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May 21, 2021
Growing up, we had a period of time my mom had to get creative with meals to feed our family of six on a very tight budget. Here are not only some of those meal ideas but some of my own as well!   Texas Hash (we lived in Illinois so I’m not sure where she...
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  Grapes/Cheese (if you have time, make it into a kabob. Kids love kabobs!) Trail Mix – Make a batch of your own. Keep some in your car, at work, or anywhere to keep you from buying processed snacks. Nuts of choice raisins/craisins dried fruit/mulberries cacao nibs/choc chips seeds – pumpkin/sunflower, etc Turkey (or ham)...
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2 T olive oil 1 medium leek, rinsed, white and light-green parts diced 2 cups spinach 4 large eggs 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled s&p to taste Directions: Heat oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add the leek and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach until just wilted, add the...
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Mix and match as you like, aiming for a balance, and try to limit higher-sugar fruits. Follow the general principle of liquid first, lightweight ingredients next (powders), and the heaviest items on top. If none of your ingredients are frozen, add some ice cubes. LIQUID: water coconut water unsweetened nut milk oat milk hemp milk...
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If broccoli is not a favorite, swap it with another vegetable or pineapple!   2 lbs grass-fed steak, cut into 1/4″ slices 1/4 t. sea salt 2 t. coconut oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 ” piece ginger, minced 1 bunch broccoli, chopped 2 T water 1/4-1/2 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce   Directions:...
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This is a great recipe to get your kids to eat vegetables!   1 bunch fresh carrots (rainbow carrots from a farmer’s market would be perfect!) 3 T olive oil 1/2 t. coarse salt Directions: Heat oven to 400. Wash, but don’t peel, the carrots. If carrots are large, slice in half. Toss them in...
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I was never a big fan of broccoli – until this recipe! I also love to eat this raw as a salad. 3-4 crowns broccoli 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1/2 lemon   Directions: Heat oven to 425. Trim broccoli into bite-size pieces, add to bowl with salt...
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4 chicken breasts, skinless/boneless, cut thin, like cutlets 2 T olive oil 1/2 C chicken broth 1 can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk 1/2 C lime juice 2 T minced garlic 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/4 C fresh chopped cilantro optional red chili, sliced thin Directions:  Add oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with some...
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