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Pretty okay view on the way to dinner
This dish made a nice light little punch of vegetable brightness for a holiday potluck.
Hence the fake picture.
I’ll insert the real and terrible pic I took after the recipe – suffice it to say, wine + taking pictures basically in the dark is not a great combo.
gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30

Orange Beet Salad
5 roasted and de-skinned beets
1 small head roasted cauliflower (toast until deeply browned)
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. hazelnuts
4 small oranges (not naval – something tastier)
1 shallot (about 3 T when minced)
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. pomegranate molasses
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
4 – 5 Tbsp. fresh tarragon
Salt & pepper
Add your cauliflower to a large bowl. Chop the beets and add. Peel, segment, de-seed and halve the oranges minus one half.
Squeeze that last half orange into a small bowl (about 2 Tbsp. juice). Add the lemon juice, olive oil, molasses, vinegar and spices. Chop and add the parsley. Mince and add the shallot. Add salt & pepper.
Pour over the salad and toss.
In a dry pan, toast the hazelnuts. Chop and toss on the top of the salad with the chopped tarragon.
Serves a party

I didn’t get around to taking any actual pictures today – just party planning screenshots:

Additional holiday festivities:

Nothing says Merry Christmas like wiener murderface 😆




Holidays spent with friends are the best holidays of all.
Also: this week’s recipe picture is g-a-r-b-a-g-e. Blame it on holiday cheer 😆

Today, our little princess slipped her harness and pulled a runner – if it wasn’t for a wonderful family that stopped to rescue her, we’d not be celebrating happy holidays this year.
After they calmed the panicking us down, we shared some great wine and stories.
Happy Holidays, us!

Qatar’s famous flown-in Holsteins (a few of the 14,000 at least) at Baladna Farm.

Sometimes what’s available in Doha surprises you – also found celery salt, which I’ve been looking for for a freaking year and only just gave up and purchased in the US.
This dish is a light but comforting bowl of goodness.
Gluten-free, paleo, keto

Coconut Chicken Chili
1 lb. ground chicken
2 small bell peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 jalapeños, chopped and separated
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/2 small bag frozen spinach
1/2 small bag frozen broccoli
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 can coconut milk
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. ghee
Salt & pepper
Toppers:
Hand full chopped cilantro
The second jalapeño
Juice of 2 limes
2 chopped green onions
First, prep your onions & garlic and sautée in the ghee until beginning to brown.
While that’s working, prep the rest of your ingredients.
When done, add to the bowl of an electric pressure cooker with the chicken. When the garlic & onions are done, add. Add all the other ingredients but the toppers + 1-2 cans water.
Set the cooker to “stew” and let go.
When time is done, open and taste for seasoning. Add more salt & pepper if needed. Add the toppers and stir.
Serves 4