Bone Broth take 2: What to do with all the Goodness! (baby food & pulled chicken tacos to start;)

In last night's Healing post, I encouraged those looking for natural remedies to try Gluten Free Jersey Girl's bone broth aka chicken soup (hold the noodles!).  Used for centuries of healing, it's also great for daily nutrients you wouldn't get otherwise, which ultimately will prevent illnesses in the first place (also said to be good for fertility-more on that later!).

Ok, so you've taken the time and made your broth-now you are loaded with goodies!  A large pot of broth, a casserole dish filled with veggies, and a heaping plate piled with the extremely tender meat of a whole chicken that was simmering for 24 hours!  Since there's only 2 1/2 of us in this household, I needed to find other ways to use these now nutrient-packed items-and that I did!

I use the broth daily for health-as a warmer on a chilly day, sometimes adding a sliver of organic butter for extra flavor (and comfort), or on days where I want to detox and eat light-it's a great filler!  On days where I eat it as a meal, I'll fix myself a true crock of chicken soup, adding a generous portion of the amazing meat and veggies-you'll be surprised at how full you can be with a noodle-less soup!

As for the veggies, I got the great idea from GFJG's recipe page to give them to my baby-why not?? Very tender veggies that are soaked with nutrients from the bones that he otherwise wouldn't get-yes please!  These can be pureed with the broth for smaller babes, or cut into small pieces as finger foods for toddlers-either way-yum!  If you have a picky eater, feel free to alternate with a side of applesauce, or add some butter or cheese to the veggies:)

As my son got a little older, I thought, well why not throw in the chicken as well???  Yes, he can eat the tender pieces if cut small, but I went a step further to create a complete meal.  I first steamed fresh organic apples in my Beaba Babycook for about 10 minutes.  Once ready, I transferred them from the steam basket to the bladed section of the cooker, added a handful of the chicken, added a large portion of the veggies, and topped it off with some of the broth itself.  I then pureed this mixture until it reached a chunky consistency and voila:  a complete meal with a touch of sweetness from the apples that's sure to please any baby!  Depending on age, he can be fed this, or spoon-feed himself.  I felt GREAT about giving him this meal often during his recent fever-it's the best feeling in the world to watch your child eat so much health!

On to a great meal for US grown-ups now;)  The first day the bone broth is complete, I go right in for that meat!  It's so tender that it pulls apart as if it's been in the crock pot for days-take advantage of it!

Here's my simple Pulled Chicken Taco recipe-YUM:

1. Heat a little coconut oil (or oil of your liking) in a ceramic pan
2. Throw in a generous portion of the meat-enough for however many you're feeding
3. Add that power trio I LOVE:  sprinkles of cinnamon, chili powder, and cumin (and a pinch of salt if you desire) for a sweet & savory punch 
4. Sauté for just a few minutes until heated through

IN THE MEANTIME:

1. Heat a few low-carb wraps on another skillet or in the microwave for 30 seconds
2. Prepare toppings of your choice!  Toppings we love include:  shredded purple cabbage (and WOW hello health!), shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and sometimes a little salsa, sour cream, or drizzle of ranch & BBQ.

If you REALLY want to step this up for company (or just yourselves), be sure to create a fabulous guacamole, use the cabbage for a slaw, and caramelize or BBQ-sauce some onions-you'll thank me later.  Stay Chic, Stay Healthy;)