Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Butternut Squash Soup

This is the soup I make EVERY Christmas and give away as gifts. It's that good. The ingredients are in season during this chilly time, it stores well in the freezer and it is delicious. I buy cute glass jars and wrap them with bows. Everyone loves it. Including myself. Giving presents you make with your heart is makes me happy. And this soup, makes everyone happy!
The time it takes to make this soup is worth it. 
Healthy, Clean and DELISH!
Winter is the best time to make this soup. Butternut squash is in season and in every market. Remember to always buy organic when possible. You are worth it!

INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 Tbs Coconut oil
  • 2 Tbs Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Butternut squashes, about 3 lbs total. Cut in half and seeded.
  • 1-2 large granny smith apples halves and cored
  • 2 yellow onions, cut into quarters
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pink himalayan salt and cracked pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half OR plain full fat yogurt
  • 1.5 Tbs Grass-fed Butter
    DIRECTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 425 F. 
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or a silicone matt.
  • In a small bowl, mix oil and vinegar. Brush the cut sides of the squash, apples and onions with mixture.
Place squash and apples cut side down and the onions on baking sheet.
Bake, turning everything at least twice, until tender and light brown. About 30 minutes for the apples and 45-50 minutes for the veggies. 
Transfer everything to a cutting board and let it cool to the touch. 
Scoop out flesh from squash and discard the peel. Chop the apples and onions.
Transfer everything to a large sauce pan and add the chicken broth and nutmeg.
  • Over medium-high heat, bring ingredients to a boil and reduce to simmer on medium-low. Simmer for about 30 minutes until VERY soft and tender.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 
  • Once cooled, place ingredients in a blender and puree the soup in batches until smooth. 
  • Return puree to saucepan and stir in the half and half. 
  • Season with pink salt and cracked pepper.
  • Add grass-fed butter.
  • Heat back up to on medium. 
    *This soup can be stored in the fridge for about 2 days and in the freezer for about 3 months. 
It's heavenly!
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Friday, January 23, 2015

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs! They are the perfect snack! 
For me, these babies are the perfect pre and post workout food. Hard-boiled eggs in general make a quick snack if you are in a hurry. Power cook half a dozen Sunday night and you are set for the week. Or, they are great protein in your salads for lunch instead of meats. 

Eggs are the "good fats" your body needs to keep your heart healthy.  So as long as you don't fill these with g grotty mayo you are golden! Thankfully I am not a fan of mayo so this recipe works for my taste buds and my belly. 

Ingredients:
  • 2 hard boiled eggs peeled and slices in half
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • dash of Pink Himalayan salt
  • dash of garlic powder (not garlic salt)
  • dash of cracked pepper
  • sprinkles of paprika
Directions:
Remove yolks from egg whites. Place in small bowl with dijon, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mash until smooth. Place a scoop back into each egg white half. Sprinkle with Paprika per your liking.

These are quick and easy. I always have the ingredients on hand, and they add a little kick rather than having plain hard boiled eggs. Time to get my workout in!
ENJOY!

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