Author: Dr. Anne Roemke

Shaved Beet and Carrot Salad

Ingredients 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced shallots 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. beets ½ lb. carrots 4 oz. arugula 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds Salt and pepper, to taste Crème fraiche, for serving (optional)   Instructions 1. Toast cumin seeds in a dry […]

Apple Walnut Green Salad

Ingredients for the Salad 5 oz (4-5 cups) salad greens 1 green apple, thinly sliced 1 small bulb of fennel, shaved thin ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp lemon juice ½ cup toasted walnuts ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) Small handful of fresh parsley leaves   Ingredients for the Dressing 2 ½ […]

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas and Avocado Crema

Ingredients for the Fajitas ¼ cup avocado oil 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch strips 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, and sliced into ¼ inch strips 1 […]

Honey Mustard Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Ingredients 1 lb. fresh green beans with ends trimmed 10-12 slices thick bacon strips 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon sea salt   Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper […]

Blueberry and Spinach Green Smoothie

Ingredients 1 medium ripe banana 4 large ice cubes ½ cup fresh blueberries ¼ cup water 1 cup fresh spinach   Instructions 1. In a blender, combine the banana, ice cubes, blueberries, and water and blend until smooth. 2. Add spinach and blend again until completely smooth and creamy. 3. No sweetener is needed in […]

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Fingers

Ingredients 1 lb. uncooked chicken breasts, cut into tenders 1 ½ cups almond flour ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 2 eggs ¼ cup tapioca starch ½ cup honey 1/3 cup hot sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder   Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. 2. Line a rimmed baking sheet […]

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients 10 cups sweet potatoes, about 3 large, chopped evenly into bite-sized chunks 1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 4 oz. baby spinach, chopped ½ cup red onion, chopped very small 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1 avocado, chopped in chunks ½ teaspoon […]

Salmon Cakes

Ingredients for the Salmon Cakes 1 lb. fresh salmon 2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil for cooking the salmon 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced Avocado oil for sauteing and frying ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp blanched almond flour 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning of your choice (like Primal Palate or Old Bay) […]

Roasted Beet, Strawberry, and Arugula Salad

Ingredients 1 red beet 2 golden beets 1 Tbsp safflower or other high-heat oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cups arugula 1-pint strawberries, sliced   Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. 2. Wash beets, poke holes in each with a fork, then […]

Paleo Chicken Salad [Whole 30]

Ingredients 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded ¼ cup onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 small apple, diced ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup chopped pecans 2/3 cup Paleo mayo 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves, minced ½ teaspoon lemon […]