ELIMINATION DIET

INCLUDE
Fruits & Vegetables

EXCLUDE
Oranges, orange juice, grapefruit, bananas, strawberries, grapes, corn, creamed vegetables, nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes) Dairy and eggs: including milk, cheese, cottage cheese, cream, yogurt, butter, ice cream, non-dairy creamers, ghee White rice, wheat, corn, barley, spelt, kamut, rye, triticale, oats (even gluten free) Pork (bacon), beef, veal, sausage, cold cuts, canned meats, frankfurters (hot dogs), shellfish, any raw meats and fish

Unsweetened fresh or frozen whole fruits, fresh squeezed fruit juices, sea vegetables (seaweeds), avocados, olives, and raw, steamed, sauteed, juiced, or roasted vegetables Hemp, rice, and nut milks (such as almond, hazelnut, walnut, etc.) and coconut milk, coconut oil/butter Brown, red, black and wild rice, millet, amaranth, teff, tapioca, buckwheat, quinoa Fresh or water-packed cold-water fish (trout, salmon, halibut, tuna, mackerel, sardines, pike, kippers), wild game (rabbit, pheasant, bison, venison, elk, etc.), lamb, duck, organic chicken and turkey Split peas, lentils, legumes, bee pollen, spirulina, and blue-green algae Hemp, sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, walnuts, cashews, macadamia, pistachios, brazil, nut and seed butters such as almond or tahini Cold-pressed olive, flax, safflower, sesame, almond, sunflower, walnut, pumpkin, and coconut Filtered water, green, white or herbal tea, seltzer or mineral water, yerba mate, coconut water, green juice Stevia, coconut nectar, yacon, whole/fresh fruit, dried fruit (in moderation)

Dairy Substitutes

Non-Gluten Grains & Starch Animal Protein

Vegetable Protein Nuts and Seeds

Soybean products (soy sauce, soybean oil in processed foods) Peanuts and peanut butter

Oils

Butter, margarine, shortening, processed oils, canola oil, salad dressings, mayonnaise, spreads Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated beverages, soda pop, soft drinks, fruit juice (unless fresh pressed) Refined sugar, white/brown sugars, maple syrup, high fructose corn syrup, evapo- rated cane juice, Splenda, Equal, SweetN Low, juice concentrate, agave nectar, brown rice syrup, honey Regular chocolate (with dairy and sugar), ketchup, relish, chutney, traditional soy sauce, barbecue sauce, teriyaki, breath mints

Drinks

Sweeteners

Condiments

Vinegar, all spices, all herbs, sea salt, black pepper, carob, raw chocolate (dairy and sugar free), stone-ground mustard, miso, coconut liquid aminos, wheat-free tamari and nama shoyu, unsweetened whole fruit jam

MIX & MATCH

CLEAN SHAKES MIX & MATCH GUIDE
Shakes are a huge part of the Clean Program. Having a shake a day is also a good practice to maintain after your Cleanse. Use this guide to explore the world of healthy shakes and find out what you enjoy. Feel free to use any combination of the ingredients below. Dont forget to add Nourish and Move.
Base Ingredients: coconut water brewed herbal tea or yerba mate nut milks (almond, hazelnut, walnut, cashew, brazil, pine nut, chestnut) seed milks (pumpkin, hemp, sunflower, sesame) teccino water Sweeteners: stevia yacon coconut nectar fruit: fresh or frozen berries (except for strawberries) dates (moderate amounts) Fats and Protein: whole nuts (almond, hazelnut, walnut, pecan, macadamia, cashew, brazil, pine nut, chestnut) nut milk nut butter seeds (hemp, flax, sunflower, sesame, pumpkin) seed milk seed butter rice milk coconut milk shredded coconut coconut oil avocado flax oil hemp or brown rice protein powder (Vega, Living Harvest, Sun Warrior, Life Basics) Extras: carob cinnamon vanilla (powder or extract) nutmeg ginger (minced root or powder) fresh vegetable juice mangosteen mulberries gooseberries Fruits and Vegetables: handfuls of greens (kale, spinach, swiss chard, dandelion, nettles, watercress, sprouts, etc.) apples plums mangoes papaya pineapple fresh or frozen berries (except strawberries) Superfoods: green powders (Clean Greens) spirulina chlorophyll camu camu berry maca acai powder mangosteen (berries or powder) mesquite chlorella tablets bee pollen

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RECIPES
SHAKES, SOUPS, DRESSINGS, DIPS, AND MEALS SHAKES
BECKYS MORNING SHAKE Packed with healthy energizing fats and protein to keep you satiated and fueled up all day. You can add more or less water depending on how much you want. 8 oz. of water 3 - 4 oz. of nut, hemp seed, or rice milk (unsweetened) 1/2 of an avocado, pitted 2 teaspoons organic almond butter a pinch of sea salt 1 scoop Nourish (any flavor) 1 scoop Move sweetener to taste (stevia, coconut nectar) 1 tablespoon carob or raw cacao powder (optional) Directions: blend all ingredients until smooth. FAVORITE GREEN SHAKE 3 cups spinach 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mangoes, papaya, etc.) 1 tablespoon flax oil 1 tablespoon maca powder (optional) 1 tablespoon spirulina powder and/or 1 scoop Clean Greens 1 cup almond milk 1 scoop Nourish (any flavor) 1 scoop Move 2 dates or a few drops of stevia to taste Directions: blend until creamy. Directions: put all ingredients in the blender and mix until smooth PURPLE HAZE SHAKE 1 cup coconut water OR 1 cup almond or coconut milk 1 scoop Nourish 1 scoop Move 6 oz. blueberries (or blackberries) fresh or frozen Directions: Blend it up till smooth and creamy. Garnish with lime zest and freshly ground black pepper. MANGO CARDAMOM BLAST 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into pieces 1 cup coconut water 2 tablespoons dried and shredded coconut flakes 1 scoop Nourish (any flavor, although vanilla works best in this recipe) 1 scoop Move zest and juice of 1 lime 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder You may want additional water if its too thick, which you can add as youre blending

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HOMEMADE ALMOND MILK (Makes about 3 servings) 1/2 cup almonds, skins removed and soaked overnight 3 cups water 1 tablespoon coconut nectar, or a few drops of stevia to taste (optional) pinch of salt 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional) Directions: Place the nuts, water, sweetener, salt, and oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Most people find they like it thick but if youd prefer a thinner milk, strain the liquid through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer, then store in glass jars in the fridge for up to a week.

SOUPS
SPRING PEA SOUP 10 oz. fresh or frozen raw peas 1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, flesh scooped out 1 cup filtered water 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened) 2 tablespoons lime juice pinch of sea salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional) Directions: In a blender or food processor, puree all ingredients until smooth. To serve, drizzle with olive oil and freshly ground black pepper. COOL AS A CUCUMBER SOUP WITH DILL 3 cucumbers, peeled and seeds removed Juice of one lemon 1/2 cup raw cashews or macadamia nuts 4 cups fresh water 1/4 cup fresh dill (or 1/8 cup dried dill) 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions: Mix all ingredients, except the dill, together in a blender or food processor for 3 minutes or until smooth. Add dill and pulse or blend for a few extra seconds. Serve chilled with fresh dill garnishes and freshly ground black pepper. Note: Use sun-dried sea Celtic salt or pink Himalayan salt if possible.

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CREAMY LEEK AND CARROT SOUP (Serves 2-3) 1 leek 2 tablespoons coconut oil 4 cups of chopped carrots 1 cup of cauliflower, cut into florets 1-1/2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock fresh thyme Directions: Melt the coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Slice the leek into rounds, and add it to the pot. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the chopped carrots and cook, stirring, for another 3-4 minutes. Pour in the stock to cover the veggies. Cover and gently simmer for 15 minutes. Let the contents cool a bit and then pour into a blender or food processor. Puree with the additional tablespoon of coconut oil until smooth and creamy. Pour back into pot and gently reheat, so you can serve it warm. (Or in summer months, you can skip this step and put it in the fridge to cool instead) SPINACH AND DULSE SOUP Dulse is a super nutritious and tasty sea vegetable; look for it in the ethnic foods aisle of your supermarket or in a health food store. 1 zucchini, cut in half-inch cubes 1 stalk celery 1 scallion 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup dulse flakes 1/4 avocado 2 cups spinach leaves, washed 4 cups pure water Directions: Blend together in a high-speed blender for 3 minutes or until smooth. Season with sea salt to taste. Serve with garnish of dulse and a drizzle of olive oil.

DRESSINGS & DIPS

HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE Just chop everything up and mash together in a bowl. Then throw a couple of sprigs of cilantro on top for presentation. Yum. 2 avocados 1/2 of a red onion, peeled and finely diced 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced grated lemon/lime peel fresh cilantro (optional) sea salt Directions: Mash all ingredients together in a bowl to desired consistency. Store covered in plastic wrap with

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the avocado pit in the dish to keep from browning as much as possible. If it does brown, simply stir it up, its perfectly fine to use. PESTO 2 cups fresh basil 1 cup cashews 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil, to drizzle in slowly as its processing 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup water (to thin. Add slowly only as needed) Directions: Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor, adding the olive oil and water just enough to thin to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and keep in mind that it will thicken as it sits. LEMON MISO TAHINI DRESSING (2 servings) 3 tablespoons sesame tahini 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons miso Directions: Mix all ingredients either by hand or in a blender. Remember that these measurements are guidelines, so feel free to season to your individual taste. GREEN LENTIL HUMMUS 3 cups vegetable or organic chicken stock/broth 1 cup green lentils 1 bay leaf 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup tahini juice of one lemon 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika sea salt to taste vegetable and apple slices for dipping Directions: In a medium saucepan, combine chicken stock, green lentils, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer until lentils are tender, roughly 40 minutes. Then boil uncovered until most of the liquid is gone. Remove the bay leaf and set aside to cool. When its cooled off, transfer to food processor and blend with garlic, tahini, and lemon juice until smooth, adding sea salt and other spices (cumin and paprika) to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature with the vegetables, or you can store in the fridge to use as needed throughout the week.

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SALADS
MANGO AVOCADO SALAD This refreshing salad has a sweet taste and is a great light lunch option on warm days, especially mixed with some cold leftover chicken pieces for extra protein. 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds Directions: After you have the mangoes and avocados chopped, simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and serve. ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD (Serves 1 for a hearty meal or 2 for a lighter side dish) The dressing can be made in advance and kept in the fridge to use in this recipe as well as salads throughout the week. 1 red onion 1 butternut squash, sliced in half or in sections for easy roasting and peeling after its cooked 1 carrot, cut into pieces 1 parsnip cut into pieces 1 celery root, peeled and cut into pieces 1 large beet, cut into pieces enough olive, coconut, or flax oil to coat sea salt to taste 1/4 cup raw walnuts 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar juice of one lemon 1 teaspoon mustard powder or organic stoneground mustard (without sugar or additives and preferably made with apple cider vinegar; the brand Eden has one that fits this criteria) 1 handful parsley leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss the vegetables with the oil and sea salt. Roast until tender (roughly 45 minutes). Spread walnuts in a skillet and toast until golden, then coarsely chop. Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard in a large bowl with extra olive or flax oil and season with sea salt and pepper if you like. Toss with vegetables and walnuts, with any additional seasonings you want. Serve warm. Note: You will want to eat this dish fairly soon after its made as it wont stay fresh for more than two days.

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MEALS
ROASTED PARSNIP FRIES 6 medium parsnips, scrubbed, dried and quartered into long wedges (like rough-cut thick french fries) 3 - 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1 - 2 Tablespoons sea salt fresh ground pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. In a baking pan or sheet, toss the wedges with enough olive oil to coat, sea salt, and a dash (or several, depending on your taste preference!) of freshly ground pepper. Roast for 45 minutes until tender and golden brown, and a bit crispy on the edges. TURMERIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Turmeric, white peppercorns, and coriander seeds are good for respiratory and circulatory systems, and kumquat warms the chest and eases coughs, so enjoy this delicious and healing meal. If you cant find kumquats, dont worry, its just as delicious without them! 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons turmeric (ground) one head of cauliflower, cored and broken into small florets sea salt 1 medium shallot, sliced and separated into rings 4 kumquats, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Directions: Preheat oven to 400 F. In a small skillet toast coriander seeds and peppercorns over mid to high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Put in a spice grinder when cool and grind to a powder. Put in a small bowl, stir in olive oil, garlic, turmeric. On a large baking sheet, drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and roast for 25 minutes until tender. Put in a serving bowl, add shallot rings, kumquats, and cilantro and toss well. Serve hot or warm

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VEGETARIAN NORI ROLLS WITH NUT RICE (Serves 2-4) 1 cup soaked sunflower seeds 1 cup walnuts, soaked in pure water for 2 hours 1/4 red onion chopped fresh herbs 1 packet of nori wraps 1 carrot, cut into very thin strips 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin strips 1/2 avocado, cut into strips 1/4 red cabbage, finely shredded sprouts wheat-free tamari wasabi fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon water Directions: To make the rice, place the sunflower seeds, walnuts, onion, and herbs in a food processor. Process for 2 minutes, or until nut mixture has the consistency of rice. Set aside. Thinly slice the ginger and marinate in vinegar and water. Take a sheet of nori and spread one-fourth of the rice mixture onto it. Lay carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, avocado, and sprouts over it. Roll the nori up tightly, using a sushi mat if you have one. Cut the roll into about six pieces, using a sharp knife. Repeat for three more nori sheets. Serve wraps on a platter with ginger, wasabi, and wheat-free tamari QUINOA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES (Serves 1-2) Quinoa is a complete protein and cooks really quickly. This recipe can be made with whatever vegetables are on hand or in season. Have fun experimenting! 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 small zucchinis, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped enough oil to lightly cover vegetable sea salt to taste 2 small yellow (summer) squash, chopped juice of one fresh lemon Directions: Roast chopped vegetables in the oven at 300F until tender. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium pot and then reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 10-12 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Toss everything together in a large serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature with fresh lemon juice and sea salt to taste.

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ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH OVER MILLET (Serves 2) Squash is a good source of beta carotene, iron, and vitamins A and C. Millet is a nutty, crunchy rice-like protein, and together this makes one of the most delicious and satisfying meals. 2 delicata squash, halved and seeds scooped out 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil sea salt and ground pepper 3/4 cup millet 2 cups water 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary, finely chopped balsamic vinegar (a few drizzles to finish) Directions: Roast the delicata in the oven at 350 F or 400 F until tender when pierced with a fork Heat the oil on the bottom of a medium pot and add the garlic and onion, sauteing over medium heat until translucent and lightly browned. Add the rosemary and stir for another 2 minutes, then add the millet and the water and bring the heat to high until it boils. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for about 10-15 minutes. Check and turn off heat when millet is light and fluffy (and all water is absorbed). Give it some fluffs with a fork and season with sea salt and black pepper. Place the squash halves on plates and add spoonfuls of millet over them. Drizzle with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Serve warm. CLEAN SALMON SALADE NIOISE (Serves 2) 2 cups green beans, chopped into halves or thirds 1 salmon fillet, broiled 3 tablespoons capers 1/4 cup green olives (well rinsed) 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (additive and sugar free) 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 giant handfuls of mixed organic greens per serving (this recipe makes two servings) 3 anchovies per serving (garnished on top) Directions: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the green beans and cook until bright green and tender - do not overcook. Plunge into a bowl of cold water and drain. Combine green beans in a bowl with capers, chopped garlic, mixed organic greens and pieces of salmon fillet. Lightly toss with the mustard and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

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SALTY/SPICY/SWEET NOODLES (Serves 2) Farmers market bounty provides an amazing ready-in-five-minutes meal that everyone will love. Feel free to experiment with additions, using olives, capers, pine nuts, different chopped vegetables and herbs, and even fresh or dried mushrooms. 2 large summer squash (zucchini or yellow), made into long thin strips with a vegetable peeler (if organic, theres no need to discard the skins and you can use the seeds, going right down as far as you can still get strips from it) 2 tablespoons almond butter 2 tablespoons raw coconut amino acids (or wheat-free tamari sauce) 1 small package of anchovy fillets (packed in olive oil only, make sure there are no additives) 1 small handful basil leaves, minced (should roughly equal 1 tablespoon, but you can adjust to taste) Secret ingredient that makes it so incredible: 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 tablespoon minced rosemary (fresh) or 1 teaspoon dried optional: A pinch of sea salt to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and serve immediately, or keep in airtight container in the fridge for several days - the flavors will keep mingling together! GRILLED CHICKEN AND GARLIC MASHED TURNIPS (Serves 4) 3 lbs. of chicken (breasts, legs, or thighs) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups diced turnips 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 teaspoons olive oil sea salt Directions: Combine chicken, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl and toss together. Refrigerate and let marinate 2 hours (preferred, but you can also just let it sit for ten minutes if youre short on time). Bake the chicken for about 50 to 60 minutes at 425 F, or until cooked through. Cook turnip cubes and garlic cloves in boiling water for 15 minutes or until soft. Mash turnips as you would potatoes (can also use a food processor). Add olive oil and sea salt to consistency and taste. Serve together.

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PESTO BAKED SALMON (Serves 2) 2 salmon fillets (wild caught) Pesto (recipe below) Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Place the salmon fillets skin side down on an oversized piece of foil on a baking tray. Spoon 2 tablespoons of pesto over each salmon fillet and pull up the foil on either side, closing to make a container. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes. PESTO 2 cups fresh basil 1 cup cashews 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil, to drizzle in slowly as its processing 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup water (to thin. Add slowly only as needed) Directions: Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor, adding the olive oil and water just enough to thin to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and keep in mind that it will thicken as it sits. SLOW SIMMERED CHICKEN WITH CHARD, MUSHROOMS, AND ONIONS WITH CHERRIES (Serves 2) 1 lb free range, grass fed, boneless chicken breast 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1 inch slivers 6 medium white mushrooms (or any kind you want: wild, shiitake, crimini) 1 bunch swiss chard, chopped into small pieces Directions: Steam the chard until tender and remove from heat, setting aside - save the water at the bottom of the steaming pot. Slice the chicken breast into small pieces, roughly 2 inches, saving any juices in the package Place (along with any juices) into a large cast iron pan and begin to cook over medium heat. Add the onion slivers and mushroom pieces along with 1/4 cup of the water the chard was steamed over (it will be infused with minerals, vitamins and flavor from the chard!) Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until everything is cooked, but retains the juiciness, about 20-30 minutes. Serve warm over plated swiss chard and garnish with sliced and pitted cherries (a small handful for each plate)

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MILLET RISOTTO WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS (Makes 4 servings) This is, hands down, one of the absolute favourite recipes of everyone on the Clean Team, combining the creamy comfort of risotto with the soft tang of artichoke hearts. Instead of butter and white rice, this is made with omega 3 rich oil and protein packed millet. This recipe is incredibly versatile (a variation is below) and has won over many traditional risotto lovers. Time: 30 minutes 3 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms (any kind) 1 cup millet 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts. Make sure theyre sugar and additive free sea salt and fresh pepper 4-6 cups french onion soup or organic vegetable broth Directions: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil with the shallots and mushrooms, and cook, stirring frequently until softened (about 5 minutes). Add cup of water, bring the heat to high, and add the millet. Then lower heat to medium and start to add the stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, every few minutes. When the stock has been almost completely absorbed after each addition, keep adding more, so the mixture isnt quite soup but stays very moist. Keep doing this until millet is tender and has at least doubled in size (about 20 minutes). Add herbs and artichoke hearts at the last few minutes of cooking and taste for texture. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm. Variation: Millet Risotto with Butternut Squash Instead of the artichoke hearts, add 1 cup diced butternut squash (thats been cooked in the oil until lightly browned - about 5 minutes - adding the chopped shallots towards the end. Use sage or herb of choice.

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SPICY TACOS (Serves 2-4) Serve with homemade guacamole, the recipe is below. 1 acorn squash 1 medium rutabaga, diced into 1 pieces 1 heaping tablespoon miso 2 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus some extra drizzles 1 yellow onion, peeled and finely diced 12 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced 1 heaping tablespoon of fresh minced ginger (peeled) 3 tablespoons wheat free tamari sauce 1/8 cup water (may not use all of it) 1 head of cauliflower, finely diced into very small pieces 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper 2 teaspoons paprika Vegetarian option: 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms of any kind (portobello, white, crimini, oyster, porcini, mixed wild, etc.) Meat option: 2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into 1 pieces as thin as possible) Directions: Preheat the oven to 450. Slice the acorn squash into 1 rounds/rings, removing the seeds. Layer them in a medium roasting pan with the chopped rutabaga pieces. Whisk the miso and water together into a sauce and pour over the vegetables with a generous drizzle of olive oil, so everything is lightly coated and well mixed. Cover with foil and place in the oven, cooking for 15 minutes. Turn heat down to 400 and remove the foil for the rest of the time it takes for the vegetables to cook and become tender, roughly another 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven temperature and pan size. To begin the rest of the taco filling, make sure the onion, garlic and ginger are all peeled and sliced into feathery thin (and small) pieces. In a large pan over low heat cook them with the oil, stirring occasionally so they melt and become soft rather than browned. This may take 10-20 minutes. Bring the temperature up to medium and add the mushrooms OR the chicken pieces and stir until well mixed. Add the tamari and then add the cauliflower and stir for several minutes. Add several tablespoons of water, and cover the pan with a lid so everything steams for several minutes. 3-5 should be enough. Remove the lid and turn heat to high, stirring the mixture until things begin to brown and fall apart (like the texture of pulled pork or traditional taco filling). When everything is well cooked and soft, remove from heat and add the black pepper and paprika, adjusting to taste. Stack the brown rice tortillas in a dishcloth, wrap them up and warm them in the oven as its cooling down from roasting the squash. When theyre warm, cut them in half and on each of the half moon shapes, add a slice or two of the acorn squash and some rutabaga pieces, topping with the taco filling and gently/slowly wrap the soft taco shells up around the mixture and serve warm.

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HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE Just chop everything up and mash together in a bowl. Then throw a couple of sprigs of cilantro on top for presentation. Yum. 2 avocados half of a red onion, peeled and finely diced 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced grated lemon/lime peel fresh cilantro (optional) sea salt Directions: Mash all ingredients together in a bowl to desired consistency. Store covered in plastic wrap with the avocado pit in the dish to keep from browning as much as possible. If it does brown, simply stir it up, its perfectly fine to use.

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