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Red Caramelized Peppers

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Red Jimmy Nardello Peppers

Jimmy Nardello are the greatest pepper find of the season These peppers  are super sweet. Plus as you roast them in the oven they get sweeter to the point of caramelization. Peppers do not require peeling after the roasting process as many other peppers do. This makes them my favorite pepper. Look for heirloom sweet red Jimmy Nardello peppers right now at your local Farmers’ Market.  Buy as many peppers as you can they are easily stored on your counter as a condiment.

Ingredients:

2 roasting pans
2-3 lbs Jimmy Nardello Peppers
1 Tbsp. coarse sea salt
1 Tbsp. garlic powder

½ cup fruity olive oil
Fresh ground pepper

Instructions:

Preheat over to 350.

Lay peppers in a single layer in both roasting pans.

Pour oil over the peppers. Add salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook for exactly one hour and turn oven off.
Leave peppers in the oven for next 5 hours as peppers caramelizes (be sure your oven is off).

Start this simple recipe in the morning and when you get home from work you will have a sweet snack or side dish with your dinner.
Leave on the counter versus storing it in the refrigerator.

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Healthy Peach Cobbler

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The mixture of pecans with the hazelnut gives the peaches extra added flavor. It is an unusual combination of flavors your taste buds will love.

Ingredients:

8 inch round cast iron pan or oven sauté pan

4 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup organic Turbinado sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Dash of kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp.. coconut flour

 roasted-peaches

Crumble Ingredients:
½ tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 cup hazelnut meal flour finely ground (Bob’s Mill, grain free & gluten free)
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup organic Turbinado sugar
• 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
• Vanilla ice cream to serve over the top

Instructions:

Preheat the over to 425°.

Prepare the peaches by roasting them in the sauté pan and combining the first 7 ingredients.  Roast peaches for 15 minutes in the oven. Meanwhile, prepare the crumble in a food processor by adding the next 8 ingredients and blend in processor for approximately 2 minutes until it is a coarse consistency. Lower temperature of oven to 35o°.  Add crumble to the peach mixture in the oven and bake for another 30 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold with vanilla ice cream.

This can be prepared a day ahead and baked off while your guests are having dinner.

Health Benefits of Peaches:

Antioxidant Capacity: The peels and the pulp of peaches possess significant antioxidant proper ties. The presence of chlorogenic acid in peaches also contributes to their protective effects. Antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-crytoxanthin help in scavenging the oxygen-derived free radicals and protect the body against the harmful effects of various diseases.

Hypokalemia: Peaches contain potassium, which is vital for proper nerve signaling and cellular functioning of the body. The potassium content in peaches also helps in metabolic processes, utilizing carbohydrates, maintaining electrolyte balance, and the regulation of muscular tissues. A lack of potassium in the body can lead to hypokalemia which can affect muscular strength and can cause an irregular heartbeat. Read more…

Roasted Yellow Zucchini with Garlic Aioli

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One of the most delicious squashes is this yellow squash. If you are not a fan of vegetables, the way this is prepared will change your mind. The roasted garlic Aioli sauce and the pesto give these vegetable an added boost of flavor.  Enjoy this special preparation as yellow squash is plentiful most of the year.

Ingredients:

3  yellow squash sliced approx 1/4 inch slices
½ large onion sliced thin
¼ tsp coconut oil to coat bottom of roasting pan
1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbl. Roasted Garlic Aioli- Stonewall Kitchen
2 Tbsp. Pesto sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp oregano

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Grease roasting pan with coconut oil.

Add yellow squash to roasting pan.

Add pesto and garlic sauce, mix with a large spoon until squash is evenly coated.

Season squash with garlic powder, salt, pepper and oregano. Spread out evenly in the roasting pan. Add olive oil over top. Do not toss.

Bake 35 minutes or until it is nicely browned.

Enjoy!!!

Paleonola Muffins

Paleonola Morning Muffins *Gluten Free*

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These gluten free, Paleo muffins make a great breakfast on the go. They are moist and delicious with no sugar added, making them low carb. and glycemic index friendly.

Ingredients:

1 bag paleonola maple pancake granola -10 oz.
Approx 3 cups
1 cup pecans – chopped for topping
1 Tbps. honey

1 Tbps. Ghee melted
1 egg
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. coconut oil*
? cup coconut milk
¼ cup hemp milk
1 Tbps. honey
2 Tbps. Almond Butter
2 Tbps. Coconut Flour
½ tsp. sea salt
1 Tbps. Maple cream preferably (may substitute maple syrup)
1 cup pecans chopped well topping

Paleonola, Pecans, Maple Cream Paleonola

Topping Ingredients:

½ cup pecans chopped well (substitute walnuts)
1 Tbsp. honey

Makes 6 to 8 muffins.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sauce pan, over medium-low heat melt ghee. In a food processor add all the ingredients starting with the Paleonola and including only 1 Tbsp. of the melted ghee. Using a paper towel, rub the inside of the muffin pan with the rest of the ghee from the saucepan. Spoon the muffin mixture into muffin pan ¾ way to top.  After filling the muffin pan, sprinkle the pecans on the top with a touch of honey or maple cream on top. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes turn off oven and leave muffins in for 10 minutes longer.

Paleonola Muffins Gluten Sugar Free

My favorite new breakfast item. Totally gluten free. Doesn’t taste healthy but it is! In fact these muffins are very low in sugar and carbs, no one will know you did not use flour or sugar. Sweet and flavorful. Paleonola is a fantastic new item that is a great snack on it’s own.

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caliente chili chicken wings recipe

Caliente Chili Chicken Wings *SUPER BOWL FAVORITE*

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Ingredients:
3 lbs. mini chicken drummers n wings

3 Tbsp. Hot Chili Garlic Sauce (Vietnamese)
1/4 cup Sriracha hot chili sauce
1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce – Mae Plow
1/2 cup sherry or vermouth
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp sea salt sea
1 roasting pan

Directions:

Run chicken drummers n wings under cold water.
Rinse well. Dry off with paper towels.

Combine chicken, 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, salt and honey. Bake at 450 degrees for approx 1 hour.

After roasting chicken for one hour chicken it should have a light brown glaze over them.
Take out of oven and immediately pour sherry over the chicken. (Chicken will absorb the flavor of the sherry)

Marinade Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. Hot Chili Garlic Sauce
1/4 cup Sriracha hot chili sauce
1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. garlic powder

Marinade Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Pour mixture over chicken wings; bake at 400 degrees for approx 1/2 hour.

Wings can be served either warm or cold. If you prefer them not as spicy, DO NOT use the hot spicy Sriracha sauce (use mild) and replace Hot Chili Garlic Sauce with regular Chili Garlic Sauce. The flavors will be the same but less intense heat.

Share you comments below if you plan to make these for the upcoming Super Bowl! Let us know how your party guests like these amazing wings!