Whole 30 Shepherds Pie

I have always LOVED shepherds pie.  Its filling, hearty and there is something about it being comfort food that I find appealing.  With a few little amendments, I made it Whole 30 and Paleo approved! It always makes it taste a little better too when I know its health!


2 white potatoes
1 head of cauliflower
1/4 cup coconut milk

1 free range egg
2 tbsp. ghee or organic butter
1 lb grass fed ground beef
2 stalks of chopped celery
1 zucchini diced
1 yellow squash diced

1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper
2 fresh garlic cloves minced plus 1 whole extra
1 onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
1/2 cup bone broth or beef broth
2 tsp Braggs organic spice blend
Himalayan salt to taste


1.  Chop potatoes and cauliflower and place in a pot of water with 1 large garlic clove and bring to a boil.  Cook till tender.
2.  In a large skillet, brown beef with onions and garlic.  Drain fat. 
3.  Add vegetables and sauté till tender. 
4.  Slowly add broth and spices.  Season with salt and pepper.
5.  Pour meat mixture into a greased baking dish.
6.  When potatoes and cauliflower are done, drain water.  Add milk and ghee and mash with a hand mixer till blended and most lumps are gone. Stir in egg and season with salt and pepper. 
7.  Top meat mixture with mashed potatoes mix.
8.  Bake at 350 for approx. 40 minutes or till meat mixtures is bubbly. 


ENJOY!

Potato, Leek and Broccoli Soup

Potato leek soup got taken to a new level with more vegetables!


3 leeks chopped
3 celery stalks chopped
1 large potato diced
2 heads of broccoli
3 cloves of fresh garlic minced
2 tbsp. olive oil or butter
4 1/2 cups homemade bones broth or chicken or vegetable stock
3/4 cup milk of choice
1 1/2 tsp thyme
Himalayan salt and pepper to taste


Bacon and sharp cheddar cheese for garnish

1.  Heat oil and sauté leeks and garlic till tender.
2.  Add celery and broccoli and cook till tender.
3.  Slowly add broth and bring to a simmer. 
4.  Add potatoes and thyme. Simmer covered for about 30 minutes or till potatoes are tender.
5.  Add room temperature milk and season with salt and pepper. 


Enjoy!

Dark Chocolate Brownies (gluten free and paleo)

These brownies make EVERYTHING better. They are fluffy and rich, which sometimes is hard to achieve with almond flour!


1/2 cup almond flour
1 tbsp. coconut flour
1/3 cup organic softened butter or coconut oil
3 free range eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
(nuts if you would like and top with a little organic powdered sugar when cooled)


1.  Whip butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs together. 
2.  Slowly add flours, cocoa, and baking soda.
3.  Fold in the chocolate chips.
4.  Pour in a greased  8 x 8 or equivalent pan. 
5.  Bake at 350 for approx. 35-45 minutes.
6.  Allow to cool before cutting.


Enjoy!

Dark Chocolate Whole Grain Banana Muffins

If bananas get mushy, my family is OUT. This is a easy and delicious way to use them up!

3 very ripe bananas

1 free range egg

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/4 plain Greek yogurt

1tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp Himalayan salt

1/2 cup organic sugar

2 cups whole wheat flour

3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

1. In mixer whip bananas with egg till fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla, oil and yogurt. 

2. When mixed well slowly add dry ingriedients.

3. Fold in chocolate chips. 

4. Fill greased (silicone liners are great) muffin tins 3/4 full. 

5. Bake at 350 for approx 15 minutes or till done.