Shrimp Tomato Pasta

I am so excited to share this recipe with you!!!! :)

It was one of those meals that just kind of happened but man am I glad it did... and that I wrote it down! This dinner was awesome! Hubby said the rue flavoring is similar to something he has had before but could not figure out where and even what the dish was... he LOVED it!!!! :)

Here is what I did! 

Baked Spaghetti Squash

Baked the Spaghetti Sauce at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

Separated the spaghetti squash and baked it again for another 20 minutes.

Then for the Rue. I had seen a recipe for a coconut rue, here, from Family Living Simple. I have been eyeing the recipe for a couple of weeks. I had zucchini but did not have chicken... so I took a little different route.

The Coconut Rue --- creamy, smooth and wonderful!!!

I topped the Spaghetti Squash with the shrimp mixture!!!! AMAZINGLY Delicious!!!

I should add that I do think Asparagus or maybe a red pepper. I can't put my finger on what I want to add next time but I do think a vegetable would be WONDERFUL! :)

Alright - enough teasing here is the recipe!!! 

For directions on how to cook Spaghetti Squash, go here! or here!

For the Cream Sauce:

The Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil (or Ghee)

1 Can of Coconut milk

2 Tablespoons of Coconut Flour ( I added a little more

Pepper

Parsley

Rosemary
1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
1 bag of fully cooked Shrimp (from Trader Joe's)


The Directions:
For the sauce add the coconut oil (or ghee) to a sauce pan and melt on medium heat. When melted add coconut flour. Stir the oil and flour until it is smooth. Once the clumps are gone  add the coconut milk. Heat to a slow boil and stir frequently with a whisk. I then decided to add another TBSP of coconut flour. The thickness was just how I wanted...  Let simmer for about 5 minutes and add spices. Add 1 cup of diced cherry tomatoes and the frozen shrimp. (yes, frozen!) Cover the Rue and turn heat to low. Cook until the shrimp is thawed. Maybe 5 minutes MAX....

Plate Spaghetti Squash and top with the creamy shrimp mixture...

ENJOY!!!!
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Part of Pennywise Thursday, Full Plate Thursday

Beef Fried (cauliflower) Rice

I have a special recipe, treat, for you today!!!! 

Beef fried rice with out the rice!!!! 

I am really starting to love the versatility of cauliflower. Before eating more Primal/Paleo I did not know there were so many wonderful uses for cauliflower. I used to eat it raw or steamed. Now I enjoy rice and mashed. This is becoming a household staple! I do buy 2 heads a week... :) 

Actually - all vegetables - a wide variety are staples in our household.

Creating delicious new recipes and meals for my family is rewarding enough. We are really enjoying the new flavors and simplicity of meals! Yes, some of them take a little longer!

I have made several different version of the family favorite but this one could be the best and favorite of the family!

We could not tell the difference!!!!

Beef Fried (Cauliflower) Rice

The Ingredients:

1/2 - 1 lb ground beef

1 cup onion, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

1 cup steamed broccoli, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 eggs, scrambled (we used 2 large chicken eggs and one turkey egg) 

1 head of cauliflower

coconut aminos

garlic powder

pepper

Worcestershire sauce (just splash)

The Directions:

Pulse raw cauliflower in food processor until rice like. Set aside. 

Saute all vegetables in coconut oil. Cook for 5 minutes. Add ground beef. Cook until all the beef is has no pink. Add cauliflower rice and cook for 5 minutes. Add seasonings and cook until cauliflower is tender but not mush. Finally mix in the scrambled egg. 

ENJOY!!!!

Part of: Pennywise Thursday

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Coconut Oil - Tropical Traditions

One product that pretty much does it all for us! Coconut oil!

Coconut oil is a highly saturated tropical oil derived from coconuts of the coconut palm tree. Traditionally it has provided many health benefits to the peoples who live in areas of the tropics and subtropics where coconut palms grow. Many newly discovered health benefits are now being unearthed through careful research and use in clinical practices.

We have been lead to believe that saturated fats are the dietary contributor to heart disease.

Read more from Nourishing Traditions and the Weston A. Price Foundation counter-acting the false beliefs about coconut oil here.

Coconut oil has been called the “healthiest dietary oil on earth.”

Coconut Oil has many great uses!!! 

Cooking

Use 1 cup to 1 cup ratio when replacing other oils/butter in recipes with coconut oil.

Replacement for butter/lard/Crisco in it’s solid form – greasing pans, pie crusts, etc. Nutritional supplement – melt and add to smoothies
Replacement for various oils in liquid form – baking, cooking, sauteing, etc.

I use coconut oil primarily now for all my cooking and baking. I have found olive oil to be superior for greasing pans and for homemade dressings, but other than that, it is all coconut oil!

Baby
We have had a couple of sever cases of diaper rash with Micah. After trying everything and anything, we gave coconut oil a try. Scoop some out in our hand and rubbed onto his bottom. The NEXT day - gone... No sign of ever having a diaper rash. Mix coconut oil with Shea butter for a more everyday diaper rash cream.
Good for everyday lotion, too!


Body
I am just beginning to experiment in this area. So far, I have tried:
Feet - Coconut Oil on dry and cracking feet. 
Moisturizer/Lotion - I have really dry skin. Mix coconut oil with lotion or Shea butter.
Toothpaste - I made my own toothpaste. Still working on the recipe (will share soon!)
Deep Conditioner 
Make-up remover - apply a small amount on a cotton ball.
Lips - this is funny but when I am in the kitchen cooking and have a little coconut oil left, i apply it to the lips!


BM's - I am sorry if that is TMI but seriously, a week off coconut oil I (the whole family) could tell a difference. If you have harder BM's give Coconut Oil a try. Just cook with it and your body will thank you! :) Again, sorry for the TMI.


I hear it is good for aftershave, gel, sunscreen and deodorant.  


I love coconut oil. 


I recently learned about Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil and we were given the opportunity to sample it in our home.


Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil is unrefined and is made with organic coconuts. Fresh coconuts are used and only the best are hand-picked from each harvest. The fresh coconut meat is then shredded and then cold-pressed using the water that is inside of the coconut to make coconut milk. The milk is then allowed to sit for about 12 hours while the oil naturally separates from the milk.


We are big Coconut Oil users!!! Just this week we have used Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil for cooking eggs, making cupcakes, in spinach, on sweet potatoes tater tots, potato fries, air popped popcorn, my dry elbow, Micah's bottom and dry lips. I have been very pleased with the Coconut Oil. 


Make sure you go over to Tropical Traditions and check out all their products... I know, I will!


Thank you, Tropical Traditions for allowing me to sample your product!



DISCLAIMER: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.