appetizer

Ingredients 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry 1 Tbsp olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350° F and prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Drain and rinse chickpeas with water. Pat dry with a paper towel. 3. In a bowl, toss chickpeas, olive oil, and spices ...

Ingredients 1 lb. mushrooms 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder) ½ teaspoon dried parsley ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper   Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. To prepare the marinade, whisk together all ingredients except mushrooms. 3. Pour marinade into a Ziplock ...

Ingredients for the Chicken Wings 1 lb. chicken wings 1 Tbsp avocado oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper   Ingredients for the Glaze 3 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp avocado oil 2 cloves garlic, minced   Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. Dry the chicken wings with a ...

Ingredients 2 cups guacamole 1 ½ cups salsa 1 lb. grilled chicken, diced 2 cups lettuce, shredded 1 4-ounce can black olives, sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced ¼ small white onion, minced Handful fresh cilantro, minced Plantain chips (see below)   Instructions 1. In an 8x8 glass dish, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Top with green plantains ...

Ingredients 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼  cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ½  teaspoons kosher salt ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½  cup olive oil 4 ripe Hass avocados 2 large red grapefruits Fresh herbs, optional   Instructions 1. Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the ...

Ingredients 1-2 Ripe Plantains (darker in color, means they’re ripe!) 2 Tbsp coconut oil or Ghee Pinch of sea salt   Instructions Heat coconut oil in a large skillet such as a cast-iron skillet, over medium heat. Peel your plantain by cutting off the ends and scoring the peel twice to make it easier to peel. Cut the plantain into ...

Ingredients 2 cups of crab meat 1 teaspoon mustard 2 Tbsp grated red onion ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 cup mayonnaise 1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 2 Tbsp green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) Grain-free crackers or vegetables for dipping (optional)   Topping 2 Tbsp Brazilian nuts 1 teaspoon nutritional ...

Ingredients 5 sweet potatoes, scrubbed Coconut oil and sea salt, for baking potatoes 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 ½ Tbsp. ghee, melted 3 Tbsp. dairy free milk 1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard 2-3 Tbsp. hot sauce, to taste 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast, optional ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon black ...

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, peeled 1 red bell pepper, seeded 1 red onion, peeled 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp. olive oil ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. tahini 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish   Instructions Preheat oven to 400˚F. Cut the ...

Ingredients 2 pounds zucchini 2 Tbsp. butter or ghee ½ cup mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 egg 2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon parsley (dried) ¼ teaspoon celery seed ¼ teaspoon pepper Paleo-friendly crackers i.e., Simple Mills Rosemary & Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers ...

Ingredients 1 pound (shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on or off) 1 Tbsp. olive oil + 1 Tbsp. melted butter 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp. honey  1 ½  Tbsp. lime juice ¼  teaspoon salt 3 pinches cayenne pepper or crushed chili pepper flakes Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Sliced lime wedges, for garnish     Instructions 1. To make the garlic-lime shrimp, combine garlic, honey, lime juice, salt, and cayenne ...