Recipes

Jonell Francis
Scrumptious Keto Chocolate Pudding & Why You Need Some Now

Scrumptious Keto Chocolate Pudding & Why You Need Some Now

You are not going to believe this, but it’s true! Using just 4 simple ingredients, I made THE BEST, real-tasting chocolate pudding from real food. Who doesn’t love some chocolate pudding every now and then, right? But, whenever I read the labels on pudding packs, I just can't do it. That’s why I was intrigued when my friend Becky Edwards of Purpose Driven Mentoring shared this pudding with me. Instead of using full sugar natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, I tweaked it for all you low sugar fans by using Monkfruit (an unbelievably sweet natural fruit that won’t...

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Jonell Francis
Skinny Chocolate Mug Cake (Paleo & Keto!)

Skinny Chocolate Mug Cake (Paleo & Keto!)

Intensely chocolatey, extra fluffy and ultra moist! This instant, waistline friendly, glutenfree mug cake is bound to become your favorite lazy low carb treat. It's paleo because no grains were harmed in the making of this muffin and keto because it contains no sugar. (Perfect for you Rebooters!) Yet, Lakanto brand Monkfruit gives it a sweet taste that sends your senses into a helpless, happy dance. Top with fresh raspberries and Whipped Coconut Cream from The Feel Good Cookbook or sprinkle with a little powdered monkfruit. (I have an electric seed/coffee bean grinder that turns crystalline sweeteners into powdered sugar...

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Jonell Francis
Warm Winter Wassail (Russian Tea)

Warm Winter Wassail (Russian Tea)

Warm orange, apple and lemon juice are a snappy comeback to winters chill. It'll will warm your heart and your hands! (Plus, it freezes well for later use.) 1 (12 ounce) can orange juice concentrate 1 (12 ounce) can apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or allspice 10 cups water Combine and simmer til warm. Tanner's Cranberry Wassail Our son Tanner developed his own signature Wassail by substituting cranberry juice for apple juice. It's pretty great friends. Give it a whirl! Check out The Feel Good Cookbook for more warming...

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Jonell Francis
Chard Polenta Tamales

Chard Polenta Tamales

Chard Polenta Tamales These little packets of delight remind me of Totoro's acorn packets from Hayao Miyazaki's animated film, My Neighbor Totoro. Treat those you love with this glutenfree vegetarian goodness for dinner. Ingredients 2–3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely minced onion 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 medium Anaheim or poblano chili, seeded if desired, finely minced (heaping 1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt Black pepper 1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal) 1/2 cup Unranch dressing from The Feel Good Cookbook (4 ounces) 1 dozen large, perfect chard or collard green leaves (8–10 inches long) Procedure Put on a large pot...

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