Ski Country Pasta

From Sherry Foster

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 lb bacon
4 cups penne pasta
1 lb fresh spinach
1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard
5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cups grated monteray jack cheese
1/2 cup fresh chipped basil
garlic cloves
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

Toast sliced almonds
Cook pasta al dente in salted water
Fry bacon to crispy/crumble, reserving 6 Tbsp of bacon fat in the pan, add garlic and spinach until wilted
Whisk together mustard and vinegar, add drained pasta, cheese, spinach mixture, bacon, chicken, and basil

Cent Granola Bars

Cream together:

2 cups butter
2 cups peanut butter
2 cups brown sugar

Mix in:

2 cups white corn syrup
3 Tbsp vanilla

Add and mix in the dry ingredients:

12 cups quick oats
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup flax meal
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup pepitos
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
2 cups craisins

Press into sheet pan
Bake 20 minutes @ 325
Cool and cut

vegan curry

This easy to make Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry takes less than an hour to make (mostly hands off time) and is packed full of delicious Indian flavors. It’s a healthy vegan recipe that makes a perfect meatless Monday dinner recipe. Make extras any you’ll have a giant smile on your face at lunch the next day.

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INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon each: cumin seeds and coriander seeds
• 1 head of garlic, chopped
• 1 – 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 cup dried brown lentils
• Optional: 1-2 teaspoons cayenne powder
• 1 – 15-ounce can coconut milk
• A few handfuls of cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped cilantro

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin and coriander seeds and toast until they start to brown, about 45 seconds. Add the garlic to the pot and let it brown, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the can of crushed tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and sea salt to the pot and cook, stirring the pot a few times, for 5 minutes. Add the lentils and, if using, the cayenne powder, and 3 cups of water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. Stir the pot a few times to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom. If the curry starts to look dry, add an extra 1/2 – 1 cup of water.
3. Once the lentils are soft, add the coconut milk and cherry tomatoes and bring the pot back to a simmer. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cilantro.

Whipped Oats

• Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup(s) Quick Oats 
• 1 1/2 Cup(s) Water
• 4 egg whites, beaten with a fork until frothy
• 1/2 Tablespoon(s) salted butter
• 1/2 Teaspoon(s) Pure vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

Begin cooking oats as usual on the stove top. After oats have absorbed most of the water, pour in egg whites and vanilla and whip vigorously with a fork until mixture is well blended. Raise the heat to medium and stir in the butter. Continue to cook for 4 more minutes, bringing oats back to a simmer and stirring frequently. When all the water is absorbed and the egg whites have caused the oats to puff and appear creamy, cover the pot and remove from the heat. Let the oats sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir oatmeal, add toppings, and enjoy!

Banana Bread Breakfast Bowl

From Bravo for Paleo

1 ripe medium banana
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
1/4 green apple, sliced
1-2 Tablespoons almond butter
1-2 Tablespoons dried coconut flakes
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
Coconut oil, for cooking

1. Using a fork, mash the ripe banana and mix it with the eggs and vanilla in a small bowl. The batter will be lumpy.
2. Grease a skillet with coconut oil and turn stove to medium heat. Add the lumpy batter and with a spatula, continue to mash and stir the mixture.
3. Once cooked, remove from skillet and place into a bowl. Top with apple, almond butter, coconut flakes, and cinnamon
4. Vanilla bean powder may be hard to find. If you don't find it, don't worry! The meal will still taste delicious, but liquid vanilla will change the colour of the bowl.

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