Gluten-free Beef Broccoli

Gluten-free Beef Broccoli (Grain-free. Soy-free. Nut-free)

So many great things about this revised Beef Broccoli recipe! It’s simple, easy, fast, and authentically delicious!
I decided to try out TX Bar Organics Grass Fed Carne Asada Beef for this dish, and it provided taste and quality!

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1.5 pounds carne asada meat (preferably organic grass fed from TX Bar Organics), trimmed and cut, against the grain, into thin slices.
1/3 cup raw coconut aminos
2 tablespoons raw coconut sugar
2 garlic Continue reading →

Grass Fed Beef Machaca

Shredded Beef Machaca Lettuce Wraps, made with TX Bar Organic Grass Fed Beef – perfect for a weekend dinner!

Machaca is said to originate from Northern Mexico, and along the southern states of the USA, across California, Arizona and New Mexico. Before refrigeration, it was made from dried beef or pork, which was rehydrated and pounded to make it tender. Once refrigeration arrived, dehydration was not used for preservation. Today, most USA made machaca dishes are made from beef that Continue reading →

Strawberry Balsamic Shortcake

Strawberry Balsamic Shortcake

Gluten-free. Grain-free. Dairy-free. Nut-free. Refined Sugar-free.

Organic California Strawberries are in season! Juicy, sweet, and tart, makes them perfect for quick prep desserts like my Strawberry Balsamic Shortcake. I like cutting the shortcake into squares (or rounds) and piling it up with mounds of berries and yogurt in between!

SERVINGS: 4 to 6
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
BAKE TIME: 30 minutes

Wet Ingredients

2 cups strawberries (preferably organic)
2 cups yogurt (I used coconut milk yogurt)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (totally optional) I used Mia’s Continue reading →

Warm Veggie Slaw with Roasted Herb Chicken

Warm Veggie Slaw with Roasted Herb Chicken

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients for Slaw

1/2 pound brussels sprouts
3 carrots, peeled
3 garlic cloves
2 leeks, trimmed and washed
1/4 cup spring water
1 tablespoon unfiltered, unrefined extra virgin olive oil
sea salt (optional) and fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon herbs de provence

Instructions

Using a KitchenAid food processor: Use drive adapter and adjustable slicer. Set machine settings to thin. Process vegetables on high speed.

Using kitchen knife: Chop vegetables thinly.

Put vegetables into large skillet. Pour in 1/4 Continue reading →

Avocado Lime and Cilantro Salad Dressing

I know that not everyone is able to get fresh avo’s now, but as soon as I can get them, I make this dressing and dip or drizzle! It’s great with steak, chicken, veggies…

Makes about 1 cup

Blend:

1 avocado
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or coconut vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or raw coconut nectar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoon cream or yogurt (I used coconut yogurt)
sea salt and pepper to taste

* Kick it up by adding chili sauce or 1/2 a jalapeno during Continue reading →

Olive Pimiento and Leek Flat Bread

I’m really happy. I’m so truly happy this recipe idea came into my mind. I was so tired of seeing gluten-free wraps and crusts made with yeast, made from rice flour, brown rice flour and other grains. There was nothing for me to eat! Ah, now you and I, can enjoy a great flat bread in a variety of flavors, combinations, and never have to miss out again!

I’ve discovered that fresh, cooked, mashed, sweet potato works well in flat breads, Continue reading →

Parmesan Herb Flat Bread

I’m really happy. I’m so truly happy this recipe idea came into my mind. I was so tired of seeing gluten-free wraps and crusts made with yeast, made from rice flour, brown rice flour and other grains. There was nothing for me to eat! Ah, now you and I, can enjoy a great flat bread in a variety of flavors, combinations, and never have to miss out again!

I’ve discovered that fresh, cooked, mashed, sweet potato works well in flat breads, Continue reading →

Tomato Basil Flat Bread

I’m really happy. I’m so truly happy this recipe idea came into my mind. I was so tired of seeing gluten-free wraps and crusts made with yeast, made from rice flour, brown rice flour and other grains. There was nothing for me to eat! Ah, now you and I, can enjoy a great flat bread in a variety of flavors, combinations, and never have to miss out again!

I’ve discovered that fresh, cooked, mashed, sweet potato works well in flat breads, Continue reading →

French Onion and Bacon Soup

French Onion and Bacon Soup

Everyone has a “go to” meal when time is limited. This is one of mine. It’s convenient but yet fresh and nourishing.
The typical French Onion soup has a delicious oozing, melted layer of broiled cheese on top. If you are blessed to be able to enjoy cheese, please do so for me!

Servings: 4 to 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee
4 brown onions, thinly sliced
4 cups prepared beef stock (see recipe Continue reading →

Carne Asada Flat Bread Pizza

Carne Asada Flat Bread Pizza

I’m really happy. I’m so truly happy this recipe idea came into my mind. I was so tired of seeing gluten-free wraps and crusts made with yeast, made from rice flour, brown rice flour and other grains. There was nothing for me to eat! Ah, now you and I can enjoy a great flat bread in a variety of flavors, combinations, and never have to miss out again!

I’ve come to realize that fresh cooked, Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Crepes

Sweet Potato Crepes

Pleasantly pleasing and super easy, these Sweet Potato Crepes are served as crepes and or toasted up for flat bread pizzas and sandwiches!

Yields: 6 crepes

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed (fresh sweet potato, not from a can or you crepes won’t turn out)
1/2 cup arrowroot flour
3 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 cup water + 1 tablespoon
2 eggs (4 yolks if you are allergic to egg whites)
1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or coconut nectar
2 tablespoons coconut oil (options: butter, ghee)
1 Continue reading →

Super Dooper Scalp Cleaner

Did you know that clean and healthy hair starts with a clean scalp? It’s pretty basic when you think about it, but most of us just think about our hair strands and how they look. Oils and germs can build up on our scalp just as they do on the rest of the skin on our body. When oils do buildup, the texture and appearance of your hair can change drastically. I started doing this scalp cleanse, 1x a week, Continue reading →

Mixed Berry Pavlova

Mixed Berry Pavlova

What’s the difference between a meringue and a pavlova? Not much. According to Wikipedia, “a Pavlova is a meringue -based dessert named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. It is a meringue dessert with a crisp crust and soft, light inside.” This week I had a bunch of egg whites leftover because I did special cookie batches, using only egg yolks. I’m not into egg white omelets so figured I’d make some tasty dessert. Pavlova it is. Continue reading →

Okra Fries

Okra Fries

Although Okra is usually a summer season offering, here in California we seem to get it in very early spring. My neighbor, a very “season-only-defiant-rebel” gets her Okra to grow and harvests in February, March and through the summer. All I can say is that I’m blessed that it does! Veggie fries are a pure indulgence that we dig into every so often. I like Brussels Sprout Leaf fries, Green Bean fries, Kabocha Pumpkin wedge fries, Zucchini fries, Asparagus Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

Last year I posted my first gluten-free Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, but the recipe included oats and oat flour. Every time I ate a cookie, I was getting very sick as were other readers. After making the decision to turn Pure Fresh Daily into a grain-free website, I pulled the recipe. This new gluten-free, grain-free revision produces cookies that are much more moist and flavorful.

Yields: 10 to 12 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: Continue reading →

Romaine Lettuce Chicken Wraps

Romaine Lettuce Chicken Wraps

“Simple, fast, and wallet-friendly” are what I want for lunch and these Romaine Lettuce Chicken Wraps definitely fit the request.

Servings for 1 person

Ingredients

2 teaspoons coconut oil or ghee
1 leek (white to light green portion only) chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cooked chicken breast, diced
1/2 avocado, diced
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce (optional)
celtic sea salt (optional)
fresh ground black pepper (optional)
3 to 4 washed and dried romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions

Heat coconut oil in skillet. Add chopped leek and garlic cloves. Saute Continue reading →

Triple Berry Tart

Triple Berry Tart

To end our first collaboration, “5 Days of Anti-Inflammatory,” Fibro-Girl and I wanted to share something tasty, sweet and safe to eat. She loves pecans, and I love berries so we combined our favorites to create this Triple Berry Tart.

Get this…You can make it in 45 minutes!

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 10 minutes

Ingredients for Crust

2 cups nuts (we decided on pecans, but you can use almonds, walnuts, macadamia, etc)
2 egg yolks (save whites for meringues!)
1/4 Continue reading →

Bigos: Polish Hunter Stew

Bigos: Polish Hunter Stew

Beef, pork belly, and sausage help to create Bigos, which literally means “”confusion”, “big mess” or “trouble” in Polish. This authentic Polish stew originated in Poland dating back to 1385 where it was served by Polish king Władysław Jagiełło, to all the hunter guests at his party. While there is no set recipe, (Poles, Lithuanians, Belarusians and Ukrainian all make this too!), I’ve adapted mine to be safe for me to eat. Some people add wine, others Continue reading →

Beet Fennel & Leek Sauerkraut

Beet Fennel & Leek Sauerkraut

While many of us reap the benefits of our homemade raw sauerkraut, small batch jars have quickly become very trendy throughout the U.S. food scene. Boutique companies selling 16 ounce jars for $10 are also coming up with some very creative flavor combinations! My newly created homemade palate pleaser (and gut cleanser-strengthener) is a combo of Beet, Fennel and Leek, and it IS superb. Using my new KitchenAid 13-cup food processor (courtesy of KitchenAid), I was Continue reading →

Creamy Artichoke & Fennel Purèe

Creamy Artichoke & Fennel Purèe

Dairy-free yet creamy! The flavor combination that the fennel and artichokes offer is so wonderful!

Here are some artichoke and fennel nutritional facts:
Artichokes are low carb, low sodium, a great source of fiber, vitamin C, folate and magnesium.
Fennel bulbs are also known as anise. Fennel is anti-inflammatory, loaded with vitamin C, folate and potassium.

SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
1.5 pounds artichoke hearts (I used 2 frozen bags from Trader Joes. Continue reading →