Recover With GAPS - A Cookbook of 101 Healthy and Easy Recipes That I Used To Heal My Ulcerative Colitis While On The GAPS Diet - Heal Your Gut Too! (PDFDrive)
Recover With GAPS - A Cookbook of 101 Healthy and Easy Recipes That I Used To Heal My Ulcerative Colitis While On The GAPS Diet - Heal Your Gut Too! (PDFDrive)
Recover With GAPS - A Cookbook of 101 Healthy and Easy Recipes That I Used To Heal My Ulcerative Colitis While On The GAPS Diet - Heal Your Gut Too! (PDFDrive)
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stop eating other foods. The information provided in this book is based on
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Table of Contents
I HEALED MY LEAKY GUT—YOU CAN TOO!
STAGE 1
Home-style Chicken Broth
Shredded Chicken Soup
Florets Chicken Soup
Mixed Yellow Soup
Cauliflower Twist Soup
Picaso Soup
Tomato Chi Soup
Mixed Squash Soup
Gingery Carrot Soup
Kale Combo
Spinach Dip Soup
Homemade Kefir
Home-style Yogurt
Homemade Sauerkraut
STAGE 2
Spaghetti Thigh Stew
Lamb Shoulder Stew
Weekend Beef Stew
Rosemary Stew Cod
Roma Casserole
Yellow Meatballs Casserole
Rosemary Chicken Casserole
Holiday Sprout Casserole
Vegetable Medley Casserole
Fermented Mackerel
Fermented Whole Sardines
Fermented Squid
Fermented Salmon
Healthy Home-style Ghee
STAGE 3
Coco Squash Pancakes
Zucchini Master Pancakes
Almo Pumpkin Pancakes
Presto Broccoli Pancakes
Hearty Carrot Pancakes
Onion Scrambled Eggs
Pumpkin Pleasers Scramble
Creamy Avocado Scramble
Scrambled Zucchi Eggs
Cauliflower Scramble
STAGE 4
Herb Roasted Wings
Roasted Lamb Chops
Buttery Roast Steak
Dilled Roasted Cod
Grilled Garlic Lamb
Buttery Garlic Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Grilled Halibut Supreme
Oregano Grilled Steak
Easy-O Almond Bread
Pecan & Onion Bread
Winter Almond Bread
Nutty Carrot Bread
Nut-Free Zucchini Bread
STAGE 5
Grilled Flank Steak
Grilled Tuna Salad
Crunchy Eggs Salad
Shades of Green Salad
Herbed Vegetable Salad
Minty Beet Salad
Zucchini Meatball Casserole
Roasted Chicken Broccoli
Carrot Chicken Stew
STAGE 6
Peanut Butter Raisin Cake
Banana Peak Pancakes
Squash & Zucchini Pancakes
Flourless Squash Muffins
Almond Banana Muffins
Zucchini Almond Muffins
Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
Baked Veggie Meatballs
Beef & Squash Bake
FULL STAGE
Eggs & Zucchini Fiesta
Poached Egg Salad
Cheesy Sausage Bake
Honey Crepes
Honey Almond Pancake
Cinapple Muffins
Cocobana Bread
LUNCH RECIPES
Green Lentil Soup
Cauliflower Baked Chicken
Lamb & Bean in Coconut Sauce
Cheesy Portobello Mushrooms
Yogurt Turkey Meatballs
Peppery Broccoli Steak
Creamy Baked Cod
DINNER RECIPES
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Lamb Deal
Baked Beef Casserole
Carrot Baked Chicken
Gingery Zucchini Lamb
Honey Spiced Baked Salmon
Lamb & Bean Stew
Yoggie Baked Beef
Herbed Halibut Stew
JUST DO IT!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
3 pounds Organic Whole Chicken
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 small Onion, chopped finely 2 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped 2 Garlic
Cloves, chopped 2 cups shredded, cooked, boneless Organic Chicken 1 Scallion,
chopped Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to
taste
Directions:
1. In a large soup pan, add the broth and bring to boiling point on a medium-
high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic to the pan.
2. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Stir in the chicken, scallion, salt and black pepper. Simmer for a further 10
minutes before serving.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Picaso Soup
This is one of the best and healthiest soups. It will be great starter for a main
meal, as well as being perfect for a dinner on a cold winter’s night.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 28 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 28 minutes
Ingredients:
Homemade Kefir
Kefir is like yogurt, but it is easier to make, and of course healthier! If you have
not tasted Kefir before, you’ll find yourself loving this.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 2 days
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Kefir Grains
Directions:
1. Place the kefir into a sterilized glass jar. Pour the milk over the kefir grains.
2. Cover tightly and keep at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, stirring with a
plastic spoon periodically.
3. Strain the kefir and refrigerate.
Home-style Yogurt
Yogurt is still one of the best foods for delivering probiotics to your body.
There’s much assurance and satisfaction of making it for yourself. It is also a
much healthier and cheaper alternative than getting the store bought yogurt.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 10-13 hours for fermentation and refrigeration)
Cooking Time: 5-6 minutes
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. In a pan, add milk on medium-high heat. Heat, stirring continuously until it
reaches to the temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from heat and let it
cool until the temperature reaches to 110 degrees F.
2. Add gelatin and stir until well combined. Add yogurt starter and stir well.
3. Transfer the milk into a dry jar. Cover and place in a slightly warm place
for 8 to 10 hours.
4. Place in the refrigerator in order to chill the yogurt for at least 3 hours
before serving.
Homemade Sauerkraut
Historically, because of its high vitamin C content, sauerkraut was very useful in
keeping you healthy throughout the winter months when no fresh food was
available. Sauerkraut is great for all phases where it can be tolerated.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes (Plus time to “sit”)
Ingredients: 1 medium Head Cabbage, shredded
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, caraway seeds and salt. Set aside for
10 to 20 minutes.
2. Transfer the cabbage mixture into a sterilized jar and compress the cabbage.
Pour water over the cabbage and seal with a lid.
3. Store the jar for 2 to 3 weeks at 65 - 75 degrees F.
4. Transfer the sauerkraut into small sterilized jars and refrigerate.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 6 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Ghee
1 pound diced, boneless, Organic Chicken Breast 1 small Onion, chopped finely
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced ½ tablespoon finely diced fresh Ginger Root 2 cups
Carrots, peeled and cut into wedges 1 cup small Turnips, peeled and cut into
wedges 3 tablespoons fresh Basil, chopped
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 51 minutes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Ghee
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours 11 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Ghee
1 pound diced, boneless, Organic Lamb Shoulder 1 small Onion, chopped finely
1 Garlic Clove, minced
½ cup Plum Tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped very finely 1 teaspoon
finely diced fresh Parsley Leaves 1½ cups Homemade Chicken Broth Natural
unprocessed Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a large pan, melt the ghee on a medium-high heat. Cook the lamb for 5
minutes, or until completely browned. Transfer the lamb into a bowl.
2. In the same pan, add the onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic
and sauté for 1 minute more. Add the lamb, tomatoes, parsley, broth, and
salt, and bring to boiling point.
3. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Ghee
1 pound Organic Lean Beef, cut into chunks Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste 1
small Onion, chopped finely 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 Plum Tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped very finely 3 Carrots, peeled
and diced
2 tablespoons diced fresh Thyme Leaves 2 tablespoons diced fresh Rosemary
Leaves
Directions:
1. In a large pan, melt the ghee on a medium-high heat. Add the beef and
sprinkle with salt. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the beef into a
bowl.
2. In the same pan, add the onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic
and sauté for 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes and sauté for about 3
minutes. Add the carrots and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Add the beef, broth and fresh herbs to the pan. Bring to boiling point before
reducing the heat to medium-low. Simmer the covered pot, stirring
occasionally, for approximately 1½ to 2 hours.
4. Season with salt and serve immediately.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Ghee
½ cup Onion, chopped finely
1 Garlic Clove, minced
2 cups Tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped very finely 1 tablespoon fresh
Dill, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh Thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary,
chopped 1¼ cups Homemade Fish Broth
1 pound Cod Fillets, cut into 1½-inch pieces Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, melt the ghee on a medium heat. Sauté the onion and
garlic for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and fresh herbs, and sauté for 2
to 3 minutes.
2. Add the broth to the skillet. Bring to boiling before reducing the heat.
Simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the fish and return to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer
for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and serve hot.
Roma Casserole
The combination of vegetables used in this casserole makes this dish delicious.
This casserole is wonderfully flavored and simple to make.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients: 1 pound cubed, boneless, Organic Chicken
Breast 2 tablespoons Ghee, melted and divided
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, toss together all of the ingredients, except for the broth.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and add the broth.
3. Cover with foil and bake for 35 to 45 minutes.
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients, except for the broth, and gently
toss together. Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and add
the broth.
3. Bake for about 1½ hours.
Fermented Mackerel
This is a great way of fermentation which brings a delicious taste to the fish! It is
also a great source of thyroid nutrition.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 3 - 5 days
Ingredients: 4 fresh skinless, boneless Mackerel, cut
into bite size pieces ½ small White Onion, sliced
10 Bay Leaves
Directions:
1. In a sterilized jar, add the mackerel, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns and dill.
2. In a jug, mix together the whey, salt and water. Pour the water mixture in
the jar to cover the fish pieces.
3. Cover tightly and keep at room temperature for 3 to 5 days before
refrigerating to store.
1 cup Whey
Filtered Water, as required
Directions:
1. Scrape off the scales from the fish. Cut the heads and thoroughly clean the
bellies. In a wide-faced sterilized jar, apart from the water, add the fish and
remaining ingredients.
2. Pour the water to cover the fish completely. Close the lid tightly and then
cover the jar with a tea towel.
3. Keep at room temperature for 3 to 5 days, then refrigerate to store.
4. When you are ready to eat the fish, take the meat from the bones, cut into
bite-size pieces and serve.
Fermented Squid
Salty fermented squid can be eaten as a side dish that can be kept in your fridge
for months. You will enjoy this squid until you’ve eaten the last bite.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 1 month
Ingredients:
1½ pounds small Squid
Directions:
1. Cut off the tentacles in front of the eyes. Discard the eye parts. Then
remove the inner parts and bones. Place the cleaned squid flesh in a bowl.
Scrub the squids with your hands. Rinse in cold water and drain completely.
2. Place the squids into a sterilized jar. Sprinkle with salt. Press it down to
minimize exposure to the air. Close the lid and refrigerate for 1 month.
Fermented Salmon
This is a great recipe for lacto-fermented fish, which calls for a salmon filet,
whey, honey and a few basic herbs and spices.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 1day
Ingredients: 1 pound Salmon fillet, skinned and cut
into bite sized pieces 2 whole Allspice Corns, crushed 8
Black Peppercorns, crushed
2 Bay Leaves
1 bunch fresh Dill, snipped 2 slices of Lemon, seeded 1 cup Filtered Water
1 tablespoon Honey
⅛ cup uncooked Whey
Directions:
1. In a sterilized jar, add the salmon, allspice corns, black peppercorns, bay
leaves, dill and lemon slices.
2. In a jug, mix together the water, honey, whey and salt. Pour the water
mixture into the jar to cover the fish pieces.
3. Cover tightly and keep at room temperature for about 1 day. Then
refrigerate to store.
Directions:
1. In a heavy bottomed pan, melt the butter on a medium-low heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low. Now the butter will form a foam which will soon
disappear, then re-appear again. After 7-8 minutes the butter will become
brown. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Strain the ghee through a cheesecloth or fine strainer. Store in an airtight
container until required.
4 Organic Eggs
Ghee, as required for cooking
Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree and eggs.
2. In a frying pan, melt the ghee on a medium-low heat. With a spoon, add the
prepared mixture to the pan to make thin pancakes.
3. Cook for 1½ to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining mixture to
make more pancakes.
½ cup Coconut Butter Ghee, as required for cooking Natural unprocessed Salt,
to taste
Directions:
1. In a food processor, add all of the ingredients, except for the ghee, and
pulse until smooth.
2. In a frying pan, melt the ghee on a medium-low heat. With a spoon, add the
mixture to the pan to make thin pancakes.
3. Cook for 1½ to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining mixture to
make more pancakes.
½ cup Almond Butter Ghee, as required for cooking Natural unprocessed Salt,
to taste
Directions:
1. In a food processor, add all of the ingredients, except for the ghee, and
pulse until smooth.
2. In a frying pan, melt the ghee on a medium-low heat. With a spoon, add the
mixture to the pan to make thin pancakes.
3. Cook for 1½ to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining mixture to
make more pancakes.
Directions:
1. In a food processor, add all of the ingredients, except for the ghee, and
pulse until smooth.
2. In a frying pan, melt the ghee on a medium-low heat. With a spoon, add the
mixture to the pan to make thin pancakes.
3. Cook for 1½ to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining mixture to
make more pancakes.
2 Organic Eggs, egg whites separated ½ cup Coconut Butter Ghee, as required
for cooking Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, add the egg whites and beat until fluffy.
2. In a food processor, add the beaten egg whites to the remaining ingredients,
except for the ghee, and pulse until smooth.
3. In a frying pan, melt the ghee on a low heat. With a spoon, add the mixture
to the pan to make thin pancakes.
4. Cook for 1½ to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining mixture to
make more pancakes.
2 Organic Eggs
½ cup Almond Butter Ghee, as required for cooking Natural unprocessed Salt,
to taste
Directions:
1. In a pan of boiling water, add the carrot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain
well and transfer onto paper toweling.
2. In a bowl, add the eggs and almond butter, and beat until well combined.
Fold in the carrots.
3. In a frying pan, melt the ghee on a medium-low heat. With a spoon, add the
mixture to the pan to make thin pancakes.
4. Cook for 1½ to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining mixture to
make more pancakes.
8 Organic Eggs
Directions:
1. In a bowl, add the eggs and salt, and beat until frothy.
2. In a skillet, melt the ghee on a medium heat.
3. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring continuously, for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the avocado and immediately remove from heat and serve.
8 Organic Eggs
1 large Zucchini, peeled, seeded, cooked and mashed Ghee, as required for
cooking Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a bowl, add the eggs and salt, and beat until frothy. Add the mashed
zucchini and beat until well combined.
2. In a skillet, melt the ghee on a medium heat.
3. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring continuously, for 4 to 5 minutes.
Cauliflower Scramble
Make your breakfast time memorable with this dish of scrambled eggs and
mashed cauliflower.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
8 Organic Eggs
1 cup Cauliflower Florets, cooked and mashed Ghee, as required for cooking
Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a bowl, add the eggs and salt, and beat until frothy. Add the mashed
cauliflower and beat until well combined.
2. In a skillet, melt the ghee on a medium heat.
3. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring continuously, for 4 to 5 minutes.
1 tablespoon finely diced fresh Thyme Leaves 1 tablespoon finely diced fresh
Rosemary Leaves Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste Freshly Crushed Black
Pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F and line a roasting pan with foil.
2. In a large bowl, add the chicken wings and sprinkle with fresh herbs and
seasonings. Mix together to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated.
3. Arrange the chicken wings in the prepared roasting pan in a single layer.
Roast for about 20 minutes, turning once after 10 minutes.
Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste 4 (4-
ounces each) Cod Fillets
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a roasting pan.
2. In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients, except the fish, and beat until
well combined.
3. Arrange the fillets in the prepared roasting pan, in a single layer. Pour the
garlic mixture over the fillets.
4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste 4 (4-
ounces each) Organic Lamb Loin Chops
Directions:
1. In a food processor, add all of the ingredients, except the chops, and pulse
until a paste forms. Transfer the mixture into a large bowl. Add the chops
and generously coat with the paste. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at
least 1 hour.
2. Remove the chops from refrigerator and sit at room temperature for at least
30 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill to a medium heat. Grease the grill grate. Grill the chops for
4 to 5 minutes per side.
Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste 4 (4-
ounces each) (bone-in and skin on) Organic Chicken Breast Halves
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the fresh garlic, melted butter, a pinch of salt
and black pepper. Set aside for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle the
chicken with salt and black pepper, and set aside for 10 minutes for the
seasoning to infuse.
2. Preheat the grill to its highest setting. Grease the grill grate and place under
the heat. Once the grill grate is very hot, turn off the grill.
3. Brush the chicken with the butter and garlic mixture. Place the chicken on
the very hot grill grate. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Turn and cook for
10 minutes more.
4. Turn on the grill again, and grill the chicken for a further 5 minutes on each
side.
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients, except the chicken legs, and beat
until well combined. Add the chicken legs and coat with the marinade.
Cover and, for at least 24 hours, refrigerate. Turn the chicken legs often.
2. Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat. Grease the grill grate.
3. Grill the chicken legs for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken every 5 minutes.
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients, except the steak, and mix well. Add
the steak and generously coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for
at least 3 to 4 hours.
2. Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat. Grease the grill grate.
3. Cook the chops for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a frying pan, heat the softened butter on a medium heat. In a food
processor, add the pecans and pulse until finely ground. Transfer the ground
pecans into the bowl with softened butter and mix well.
3. In another bowl, add the egg which is the remaining ingredient and beat
until well combined. Add the pecan and butter mixture and mix. Transfer
the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
4. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes
out clean.
Directions:
1. For the chicken, in a large bowl add all of the ingredients and toss to coat
well. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill to a high heat and grease the grill grate. Cook the chicken
for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let the breasts sit for 5 minutes before cutting
the breasts into thin slices.
3. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, place the spinach, avocado and mint
leaves. Top with the chicken pieces.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat well
before serving.
- For Vegetables -
¼ cup Red Onion, chopped ¼ cup Scallions, sliced thinly ½ cup diced English
Cucumber, peeled and seeded 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- For Vegetables -
½ cup Red Onion, sliced thinly
1½ cups Cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into matchsticks 1½ cups Carrots,
peeled and cut into matchsticks
Directions:
1. In a large soup pan, melt the ghee on a medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic
and celery for 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken and cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes
and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, crushing the tomatoes whilst
cooking.
3. Add the carrots and broth, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and, whilst
covered, simmer for 1 to 1½ hours.
4. Season with salt and black pepper and serve hot.
Haz-o-nut Cake
This easy recipe makes a great teatime cake which is simply delicious.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
⅔ cup Hazelnut Meal
6 Organic Eggs
¼ cup Unsalted Butter
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 338 degrees F and grease a cake tin.
2. In a food processor, add all of the ingredients and pulse until smooth. Place
the mixture in the cake tin.
3. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until done.
½ cup natural Peanut Butter, softened ½ cup Coconut Oil, melted ⅓ cup
Raisins
½ teaspoon natural unprocessed Salt
Directions:
1. Grease a cake tin.
2. In a food processor, add the pecans and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add
the remaining ingredients then pulse until smooth.
3. Place the mixture in the cake tin. Refrigerate until it has set completely.
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and grease a small muffin tray.
2. In a bowl, add the egg whites and beat until soft peaks form.
3. In a food processor, add the egg yolks and remaining ingredients, and pulse
until smooth. Stir in the egg whites.
4. Place the mixture in the muffin tray. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a
toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and grease a large muffin tray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients.
3. Place the mixture into the muffin tray. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a
toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If you have managed to reach this stage of the diet. Congratulations! You have
successfully reached the full stage recipes. Enjoy these recipes and experience
the benefits of completing the diet fully. Be reminded that you may continue to
use recipes from all previous stages.
BREAKFAST RECIPES
8 Organic Eggs
4 Organic Eggs
Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. In a skillet heat the oil on a medium-low heat. Sauté the onion and scallion
for 6 to 8 minutes. Add the zucchini and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, then stir
in the salt.
2. Make four wells in the vegetable mixture at equal distances. Reduce the
heat to low. Carefully crack the eggs into each well.
3. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper before
serving.
8 Organic Eggs
Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Divide the lettuce onto 4 serving plates. Evenly top with the cucumber and
avocado. Drizzle with oil and set aside.
2. To a pan of boiling water, add the vinegar and salt. Reduce the heat to
medium-low. Crack an egg into a cup then carefully add the egg into the
simmering water. Using a spoon, keep the egg white close to the yolk. Turn
off the heat. Cover tightly and set aside for 5 minutes. Repeat with the
remaining eggs.
3. Place 2 poached eggs onto each plate, on top of the salad. Sprinkle with salt
and black pepper before serving.
8 Organic Eggs
Honey Crepes
These super quick almond flour crepes whip up a nutritious breakfast within a
minute. These crepes are simple to make and slightly sweetened with a mild
honey flavor.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes (Plus time to refrigerate) Cooking Time: 1 minute
Ingredients: 5 Organic Eggs
2 teaspoons Organic Honey
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Blanched Almond Flour Pinch of natural unprocessed
Salt
Cinapple Muffins
You can kick-start your morning with these delicious apple muffins. These
muffins, made with a pinch of cinnamon, have a wonderful aromatic smell that
will encourage you to make them time and time again.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 22 minutes
Ingredients: 3 Organic Eggs, separated
3 tablespoons Organic Honey
Cocobana Bread
This recipe makes a classic, moist and delicious bread packed with banana
flavor. Your whole family, especially your kids, will love to eat this delicious
bread.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons Coconut Flour, sifted ½ teaspoon Ground
Cinnamon ¼ teaspoon natural unprocessed Salt
3 Organic Eggs
¼ cup Organic Honey
1 teaspoon Lime Zest, grated freshly 1 small Onion, chopped 2 Garlic Cloves,
minced Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to
taste
1½ cups Tomatoes, peeled and chopped finely Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste
Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1-inch fresh Ginger Piece, sliced very thinly
¼ cup fresh Parsley Leaves, chopped ¼ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled Baby
Spinach Leaves, as required
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, zest, oil, salt and black pepper.
2. In a large serving bowl, mix together all of the salad ingredients, except for
the cheese. Pour the dressing onto the salad and toss.
3. Place the spinach leaves on serving plates and place the salad on top. Top
with the cheese and serve.
1 Bay Leaf
1½ cups cooked Lima Beans
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a rimmed baking sheet. Place
the vegetables on the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle
with salt and black pepper before roasting for 45 minutes.
2. In a food processor, puree together the onion, peeled garlic and tomatoes.
Cut the roasted zucchini, squash and carrots into ½-inch pieces.
3. In a large soup pan, add the pureed tomato mixture, broth, oregano and bay
leaf. Bring to a boil on a high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for
25 minutes.
4. Add the zucchini, squash, carrot, spinach and beans. Simmer for 15 minutes
more, then season with salt and black pepper before serving.
Lamb Deal
This recipe is an easy way to prepare roast lamb chops with vegetables. These
tasty, succulent lamb chops make the perfect midweek dinner which is full of
delicious flavors.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 large Onion, cut into wedges
1 large Zucchini, peeled, seeded and cut into wedges
1 large Yellow Squash, seeded and cut into wedges
1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 Orange Bell Pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste
Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Ghee, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Place all of the vegetables in the prepared pan. Drizzle with vinegar and
half of the oil. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper and herbs.
3. Brush the chicken with the remaining oil, and sprinkle with black pepper
and salt. Arrange the chicken thighs over the vegetables and bake for 1
hour. Transfer the chicken onto a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
4. Mix together the vegetables and bake for a further 5 to 10 minutes. Serve
the chicken with the vegetables.
¼ cup fresh Cilantro, chopped 2 small Zucchinis, peeled, seeded and chopped 1
Organic Egg
1 pound Organic Beef Stew, cubed Natural unprocessed Salt, to taste Freshly
Crushed Black Pepper, to taste 1 large Onion, chopped ¼ teaspoon fresh
Ginger, minced 3 Garlic Cloves, minced ½ tablespoon Paprika ¼ teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper 1 cup Homemade Yogurt, beaten
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In an oven proof casserole pan, melt the ghee on a medium-high heat. Add
the beef and sprinkle with black pepper and salt. Cook, stirring
continuously, for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the beef onto a plate.
3. In the same pan sauté the onion for 8 to 9 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic,
paprika and cayenne pepper, and sauté for 1 minute more. Add the yogurt
and bring to a gentle simmer, and return the beef to the pan. Wrap tightly
with a foil then cover with the lid.
4. Bake for 1 hour 40 minutes.
3 tablespoons Ghee
1¼ pounds Halibut Fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces Natural unprocessed Salt, to
taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, to taste ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme, crushed
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, melt the ghee on a medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for
4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger sauté for 1 minute more.
2. Add the tomatoes and parsley and, whilst stirring occasionally, cook for 10
minutes.
3. Add the fish, wine and broth, and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, on a
medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Stir in salt, black pepper and thyme before serving.
JUST DO IT!
As you may agree, success in anything starts with equipping yourself with the
right tools and information and then applying the principles all the way through.
If you’ll stick to the GAPS Diet, living free from digestive related disorders or a
leaky gut is quite an attainable goal. With all the recipes in this cookbook, you
are already headed towards achieving that goal.
Additionally, with the simple ingredients and directions in this cookbook, you
will be able to successfully create healthy and flavorful gut-friendly meals that
will support a healthy gut and lifestyle—and that in itself is simply marvelous.
Thank you for choosing my cookbook. If you find this book to be helpful, I
would appreciate if you would let other readers know about it by leaving a book
review. I hereby wish you all the best on your quest to experience restored health
through a healthy gut. Recover with GAPS!
Best of health, Pamela Jenkins