Entree Recipes

DETOX ENTRÉE RECIPES

Fruit Salad (Days 1-21)

· 2 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced

· 1 large apple, peeled and large diced

· 1 large pear, pealed and largely diced

· 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

· ¼ cantaloupe, cubed

· 2 cups watermelons, cubed

· 1 banana sliced in rings

· 1 cup walnuts, rough chopped or whole

· ¼ tsp salt

· ¼ tsp pepper

· ½ tsp ground cardamom

· ¼ tsp ground ginger

Carefully combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup (Day 1-21)

· 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· ½ C diced onion

· 1 clove garlic minced

· 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed

· ½ C canned, diced fire-roasted tomatoes

· ¼ packet stevia

· 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Heat oil in pot over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Stir in peppers, tomatoes, stevia and 1-cup water. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar. Transfer mixture to blender, and purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.

Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Soup (Days 1-21)

· 2 tablespoons olive oil

· 1 medium onion, diced

· 4 medium carrots, peeled, chopped

· 2 celery stalks, chopped

· 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

· 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

· 1/2 teaspoon allspice- or Pumpkin Pie Spice

· 1/2 teaspoon curry powder- mild or hot, to taste

· Dash of sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

· 1 14.5-oz. can pumpkin (or 2 heaping cups fresh, peeled and cubed) or other winter squash

· 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cubed

· 6 cups vegetable broth

· 2-3 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired

· 1/2 to 1 cup coconut milk (or plain rice milk), to taste

· Lime zest for garnish

In a heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add in the chopped carrots and celery, and stir in the spices. Lower heat and gently cook for about 10 minutes, being careful not to brown the onions. Add in the pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable broth, and sherry; stir together. Cover and bring to a slow simmer, cooking the soup for about 25-35 minutes until the vegetables are very tender. Remove from heat, and puree the soup with an immersion hand blender right in the pot; or puree it batches in a blender or food processor (carefully ladle the soup into a blender not more than half full, cover tightly and puree the soup until it is smooth and creamy; return the puree to soup pot). Taste and adjust the seasonings. Return the pot to low-medium heat. Stir in the coconut milk and blend till smooth. Warm through for ten minutes.

Green Minestrone (Days 1-21)
6 Servings

· Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

· 1 Tbs. olive oil

· 1 lb. leeks (white and pale green parts), well rinsed and diced (4 1/2 cups)

· 1 cup diced carrots

· 1 Tbs. water

· 6 to 8 cups vegetable broth

· 1 cup sliced green beans

· 1 cup diced zucchini

· 1-cup fresh or frozen small green peas

· 1 cup diagonally sliced, trimmed fresh asparagus

· 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

· 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil

· 2 green onions, coarsely chopped

· 1 clove garlic, minced (or more if you like garlic, I used 3 cloves)

1. In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots and water. Cover and cook until the leeks are very tender, about 15 minutes. Do not brown.
2. Add 6 cups of broth and bring to a boil. Add green beans, zucchini, peas and asparagus. Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
3. In small bowl, mix parsley, basil, green onions and garlic. Stir into simmering soup. Add additional broth to thin soup if necessary. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Rustic Spicy Vegetable Soup (Days 1-21)
4-5 servings

· Extra Virgin olive oil, as needed

· 8 cloves fresh garlic, chopped

· Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

· 2 heaping cups thinly shredded cabbage [bagged cole slaw mix is fast and easy]

· 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut up

· 1 yellow summer squash, cut up

· 2 zucchini squash, cut up

· 2 organic sweet potatoes cut up

· 1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies - mild

· 1 teaspoon rubbed sage

· 1 teaspoon each of: dried basil, oregano and parsley

· Hot red pepper flakes, shake to taste

· 1 14-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes

· 2 or more cups organic chicken broth, as needed (or vegetable broth if making for Week One)

Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil into the bottom of a Crock Pot or slow cooker. top with half the chopped garlic. Season with sea salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, bell pepper, yellow and zucchini squashes, potatoes, and green chilies; and toss them with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt, ground pepper, herbs and a shake or two of hot red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Pour the veggies into the crock in an even layer. Pour on the diced tomatoes. Add the vegetable broth to taste. The liquid should just about cover the veggies. If you like more of a brothy soup than a stew, add more broth. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, Taste test for seasoning adjustments. Stir in any seasoning adjustments and serve.

Butternut Apple Bisque (Days 1-21)

· 1 large butternut squash (3 lbs)

· 1 Tbs + 1 tsp olive oil

· 1 large red onion

· 4 medium cooking apples, cored and diced

· 1 vegetable bouillon cube

· 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

· 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

· 1-cup rice milk, or more as needed

· 1 tsp. coarse (kosher) salt, or to taste

· 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper, or to taste

Preheat oven to 400°F. With sharp knife, cut squash lengthwise in half. Scoop out and discard seeds and fibers. Place squash halves cut side up in shallow baking dish, cover tightly with foil and bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add apples, bouillon cube, ginger, nutmeg and 4 cups water. Mix well. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Scoop out squash from shells-you should have about 4 cups of flesh. In food processor, puree half of the squash with 1/2-cup rice milk until completely smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Repeat with remaining squash and 1/2-cup rice milk; add to bowl. Transfer half of the apple mixture to food processor or blender. Puree until completely smooth. Return to saucepan. Repeat with remaining apple mixture and add to saucepan along with squash puree. Mix well. Add a little more soy milk if mixture seems too thick. Return pureed soup to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended and mixture is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in salt and white pepper and serve hot.

Gazpacho

· 1 English cucumber, halved and seeded, but not peeled

· 1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded

· 1 green bell pepper, cored and seeded

· 4 plum tomatoes

· 1 medium red onion

· 4 garlic cloves, minced

· 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, finely minced

· 3 cups tomato juice

· 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar

· 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 2 teaspoons of sea salt

· 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Roughly chop the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and red onion. Place vegetables separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over process! After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill at least 24 hours before serving.

Mango Coconut Cucumber Salad (Days 1-21)
Makes 6 Servings

· 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced

· 1 mango, peeled & diced

· 1-2 tbs. lime juice

· 1-2 tbs lemon juice

· ½ tbs chili peppers, minced

· 2 tbs dried shredded coconut

Mix everything in a bowl. Chill for 15-20 minutes before serving. Works very well with Brazilian or Thai dishes!

Fresh Spinach & Avocado Salad (Days 1-21)
Makes 2 servings

· 1 large avocado

· 1 lime, juice of

· 8 oz fresh baby spinach leaves

· 4 oz cherry tomatoes

· 4 scallions, sliced

· ½ cucumber, cut into chunks

· 2 oz radishes, sliced

· Herbs, sprigs to garnish

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and strip off the skin. Cut the flesh into slices.
Transfer to a plate, drizzle with the lime juice and set aside. Wash and dry the spinach leaves. Put into the mixing bowl. Cut the larger cherry tomatoes in half and add all the tomatoes to the mixing bowl, with the Scallions, cucumbers, and sliced radishes. Add your dressing in and toss.

Chilled Cucumber-Red Onion Salad (Days 1-21)

· 1 large cucumber

· vinaigrette dressing (see below)

· 1/8 to ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced

· 1 tbs chopped fresh dill or mint

· 1 plum tomato

Peel the cucumbers, if desired, and thinly slice them. Place the slices in a salad bowl, along with the red onion and tomato. Sprinkle the dill or mint over the salad, then drizzle with the salad dressing and toss well.

Greek Salad (Days 1-21)
Makes 4 servings
Dressing:

· 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 1 tsp dried oregano

· 1 tsp minced garlic

· 1 tbs red wine vinegar

· 1 tbs fresh lemon juice.

Salad:

· 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

· 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced

· 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

· 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips

· 2 tomatoes cut into thin wedges

· 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

· 15-16 kalamata olives

· 4-5 mild pepperoncini peppers, whole

· Sea Salt and Pepper

Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, garlic, wine vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine salad ingredients in a serving bowl. Toss w/ dressing; serve.

Zucchini Salad (Days 1-21)

· 3 shredded zucchini

· 2 red apples cut into small pieces

· 1 avocado cut into small slices

· Cumin to taste

· Braggs to taste

Mix all together and serve

Coleslaw (Days 1-21)

· 1 cup shredded cabbage

· 1 cup shredded green cabbage

· 1 carrot shredded

· ¼ c onion, finely chopped

· Juice from 1 lemon

· 1 tsp salt

· 1 garlic clove minced

· 1 tsp paprika

· 1/3 c olive oil

· 3 tbs apple cider vinegar

· 1 tomato, diced (optional)

Mix together and serve

Spinach Salad (Days 11-20)

· 2 10 oz bags fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and stemmed

· 8 oz button mushrooms or baby portabella sliced

· ½ medium cucumber, sliced

· 2 Tbs. walnuts, chopped (If no allergies to nuts)

· 3 tbs vinaigrette salad dressing

Spin spinach once washed. Place in a salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss with dressing.

Raspberry & Walnut Salad (Days 11-20)

· 4 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 2 Tbs Raspberry Puree

· 2 Tbs raspberry vinegar

· ½ teaspoon sea salt

· ¼ tsp pepper

· 12 oz package gourmet salad greens

· 1 ½ c fresh raspberries

· 1/3 c chopped toasted walnuts (If no allergies to nuts)

To make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk the Olive Oil, raspberry puree, raspberry vinegar, salt, and pepper together. In a serving bowl, toss the salad greens, raspberries, and walnuts together. Pour the dressing over the salad; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Greek Cranberry Salad (Days 11-20)

· 5 oz salad greens

· ¾ c dried cranberries

· ¼ c thinly sliced red onions

· 1 c coarsely chopped pecans (If no allergies to nuts)

· ¼ c red wine vinegar

· ¼ c olive oil

· ½ c loosely packed parsley sprigs

· 2 dashes garlic powder

· 1 packet stevia

· ½ tsp dried oregano

· ½ tsp salt

· 1/8 tsp pepper

Prepare the dressing. Pour the red wine vinegar, Olive oil, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, S & P into a blender. Blend well until the ingredients are combined and the parsley is well processed. Toss the greens, nuts, cranberries, onions, with the dressing, serve immediately.

Chicken, Tuna, or Red Salmon Salad (Days 11-20)

· 1 cooked breast chicken, or 1 6oz portion of red salmon or tuna cut into small pieces or mashed

· ½ celery stalk chopped in fine pieces

· 1 TBS finely chopped onion or green onion

· (When using chicken add ¼ to ½ tsp of Dill weed)

· 1 Tbs. Hain safflower mayonnaise (use enough to just moisten)

You may serve on a couple of pieces of leaf lettuce

Alternate Tuna Salad (Days 11-20)

· 1 6 oz serving of baked or broiled Tuna

· 1-2 tsp finely chopped red onion

· 3 Tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped

· 1 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice

· 3 Tbs Olive oil

· 1 celery stick, finely sliced

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and serve on lettuce and wedges of tomato.

Parsnip and Celery Pilaf (Days 1-21)
Makes 6 servings

· 1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 1 ½ Cups Parsnips, peeled and chopped

· 1/3 C celery, sliced ¼ inch thick

· ¼ C onions diced

· 1 ½ cups uncooked organic brown rice

· ¼ cup water

· ½ teaspoon Sea Salt

· 3/8 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

· 1/8-teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

· 3 cups organic vegetable broth

· 4 Tbs. diced water chestnuts, toasted

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add parsnip, celery and onions, and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let the vegetables brown. Add cooked rice and the next 5 ingredients (rice through broth), and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. (Consult the package of your brown rice for exact cooking time.)
Stir in water chestnuts.

Vegetable Brown Rice Risotto (Days 1-21)
Makes 2 servings

· 1-cup organic brown rice

· 2 medium yellow squash, julienned

· ½ red onion, diced

· 1 medium carrot, grated

· 1 Tbs tomato paste

· 3 garlic cloves

· 4 asparagus, chopped in fours

· 1 Cup mushrooms, raw

· 1 pinch sea salt

· 1-cup water

Cook Brown Rice separately Heat garlic and onions in pot until soft. Add Carrots and tomato paste and stir. Add all vegetables and add water. Cook until soft, add seasoning and stir. Once rice is cooked mix into pot and stir

Mushroom Oven Rice (Days 1-21)

· 1 Cup uncooked long grain rice

· ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· ½ c finely chopped celery

· ½ cup finely chopped onions

· 1 Cup sliced fresh mushrooms

· 1 (14 ½ oz) can vegetable broth

· 1/3 Cup water

· 1 Tbs Parsley Flakes

In a large skillet, sauté the rice in oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown Add celery and onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until the celery is tender. Pour into a greased 1 ½ quart casserole dish. Stir in the broth, water, and parsley, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Mashed Mock Potatoes (Days 1-21)

· 6c chopped cauliflower

· ¼ c flax oil or extra virgin olive oil

· All Purpose Seasoning to taste

Process cauliflower with S blade, or use a blender if no processor available. Chop until grainy. In a large pot on low add oil, spices, and cauliflower, stirring and tossing until coated and warmed to 10 degrees. Make sure not to heat over 110 if using flax seed oil. You may heat higher with olive oil.

Feisty Kicked-Up Guacamole (Days 1-21)

· 6-8 ripe avocados (depending upon the size)

· 3 tomatillos, chopped

· 2-3 ripe red tomatoes, seeded, chopped

· 1 small red or sweet onion, diced fine

· 6 cloves garlic, chopped

· 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, diced fine

· 1 big bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

· Sea salt, to taste

· 2-4 fresh juicy limes

Peel and pit the avocados; cut the avocado into chunks and toss into a large bowl. Add the chopped tomatillos, tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro. Toss with your bare hands. Season with sea salt to taste. Squeeze fresh lime juice all over the guac and mix again. Taste test. Add more salt or lime, to taste. Taste test! Great as a side to a salad or mixed with Brown Rice and Homemade tomato salsa…or just by the spoonful.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Days 1-21)
4 to 5 servings (limit to one a day)

· 5 Medium Sweet potatoes, Peeled and cut into large chunks

· 2 sweet onions cut into one-inch pieces

· 1 ½ TBS extra virgin olive oil

· ¾ garlic pepper blend or ½ t garlic granules and ¼ t ground pepper

· ½ tsp sea salt

Preheat oven to 425 Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss thoroughly
Spread onto 9x13 baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender.

Stir Fried Tomatoes and Eggplant (Days 1-21)

· 1 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced

· 1 medium onion, diced

· 1 celery stalk thinly sliced

· 1 28 oz can of Organic diced tomatoes with juice

· 2 tbs organic red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar

· 2 finely sliced basil leaves or 1/4 tsp dried basil

· 2 tsp dried oregano

· Salt and pepper to taste

In a wok, heat the olive oil and stir fry the eggplant, celery and onion for 8-10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes while stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.

Garlic-Chili Roasted Broccoli (Days 1-21)

· ¼ C Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

· 1 Tbs chili powder

· 1 Tbs grill seasoning blend or grill creations

· 1 large head of broccoli, cut into thin long spears

Preheat oven to 425, place olive oil, garlic, chili powder and grill seasoning in the bottom of a large bowl and add the broccoli spears. Coat broccoli evenly and place on a large nonstick baking sheet. Roast broccoli until ends are crisp and brown and stalk s are just tender, appx 15 minutes.

Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts (Days 1-21)

· 1 medium cauliflower, quartered, cored and cut into 1 inch florets

· 2 cups Brussels Sprouts, halved lengthwise

· 3 Tbs. Olive Oil

· 3 large cloves garlic, sliced thin

· 1 ½ tsp. Chopped fresh rosemary or ½ tsp dried, crumbled

· 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

· 3/4 tsp. coarse salt

In large bowl, combine cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Drizzle oil on top. Add garlic, rosemary and pepper and toss well. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread vegetables in single layer on large baking sheet with sides. Sprinkle with salt. Roast until vegetables are crisp-tender and beginning to brown at edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Spinach Sauté (Days 1-21)

This is a side dish that can be added to just about any meal. I love my veggies so much I cut the recipe in half and make a simple meal of this alone… I just love it!

· 2 red peppers, cut into strips

· 2-3 large spring onions chopped to include the green top

· 1 small package of grape or cherry tomatoes cut in half

· 4-5 cloves of garlic

· 1 lemon, zested & juiced

· Pinch of red pepper flakes

· 2 Tablespoons of coarsely ground mustard

· 1 lb of fresh spinach or more

· Extra virgin olive oil

· Salt & pepper

In a sauté pan add peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, zest, salt , pepper & red pepper flakes and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the peppers start to soften. Add the mustard & lemon juice and stir for about a minute. Fold in the spinach & continue folding until it wilts. That's all folks!

Sweet Potato Fries (Days 1-21)

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. USE IN MODERATION. Maximum intake (1 small sweet potato a day)

· 1 cup sea salt

· 1/4 cup black pepper

· 1/4 cup garlic powder

· Olive Oil, for tossing

· 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch long slices, then 1/4-wide inch strips, using a crinkle cut knife

· 1 tablespoon seasoning

· 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. In a large bowl toss sweet potatoes with just enough oil to coat. Sprinkle with House Seasoning and paprika. Spread sweet potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Vanilla Poached Pears (Days 1-21)

· 4 large pears, halved, peeled, and cored or 8 smallish pears, peeled and left whole

· Water to cover

· 1 ½ inches piece fresh vanilla beans

· Ground cinnamon

· Mint sprigs to garnish

Place the pears in a large saucepan and pour water in to cover the pears, Add the vanilla bean and bring the pears to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until tender, being careful not to burn Allow pears to cool and then serve in the center of a dessert plate. Spoon sauce over the pears, then sprinkle with cinnamon powder and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Almond Butter Banana Cake (Days 11-20 if no allergies to nuts)

· 1 rice cake (plain)

· 1 Tbs. Almond Butter (If no

· 1 Banana Sliced

· 1 Handful of sliced almonds

Spread almond butter over the rice cake. Place slices of banana over nut butter, and sprinkle sliced almonds.

Cinnamon Baked Apples (Weeks One, Two & Three)

· 2 Cooking apples

· 2 Tbs raisins

· 1 ½ Tbs Butter

· ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon

Core the apples and pare a 1-inch strip of skin from around the middle of each to prevent splitting. Place the apples in two 10 oz custard cups. Pack the raisins into the apples. Mix 1 Tbs butter with spice (or cinnamon) and pour over raisins. Top with rest of butter. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Ginger Lemonade (Days 1-21)

· 2 inches fresh ginger root

· 3 lemons

· Stevia to taste

· 2 quarts water

Wash and peel the root. Grate it finely over a bowl. Squeeze the grated ginger mash with your fingers to extract the juice. Discard the dry mass. Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add ginger and juice of 3 lemons. Add Stevia and stir well. Drink hot or chill for iced ginger lemonade by adding ice cubes and a fresh slice of lemon.

Iced Green Tea with Agave (Days 1-21)

· Spring water

· Green tea bags

· Limes

· Agave Nectar

Bring some water to a boil. Add in 6 tea bags. Let Steep for 5-6 minutes until nice and rich. While still warm, add in 2 tsp of Organic Agave Nectar. Poor into pitcher and add ice and water to fill to 2 quarts. Add 2 fresh limes, juiced to taste.

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