Quinoa Tabouleh

1-2 Servings Ingredients: 1 c quinoa 2 cucumbers, diced 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 red onion, finely diced 4 green onions, chopped 1 bunch parsley, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 1-2 Tb avocado or MCT oil salt & pepper to taste Directions: Bring 2 c water to a boil in a small pot. Add quinoa, reduce […]

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Lentil & Quinoa Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 Tb coconut oil 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 c lentils 1/2 c quinoa, rinsed and drained 6 c chicken or veggie stock 1 bay leaf 1 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Pepper Directions: Put coconut oil into […]

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Asparagus Tomato Salad

*Note: Can be served hot or cold 2-4 Servings Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, finely chopped 1 pint baby tomatoes, diced ½ onion, diced Mixed greens (if desired) 1 Tb lemon juice 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil Salt and Pepper Directions: Add ½ Tb oil to sauce pan and preheat to medium. Add onion, and […]

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Tomato Arugula Salad

Ingredients: ½ bag arugula (or spinach) 2 tomatoes, diced ½ onion, diced ½ tsp yellow mustard 1 Tb balsamic vinegar 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil Salt and Pepper Directions: Mix mustard and vinegar together with a whisk or fork. In a large bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, and mustard-vinegar mixture. Let stand for 5-10 minutes; the […]

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French Dressing

INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup salad oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1⁄2 tsp salt 1/4 package artificial sweetener, to taste 1⁄2 tsp dry mustard 1⁄2 tsp pepper DIRECTIONS put everything into a jar, add the lid and shake well

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Beef, Vegetable, Barley Soup (slow cooker)

Servings: 6 (1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hours 30 mins INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup uncooked medium barley 2 cans (14oz each) beef broth 1 cup water 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 1 tsp dried marjoram leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 […]

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Steak & Potato Soup (slow cooker)

Servings: 9 (1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hours, 30 mins (in slow cooker) INGREDIENTS 1lb boneless round beef steak 1lb small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (4 cups) 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 […]

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Chicken Barley Soup

From Dave Ruel’s ‘Anabolic Cookbook’ Servings: 10 servings – 10 cups INGREDIENTS • 1 lb chicken, cubed • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic clove, chopped finely • 1 onion, chopped finely • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced • 3 stalks celery, chopped • 1 large tomato, […]

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Almond Chicken Salad

From Dave Ruel’s ‘Anabolic Cookbook’ Servings: 1 INGREDIENTS • 6oz chicken breast, cooked and diced • 1oz unsalted toasted almonds, slivered • 1⁄4 cup green grapes, halved • 1 celery stalk, chopped • 1⁄2 scallion, sliced • 1 hard boiled egg, chopped • 1 tsp light mayonnaise • 1 tsp fat free sour cream • 1 […]

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The Perfect Spaghetti Sauce

From Dave Ruel’s ‘Anabolic Cookbook’ Servings: 6 cups INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 cups sliced mushrooms • 1 cup red or green peppers, chopped • 1 cup onions, minced • 15oz can crushed tomatoes • 3 tbsp pizza seasoning • 10oz no-salt added tomato sauce • 1 tsp dried parsley • 1 tsp […]

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Caribbean Chicken Stir-Fry

From Dave Ruel’s ‘Anabolic Cookbook’ Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS • 4 cooked, cubed chicken breast (6oz each) • 1 green onion (scallion), minced • 1 red pepper, cut in wedges • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp ginger • 1 tsp garlic • 1⁄2 tsp paprika • 1⁄2 tsp turmeric • 1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper • […]

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Buffaloaf – Buffalo Meat Loaf

From Dave Ruel’s ‘Anabolic Cookbook’ Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS • 2 lbs ground buffalo (or extra lean ground beef) • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 diced onion • 1 tsp garlic (optional) • 1⁄3 cup dried tomatoes • 1 whole egg • 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs • 1⁄2 cup parsley • 1⁄4 cup […]

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