Garlic and herb marinated Flank Steak

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 LB flank steak
• Olive oil for pan coating
• 1 large clove of Garlic
• 1 TBS Sea salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp rosemary, basil and thyme

Process:

1.) First make the Marinade- Put herbs, salt and pepper in a bowl, mix well.

2.) Next place Steak in a lightly oiled skillet. (DO NOT TURN ON)

3.) Brush the steak with oil. Next place minced garlic on the steak and brush in all over both side of the steak.

4.) Sprinkle herbs on the steak and continue to brush the marinade all over the steak. Allow it to sit in the pan for 5 minutes soaking up the flavors.

5.) Turn the skillet on low heat (I used 2.5 heat on my stove) allow it to cook on low heat for about 6 minutes on one side. Flip the steak over and allow it to cook for another 6 minutes. Then turn the cooking temperature down a little lower and allow the steak to cook to the “doneness” you prefer. 

6.) Slice steak into thin strips and plate with mashed cauliflower and asparagus.

Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 1/2 a head of cauliflower- washed and dried.
• salt and pepper to taste

Process:

1. Cut florets off of the stem of cauliflower.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add cauliflower florets. Allow cauliflower to boil for 10 minutes.
3. Drain well (I let mine sit in strainer for about 3 minutes)
4. Put florets in a food processor or blender. Blend well and add salt and pepper to taste. (Add Garlic if you LOVE garlic)
5. This is best served warm so make sure you keep it warm until it is ready to be plated.

Sauteed Asparagus

• Asparugus
• Salt
• 1 TBS grass-fed butter

Process:

1.  Place butter in a skillet and allow it to melt and coat the pan.
2. Put asparagus in pan and sauté on medium heat until asparagus is tender.
3. Add spices as desired, tonight I just used a little sea salt.

Cajun Burger Sliders

Ingredients:

• 2 TBS Cajun Seasoning (try to find some with natural ingredients and sugar free- we use Chef Leo’s)
• 1 LB of  Ground beef
• 2 tsp Coconut Aminos
• Romaine Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices

Process:

1. Preheat skillet on medium heat for 4 minutes.
2. Add all ingredients into a bowl and form into mini burgers.
3. Put in the pan and cook until no longer red in center (About 10 min)
4. Place burgers on a romaine lettuce leaf with sliced tomatoes. (You can add any veggies)
   ~Makes 8 mini burgers

String beans

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of fresh String Beans
• 1 TBS of grass- fed butter
• sea salt and cracked pepper to taste

Process:

1. Boil water in a pot and add beans to boiling water.
2. Cover and continue to boil for 4-6 minutes (depending on the softness you prefer on the beans.)
3. Drain and add butter and Salt and pepper to taste

Baked Apple Slices

• 2 small Apples
• 1/2 TBS Organic Maple Syrup

1. Slice apples and peel.
2. Place in a glass bowl and add syrup
3. Microwave for 5 minutes. Remove and stir.

This was a delicious warm meal that was perfect for the Holiday season. The baked apples were a nice dessert during our Christmas Movie: “The Year Without a Santa Clause”