Best Bigger Better Nut Milk Bag, which can be found on Amazon.com.

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Hazelnut Milk
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Recipe type: Beverage
Serves: 4 cups
 
Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free
Ingredients
  • 1 cup hazelnuts, soaked overnight (at least 4 hours)*
  • 4 cups spring water
  • 5 dates, pitted
  • tiny pinch of sea salt
  • nut milk bag, or a cloth to strain milk.
  • *I buy my hazelnuts at Trader Joe's
Instructions
  1. Drain hazelnuts after soaking over night.
  2. Place hazelnuts in a high speed blender.
  3. Add 4 cups spring water, pitted dates, and pinch of sea salt.
  4. Blend on high for 90 seconds.

 

Blueberry Muffins

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Blueberry Muffins were on the quick and easy menu this morning. I used Costco’s organic blueberries, which were bursting with flavor!

Paleo Blueberry Muffins

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Blueberry Muffins
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Recipe type: Breakfast, snack
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Serves: 10
 
Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free
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  • 2 cups blanched almond flour (the equivalent of 1 bag of Trader Joe's blanched almonds, ground in a coffee grinder)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla powder
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup frozen or fresh organic blueberries
  • coconut sugar to sprinkle on top
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium size bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, and vanilla powder.
  3. Add oil, honey, eggs, and blueberries.
  4. Stir to combine.
  5. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
  6. Fill each muffin tin to ¾ full.
  7. Top each muffin with ¼-1/2 tsp of coconut sugar.
  8. Bake for 20 -22 minutes, or until muffin bounces back to the touch.
  9. Do not over bake. Muffins are nearly done when you begin to smell them.

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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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