Free Recipes
Mixed Berry Salad (GERD Recipes, GF, IBS Recipes, Lactose Free, Low Sugar)
What you need
1/2 cup strawberries
1/3 cup red raspberries
1/3 cup black raspberries or blackberries
1 small honey crisp apple
What you do
Wash all berries and the apple. Hull strawberries and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Core apple and cut into 1/2 inch pieces with the skin on. Mix all berries and apple together. Serve one cup mixed berry salad over plan non-fat yogurt, add sliced almonds.
Baked Zucchini with Pesto (GF, Lactose Free, SIBO Phase 2)
What you need
2-3 small to medium zucchini
1/4-1/3 cup traditional basil pesto (or SIBO friendly version)
What you do
Pre-heat oven to 350
Slice zucchini length wise 1/4 inch thick, lay on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Spread pesto evenly over the zucchini.
Bake 20 minutes or until tender. Serve with grilled white fish.
Sautéed Shrimp with Polenta and Broccolini (Heart Healthy, Lactose Free)
What you need
1 cup organic dried polenta
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
2 heads broccolini(baby broccoli) or 1 medium size head broccoli
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil - divided + more for drizzling
1 Tbs ghee or clarified butter
1 lb. bag pre-cooked frozen shrimp 55/65 count
1 garlic clove, minced
pinch of red pepper flake
salt and pepper to taste
What you do
For the polenta: In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups water with 1 tbs olive oil, and 1 tsp salt. Set the pot over medium heat, when it comes to a simmer, whisk in the dried polenta in a thin stream until it is all incorporated.
Once the polenta has come to a boil, reduce the heat so just a few bubbles pop at the surface string consistently for 10 to 20 minutes until cooked, should be thickened and smooth.
Remove the pot from the heat. Beat in the ghee, cover while you prepare the shrimp and broccolini.
For the shrimp: defrosted, drain and remove tails. Heat 1 tbs olive oil, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes sautéing 1 minute, add shrimp and heat through, salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile cut the woody stems off the broccolini and steam until tender, drizzle with additional olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste.
Divid polenta in bowls add broccoli and top with sautéed shrimp and juices, drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
SIBO Friendly Frittata (DF, GF)
What you need
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil or infused olive oil
1 small zucchini diced small (leave skin on)
3 tbs chopped green onions (green tops only)
1/2 medium red pepper diced
6 brown eggs
1 Tbs water
1/4 to 1/2 cup frozen broccoli florets (thawed& drained)
salt and pepper to taste
pinch dried thyme
What you do
Preheat oven to 350
In a well seasoned cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet heat olive oil, add zucchini, peppers, season with a little dried thyme, salt and pepper, cook until veggies are tender. Do not brown. Add green onion tops, parsley and broccoli. Beat together eggs and water, slowly pour over veggies.
Place in oven for 20 minutes or until set
Garnish with fresh tomatoes
Sweet Potato Frittata (GF)
What you need
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 Small sweet potato, washed and diced small (leave skin on)
3 Tbs sweet yellow onion diced
1/2 medium red pepper diced
6 brown eggs
1 Tbs milk
1/4 to 1/2 cup frozen broccoli florets
1/2 cup feta cheese diced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh thyme, stripped
What you do
Preheat oven to 350
In a well seasoned cast iron skillet heat olive oil, add sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, thyme season with a little salt and pepper, cook until veggies are tender. Do not brown. Add broccoli in a even layer. Mix together eggs and milk, and slowly pour over veggies. Place in oven for 15 minutes or until set. Just before you take it out add feta cheese.
Garnish with fresh tomatoes or salsa. I love this on Sunday for brunch. Mimosa anybody:)
Shrimp Tacos in a bowl (DF, GF, Lactose Free)
What you need
1 red and 1 yellow pepper cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 small yellow onion halved and sliced *
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbs olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 pound peeled and cleaned shrimp, cut into 3-rd's
1/4 cup chopped and packed fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 avocado, cut into chunks
3 heads baby Bok Choy, cleaned well, and chopped finally
Plain greek yogurt for garnish (omit for dairy free)
Fresh tomatoes for garnish
What you do
1.Place lime juice, lime zest, seasoning, and half the cilantro in a bowl, add shrimp.
2.Heat 1 Tbs olive oil in a skillet over high heat, add pepper, onion and garlic, salt and pepper, saute until browned and al-dente. Remove and drain on a tea towel.
3.Heat remaining olive oil in the skillet, add shrimp mix, cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
4. To serve place chopped Bok Choy in a bowl, top with pepper and onion mix, shrimp, avocado, yogurt, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (DF, GF, Heart Healthy, Low Sugar, SIBO Phase 2)
What you need
2 cups water
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
pinch salt
1 apple peeled and cored, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
10 drops liquid stevia
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup almond milk or 2%
What you do
Bring water, salt and chopped apples to a boil, add oats, cinnamon, vanilla and stevia. Cook 3-5 minutes, turn off heat and let sit for 2-4 minutes. Divid between 2 bowls, top each with 1/4 cup walnuts and milk.
Grilled Vegetables (DF, GF)
What you need
2 red bell pepper
1 red onion cut in quarters making sure to keep root end attached on each 1/4
2 medium zucchini cut in 1/4 inch length wise strips
1 tbs red wine vinegar
2 tbs olive oil - divided
salt and pepper to taste
What you do
Toss vegetable in 1 tbs olive oil, Grill peppers, onions, and zucchini over medium heat until charred, remove from grill and place in a bowl to steam slightly for 10 min. Remove peel off of peppers and de-seed and chop. Remove root end from onions and chop, chop zucchini. Mix in a bowl with remaining 1 tbs olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to test.
Serve with grilled meats and fish.
Granola Bars (DF, GF)
What you need
3 cups quick cooking rolled oats - toasted
2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
1 cup roasted pecans
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/4 cup brown rice syrup
3/4 cup honey
2/3 cups almond butter
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
What you do
Line a 18x13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper using enough to hang over the sides for handles later (13x9 for thicker bars).
Toast oats at 350 on a sheet pan until lightly browned.
Meanwhile toast the pecans and pumpkin seeds in a skillet until browned.
Melt the almond butter, honey and brown rice syrup in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
In a large mixing bowl combine the toasted oats, nuts, seeds, salt, dried blueberries, and brown rice crips mixing well.
Pour almond butter mixture over oat mixture, working fast to sir until homogenized.
Spread onto the sheet pan evenly, place another sheet of parchment paper to cover. lay another sheet pan on top and press down firmly to compact bars evenly.
Cool and cut into bars.
Shrimp Salad (DF, GF, IBS Recipes, SIBO)
What you need
2 cups cooked Jasmine rice *
1 lb pre cooked shrimp - peeled
1 cup frozen peas - thawed and drained
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 lemon - squeezed
1 celery stick - chopped *
2- 3 heaping tbs mayo
1 tsp dijion mustard
1/16-1/8 tsp Cheyenne pepper
Salt to taste
What you do
Mix all ingredients together well (This is a great dish to make with left over rice). Serve in a bowl.
Phase 1 SIBO omit rice and celery, reduce mayo.
Seed Bread (DF, GF)
What you need
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup ground chia seeds*
1/2 cup whole almonds - toasted and chopped
1 1/2 cups rolled quick cooking oats
2 tbs chia seeds*
2 tbs sesame seeds
2 tbs psyllium husks
1 tsp salt
1 tbs dried rosemary
1/2 tsp orange flavor (optional)
1 1/2 tbs honey
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water
What you do
Mix all dry ingredients well in a bowl, in a separate bowl whisk all wet ingredients - combine mixing well to incorporate. Should be thick like a paste, if to thick add 1 tbs of water to loosen a touch. Put batter in two prepared mini loaf pans 3 1/2 in x 6 in let sit at room temperature for 30-60 min. Bake at 325 for 45 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.
* Flax seeds can be used instead or in a combination.
Zucchini Ribbons (GF, Lactose Free, SIBO)
What you need
2 medium size zucchini sliced lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 bunch chopped chives
1 small sprig tarragon leaves removed and chopped
1/4 tsp red chili flake
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
S & P to taste
What you do
Sauté ghee, onion, chili pepper, taragon and zucchini over med high heat until wilted, turn off heat, top with cheese. Serve with braised meats or as a side dish to fish or chicken.
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes (GF, Low Lactose, Low Sugar)
What you need
1/2 cup cassava flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/3 cup arrowroot starch
1 1/2 Tsp gf baking powder (Hain brand)
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbs sugar
1/4 cup dried buttermilk powder
2 Eggs
1/4 cup avocado oil + extra for griddle
3/4 cup water
1 tsp gf vanilla extract
1/2 cup blueberries fresh (optional)
What you do
Heat a griddle to medium/high heat Mix all dry ingredients, make a well inside dry ingredients adding wet ingredients and beat around before mixing all together. Spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray, pour about 1 1/2 tbs pancake batter per pancake. After pouring pancakes on griddle add 3-4 blueberries to the top flipping once. Serve with maple syrup lactose free whole milk yogurt or nut-butter for low sugar.
Basil Pesto (DF, GF, SIBO)
What you need
4 cups loosely packed basil
4 green onion tops (no whites)
2 Tbs nutritional yeast (optional for cheesy flavor)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 Tbs lemon juice
3-4 tbs olive oil
1/2 - 1 tsp salt
What you do
Process altogether in food processor, except olive oil. Once everything is incorporated add oil slowly to create a runny paste. Serve over zucchini or carrot noodles or gluten free pasta.
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Boats (GF, IBS Recipes, Lactose Free, SIBO)
What you need
Persian cucumbers or english cucumbers sliced long ways, seeds removed with spoon to make a boat.
slices of smoked salmon
fresh or dried dill
Horseradish mayo
1 tbs mayo to 1 tsp bubbies horseradish more if you like it hotter)
What you do
Make the cucumber boat, fill with horseradish mayo or sriracha mayo top with 2-3 slices smoked salmon ( I like the Wild Catch brand), sprinkle with fresh dill.
Cucumber Mint Smoothie (DF, GF, IBS Recipes, SIBO)
What you need
2 Kiwis - with skins
1/2 english cucumber - chopped
handful of fresh mint
1 cup tigernut milk or almond milk
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt
1 cup ice
What you do
Add all ingredients to high powered blender, mix until very smooth- serves 2