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Meyer Lemon Tart Gluten/Dairy Free

Meyer Lemon Tart – Gluten/Dairy Free

Sweet Meyer lemons are at the peak of the season in winter. They are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. Try this simple lemon curd tart which makes a beautiful presentation!

Meyer Lemon Tart Gluten/Dairy Free

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Prepare the Crust:
  1. Follow the instructions for my gluten-free pie crust, whisking in the rosemary with the flour. Shape into a small rectangle and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove dough and roll between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Transfer to your tart pan and trim the edges. Gently press the dough into the tart pan. Blind bake in the oven for 15 to minutes until edges are firm, but not browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Curd
  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, maple syrup, eggs, arrowroot, and salt. Heat over medium-low, stirring frequently until thick, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the dairy-free butter.
  2. Pour the mixture through a sieve to remove any curdles lumps. Pour filling into baked pie shell and arrange lemons slices on top. Bake for 15 minutes, until set. Cool completely.
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Blueberry Skillet Baked Oatmeal

Blueberry Skillet Baked Oatmeal

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This breakfast is loaded with heart-healthy ingredients like chia seeds, flax seeds, blueberries, and steel cut oats which give it a great texture. Make this the night ahead and bake it up in the morning!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. Layer half of the blueberries in a greased 8-inch cast iron skittle or baking pan.
  2. Mix together the oats, flax, chia, salt, and almonds. Spread the mix evenly over the berries. Top with the remaining berries.
  3. Mix together the milk, vanilla, and honey. Pour over the mixture in the pan. It will be very liquidy. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  5. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and serve with extra maple syrup, if desired.
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Buckwheat Spicy Pumpkin Loaf

Buckwheat Spicy Pumpkin Loaf

Buckwheat adds a nutty flavor to this not-too-sweet, gluten-free tea cake. You can bake this in a loaf pan or in muffin cups!

Buckwheat Spicy Pumpkin Loaf

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45-50 minutes
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Cook Time 45-50 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk sugar and eggs until blended. Add in coconut oil and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl sift or whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Add to wet mixture and stir. Add in pumpkin purée, raisins, and optional nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 2 hours before slicing. Enjoy,
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Shrimp and Watermelon Ceviche

Shrimp and Watermelon Ceviche

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One of the best parts of summer is juicy watermelon, the quintessential summer fruit! It goes great in recipes, topped on salads, or in this Shrimp and Watermelon Ceviche. I served it on my salt block which adds subtle salty flavor and makes for a pretty presentation! You can serve this as a light lunch or an extra special appetizer!

Shrimp and Watermelon Ceviche

Health Benefits of Watermelon

Watermelon is one of the most alkalizing foods that you can eat which means that it helps keep your body’s Ph level normal. It is also super hydrating as it is mostly water. Eating watermelon in the summer can help prevent heat stroke due to its high amount of electrolytes.

Shrimp and Watermelon Ceviche

Did you also know that watermelon is loaded with antioxidants and a great source of Vitamin C? This helps fight cancer and protects your bones and cartilage. It is also a good source of beta-carotene, essential for eye health, as well as potassium which is good for high blood pressure and helps prevent heart disease. Plus, watermelon’s pink color comes from the lycopene in it which has been proven to reduce cholesterol.

This low-calorie fruit is also an excellent go-to for staving off sugar cravings. Not only does the crunchy texture and sweetness satisfy your sweet tooth, the high fiber content also satisfies your hunger. Loaded with vitamins, mineral, and amino acids, watermelon should be a big part your diet in the summer!

Shrimp and Watermelon Ceviche

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Prep Time 15 minutes
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  1. Slice shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces and place in medium bowl. Add lime juice, orange juice, red onion, and chili pepper; toss to combine. Chill for 20 minutes.
  2. Add watermelon, cilantro, avocado, and cucumber and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with baked plantains or tortilla chips.
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Endive and Lettuce Salad with Scallops and Pistachios

Endive and Lettuce Salad with Scallops and Pistachios

This Endive and Lettuce Salad with Scallops and Pistachios makes a perfect summer dinner! The pistachios bring out the nutty flavor of the scallops and it only takes minutes to prepare!

Choosing Scallops

Endive and Lettuce Salad with Scallops and Pistachios

If you live near the coast, buy your scallops fresh from your local fish store. If not, quick frozen scallops are a great choice. Scallops are often soaked in phosphate which is the same ingredient used in soap and detergent, so make sure you look for scallops labeled “chemical free” or “dry-packed.”

The key to cooking perfect scallops is to dry them thoroughly. Then use a good hot pan and only cook them for one to two minutes per side. Endive and Lettuce Salad with Scallops and Pistachios

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Cook Time 20 minutes
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  1. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from pan and allow to cool.
  2. To make dressing: zest lemon and squeeze juice into a medium bowl. Whisk in oil, dijon, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  3. To make scallops: Heat ghee in large skillet over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper and place in a single layer in pan. After about 2 minutes, flip and cook on the other side 1 to 2 minutes more until opaque. Remove scallops, wipe out pan, and repeat to cook remaining scallops.
  4. Assemble: Toss endive and lettuce with dressing and divide among dishes. Place scallops on tops and sprinkle with pistachios. Serve.
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Dairy-free Creamy Asparagus Soup

Dairy-free Creamy Asparagus Soup

I found this huge organic asparagus at the farmer’s market today which makes the perfect summer soup. The cashews make this Dairy-free Creamy Asparagus Soup thick and creamy without heavy cream! You can skip though, for a nut-free version.

Dairy-free Creamy Asparagus Soup

This is my go-to recipe for any simple creamed vegetable soup. You can swap out the asparagus for any vegetable you like such as zucchini, broccoli, or even a combination like cauliflower and asparagus, or carrot.

Dairy-free Creamy Asparagus Soup

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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  1. Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and sprinkle with a dash of salt. Saute until softened, 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add asparagus and stock. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add drained cashews and puree with an immersion blender or in your high-speed blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Gluten-free Ceylon Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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Warm cinnamon raisin bread is such a special treat and easy to make even without the gluten! This gluten-free Ceylon cinnamon raisin bread is loaded with raisins as well as sweet Ceylon cinnamon. It is deliciously moist on its own or toasted and it makes fantastic French Toast!

Are you eating real cinnamon?

Cinnamon is a favorite spice for most of us and it is well-known for its healing properties and ability to regulate blood sugar. I thought all cinnamon was the same until I visited a spice vendor at a farmer’s market and learned that the cinnamon most us have in our pantries is actually considered fake cinnamon in the spice world. This is usually cassia cinnamon and what you will find in your grocery store.

That is when he introduced me to Ceylon, or “true” cinnamon and WOW! It blew me away. The aroma alone is incredibly sweet and pleasing. There are also many more health benefits from Ceylon as it contains high amounts of antioxidant compounds called proanthocyanadins. Ceylon cinnamon has also been shown to improve digestive health as well as naturally lower high blood pressure

Cassia cinnamon contains high levels of coumarin, a blood thinner, which in high amounts can be toxic to the liver. So if you are using cinnamon every day, switch to Ceylon.

Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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  1. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Heat coconut oil, honey, and coconut milk just until lukewarm. (110 degrees) Add in apple cider vinegar.
  3. Sift all dry ingredients into mixing bowl of your electric mixer. With mixer on low, slowly add in warm liquids along with eggs. Beat on low until incorporated. Increase speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. (This helps build structure in gluten-free dough) Dough will be very sticky.
  4. Reduce mixer to low and add in raisins.
  5. In a small bowl mix together filling ingredients.
  6. Spray a large piece of parchment with oil and transfer half of dough on to it. With wet hands, spread dough into an 8 by 12 rectangle. Sprinkle filling over dough, leaving a 12 inch border.
    Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread
  7. Using parchment paper, roll dough, beginning at the short side into a tight roll. Transfer dough to pan, seam side up. Repeat with remaining dough, but this time place roll seam side down on top of other roll in pan. Smooth out top.
  8. Cover pan with a clean towel or greased plastic wrap and let rise 1 hour, or until dough rises just above edge of pan.
    Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread
  9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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  10. Bake bread about 1 hour until golden brown on top. Allow to cool 10 minutes, and then remove from pan and place bread on a baking rack to cool completely. Enjoy fresh or toasted with jam!
Recipe Notes

This bread makes great French Toast!

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Dairy-free Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Cherries are my absolute favorite fruit and they are only in season for such a short time! There are so many health benefits to cherries so try adding them to smoothies, muffins, granola, or my Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream! The secret to this super creamy ice cream is avocado, but you would never know it’s in there. Plus no ice cream maker required!

Health benefits of cherries

Cherries are loaded with antioxidants and anti-cancer fighting properties. They also help fight inflammation in the body and can help with weight loss. Did you know that tart cherries are a natural pain reliever, especially for arthritic pain? They can also help with insomnia because they contain natural melatonin. Try an 8-ounce glass of tart cherry juice an hour before bedtime.

Cherries are also high in potassium which makes them a great food to help relieve high blood pressure. Need any more excuses to eat more cherries?

Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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  1. Combine milks, with 1½ cups cherries, monkfruit (or other sweetener), avocado, vanilla, and almond extract in blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Add optional collagen and mix to combine. 
  3. Ice cream Maker option: Chill mixture for 2 hours and then place in ice cream maker per instructions.  When almost frozen, stir in remaining cherries, chopped and chocolate chips.
  4. Freezer option: pour mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid.  Chill remaining mix.  When frozen, place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth.  Stir in remaining cherries, chopped and chocolate chips.  Serve soft or chill in freezer for firmer texture.
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Upside Down Caramel Apple Muffins

Gluten-free Upside Down Caramel-Apple Muffins

Lightly caramelized apples bake under this moist, gluten-free muffin for a delicious whole grain and healthy snack. Serve these Gluten-free Upside Down Caramel-Apple Muffins for a special breakfast or a kid-friendly dessert!

Upside Down Caramel Apple Muffins

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Apple Topping
  1. In a large skillet, cook the apples, sweetener of choice, butter, and salt over medium heat until apples are tender and liquid is syrupy, 12-15 minutes. Divide among 12 muffin cups and sprinkle with walnuts.
Muffins
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, sugar, coconut milk, eggs, and lemon juice. Add dry ingredients and combine. Pour batter over apples and bake 18-20 minutes.
  3. Cool for 10 minutes and then flip muffins over. Remove muffin cups. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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coconut custard

Dairy-free Coconut Custard

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This rich coconut custard is so delicious and creamy without the dairy! I use it as a filling for my Coconut Custard Cake, but it is also amazing on its own!

Dairy-Free Coconut Custard

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  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk coconut milk, sugar, and arrowroot. Heat over medium heat until just bubbly and starting to thicken.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk egg yolks, and salt. Pour 1/3 cup hot milk into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Pour egg yolks back into the pan and heat until just bubbly and thick. Remove from heat.
  3. Pour custard through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly on to the surface. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
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