Butternut Squash Soup

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At the whisper of cooler weather..I jumped at the chance to make a Autumn Flavored Soup!  So simple and comforting.   No Dairy & is Primal/Paleo Friendly

Total Cook time: 1 hr   ( I allowed extra time for it to cool before I ran it through my Blendtec)

Difficulty:  2/5

What you will need:

  • 1 large Butternut Squash – peeled and chopped
  • 1 large yellow Onion, – chopped
  • 1 qt of Chicken Stock (Veg. stock would work too)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • Pecans (optional)

How it’s done:

  1. In a large pot (I prefer a deep Canning Pot when I make soup) Add your coconut oil & sauté onions until translucent.
  2. Add Butternut squash, Stock, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Salt
  3. Bring the pot to a boil, allow squash to cook until it is fork tender
  4. Once tender, I set it aside to cool slightly…I waited about 30 min… Run it through a food processor, blender, or Immersion blender to puree ingredients until smooth.
  5. Serve!  Garnish with Cinnamon and pecans

Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat Cheese

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Note:  We each ate our own SMALL head of Cauliflower.  I served this with Lamb Rib Chops…very simple dinner, but a VERY fancy presentation and very tasty! 

What you will need:

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
2 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 head of cauliflower, leaves removed

WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE AND ASSEMBLY
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
3 ounces feta
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
Coarse sea salt (for serving)

How it’s Done:

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Preheat oven to 475°. Bring wine, oil, kosher salt, juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15-20 minutes.
Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet, draining well. Roast, rotating sheet halfway through, until brown all over, 30-40 minutes.

WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE

While cauliflower is roasting, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt. Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with oil.
Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese.

FROM: http://www.bonappetit.com

Chimichurri

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ImageTHIS is a fantastic addition to any grilled red meat (beef, bison).  The cut pictured is a Grass Fed, Bone-in Beef Ribeye.

What you will need:

  • 1 large bunch of fresh parsley (remove stems as much as possible)
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsps fresh oregano leaves (can sub 2 teaspoons dried oregano)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

How it’s done:

I like a very coarse Chimichuri (maybe that’s wrong, but food is ALL about your own preferences)

  • Chop Parsley, garlic, & oregano fine with a knife
  • In a bowl stir together all of the ingredients and serve as pictured