Thai Peanut Sauce (Satay)

Thai Peanut Sauce (Satay)
Yield: approx. 1 cup / 4 servings of 1/4 cup each

1/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter
2 teaspoons wheat-free tamari sauce (or coconut aminos)
2 drops liquid stevia glycerite (taste and add more if needed)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup coconut cream (skimmed from top of canned full-fat coconut milk)
1 clove garlic, minced
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Brandied Cream Sauce

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Having some easy sauces in your back pocket is always a good thing when pressed for time and needing some magic. Last night, we had a couple of organic pork chops that needed enlivening, so after poking around inside the refrigerator, I found enough ingredients to make a version of this classic (and delicious) sauce.

Essentially, it’s a quick sauté, Read more

Chunky Salsa Fresca Salad

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I came up with this simple salad as a side dish for low-carb people having a Mexican meal, but it also works as a beautiful foil for rich main dishes that need a bit of fresh color and crunch. Many Mexican main courses lend themselves well to low-carb eating, but the traditional side dishes of beans, rice, and tortillas definitely Read more