Parsnip, Sage & White Bean Soup

Ingredients Soup 1 onion 2 large parsnips 1 (420 g) tin of cannellini beans 1 sprig of fresh sage Olive oil 1 fresh bay leaf 1 organic liter chicken stock Crispy Parsnips 1 parsnip 2 sprigs of fresh sage Method For the soup, peel and roughly chop the onion and parsnips. Drain and rinse the…

White Bean and Broccoli Soup

Serves 8 Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups water 4 cups cooked white beans (navy beans) 8 cups broccoli florets, divided 1/2 cup cashews, soaked until soft 1/2 cup water 1/2 juice from lemon 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 3 tbsp coconut amino or low-sodium tamari 1 tsp chipotle powder (optional)…

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients 12 oz dry macaroni 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cup milk 1 cup light cream 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder 1 tsp onion powder Salt & pepper, to taste 1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup (optional) 4 cups sharp cheddar, divided 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese Method Preheat oven to…

Rustic, Nordic Pea Soup

Serves 6-8 Ingredients 500 g dried whole green peas, picked over, rinsed & soaked for 10 hours Olive oil 1 onion, diced 10 1/2 cups water 2 tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp dried marjoram 400 g smoked pork shank with bone Method In a big pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add…

Norwegian Potato Mushroom Bake

Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 tsp butter 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 4 cups mashed potatoes 2 medium eggs, beaten 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1 bunch chives, chopped Method Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Spray a 9×9 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Melt the butter in a frying…

Norwegian Potato Soup

Serves 10 Ingredients 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 large onions, chopped 1 cup celery, sliced 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced 6 cups beef stock Salt and pepper 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 3 tbsp milk Method Add all veggies to meat stock. Season to taste and simmer for one hour. Combine beef,…

Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet

Courtesy of Prima Vera Kitchen Ingredients 1 lb boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and ground fresh black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1/2 cup chicken broth or water 1/2 lb  fresh asparagus (the spears should be cut at a diagonal in 1 and 2 inch…

Roasted Bell Pepper + Eggplant Salad

Courtesy of What Great Grandma Ate Serves 4 Ingredients 1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 3 tbsp almonds 2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, halved, seeded, and cored 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, minced (omit for low FODMAP) 3…

A Grounding Salad That’s Basically Meditation In A Bowl

Courtesy of Cassandra Bodzak, MBG Serves 2 Ingredients 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 baby potatoes, sliced (I prefer the colored ones, but any kind will do!) 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp fine sea salt, divided 2 tsp garlic powder, divided 2 tsp onion powder, divided 1/2 cup quartered Brussels sprouts 1 clove…

A Gut-Healthy Meal Plan For When You’re Feeling Blah

Courtesy of Lee Holmes, MBG Sweet Green Bean Soup Green beans, like their fellow legume family members – peanuts, lentils, peas, and dried beans – are high in calcium, potassium, and B vitamins but are much more easily digestible and belly-friendly. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil or 1 tbsp ghee 1 onion,…