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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Creamed Turkey & Peas Over Biscuits

Here's another quick and easy 1 dish meal.  The biscuits mix up super quick and the sauce can be made while the biscuits bake.  My whole family liked this, but a couple thought it was too spicy.  Feel free to omit the cayenne or add at the table for those who like a bit more kick. This would be great with chicken also, but I had turkey on hand today.  Here's how to make it in 30 minutes!

Preheat oven to 400.
Mix up a batch of Cassidy's buttermilk biscuits (I use arrowroot powder and make buttermilk from coconut milk.)  Bake for 17 minutes.
While these are baking, make this:

Creamed Turkey & Peas
5 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup tapioca flour
1 Tbsp dried minced onion
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp dried parsley
dash cayenne pepper
4 cups non-dairy milk (I used coconut-almond milk)
2 cups frozen peas
4 cups cooked, chopped turkey

In a large skillet, melt the butter.  Whisk in tapioca flour, onion, salt, peppers, parsley and Worcestershire sauce.  Slowly add the milk.  Cook until thick & bubbly.  Fold in peas and turkey.  Cook until heated through.

By now the biscuits should be done.  Crumble a biscuit in a shallow bowl and top with sauce.  Or pour sauce in bowls and put biscuits on top.  Enjoy!


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Fluffy Coconut Flour Waffles

We really like Brittany Angell's crispy paleo waffles, but decided to try her fluffy coconut flour waffle recipe.  These were really good, too!  I cut back on the sweetener and used coconut sugar.  Since it is Christmas break, we decided to drizzle them with melted chocolate chips and top them with strawberries.

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Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette

With all the rich food during the holidays, I really long for simple things.  Here is a quick, easy, satisfying salad dressing that can be made in less than 5 minutes.

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1-2 Tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or Vitamix.  Slowly add oil through the lid until emulsified.  Serve with any greens or veggies.