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Beef and broccoli is one of my favorite combinations of flavors. Hope you enjoy this one, too.

Ingredients:

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2 tablespoons coconut oil

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2 cloves of garlic, minced

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1 pound petite sirloin steak, cut into very thin strips

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¼ teaspoon sea salt

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2 tablespoons lemon juice

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2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

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2 teaspoons ground black pepper

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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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¼ - ½ cup chicken broth

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2 cups broccoli florets

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2 cups carrots, thinly sliced

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1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

1.
   
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil and cook the garlic for 3 to 4 minutes.

2.
  
Add the sliced beef and salt and cook until browned.

3.
  
Remove the beef from the pan and turn off the heat.

4.
  
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, ginger, pepper and red pepper flakes with 1/4 cup of chicken broth.

5.
   
Turn the flame on again to medium heat under the pan.

6.
  
Add a little more coconut oil if your pan is dry.

7.
  
Place the broccoli florets and the carrots in your heated pan.

8.
  
Now pour the liquid ingredients from the small bowl on top of the broccoli and toss to coat.

9.
  
Cook over medium heat until the broccoli is tender.

10.
    
Return the beef to the pan and add the green onions.

11.
     
Add the remaining chicken broth if you wish.

12.
    
Stir the beef until it is coated with sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes until the food is heated through.

POULTRY

Homemade Buffalo Chicken

The nice thing about making your own chicken wings is you can make them as hot or as mild as you wish.

Ingredients:

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2½ to 3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes

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½ cup ghee or butter

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1 teaspoon sweet paprika

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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

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4 tablespoons hot sauce or more if you desire a spicier sauce

Directions:

1.
   
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or heat up your grill to medium-high heat.

2.
  
Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with a paper towel.

3.
  
Heat the ghee in a small saucepan over low heat on your stovetop.

4.
  
Stir in the paprika, vinegar, garlic and hot sauce and blend.

5.
   
Remove from heat.

6.
  
Pour about 1/4 of this sauce into a small bowl and pour the remaining sauce into a large bowl and set aside.

7.
  
If you are cooking in the oven, place the chicken pieces on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or try placing the chicken on a wire rack set down inside the rimmed baking sheet. (This allows the fat to drip down through the rack and away from the chicken, producing crispier chicken.)

8.
  
Take the sauce in the small bowl and brush it over the chicken.

9.
  
If using your grill, cook the chicken pieces over medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes.

10.
    
If using the oven, bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.

11.
     
Once the chicken is finished cooking in the oven, turn the oven over to broil and broil the wings on each side until they are crispy and dark in color.

12.
    
Dump the cooked chicken pieces into the large bowl with the remaining sauce and stir to coat.

Yummy!

Amazing Chicken Fajitas

These are so delicious, you won’t even miss the tortilla. In fact, now you can focus on all the wonderful flavors in this recipe.

Ingredients:

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2 pounds chicken breasts

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1 teaspoon cumin

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1 teaspoon chili powder

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1 teaspoon ground pepper

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Salt to taste

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2 tablespoons coconut oil for frying

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3 bell peppers, sliced into strips (one of each color makes an attractive dish)

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1 large sweet onion, peeled and sliced into strips

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1 medium jicama, peeled and sliced into strips

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3 mangos, peeled and sliced into chunks

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3 avocados, peeled and quartered

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2 heads of large lettuce leaves (butter or Bibb lettuce works well)

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1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1.
   
Take each chicken breast piece and pound with a meat tenderizer until an even thickness is reached.

2.
  
Take a small bowl and mix the cumin, chili powder, pepper and salt together.

3.
  
Heat 1-2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan and turn flame up to medium heat.

4.
  
Once the oil is hot, sprinkle half the spices directly into the pan.

5.
   
Place the chicken breasts into the pan on top of the spices.

6.
  
Now sprinkle the rest of the mixed spices on top of the chicken.

7.
  
Sear the first side of the chicken for about 1 minute and then do the same to the other side.

8.
  
When the chicken is cooked through, remove from the pan and transfer to a cutting board to slice into strips.

9.
  
In the same frying pan, add the peppers and onions and cook until tender.

10.
    
Once cooked, turn off the heat.

11.
     
Place lettuce leaves on each plate.

12.
    
Then place the cooked peppers and onions mixture and the jicama, avocado, and mango slices on top of the lettuce.

13.
    
Finish with the strips of chicken on top.

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Garlic

The marinade makes these chicken breasts pieces delightful. You may want to double or triple this recipe for some delicious leftovers.

Ingredients:

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3 garlic cloves

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1 cup olive or coconut oil

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Juice from 1 lemon

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1 cup apple cider vinegar

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4 chicken breasts

Directions:

1.
   
Crush and mince the garlic cloves.

2.
  
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar together in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag.

3.
  
Put the chicken breasts into the bag and seal.

4.
  
Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

5.
   
Preheat your grill to medium heat about 10 - 15 minutes before time to grill.

6.
  
Gently shake off the marinade from the chicken and place onto heated grill.

7.
  
Grill until fully cooked.

Chicken Casserole

Casseroles are so good and versatile. Feel free to add some of your favorite ingredients to this one when you make it. Have fun with it!

Ingredients:

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2 carrots, sliced

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4 cups cauliflower, chopped

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2 cups broccoli crowns

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½ cup ghee or 1 stick of butter

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1¾ cup coconut milk

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1 teaspoon garlic powder

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¾ cup aged Parmesan cheese (optional)

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½ teaspoon sea salt

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½ onion, chopped

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3 large eggs

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½ teaspoon black pepper

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3 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

Directions:

1.
   
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2.
  
Steam the carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli in your microwave or on your stovetop.