CYH Chef Salad

CYH Chef Salad

This is my go to salad that I make weekly. You can prepare enough ingredients to have a second or third salad during the week. This recipe is estimated for 1 person so scale up accordingly. Feel free to substitute walnuts or macadamias for the almonds. This is a very filling salad that can be eaten as a main dish.

Mushroom and Leek Barley Risotto

Mushroom and Leek Barley Risotto

4 Servings. Option to make vegetarian with substitution of vegetable broth. Ingredients 2 tbs organic cold-pressed olive oil 3 large leeks, chopped 8 oz crimini, white button, or portabella mushrooms, sliced 1 cup uncooked pearl barley 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1/4 tsp...
Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

4 servings. Cooking time: 30 minutes. Ingredients ¼ cup fine bulgur wheat 1 garlic clove, minced Juice of 2 large lemons 3 cups chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (from 3 large bunches) ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ½ pound ripe tomatoes, very finely chopped 1 bunch...
Summer Borscht

Summer Borscht

Serves 6 Ingredients 8 medium beets, peeled, cut in half and sliced in thin half-moons 7 cups water 2 tsp Himalayan salt, or to taste 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons) 1 tbsp organic raw honey 2 large garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise ¾ cup plain full fat...
Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

Serves 6. Cooking time: 30 minutes. Ingredients for Tacos 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tbs Cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 red onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced Himalayan salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste...
Vegetable Bean Stew with a TWIST

Vegetable Bean Stew with a TWIST

Prep: 15 min. Active: 20 min. Serves 4. Ingredients 2 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) ½ medium onion, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced ½ cup soaked (overnight) or one 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed, with liquid reserved ½ cup...
Greek Turkey Burger

Greek Turkey Burger

Burger night doesn’t have to end up with a heavy, greasy patty on a large bun. This lighter turkey burger uses fresh vegetables to increase nutrient intake and avoid empty calories.

Zucchini Pasta with Kale Pesto

Zucchini Pasta with Kale Pesto

This is a gluten free and vegetarian dish, contains dairy. This veggie-packed dish is a powerhouse of nutrition! Traditionally, pesto is made with only basil; but the addition of kale adds a punch of vitamin A, C, and vitamin B-6, along with potassium. This recipe...
Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie

Cottage pie is originally from the UK and Ireland. I call it my “end of the week” dish because you don’t have to stick with the recipe- throw in any vegetables and lean meat you have leftover.

Heart Healthy Salmon

Heart Healthy Salmon

Ingredients salmon filets juice of lime fresh thyme garlic powder grapefruit peeled & segmented Himalayan salt honey Instructions Squeeze juice of one lime onto salmon fillets Sprinkle fillets with fresh thyme and garlic powder Top with grapefruit segments...
Heart Healthy Tuna Steaks

Heart Healthy Tuna Steaks

Ingredients tuna steaks juice of lime fresh thyme garlic powder grapefruit peeled and segmented Himalayan salt honey fresh ginger grated into slivers coconut aminos maple syrup Instructions Squeeze juice of 1-2 limes onto tuna steaks Sprinkle steaks with fresh thyme...
Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients ¾ cup almond flour (You can grind up slivered almonds in a food processor or buy it.) ¾ cup brown rice flour 3 organic chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon dried...
Cucumber Log Sandwich

Cucumber Log Sandwich

Ingredients roast beef or turkey slices lettuce veggies such as shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, sliced bell pepper favorite spices (thyme, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder) salt and pepper to taste Instructions Peel the cucumbers (optional) Remove a thin slice...
Mexi Baked Chicken

Mexi Baked Chicken

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces) 2 teaspoons taco seasoning (consider homemade with no sugar added) 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a shallow, small baking dish with non-stick...
Chicken with Coconut Aminos Dipping Sauce

Chicken with Coconut Aminos Dipping Sauce

Ingredients 3 large egg whites 2 teaspoons baking soda (10 ml) 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt (8.6 ml) 3 pounds skin on chicken wings, drumsticks and/or thighs 1/3 cup coconut aminos (80 ml) 1 ½ teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar (7.5 ml) 1 ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil (6...
Shrimp “Grok-amole” Salad

Shrimp “Grok-amole” Salad

Ingredients 1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp 3-4 ripe avocados, peeled and chopped into 1/2″ chunks 3-4 ripe red tomatoes, chopped 2-3 green onions, finely chopped 1 large orange or yellow pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 3-4 cloves of...
Homemade Deli Meat

Homemade Deli Meat

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or approx. 1 pound of total meat) 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon dried herbs or spices (optional) Instructions Put the syrup, salt and any seasonings that you like in a sealable...
Gyro Taco Salad & Tzatziki Guacamole

Gyro Taco Salad & Tzatziki Guacamole

Ingredients 2 pounds ground lamb 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1⁄2 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt to taste 3 heads romaine lettuce For the Tzatziki...
Guacamole-Stuffed Southwest Burgers

Guacamole-Stuffed Southwest Burgers

Ingredients 2 avocados juice from 1/2 a lime 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 pounds ground beef 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ cup finely chopped cilantro 1 jalapeno pepper or small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin...
Butter Chicken in a Silky Sauce

Butter Chicken in a Silky Sauce

Ingredients 4 lbs chicken thighs (chopped into 1-inch cubes) 6 clove(s) garlic (crushed) 2 teaspoon(s) garam masala 3 teaspoon(s) ground coriander 3 teaspoon(s) ground cumin 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder 1 teaspoon(s) paprika 3/4 cup(s) Greek-style (thick) yogurt 7...
Caldo De Pollo

Caldo De Pollo

Ingredients 1 chicken carcass 5 carrots (diced) 1 red onion (diced) 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup(s) salsa verde ½ tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Sea salt and black pepper...
Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

Ingredients FISH TACO FILLING 1 ½-2 lbs halibut (skin removed and cut into bite size pieces) 2 limes (juiced) 2-3 garlic cloves 1 jalapeno sliced, seeds removed (optional) 1-2 teaspoon(s) cumin 1 teaspoon(s) salt coconut oil romaine lettuce leaves (if using lettuce as...
Roasted Chicken

Roasted Chicken

Ingredients 1 whole chicken, 4-5 pounds 2 teaspoon(s) thyme ½ cup(s) Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon(s) coconut oil salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees Pat down the chicken dry with a paper towel Coat the chicken with coconut oil, salt and...
Low-Carb Beef Meatloaf

Low-Carb Beef Meatloaf

Ingredients 1 pound ground organic sirloin 1 tablespoon Italian flakes 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoon garlic powder, minced, or fresh mustard powder balsamic vinegar raw agave raw coconut aminos free range eggs onion green pepper yellow pepper whole oats tomato paste...
Beef Pot Roast with Turnip Greens

Beef Pot Roast with Turnip Greens

Slow cookers promise easy prep, but achieving delicious, picture-perfect comfort food results relies on heeding three principles: Don’t skip the browning step; use a cautious hand with added liquid; and, finally, let the slow cooker do its work slowly....

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