Tropical Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 8 oz green beans 1 lb cooked chicken breast, chopped 1 mango, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 2 cups arugula or mixed greens Dressing: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (no sugar added!) 1/4 cup red wine or other vinegar 1/4 cup MCT or coconut oil 1 tsp mustard 1 […]

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Creamy Chicken & Jalapeno Soup

Ingredients: 1 Tb coconut or mct oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, diced (remove seeds if you don’t want it too spicy) 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dill 1 lb cooked, diced chicken 16 oz chicken stock 1 can coconut milk 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt Directions: 1. Heat oil in […]

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Split Pea Soup

Note: Serves 1-2, but can easily be doubled. This soup freezes really well, so is great for making ahead of time. Protein Options: Add your favorite protein source to give an extra dose of protein to this rib-warming soup. Tofu, chicken, pork, ham, or bacon all work wonderfully well! Ingredients: 8 oz split peas (for […]

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Chicken Pozole

Ingredients: 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced or diced 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast* 4 cups chicken stock 1 can green enchilada sauce 1 can diced jalapenos 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp black pepper Dash of Lime juice (to taste) 1 can hominy, rinsed and […]

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Easy, Budget-Friendly Black Bean Soup

Note: Serves 1-2, but can easily be doubled. This soup freezes really well, so is great for making ahead of time. The basic recipe is perfect for university students, those on a budget, or those with limited cooking means, but the additions of the optional extras will really allow you to customize to your flavor […]

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Fennel and Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup fennel root, cleaned and sliced thin 1 large cucumber (or 2 small), peeled (if desired) and sliced thin 4-6 radishes, sliced thin 1 small handful green beans, cleaned and chopped 1/4 cup green peas 2-3 green onions, chopped 1 Tb soy sauce 1 Tbs ginger, minced 4 Tbs apple juice (no sugar […]

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced (or more if desired!) 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 8-12 oz assorted mushrooms, chopped 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1-2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp white pepper (black works as well) 1 cup grass-fed, organic whole milk mixed with 1 Tb potato or […]

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Ham & Bean Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1 large meaty ham bone* 2 cans beans, drained and rinsed (dried beans will work too – just soak the night before) 3 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp lemon pepper 1 large bunch green onions, sliced 2 cups spinach […]

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Curried Chicken & Apple Soup

2-4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Tb butter 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes 4 cups chicken stock 3 carrots, sliced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 Granny Smith (tart green) apples, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 Tb curry powder 1 tsp dried tarragon 1 tsp dried parsley 1 cup […]

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Cream of Chicken Soup

*Note: With the ratio of ingredients provided, this is more like a stew – heavy on the chicken.  If you’d prefer a “thinner” version, increase the chicken stock to 6 cups. 2-4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Tb butter 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes 4 cups chicken […]

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Mediterranean Chicken Stew

2-4 Servings Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes 2 Tb avocado or MCT oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 zucchini, chopped 2 tomatoes, diced 4 cups chicken stock 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried dill salt and pepper to […]

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Mexican Rice and Beans

2-4 Servings Ingredients: 2 cups rice (white or brown) 1 can diced tomato or 2 fresh tomatoes 2 cups (or more) chicken stock 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp lime juice 1 can black beans 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional) 1 Tb coconut or mct oil Directions: 1. Pour oil into bottom of rice cooker. […]

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