Corn and Cod Chowder

Corn and Cod Chowder

We found this Corn and Cod Chowder recipe, and it was delicious. We used organic milk products, but I still ended up feeling miserable (bloated, heavy) after consuming dairy. I learned a few years ago that I'm lactose, casein, and whey intolerant.  So we made adjustments by replacing the dairy products with plant-based milk. As always, we use organic ingredients with almost everything especially the potatoes (on the EWG dirty dozen), broth and bacon. If you are gluten-intolerant, you can use GF flour as well. This recipe is especially delicious when corn is in season. Ingredients 3 slices organic bacon, halved 8 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced,…

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Crockpot Pork Tortilla Soup

Crockpot Pork Tortilla Soup

Crockpot pork tortilla soup is great way to use any leftover meats.  You can add an extra can of beans or make it vegan. I had leftover pork roast so this worked really well! *Remember when cooking with garlic, chop it first as you want it to rest for 10 minutes before cooking. This allows the beneficial allicin to form and will remain intact during cooking. As always, use organic ingredients when possible, especially with animal products. We are fortunate to have a local farmer that provides chicken, eggs, and pork using non-GMO, organic farming methods. Ingredients 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves minced…

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Roasted Edamame Salad

Roasted Edamame Salad
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Roasted Edamame Salad Serves 4 Ingredients: 12-16 ounces fresh or frozen shelled edamame (soybean), non GMO or organic 1/2 cup fresh organic corn kernels 1/4 cup finely diced scallion or green onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped fresh tomato 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the edamame, corn, scallion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper into a 13 by 9 pan and stir to combine. Place on the middle rack of the oven and roast for…

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