Salmon Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust; Gluten, Dairy, and Nightshadefree

by Jenny Irvine // May 29, 2014 // No Comments

This recipe excites me every time I make it-why, you ask? Well, there are actually several reasons. It is super simple to make and even freezes great for make ahead meal planning (so make two and freeze one) Secondly, it is a recipe my entire family can eat since it is gluten, dairy, and nightshade free . Third, it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and-lastly, it tastes great hot or cold.

Salmon Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Yields: 1 – 8×8 or pie dish quiche

Crust Ingredients –

1 Sweet Potato, sliced into thin rounds (enough to cover the bottom of a 8 x 8 baking dish twice)

2 Eggs

¼ C Almond or Coconut Milk

1 T Fresh Rosemary (minced)

Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Crust Instructions –

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Layer the bottom of (lightly sprayed) 8×8 baking or pie dish with 2 layers of sweet potato slices.

3. Sprinkle with Rosemary

4. Mix eggs and seasoning and pour over potatoes.

5. Bake for 15 minutes – remove from oven and continue with filling below…

Quiche Ingredients –

6 Eggs

1 ½ C Almond or Coconut Milk

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Dijon Mustard

1 tsp. Dried Dill

½ tsp. Black Pepper

1 T Bacon Bits

1 T Minced Garlic

½ C Green Onions (thinly s

4 oz. Smoked Salmon (flaked into small pieces)

Filling Instructions –

1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mustard, bacon bits, garlic, onions and seasonings until frothy.

2. Sprinkle the salmon over the baked sweet potato crust.

3. Pour egg mixture over salmon.

4. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 – 45 minutes or until center is set and toothpick test is clean.

5. Cool on wire rack 20 – 30 minutes before cutting.

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Grain Free Cauliflower Patties

by Jenny Irvine // May 28, 2014 // No Comments

If you are tired of eating the same old side dishes for dinner or looking to curb that carbohydrate craving these are amazingly simple and super versatile. They taste great dipped in most anything from pizza sauce to ketchup like a tater-tot. Since we are pretty much all gluten free here all the time and my little guy has a nightshade intolerance and can’t have potato cauliflower has become my new kitchen best friend.

Grain Free Cauliflower Patties

Yields: 12-15 small/medium

Ingredients –

1 Head of Cauliflower

2 Eggs

½ C. Almond Meal

¼ C. Raw Cheddar or Parmesan Cheese (for dairy free recipe –this maybe omitted)

Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to Taste

Instructions –

1. Cut cauliflower into florets and cook in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes)

2. Drain and mash cauliflower.

3. Stir in eggs, cheese, almond meal and seasonings.

4. Lightly coat bottom of griddle or skillet with grape seed or coconut oil.

5. Form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3” in diameter.

6. Pan fry over low / medium heat until golden brown and set (about 3 minutes per side).

*I sometimes add shredded carrot to my patties too for added color and extra vitamins

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Simple Savvy Homestead Meal Planner Giveaway

by Jenny Irvine // May 21, 2014 // No Comments

Gluten Free, Family, Planning, Menu, Food, Free

I love organization and if there is one thing I can say going from a family of three to six in 7 short years- it certainly stretches your skills a bit. One place my organization skills have repeatedly been tested- is in the kitchen.

Dinners used to be easy when it was just my husband and I. There weren’t any food allergies, intolerance’s, and sensitivities to worry about. There weren’t any picky eaters- and, well it was just plain simple.

Here’s the thing- I don’t have tons of time to spend in the kitchen cooking up elaborate meals. I bet you don’t either. I don’t have a money tree growing in my back yard-therefore, I need to budget, save where I can, and plan accordingly in order to make the best use of my time.

I created the Simple Savvy Homestead Meal Planner to fulfill a need of my own- but, in the months it took me to create the planning kit I met more families like myself who also struggled with meal planning- I wanted to be able to help them– and, as many of you as possible. Especially since we are all looking to save a little time these days. So, here is your chance to win a free copy–

However, if your luck is anything like mine and you never win -no need to fret I will be lowering the price to $5.00 for everyone for one week only. I truly want to help each of you live healthier lives, spend less time doing the things that take you away from your loved ones, and save money for the things you really want.

Simple Savvy Homestead Meal Planning Kit