The Ultimate Fast Sandwich

This easy sandwich is my favorite go-to lunch!! It is full of good fats from the raw butter and avocado, protein from the turkey and cheese, and yet bursting with flavor.

Spread softened butter on the toasted and cooled bread, then smash avocado on top. Sprinkle with salt and balsamic vinegar, then place one slice of turkey on top. Spread with mustard, then add cheese and top with the final piece of turkey. Enjoy!

Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich

This fun twist takes PB&J to a whole new level! Gluten-free, easy to prepare, with chocolately, gooey deliciousness in each bite!
(Editor’s Note: Probably shouldn’t make this one a regular lunch, but it would be fun to do for a special occasion or treat.)

Spread peanut butter on 1 slice of bread and top with banana slices. On the other piece, spread jelly and then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Sandwich together, and then spread the butter on the outside of the sandwich (both sides). Heat a small cast-iron skillet, and grill sandwich until the outside is crunchy, with the chocolate and peanut butter hot and melted. Serve with a glass of cold, grass-fed milk!

Peanut Coconut Butter Sandwich Spread

Move over PB&J !!! Do you have a child who doesn’t “like” peanut butter and yet you wish you could include this economical staple in his diet? Here is the answer!

In a small bowl, combine roughly equal parts of Coconut butter, Peanut Butter and Honey. Using a fork, stir together well.
Spread on some Really Good Bread.
Enjoy!
You may, of course, alter the ratio of the 3 ingredients, adding more or less of any of them. Even though the Coconut Butter, on its own, is only mildly sweet, when you add a little honey, oh my goodness! It’s incredible!

Grass-fed Sloppy Joe’s

This recipe feeds my family of five for two meals and makes awesome left overs. It also freezes well and travels well. I serve it on toasted pancakes, usually open-faced. It is the perfect meal to serve those lacto-fermented pickles or sauerkraut with!

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Melt the butter and spread the meat around the pan and begin to break it up. When the meat has browned, add onion and peppers to the skillet. Cook for five minutes and add zucchini. Reduce heat to medium low and cook vegetables. Add garlic, vinegar, tomato sauce, paste and honey to pan. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to simmer and cook mixture 5-10 minutes longer or until desired consistency.

Creamed Spinach Over Biscuits

This is a warm and delicious comfort food, which is easily adaptable to personal taste. Enjoy over hot, fresh biscuits!

Melt butter, add sliced onions and cook until soft. Add in sherry and cook a couple of minutes more, then stir in arrowroot and spices, letting it bubble. Slowly add in broth and milk, and bring to a gentle simmer (it will get thick as it cooks). Add in spinach and simmer until desired thickness is reached. About 10 minutes before serving, add in cheese and peas. Serve over piping hot soaked biscuits! Can garnish with parmesan cheese.
This makes ALOT, so feel free to halve if desired.

Sloppy Joes

These old school favorites live up to their name, so be prepared with plenty of napkins! Better than the stuff from a can, and loaded with veggies, this version of Sloppy Joes are healthy and nutrient dense as well as being very yummy!

Brown ground beef in a large skillet with fat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic cloves, and cook until onions are translucent. Add spices and cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato, ketchup, water, apple cider vinegar, honey, and molasses and simmer until thick, about 15 minutes. Serve on toasted and buttered sprouted, sourdough, or gluten-free rolls with cheese, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles or whatever condiments/toppings you enjoy!

Wild Red Salmon Salad

A salmon salad that is not fishy — provided you start with high quality red salmon.

Combine all ingredients and mix gently. No need to mash it, leave it flaky. Adjust seasonings to taste. Delicious on sourdough english muffins with more mayonnaise.