Eggplant Caponata
Ever wonder what to do with eggplant? This is a pretty simple recipe that I pull out every so often. It’s a slightly spicy and sweet dish that you can use to top anything: chicken, fish, rice pasta, or vegetables. It also freezes well, so it’s handy to make a batch and freeze part of it for future use. The recipe itself is both paleo and vegan friendly. I adapted this recipe from Everyday Food Magazine several years back. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup pine nuts 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 can tomato paste 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 Tbsp honey 2 large eggplants or 3 medium eggplants (2-1/4 lbs total), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2/3 cup white wine vinegar salt & pepper to taste First, cut the eggplant … Read entire article »
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Pumpkin Nut Muffins
Beware, these muffins are highly addictive. They’re like crack around our place. It’s hard to stop at just one, but you can do it with some strong willpower. These muffins sure satisfy a sweet tooth, and they have that nice cake-like texture that is missing from so many gluten-free baked goods. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and paleo diet friendly. I got this recipe from the owners at my gym, SWEAT 360 in Hillsboro, OR. Thanks for the crack addiction, guys and gals. Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves (OR, use 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin puree (available canned) 6 eggs 4 Tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (I use 2 Tbsp coconut oil and 2 Tbsp … Read entire article »
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