Grass Fed Ribeye with Garlic Asparagus

Nothing is more satisfying than rich grass fed fat marbled through a ribeye steak and cooked to perfection. A grill is not needed to cook a steak if you have the right equipment in the kitchen, a.k.a a cast iron skillet. This dish truly reflects what Paleo is all about...delicious quality meat paired with a savory vegetable side. Simplicity and elegance all in one!

Ingredients:
1 pound grass fed Ribeye steak
Sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Method:
1.) Lay steak out on plate at room temperature for 30-45 minutes prior to cooking. Coat steak with fresh ground pepper on both sides to taste. Season steak with sea salt right before cooking.
2.) Pre heat broiler. Next heat 1/2 teaspoon of EVOO in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once skillet in smoking hot, add in steak. Let cook for 4 minutes. Flip steak and cook an additional 4 minutes. Flip steak again and place under broiler.
3.) Broil steak for 1-2 minutes per side until the desired wellness is reached.
4.) Let steak rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Thai Spiced Cod with Coconut and Ginger Shiitake Asparagus

Fresh ocean Cod is a great fish that can be fixed in so many ways.  Cod is a tender, flaky white fish that has a mild sweet taste.  It takes on the flavors of the ingredients paired with it and is delicious in Asian and Thai cooking.  Complete with toasted coconut and ginger shittake asparagus, this is the dish to make everyone a fan of fish!


Thai Chili Spiced Cod
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh ocean cod
1/4 teaspoon fish sauce (KAME)
2 teaspoons wheat free Tamri or Coconut Aminos
1/2 fresh lime juiced
1 clove fresh garlic minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon garlic Sriracha sauce
1/2 tablespoon raw honey
1/4 cup organic raw coconut flakes


Method:
1.) Season cod with fish sauce, tamri, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha.
2.) Heat 1 tablespoon EV coconut oil in cast iron skillet over med-high heat.  Once hot, add cod and reduce heat to medium.
3.) Cook cod for 2 minutes then flip.  Cook 2 more minutes.  Remove from heat. 
4.) Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of cod and place in broiler.  Broil for 2 more minutes or until fish is white and flaky.  Be careful not to burn coconut (rotate skillet if needed),
5.) Serve with drizzled honey over cod and additional Sriracha to taste.


Ginger Shiitake Asparagus
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparaus
1/4 fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced
1/2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 clove fresh garlic minced
Wheat free Tamari or Coconut Aminos


Method:
1.) Rinse asparagus and cut off bottom 3 inches or tough stalk.
2.) Season asparagus with ginger, garlic and a drizzle of Tamari.
3.) Place asparagus in cast iron skillet and toss with melted coconut oil, shiitake mushrooms and sea salt to taste.
4.) Place skillet in broiler for 4 minutes.  Toss asparagus and turn skillet.  Broil 4 more minutes.  Toss asparagus again and check for desired tenderness.  If needed, broil 2 more minutes.

Chipotle Spiced BBQ Grilled Chicken with Bacon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Grilled chicken breast is a simple, quick and delicious protein that can be spiced up in so many ways.  Smokey chipotle flavors enhance bbq grilled chicken and the addition of roasted asparagus in bacon fat with fresh garlic turn this dish from simple to extraordinary.  Play around with different flavors and home made sauces to truly make this dish your own.

Ingredients:
1-2 pounds fresh free range chicken breast
All natural liquid smoke
All natural chipotle seasoning
Organic gluten free all natural BBQ sauce (Organic Ville Original BBQ Sauce)
2 cloves fresh garlic minced
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 pound fresh asparagus
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Method:
1.) Preheat outdoor grill to 450 degrees.  Season chicken breast with several dashes of liquid smoke, chipotle seasoning, sea salt and black pepper.
2.) Preheat oven broiler to 500 degrees.  Wash asparagus and chop off ends about 2 inches up stock.  Place bacon grease in cast iron skillet and lay asparagus flat in skillet.  Season with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh garlic.
3.) Add chicken to grill for 6-8 minutes then flip.  Cook 6-8 more minutes.  During last 2 minutes, brush with BBQ sauce if desired.
4.) While chicken is cooking for last 6-8 minutes, place asparagus under broiler.  Turn asparagus after 4 minutes.  Continue cooking 4 more minutes or until asparagus is desired tenderness.  Be careful not to over cook asparagus. 

*Sever with a side of fried sweet potatoes or fresh baby greens salad and a glass of wine of course!