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Turkey Tacos with Guacamole

Ingredients

GUACAMOLE INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 avocado pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic fresh and minced or dried powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 or less

TACO MEAT INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion small, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey organic
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons oregano fresh (or teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic fresh and minced or dried powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander (optional)
  • 1-2 cups pureed tomatoes

"SHELL" INGREDIENTS:

  • 1-2 heads butter lettuce or romaine leaves detached from stem for plating

 

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mash the avocado, garlic and lime juice together.  Hold aside or refrigerate for plating.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat,...
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Pumpkin Spice-Up Cappuccino by Tana Amen

Ingredients:

  • 1 pot Organic 1/2 caffeinated coffee use 1/2 regular coffee and 1/2 decaffeinated coffee for brewing
  • 2 cups plain almond milk preferably unsweetened
  • 8 drops pumpkin flavored liquid stevia (Sweet Leaf brand is my favorite)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons ghee (optional)
  • cinnamon (optional)
 

Directions:

  • Using a coffeemaker of your choice, brew a pot of half-caffeinated coffee, using equal parts caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. If you prefer, you may use only decaffeinated coffee.
  • While coffee is brewing, heat 2 cups almond milk on stove top or in microwave. If heating on stove top, watch closely; almond milk boils over quickly. If heating in the microwave, place in microwave-safe cup and heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour 2 cups coffee, warm milk, and all other ingredients in a blender and cover. Blend for 10 to 15 seconds, until...
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Turkey Beet Meatballs by Tana Amen

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 lbs dark ground turkey
  • 1/2 large red beet (about 1 cup finely grated)
  • 1 large sweet onion (about 1 cup finely grated)
  • 8 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (peeled fresh)
  • 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Set oven to 375F (the convection roast setting will help create a browning of the outside of the meatball but isn’t necessary if you don’t have convection)
  2. Cut the half beet and sweet onion into large chunks.
  3. In a food processor, blend the beet, onion, and garlic, and ginger until a fine mealy consistency.
  4. In a medium to large bowl, mix the turkey meat, the beet mixture, chopped parsley, turmeric, smoked paprika, and coriander, salt and pepper.
  5. Line a...
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Focus and Energy Smoothie by Tana Amen

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup organic raspberries frozen
  • 1/2 cup organic blackberries frozen
  • 16-20 ounces iced green tea (prepare in advance)
  • 1 handful of ice
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 kale leaves torn from stem
  • 2 scoops vanilla- or chocolate-flavored protein powder (pea protein, sweetened with stevia)*
  • 2 droppers full of liquid stevia I prefer berry or chocolate flavor
  • 2 tablespoons avocado about ¼ avocado
  • 1 scoop freeze-dried greens (optional and recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon flax, hemp or chia seeds (optional and recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon fiber inulin or glucomannan (optional and recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon Maca powder (optional for the adventurous)
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate powder (optional for the adventurous)
  • 1 teaspoon acai powder (optional for the adventurous)
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Party Favorite Chicken Wings by Tana Amen

Ingredients:

– 2 dozen free-range chicken wings (or mini drum sticks)

– 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil

Spice Blend Ingredients:

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1-2 teaspoons ancho or chipotle Chile powder (less for most kids)

– 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

– optional- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

– optional- 1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt

– optional- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce Options: Try serving chicken wings with zesty aioli sauce, or homemade ranch dressing

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Blend spices together in small mixing bowl.

3. Place chicken wings in large mixing bowl and toss with spice blend. Be sure to cover all pieces with a light coat of the spice blend.

4. Place chicken in baking dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

5. Serve hot.

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Super Surprise Frittata by Tana Amen

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (or teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram chopped (or teaspoon dried)
  • 8 ounces chicken breast cooked, diced or shredded, or cooked turkey, steak, meatloaf—any precooked meat will do
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 8 eggs organic, Omega-3, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 avocado thinly sliced 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to broil and set rack on lowest level.
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. (Use a skillet that will fit in the oven and has an oven-safe handle.) Add scallions and red bell peppers, and cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, tomatoes, thyme, marjoram, and chicken (or other meat), and sea salt and pepper, if desired. Cook for about a...
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The Brain Doc's Birthday Cake by Tana Amen

The Brain Doc's Birthday Cake
 
ALMOND CAKE INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2 cup almonds - sliced
  • 3 eggs (whites & yolks separated)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk - unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • a few drops Stevia - liquid toffee or vanilla flavor
BIRTHDAY CAKE INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 13.5 oz cans coconut milk - unsweetened full fat (refrigerate overnight - you will use about 1 cup of the cream top for the recipe)
  • 1 almond cake (see recipe above)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla beans
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • a few drops Stevia - vanilla flavor
  • 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • a few drops Stevia - berry...
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