healing in a jar: BONE BROTH--upgraded

upgraded for immune & GI health/improving oral & gut microbiome!

i sliced up 2 red onions (antimicrobial) & added them to the bottom of my crock pot.
placed a whole, free-range, organic chicken on top & added a generous amount of:
sea salt + pepper
fresh rosemary & ginger chunks (GI health/antibacterial)
cloves (antimicrobial)
dried nettles (one of my favorite herbs. amazing for modulating the body's inflammatory pathways and supporting upper respiratory health. also contains many vital nutrients, vitamins, & minerals)
dried granulated orange peel (bitters bitters bitters! + inhibits pathogens)
4-5 c filtered water (about halfway up the pot)
i also threw in a bunch of other dried herbs i had on hand to enhance flavor. you can add any herbs/spices you enjoy.

-put the lid on and cooked on low for 16 ish hours. removed the chicken (the whole carcass should be falling apart at this point) and separated the meat from the bones (& fatty pieces that you can’t chew)—threw those back in the pot with the liquid and added more water to the top of the crock. covered and cooked on low another 8ish hours.
-eat/store the delicious, buttery meat and once the broth is done, strain out the bones/herbs/onions and save the broth in the fridge up to a week.

YUM. take care of your gutsss, mouth, & immune system!

5 minute kelp noodle chicken chow mein

quick
easy
delicious

1 packet washed/chopped kelp noodles
3 (organic+pasture raised) cooked & chopped chicken breasts/thighs
primal kitchen organic no soy teriyaki sauce (to taste-or make your own!)
3 c shredded cabbage + carrot mix (tip: do this quick & easily in a food processor!)
3 green onions, sliced
5 sliced celery stalks
s + p to taste

-add all ingredients to a large skillet & cook on low heat a few minutes to heat through & lightly cook the veggies. that’s it! serve with fresh cilantro & organic sesame seeds.

fennel bulb pesto with mung bean noodles

this pesto makes the perfect springtime dish—fennel, cilantro, & parsley are all cleansing & diuretic, helping your body purge excess water & toxins it may be holding on to from the winter months.
pumpkin seeds supply a good amount of protein & zinc-which we all need right now to protect our bodies from sickness. garlic & vinegar also aid in prevention & fighting off infection. ++ it is the ideal time to find all of these ingredients at your local farmers market. choose organic when possible!

1/2 c cilantro
1/2 c parsley
1/2 c chopped fennel bulb + stalk
1/4 c evooo
2 T acv
1/2 c sprouted pumpkin seeds
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 t sea salt
1/4 t black pepper

-add all ingredients to a food processor and blend to desired consistency.
-serve as a dip, garnish a baked sweet potato, or toss with your favorite noodles. flaked sea salt on top is a must.

salted chocolate chunk coconut pancakes

fluffy, sweet, & thick—everything you could want in a pancake!

quarantine has had me feeling some sort of meditative way. i’ve been pondering and studying so much and actually haven’t been in the kitchen a whole lot! but i had to share this stack with you & you only need about 5 ingredients!

how to:

-in a blender, add 3 T coconut butter, then fill blender with water to the 1 c line. blend until extra smooth. add in 4 local eggs, 1/2 c coconut flour, 1/2 t vanilla bean powder (or 2 t vanilla extract), 20 drops of omica organic stevia (optional), 1 t baking soda, & 1/2 t sea salt.

-blend until smooth and stir in 1/4 c chopped pure cacao paste (or chocolate chips of choice). bonus: cook in a hearty amount of vanilla bean ghee to take these to the next level (coconut oil/regular ghee work as well).

-serve with more ghee or nut butter, fruit, pure maple, or yogurt.