Chili Lime French Fries

Ingredients
Potatoes, cut into julienne sliced fries (approximately 2 lbs)
1/2 tsp red pepper
2 tsp paprika
1/2 Tbsp chili powder
zest and juice of 2 limes
2 Tbsp EVOO
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450. Place potatoes on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil.
2. Squeeze lime juice over potatoes and dust with seasonings.
3. Bake for 45 min

*we ate these with yummy salsa burgers

Salsa Burgers (with optional grilled red bell peppers)

Ingredients
Burgers
1/3 c salsa
1 lb ground beef
1/4 red pepper, diced fine
1 clove garlic, minced
juice of 1 lime
sea salt, cilantro and pepper to taste

Red Bell Peppers (optional)
1 and remaining 3/4 red bell pepper, julienned
cilantro
juice of 1 lime and zest
salt and garlic powder to taste

Directions
1. Mix all burger ingredients by hand. Form into ball and pat into patties.
2. In separate pan, combine bell ingredients.
3. Roast on BBQ. Serve cooked patty on whole wheat bun with avocado and red bell peppers on top.

* we ate these with chili lime french fries.  Can also top with cheese and more salsa or pico de gallo

Clean Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients
1-2 lbs organic chicken thighs
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 container fresh mushrooms
8 oz tomato paste
3/4 cup organic chicken broth
24 oz diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp fresh basil
1 Tbsp fresh oregano
Salt, pepper to taste
Additional Italian seasoning as needed

Directions
1. Place chicken in bottom of crock pot. Season with salt and pepper. Top with vegetables.
2. Combine tomato paste and broth in bowl. Stir to combined. Add this, diced tomatoes, and herbs.
3. Cook on low 7 hours, high 4 hours. Add additional seasonings as needed. Serve with brown rice or whole wheat pasta

*easily made gluten free by eating over rice or gluten free pasta!

Vegan Peach Pancakes

Ingredients
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c unbleached flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp stevia
1 tsp nutmeg
1 cup almond milk
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 c water (or more or less depending on thickness desired)
2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted)
2 cup frozen peach slices, thawed and patted dry
2 Tbsp sliced, toasted almonds

Directions
1. Mix first 11 ingredients. Combine well. Add more or less milk and water to preferred consistency. 
2. Heat non-stick pan, pour batter, and add two slices of peach onto the top.  Cook each pancake approximately 2-3 min per side.
3. Serve with sprinkled almonds and syrup on top.

Eat Clean Chili

Ingredients
1 lb red kidney beans dried
1 lb organic grassfed beef
1 onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
coconut oil
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
salt and red pepper to taste
2 boxes diced tomatoes (like Pomi)
water

Directions
1. To prepare beans: Soak beans overnight. Remove from pot and rinse. Cover again with water, bring to boil. Simmer on med-low for about 1 1/2 to 2  hours to nearly cooked
2. In a separate pot, brown beef in oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and saute until soft. Add beans, seasonings, tomatoes. Top with water as needed.
3. Simmer on medium low for about 1 hour. Add more water or broth if it gets dry!

Serve over rice,  cornbread, with chips and cheese, etc!

Thai Beef Red Curry

Confession time : This is my husband's recipe :) Kudos to you honey!! And an even bigger confession: before we got married, I could cook nada. He taught me so much, and gradually fueled the fire which turned into a love for cooking. Thanks, babe, I love you!

Ingredients
Marinade:
2 lbs organic grassfed beef
salt
1/2 tsp coriander
lime- juice of 1
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cilantro
1/2 tsp red curry paste
1 tsp ginger
1 Tbsp fish sauce

coconut oil
1 green pepper, julienned
1 red pepper, julienned
1 onion, julienned
1 Tbsp ginger, diced fine
1 can of coconut milk (not lite)
1-2 tsp red curry paste to taste
2 tsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp ginger, diced fine
1 Tbsp brown sugar
palmful of basil
1/4 cup scallions/ green peppers

Directions
1. Combine marinade ingredients in large container. Let set in fridge for up to 1 hour.
2. Brown meat in oil, then remove from pot and set aside. Saute peppers, onion, ginger until soft.
3. Dissolve red curry paste into coconut cream, fish sauce, and juices from meat and vegetables. Add brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer briefly- 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and green onions. Serve over jasmine rice (brown or white)

My Link Ups

There are so many wonderful websites and blogs where I get recipes, inspirations, and healthy, clean eating information. Here are a few of my favorites:

My Natural Family: http://www.mynaturalfamily.com  Great info, great recipes, health tips, family matters
Gracious Pantry: http://www.thegraciouspantry.com Recipes, clean eating information, Cookbook, lifestyle information, meal plans
Frugal Food Allergies: http://frugalfoodallergies.com/eating-clean-and-frugal-can-it-be-done/  Budgeting with food allergy needs and expenses, recipes
The Eat Clean Diet:  http://www.eatcleandiet.com Magazine, recipe, tools, support, community, exercise
Vegan Yum Yum: http://veganyumyum.com Recipes, cookbook, great source for yummy healthy vegan eating
Chocolate Covered Katie: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com Healthy dessert blog
Stacey Makes Cents: http://www.stacymakescents.com/100-days-of-no-processed-meals-crock-pot-style General website has more than you can imagine! This link specifically takes you to 100 days of non-processed crockpot meals
100 Days of Real Food:  http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-resources/#mealplan Great recipes and meal ideas for non-processed clean foods. There is something for every palate.
Skinny Taste: http://www.skinnytaste.com Low fat recipes, many (most?) are nice and clean!
Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes Who doesn't love whole foods right? But seriously, I have found some good recipes here, and there is information on eating with dietary restrictions, such as allergies
Clean Eating Mama: http://cleaneatingmama.com Anything and everything, including recipes....


Now, your turn! What is your favorite place to find delicious, healthy, clean, vegan, or allergen free recipes?