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INGREDIENTS: 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons finely minced red onion 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons coconut amino acids or tamari 1 pound ground bison or grass-fed beef 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked sea salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: Grilled onions Sliced tomato Quickles (page 76) Lettuce Sliced avocado Feta cheese Yogurt sauce Directions:  1) Heat a grill to medium.2) In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, onion, cilantro, and coconut aminos. Add the ground bison and mix with clean hands to...

Tabbouli is one of those salads that feels substantial because it has a single-ingredient grain, but it's also full of fresh flavor, herbage, and just the right amount of raw red onion where you don't feel like your breath might knock someone over. Made from kaniwa, quinoa's cute little sister, this dish is great for parties or picnics, as it holds up well. I grew up on this tabbouli, so it takes me back to my happy place. I hope it does for you, too. INGREDIENTS:  1 cup kaniwa or quinoa 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for the water...

Happy National Shrimp Day - This one is for tonight's celebrations!    Chimichurri Shrimp & Shishito Pepper SkewersINGREDIENTSNonstick olive or coconut oilcooking spray2 pounds large (16/20-count)wild-caught shrimp1 teaspoon grated lime zestJuice of 1 limePinch of sea saltPinch of freshly ground blackpepper1 pound shishito peppers1½ cups cherry tomatoesChimichurri Sauce (page 107) DIRECTIONS1) Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to preventburning on the grill. Heat a grill to medium-high.2) In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, lime zest, lime juice,salt, and black pepper. Set aside to marinate while the grillheats.3) Drain the skewers and pat dry with a paper...

Talk about a fun way to eat the rainbow! You can use big carrots, beets, purple sweet potatoes, and parsnips to get a whole array of color on your plate. The best way to get these veggie chips uber thin is by using a mandoline slicer, but a strong word of caution: Please be careful. Use the cutting guard and don't multitask while you are slicing. Keep your focus on the very sharp blade in front of you. I don't want you making a finger chip. You can also use the slicing attachment on your food processor, or a special...