Disappear
January25
Where have I been the last few months you may ask. Read my announcement at http://www.napclan.com/napclan/mumblings/disappear-where-is-the-world-is-sarah/.
Browsing Recipes
Chicken Tortilla Soup
November3
We love chicken tortilla soup. It is a yummy fall tummy warming treat. If you are following a paleo/Whole 30 diet, make sure you watch the parenthesis for omisions and changes. Thanks to Tenny at Cascade Crossfit for sharing this recipe with us.
Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 4oz can green chilies
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch cilanto, 5 sprigs reserved, the rest chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 1 cup frozen corn (Substitute a bell pepper coarsely chopped)
- 1-2 cans black beans (Optional)
- 1 avocado, cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, Can be dairy free, grated (Optional)
- tortilla chips, crumbled (Optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil chicken breasts until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from water and let cool; shred with two forks and set aside.
- In a large soup pot, heat oil, then add onions and saute until translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chicken broth, 5 cilantro sprigs, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, and salt to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered.
- Remove cilantro sprigs, and add in chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and corn, and beans. Stir to combine.
- To serve, add soup to bowl and top with avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips. Or set all the toppings out on the table and let everyone serve themselves.
Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30
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CrockPot Chicken Carnitas
October26
Yes, I know that carnitas are normally made with pork but I was really feeling like chicken. Chicken is just more my thing than pork. Sorry to dis you like that pork. I am including you in my Mexican Crock Pot Stew tomorrow. That said, you can choose to use pork chops, ribs, or loin in this recipe if you want to give “the other white meat” some love.
Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Carnitas
Ingredients
- 5lbs chicken thighs or breasts (or however many will fit in your crock pot)
- 2 large onions, diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 2 cups peppers, diced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix together salt, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Mix onions, peppers, and tomatoes in a bowl.
- Place a layer of chicken in the bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle on a spoonfull of the seasoning. Then add a layer of the onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Continue layering until out of ingredients.
- Cover and cook on Low until the meat shreds easily with a fork, about 8 hours.
- When the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker, and shred with two forks.
- Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.
- Serve over a salad or in corn tortillas with salsa and avacado.
Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30
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My name is Sarah Nap. This website is for all you moms like me that have found yourself dealing with food allergies.
I am homeschooling mama to four sweet blessings. We are what most people would call “granola.” We see a naturopath as our primary care physician and eat mostly organic foods. But enough about me, let me tell you a little bit about our journey to cooking free.