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Herb-Stuffed Roasted Spatchcock Turkey

Herb Seasoned Grain-Free Stuffing

By Kelly · Leave a Comment

This easy-to-make Grain-Free Stuffing has an incredible flavor and texture so remarkably similar to traditional stuffing, you’ll swear it’s the real deal!

This savory herb seasoned grain-free stuffing has all of the flavor and moist crumb of traditional stuffing without a single morsel of bread! It may sound too good to be true, but it really is good & true!

I discovered this delicious idea from my brilliant friend Heather at Mommypotamus. After years of missing out on the savory addition of stuffing with a perfectly roasted turkey, I was jumping for joy at the thought of enjoying a delicious grain-free option that tastes as close to the real deal as possible.

And although Heather’s recipe is wonderful, after tinkering around with it a bit, I found a delicious balance of texture and flavors that replicates what I love {and used to miss} about traditional herb seasoned stuffing!

Made with healthy whole food ingredients, this flavorful grain-free stuffing makes the perfect side dish for holiday gatherings, which is why you’ll find it on my family’s Thanksgiving Menu. Plus, it can easily transform into a delicious one-skillet meal with the simple addition of leftover roasted chicken.

So rather than keep this savory little secret to myself, I’m sharing my tasty twist for making an amazingly simple grain-free stuffing that will have your tastebuds leaping for joy with every tasty bite!

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Herb Seasoned Grain-Free Stuffing

Yield: 4-5 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp ghee or butter (if DF, use oil of your choice)
  • 3 cups fine diced sweet onion
  • 2 cups finely sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup fine diced carrots
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 Tbsp (heaping) minced fresh sage
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp each of dried rosemary, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper
  • 1 large egg, plus 1 egg white
  • 2 cups blanched almond flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Melt ghee in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. (If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, see recipe note below.) Add the onion, celery, carrots, apple, cranberries, and seasonings.
  3. Sauté mixture until veggies soften, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, add the egg, egg white and one tablespoon of water. Whisk well until slightly frothy. Set aside.
  5. When veggies begin to soften, remove skillet from heat and stir in the blanched almond flour; mixing well to combine.
  6. Drizzle the whisked eggs over the top of the stuffing, using a fork to gently stir in the eggs and fluff the mixture. (Fluffing the stuffing, rather than smoothing out the top, helps to create browned bits that add a tasty texture and depth of flavor.)
  7. Bake stuffing approximately 50 minutes, until top is golden brown.

Notes

If you don't have a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet, no worries! Simply use any large pan instead. Once you’ve finished sautéing the ingredients, transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish, stir in the beaten eggs and bake per instructions above.

Recipe Variation: For a delicious one-skillet meal, reduce blanched almond flour to 1 cup. After stirring in the almond flour, add 1 cup of leftover shredded roast chicken (or diced grilled chicken), and stir well to combine. Add the eggs as directed in step 6 and bake approximately 40-50 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 2-3 servings.

Recipe inspired by Mommypotamus.

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Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon: A gourmet meal that’s surprisingly simple!

By Kelly · Leave a Comment

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s surprisingly simple to prepare!

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s deceivingly simple to prepare! Make any night a special occasion!

With all of the flavor and glamour of a gourmet dish, these exquisite beauties turn any night into a special occasion with a big plus of minimal dishes and fuss! That’s because these flavorful pan-seared tenderloins go from prep to plate in about 20 minutes and taste just as mouth-watering, yet cost far less than dinner at a steakhouse.

Filet Mignon is one of the most tender and flavorful cuts of beef, which is why it’s considered the crown jewel of steaks. As such, these little gems can be pretty pricey, especially if they’re truly the crème-de-la-crème in being grassfed and grass-finished.

Yet, enjoying healthy, humanely-raised meats can be affordable and easy. If you’ve been looking for a great source for quality grassfed meats, you may want to check out ButcherBox. My family loves the quality, convenience and affordable price, which is why we’re such big fans!

This family-owned company is dedicated to helping real foodies like you and me gain access to the finest quality 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork – all delivered direct to your door for less than $6 per serving. And shipping is always free!

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s deceivingly simple to prepare! Make any night a special occasion!

It’s always a much-anticipated treat when our ButcherBox arrives, and we love how flexible their service is … you can choose to receive an all-beef box, or one of their combo boxes containing a mix of beef, poultry and pork. Or you can select our personal favorite – the CustomBox! 

The ButcherBox CustomBox is a fantastic new option that allows you to hand-select exactly which cuts of beef, poultry and/or pork that you’d like to receive for a completely customized box of deliciousness! And they also offer lots of awesome add-on products like my hands-down Whole30 favorite – sugar-free Whole30-compliant bacon! (Which I used for wrapping these luscious grassfed tenderloin steaks!)

Plus you can also select how often you’d like to receive a box, and you’re also able to customize all future orders, so you’re always getting just what you want, when you want it! (And of course, you can cancel anytime.)

If you haven’t given ButcherBox a try, now’s definitely the time! For new customers, ButcherBox has a very special welcome gift of FREE Bacon, plus $10 Off your first CustomBox! Be sure to order here to take advantage of this wonderful savings.

Then, grab your skillet and get ready to make a whole host of incredibly easy, and fabulous dinners like these stunning bacon-wrapped filet mignon steaks. Speaking of which, let’s get cooking …

How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon

Wrapping a tender, grassfed filet mignon in a little bacon blanket not only adds flavor, it also helps to keep the steak ultra juicy (and makes for a beautiful presentation)!

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s deceivingly simple to prepare! Make any night a special occasion!

Step One: Bring steaks to room temp by removing them from the fridge about 30 minutes prior to cooking. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400°F.

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s deceivingly simple to prepare! Make any night a special occasion!

Step Two: Wrap each steak with a strip of uncooked bacon. (If you’re doing The Whole30, be sure to select a sugar-free Whole30-compliant bacon like Pederson’s brand, which ButcherBox carries.) I recommend slightly stretching the bacon as you wrap it around the steak in order to help keep it secure and hold the shape of the steak medallion. Secure the end of the bacon with a toothpick.

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s deceivingly simple to prepare! Make any night a special occasion!

Step Three: Pat dry the top and bottom of each steak. Then, generously season both sides with sea salt and ground pepper. Use fingers to pat down the seasonings.

The best way to cook a beautiful steak is to pan-sear it in a cast iron skillet, and then finish it in the oven. This results in a flavorful steak with a perfectly caramelized crust and a tender, juicy center. (If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, be sure to use an oven-safe skillet instead.)

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s deceivingly simple to prepare! Make any night a special occasion!

Step Four: Heat a large cast iron (or oven-safe) skillet to medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to become scorching hot. Add a tablespoon or two of ghee (or oil of your choice) to the skillet. Place the steak medallions face down and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes to create a nice seared crust. Flip the filets and sear for an additional 2 minutes.

Then, remove the skillet from the stovetop and immediately place into the preheated oven to finish cooking. (Be sure to use oven mitts, as the skillet will be hot!) Bake the steaks for about 3-6 minutes until desired level of doneness is reached, making sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.

It’s important to note that grassfed steaks cook more quickly than conventional beef due to their lean structure. So if your goal is a medium-rare steak with a final temperature of 125-130°F, remove the steak from heat when the internal thermometer reads 115-120°F. Also, for the best flavor and texture, always allow grass-fed beef to rest for 8-10 minutes before cutting or serving.

After your steaks have rested, remove the toothpicks. Then, slice off a little bite of melt-in-your-mouth goodness, and enjoy the accolades of your adoring fans!

A perfectly seared, bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a delicious delicacy that’s deceivingly simple to prepare! Make any night a special occasion!

P.S. That scrumptious sautéed Bacon-Apple Spinach Salad in the background is one of our favorites and can easily be made in less than 10 minutes while you’re waiting for the steaks to rest.

Simply use the hot skillet (used to cook the steaks) to sauté a few slices of diced raw bacon until the fat begins to render. Then, toss in some sliced red onion and sauté until the onion begins to soften. Finally, toss in some apple slices and continue to sauté until apples soften. Serve this fabulous sweet-n-savory medley over baby spinach with your favorite vinaigrette dressing. YUM!

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Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon {Whole30}

Ingredients

  • 2 (6oz) grassfed filet mignons
  • 2 slices of uncured bacon
  • Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • Ghee (or healthy oil of your choice)

Instructions

  1. Remove steaks from fridge about 30 minutes prior to cooking to bring to room temperature. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. As shown in photos above, wrap each steak with one strip of uncooked bacon, slightly stretching the bacon as you wrap it around the steak to help hold the shape of the steak medallion. Secure bacon with a toothpick.
  3. Pat dry the top and bottom of each steak. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper. Use fingers to pat down the seasonings.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet) to medium-high heat. When scorching hot, add a tablespoon or two of ghee (or oil of your choice) to the skillet. Place the steak medallions face down and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Then, flip the steaks and sear for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the stovetop and immediately place into the preheated oven to finish cooking. (Be sure to use oven mitts, as the skillet will be hot!) Bake the steaks for about 3-6 minutes until desired level of doneness is reached, making sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
  6. Please Note: Grassfed steaks cook more quickly due to their lean structure. So, for medium-rare steak with a final temperature of 125-130°F, remove the steak from heat when the internal temperature reads 115-120°F. Also, for best flavor and texture, always allow grassfed beef to rest 8-10 minutes before cutting or serving.

Notes

Bacon-Apple Spinach Salad Recipe: To make the delicious salad shown in the photos above, while you’re waiting for the steaks to rest, return the skillet used to cook the steaks to the stovetop and heat over medium.

Sauté a few slices of diced raw bacon until the fat begins to render. Then, toss in some sliced red onion and sauté until the onion begins to soften. Finally, toss in some apple slices and continue to sauté until apples soften.

Serve this fabulous sweet-n-savory medley over baby spinach with your favorite vinaigrette dressing. Yum!

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Whenever it’s helpful, I like to share personal favorites that I think you’ll enjoy too! That’s why I’m excited to share about ButcherBox, a trusted source for grass-fed meats and poultry. As an affiliate partner, if you purchase a ButcherBox after clicking one of the links in this post, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.  There is no obligation to order, but if you do, thank you so much for supporting my site! And rest assured, I only partner with select real food companies whose products and services I personally use and love!

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Introducing … Whole30 Fast and Easy!

By Kelly · Leave a Comment

It can be hard keeping a secret, especially when it’s one that you’re super excited to share! That’s why I’m thrilled to finally be able to shout from the rooftops about an awesome new cookbook that I have the honor of being a part of …

Whole30 Fast and Easy is the ultimate collection of quick, healthy & delicious meals (made in 30 minutes or less) using simple whole food ingredients!

Yes, it’s true! I’m a contributor to the brand new Whole30 Fast & Easy CookbookWhole30 Fast and Easy is the ultimate collection of quick, healthy & delicious meals (made in 30 minutes or less) using simple whole food ingredients!! It’s truly an honor to partner with Whole30 to provide some quick-n-delicious recipes for this fabulous new cookbook!

P.S. This helpful cookbook isn’t just for folks who love to Whole30! If you’re living a grain-free, dairy-free lifestyle, and are looking for simple, fast and delicious meals the whole family will enjoy … good news … this book is perfect for you too!

With 150+ easy-to-make meals, the ideas are endless for putting a healthy dinner on the table in a snap! That’s because this beautiful cookbook is the ultimate collection of grain-free, dairy-free, one-skillet meals, stir-fries, sheet-pan suppers, and slow-cooker and no-cook meals, most of which can be made in 30 minutes or less using ingredients found in any supermarket. {Now that’s what I call a win-win! Woot!}

Whole30 Fast and Easy is the ultimate collection of quick, healthy & delicious meals (made in 30 minutes or less) using simple whole food ingredients!

As a recipe contributor for this beautiful new cookbookWhole30 Fast and Easy is the ultimate collection of quick, healthy & delicious meals (made in 30 minutes or less) using simple whole food ingredients! and for the Whole30 website, I’m confident that you’ll find this quick-n-healthy recipe collection to be a treasured go-to resource all year long!

Since this cookbook is all about saving time {without skimping on flavor and nutrition}, you’ll find delicious, fast-n-easy recipes perfect for quick weeknight dinners, lunches in a hurry, and hearty breakfasts for busy families on the go! It’s definitely a must-have resource for anyone living a grain-free, dairy-free lifestyle who wants to save time while eating healthier!

Whole30 Fast and Easy is the ultimate collection of quick, healthy & delicious meals (made in 30 minutes or less) using simple whole food ingredients!

This awesome cookbook officially releases on December 5, {just in time for our annual January Whole30}, however, you can pre-order your copy of Whole30 Fast & Easy now so you’ll be first in line to receive your copy! I can’t wait for you to try my tasty recipes, as well as all of the others in this amazing cookbook!

Whole30 Fast and Easy is the ultimate collection of quick, healthy & delicious meals (made in 30 minutes or less) using simple whole food ingredients!

Disclosure: If you opt to purchase The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook using the affiliate links in this post, a small portion of the sale goes to support The Nourishing Home at no additional cost to you. There is no obligation to purchase, but if you do, you are helping to support the free resources, meal plans and recipes here at The Nourishing Home. Thank you!

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