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Growing up, my best friend’s mom would always make this sesame chicken chopped salad. It was what she always brought to gatherings and what she always made us during the summer. I love it so much so I decided to make a healthy, Paleo version. You know, without the sugary dressing and wonton strips mixed in. Ingredients For the Dressing: 1/3 cup coconut aminos 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 3 tablespoons avocado oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper For the Salad: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 4 diced green onions (can sub for 1/2 red onion finely diced) 1/2 large green cabbage, thinly sliced, or one whole green cabbage if it’s small 1/2 red cabbage, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded or matchstick carrots 1 cup sliced almonds 1 can Mandarin oranges (no sugar/syrup – check labels!) 1/2 cup chopped and loosely packed cilantro 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 1 ...

P.F. Chang's Garlic Noodles are a quick and easy Chinese noodle dish copycat dish you can make without the heavy flavors of a chow mein and as the perfect base for your favorite stir fry meals. INGREDIENTS 1   pound   fresh Chinese noodle 1   tablespoon   canola oil 1   tablespoon   garlic   minced 2   teaspoons   sugar 2   teaspoons   white vinegar 3/4   cup   chicken broth 1   teaspoon   red chile flakes 1   teaspoon   sugar 2   teaspoons   shaohsing wine 2   teaspoons   oyster sauce 1/2   teaspoon   salt 1   teaspoon   cornstarch 1/2   teaspoon   sesame oil 1   japanese cucumber   julienned on an angle chopped cilantro   optional INSTRUCTIONS Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking. Cook the noodles a minute shy of the directions on the bag, drain and keep on a plate while you make the sauce. In a...

This one pot creamy garlic pasta is probably the closest recipe I’ll share to a vegan fettuccine alfredo*. Also, sorry in advance for a couple more pictures than usual today. Ingredients 1/2   tbsp   olive oil 4   cloves   garlic   minced 1   shallot   finely chopped 2   cups   low-sodium vegetable broth   (see notes) 1 and 1/2 cups   plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk   (see notes) 1   tsp   salt   plus more to taste (reduce if using a salty broth - mine is low-sodium) 8   oz   dry fettuccine black pepper, dried oregano and red pepper flakes   to taste chopped fresh basil or parsley   for serving Inst ructions Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. If possible, choose a skillet that is wide enough to completely fit the fettuccine. Smaller pans will work, but require a bit more fuss to stir and submerge the pasta as it cooks. Add the garlic and shallot to the pan along with a s...

Crispy Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes make for a simple and scrumptious, crowd-pleasing side-dish. A Whole30-friendly recipe that’s made with a few simple ingredients. Have leftovers? Serve em’ up for breakfast the next day or add them to an egg bake. INGREDIENTS 1 3/4-2 lbs. small baby red potatoes, halved 3 Tbsp. ghee, melted (or butter) 2 tsp. dried   dill 1 tsp. dried   parsley   or   chives 1 tsp.   garlic powder 1/2 tsp.   onion powder 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl mix together the ghee, dill, parsley or chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Pour seasoned ghee into 9×13-inch baking dish. Ghee should cover the entire bottom of dish. Visit  Crispy Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes By http://therealfoodrds.com/ For Full Instructions

This single serving molten Nutella lava mug cake couldn't be easier to make with just four ingredients! Ingredients:   4   tbsp   all purpose flour   1/4   tsp   baking powder   1/4   cup   Nutella   3   tbsp   fat free milk Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. In an oven-safe mug (it won't rise too high, so an 8-oz is fine), add all four ingredients. Mix with a mini whisk vigorously until batter is completely mixed and smooth. Visit  4 INGREDIENT MOLTEN NUTELLA LAVA MUG CAKE By   kirbiecravings  For Full Instructions

Rich, chocolatey cookies stuffed with a Nutella lava center. Oversized rich chocolate cookies are stuffed with Nutella. When you break the cookies open, they release a completely molten, liquid lava Nutella center. Ingredients:   1   cup   unsalted cold butter   cut into small cubes   1   cup   packed light brown sugar   ½   cup   graulated white sugar   2   large eggs   ½   cup   dark unsweetened cocoa powder   use a premium brand for richer flavor; do not use dutch processed   1   cup   cake flour   1½   cup   all-purpose flour   1   teaspoon   cornstarch   ¾   teaspoon   baking soda   ½   teaspoon   salt   1 1/3   cups   semisweet chocolate chips   3/4   cup   Nutella   it's best if you use a fresh new jar of Nutella as the spread will be very moist and easy to scoop Directions: In a mix...

These baked Crispy Cauliflower Hot Wings are great for the vegans and meat eaters alike! They are perfectly crispy, spicy, and simple to make! Enjoy them with vegan ranch, some sauteed kale on the side, and make sure you have enough for seconds! Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 med yellow onion, chopped 1 tbsp avocado oil 2/3 cup of water 2/3 cup GF flour blend 1/4 cup almond flour* 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 head cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets 1/3 cup hot sauce Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat avocado oil on med-high on stove-top, and saute garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent. Remove from heat, and add to blender with 2/3 cup of water. Blend until mostly smooth. Add GF flour, almond flour, tomato paste, paprika, and parsley to blender. Blend until it creates a batter that is thick and smooth. Visit  CRISPY CAULIFLOWER HOT WINGS – VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE By http://www.mallory...

This cauliflower fried rice recipe is made with fresh vegetables, eggs, cauliflower rice and seasonings, all cooked together to recreate the flavors of your favorite take out dish. The perfect healthier side dish with less carbs than traditional fried rice! INGREDIENTS 3 1/2   cups   of riced cauliflower 1   tablespoon   vegetable oil   divided use ½   cup   finely chopped onion ½   cup   chopped carrots ½   cup   frozen peas 1   teaspoon   minced garlic 2   eggs   lightly beaten 2   tablespoons   soy sauce 1   tablespoon   toasted sesame oil salt and pepper to taste 2   tablespoons   sliced green onions INSTRUCTIONS In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 3-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the pan, plac...

This is simply the best Herb Roast Potatoes Recipe. Picture herb butter smothered Hasselback-style potatoes roasted till crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ingredients For the potatoes: 2   lbs   mini potatoes 1/4   teaspoon   salt 1/4   teaspoon   pepper 1   tablespoon   olive oil For the herb butter: 1/4   cup   melted butter   or a mixture of butter and olive oil, or entirely olive oil 3   tablespoons   mixed fresh herbs   parsley, thyme, basil and oregano 1   pinch of salt 1   pinch of pepper 1   pinch of red pepper optional: lemon zest   , capers, jalapeno, Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place each potato on a flat countertop. Take a small knife, slice along the potato thin slices of about 1/16 inch thickness making sure not to go all the way. Slice about half way deep only along the potato. Place the sliced potatoes on a parchment lined baking she...

This hearty Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew is the perfect easy weeknight dinner that is delicious, super filling as well as gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan!  It’s also ready in under 30 minutes! INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups green lentils, rinsed 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed 6 cups vegetable broth 2 bay leaves ½ tsp. turmeric ¼ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. sea salt Fresh parsley, as garnish INSTRUCTIONS In a large pot on medium high heat, drizzle a little olive oil and saute onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the rest of your ingredients up to the pepper (we'll add the salt at the end), turn the heat up to high and bring everything to a rapid boil. Visit  LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO STEW By https://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/ For Full Instructions