Beef and Rutabaga Mash Savory Ground Beef with Herbed Rutabaga Mash Ingredients: For the Rutabaga Mash: 2 large rutabagas, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons butter or ghee 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped For the Beef: 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives Directions: Place rutabaga cubes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20–25 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add butter, coconut milk (or cream), salt, pepper, and herbs if using. Mash until smooth and creamy. Cover and keep warm. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, letting flavors meld. Serve beef mixture over a generous scoop of rutabaga mash. Garnish with herbs if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #beefandmash #rutabaga #lowcarbdinner #paleorecipes #wholefood #comfortfood #groundbeefrecipe #mashedrutabaga #healthymeals #grainfree #rootvegetables #paleodiet #dinnerideas #beefrecipes #glutenfree #dairyoptional #lowglycemic #cleaneating #wholesomefood #easyweeknightdinner Looking for cozy comfort food without the carbs? This Beef and Rutabaga Mash hits the spot! Simple, hearty, and full of real flavor.

Tomato and Basil Soup Creamy Roasted Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for vegan option) 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish Optional: grated Parmesan or vegan cheese for topping Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place halved tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30–35 minutes until slightly charred and softened. In a large pot, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add roasted tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add fresh basil. Blend the soup using an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a blender in batches) until smooth. Return the soup to low heat and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes more. Serve hot, garnished with more basil and optional grated cheese. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #tomatosoup #souprecipe #comfortfood #vegetariansoup #basilrecipes #homemadetomatosoup #roastedtomatoes #easyrecipes #fallrecipes #winterwarmers #healthycomfortfood #creamysoup #glutenfree #dairyoptional #souplovers #simplemeals #plantbased #herbsoup #tomatoandbasil #veganadaptable Nothing beats the cozy comfort of a bowl of Tomato and Basil Soup Creamy, fragrant, and absolutely heartwarming!

Collard Green and Apple Salad Crisp Collard Greens with Sweet Apple and Tangy Dijon Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves finely shredded 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, to taste For the Dijon Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In a large bowl, combine the shredded collard greens with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Massage the greens for 1–2 minutes to soften. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced apples, red onion, toasted walnuts, and feta (if using) to the bowl with the collard greens. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately or let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: Approximately 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #collardgreens #applesalad #healthyrecipes #autumnsalads #leafygreens #vitaminrich #crunchysalad #homemadesalad #seasonaleating #quicklunch #saladideas #greensalad #dairyoptional #nuttycrunch #foodblogfeed #freshflavors #easymeals #plantforward #collardgreenrecipes #applerecipes This Collard Green and Apple Salad is crunchy, refreshing, and packed with fall flavors! Perfect for a light lunch or holiday side