Starting off the week with shortcake . . .

Recipe collaboration by Aki Yorihiro and Christine Crawford

This delicious comfort food is perfect for a chilly autumn day. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Spanish Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Olives

CourseMain Dish
CuisineAutumn, Dairy Free, Keto, Mediterranean, Spanish

Spanish Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Olives

CourseMain Dish
CuisineAutumn, Dairy Free, Keto, Mediterranean, Spanish

Ingredients

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds bonless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small package brown mushrooms
1/2 cup white wine or balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
12 oz. marinara sauce adjust per your taste
1/2 cup chicken sauce
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 cup Niçoise or kalamata olives pitted
1 tablespoon hot red peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil for garnish

Servings:

Instructions

Salt and pepper chicken thighs then dredge them in flour.
Put the oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When it’s hot, add the chicken and cook undisturbed, adjusting the heat so the chicken doesn’t burn, until the pieces are browned on the bottom and release easily from the skillet, about 5 minutes. Continue cooking, turning the chicken every few minutes, until it’s brown all over, about 5 minutes more. Remove the chicken from the pan and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
Add mushrooms stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes.
Deglaze with white wine or balsamic vinegar.
Add the garlic, chicken stock and marinara; cook until the mixture starts to bubble and the sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pesto sauce and let the mixture bubble for another 2 minutes.
Add the olives, and return the chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the sauce. Adjust the heat so the liquid bubbles gently but steadily, then cover the skillet. Cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through, appx. 10 minutes
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the basil, and serve with quinoa.

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Tags: autumn, chickenthighs, comfortfood, healthyfood, realyummieswithchris, spanishchicken, yummyfood

Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee

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Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee

Servings

1 cup

Servings

1 cup

Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee

Servings

1 cup

Servings

1 cup

Instructions

Add 2 Tbsp. instant coffee, 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice, and 2 Tbsp. hot water to a bowl.
Whip the mixture 3 to 6 minutes with a mixer until it's pale and fluffy, similar to the stiff peak stage of whipping eggs. Or it is possible to do this by hand with a whisk, it will just take a while longer.
After you've whipped your coffee, you can add 1 Tbsp. of canned pumpkin here (optional) for a more distinct pumpkin flavor and color. Blend in the puree just until combined so you don't lose the fluffiness.
Fill a glass with your milk of choice. I use lactose free half & half. Gently spoon the whipped mixture on top. Admire your beautiful creation then give it a stir. Enjoy!

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Starting off the week with shortcake . . .

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REAL Foods, Seasonal Foods, summer

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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Foods, Paleo, REAL Foods, Seasonal Foods, Vegan

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Search for what is in season in your area – your local farmers’ market is a great source for finding out what is available and they’ll often have much more variety than the grocery store. Always ask vendors how their flowers are grown (you don’t want to eat flowers that have been sprayed with pesticides!). You can also order edible flowers (fresh or crystallized, which are great for using atop desserts) from several sites online (Gourmet Sweet Botanicals, Marx Foods, Food Innovations).

Tags: delicious, eating, eatinghealthy, festive, foodcravings, glutenfree, healthcoaching, healtheating, hearthealthy, holistic, realfood, satisfying, vegan, yummy

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Keto Coconut Pancakes

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