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Tag Archives: coconut oil
Health Recovery Diet with Coconut Oil
by Catherine M. Haug, September, 2007; updated April 2019. Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons This diet comes from the book Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Mary G. Enig and Sally Fallon (1). I tried this diet for several months … Continue reading
Posted in Diet, Fat or oil, Health, Tropical fruit
Tagged coconut, coconut oil, diet, keto
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Spiced Banana Bread with Coconut Flour, Gluten-free
By Cat, March 29. 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love banana bread and don’t have a problem with gluten, but this recipe sounds so good with nutmeg and cardamom spices, I decided I would give it a try … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, beat/whisked, Eggs, Fat or oil, Leavening, Nuts and seeds, Spices, Starch, Sweetener, Tropical fruit
Tagged arrowroot, banana, cardamom, coconut flour, coconut oil, egg, flax seeds, nutmeg, stevia
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Cherry-Almond Smoothie
By Cat, Mar 2018 (image, right, is from Wikimedia Commons) This interesting recipe is from Dr. Alan Christianson, a functional medicine practitioner specializing in hormone and auto-immune issues. This smoothie offers many benefits for your adrenal and thyroid glands. See … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Blended, Nuts and seeds, Soaked, Sprouted, Starch
Tagged almonds, apple, cherries, coconut oil, pear, potato starch
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Keto Cacao/Chocolate Truffles
By Cat, Feb 2018 (photo, right, cropped from Kettle & Fire (2)) I’ve been following a ketogenic eating program for over 3 years and am always on the lookout for a healthful high-fat, low carb treat. More well-known as Keto … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Blended, Chocolate, Cocoa, Fat or oil, Nut Butter, Nuts and seeds, Tropical fruit
Tagged almond butter, almonds, cashews, cocoa powder, coconut flour, coconut oil, cream, liqueur. hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts
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Caribbean Chicken, with Orange & Rum Sauce
By Cat, February 25, 2017 (photos, right and below, from Wikimedia Commons (2)) I’ve not yet tested this chicken recipe, but the combination of flavors promises to be delicious. First you prepare, stuff and fry the cutlets, then bake them. … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Apple, Pear, Baked, Citrus, Dairy, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Flour, Fried, Nuts and seeds, Poultry, Starch, Stove top, Tropical fruit
Tagged almond, apple, bitters, butter, chicken, coconut, coconut oil, egg, lard, orange juice, rum
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Golden Milk (Turmeric Tea)
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve been taking turmeric in supplemental form (capsule), but I like the idea of consuming it as a food rather than a supplement after reading about it on Wellness Mamma (1) and … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Dairy, Fat or oil, Medicinal, Nut Milk, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, coconut milk, coconut oil, ghee, ginger, honey, maple syrup, milk, molasses, turmeric
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Mini Quinoa-Carrot Cakes or Muffins
By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved carrot cake; it’s so moist and deliciously sweet, yet contains healthful ingredients like carrots, nuts and fruit. I usually make mine with whole grain flour but this … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, beat/whisked, Citrus, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Fat or oil, Grain, Leavening, Pseudo-grain, Spices, Sprouted, Sweetener, Tropical fruit
Tagged almond extract, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, banana, carrot, cinnamon, coconut oil, cream cheese, eggs, orange, pumpkin pie spice, quinoa, stevia, sugar, vanilla
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Thai Curry with Tofu
By Cat, November 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tofu is a type of cheese made from soy. I don’t use it much because, in general, I avoid soy unless it is fermented. But it is a good protein source … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Equipment, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nut Milk, Onion family, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, bell pepper, coconut milk, coconut oil, lime, shallot, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, tamari soy sauce, thai curry paste, tofu
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Curried Carrot Soup (Cooked)
By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Here are two recipes for curried carrot soup, one is raw (but can be warmed if desired), suitable for breaking a fast; the other is cooked. Both are creamy and rich with spices … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Root Veggie, Spices, Stock, broth, Stone fruit
Tagged almond yogurt, apple juice, avocado, bell pepper, carrot, cayenne, celery, chicken broth, cinnamon, coconut oil, coriander, cumin, curry powder, ginger root, lemin, lime, mustard seed, nutmeg, onion, turmeric, veggie broth, yogurt
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Plain Spelt Muffins (2 Versions)
By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breads & Muffins Menu; 2. Grains, Flours & Starches (About) Menu; 3. Crumb or Nut-Crumble Topping for Muffins; 4. Sprouting/Soaking Grains (Before/After Grinding); 5. Sugar and Other Sweeteners Menu; 6. Spelt vs Wheat in Baked Goods & Pasta Includes: 1. About … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Baked, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flour, Leavening, Nuts and seeds, Soaked, Sweetener, Vinegar
Tagged coconut oil, eggs, honey, maple syrup, milk, spelt flour, stevia, sugar
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