Wednesday, October 1, 2014

spicy sesame ginger dressing

PREP TIME 5 MINS • SERVINGS 4 • YIELD ABOUT 1/2 CUP 

1/4 cup cold-pressed sesame oil
juice of 2 limes
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
pinch of red chili flakes, or to taste
sea salt and black pepper to taste


Sanfilippo, Diane (2013-12-29). The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally (Kindle Locations 4827-4834). Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.

sweetener-free ketchup

PREP TIME 10 MINS • COOK TIME 4 HRS • YIELD 16 OUNCES

1 small onion, diced
2 green/granny smith apples, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 pinches of cloves
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
6 ounces tomato paste

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir to combine. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then pour into a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Note: When blending or processing warm foods, do not overfill the container, as the heat will cause the contents to expand and they may splatter out.

Once blended, place the ketchup in glass containers and allow it to come to room temperature before refrigerating.

The ketchup should last for several weeks or more in the refrigerator. If you notice a change in color or smell or see any mold growth, toss it and make new batch.

Source:
Sanfilippo, Diane (2013-12-29). The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally (Kindle Locations 4776-4786). Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.

bone broth

Prep time 5 MINS • COOK TIME 8-24 HRS • YIELD ABOUT 2 1/2 QTS

4 quarts filtered water
1 1/2 to 2 pounds bones (beef knuckle bones, marrow bones, meaty bones, chicken or turkey necks, chicken or turkey carcass bones, or any bones you have on hand)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar*
2 teaspoons sea salt
cloves from 1 whole head garlic, peeled and smashed (optional)

Place all the ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker. Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low. Allow the broth to cook for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 24 hours. The longer it cooks, the better.

Turn off the slow cooker and allow the broth to cool to room temperature. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer or a colander lined with cheesecloth. Store the broth in glass jars in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for later use.

Before using the broth, chip away at the top and discard any fat that has solidified. You can drink the broth or use it as a base for soups, stews, or any recipe that calls for soup stock or broth.

Source:
Sanfilippo, Diane (2013-12-29). The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally (Kindle Locations 4735-4739). Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.

healthy homemade mayonnaise

2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon gluten-free Dijon mustard*
1/2 cup macadamia nut oil or other oil (see here)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

 KITCHEN TIP
You can also make this recipe using a handheld immersion blender or a small blender. If using a regular-sized blender, double the recipe to make blending easier. Use the opening at the top of your blender to slowly drizzle in the oil.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and mustard until blended and bright yellow, about 30 seconds. Begin adding 1/4 cup of the macadamia nut oil to the yolk mixture a few drops at a time, whisking constantly. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup macadamia nut oil and the olive oil in a slow, thin stream, whisking constantly, until the mayonnaise is thick and lighter in color. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Source:
Sanfilippo, Diane (2013-12-29). The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally (Kindle Locations 4714-4716). Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.

SWEET & SAVORY SPICE BLEND

PREP TIME 5 MINS • YIELD 6 TABLESPOONS

Combine all the spices in a bowl, and store them in a small container. 

1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt

Source:
Sanfilippo, Diane (2013-12-29). The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally (Kindle Locations 4660-4667). Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.

CHORIZO SPICE BLEND

Combine all the spices in a bowl, and store them in a small container.

Use 2 tablespoons of Chorizo spice blend, plus 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per pound of meat.

2 tablespoons chipotle powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

PREP TIME 5 MINS • YIELD 6 TABLESPOONS

Source:
Sanfilippo, Diane (2013-12-29). The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally (Kindle Locations 4654-4661). Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPICE BLEND

PREP TIME 5 MINS • YIELD 6 TABLESPOONS

Combine all the spices in a bowl, and store them in a small container.

1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, ground
1 tablespoon ground sage
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or 1 teaspoon black pepper)
2 teaspoons dried parsley (optional)

Source:
Sanfilippo, Diane (2013-12-29). The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally (Kindle Locations 4644-4652). Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.