Hey everyone, here’s another one “pot” meal! This recipe was a product of using up things in my refrigerator (and flourishing herb planter!) – but lately, I’ve been trying to keep things light, citrus-y/herb-y and fresh to take full advantage of the spring, even though it seems like the Houston weather is a little confused. […]
CONTINUE READINGThis week I picked up some boneless leg of lamb from Costco, which I usually just roast with garlic and rosemary in the oven. Recently, however, I’ve been curious to experiment with some spices especially given their many anti-inflammatory properties (something I took for granted having been raised on typical Indian cooking!). Also, it gave […]
CONTINUE READINGAre you on a sugar detox /clean eating plan / Whole 30 after the holidays? Yup, I know it gets a little intimidating – avoiding the convenience of eating out while increasing the time and dollar investment in your meal preparations takes some dedication! But it’s worth it, right? All those before/afters and case studies are […]
CONTINUE READINGIf you love, bacon, you’re going to love some slow roasted pork belly! With the holiday season upon us (and overabundance of sweets) it’s the perfect time to try this decadent and savory appetizer. Pork belly is what bacon is made from. It is commonly used in East Asian cuisines – slow cooked as a […]
CONTINUE READINGI had never been too excited by the idea of traditional white potato topped Shepherd’s pie. But I think it’s the color of butternut squash/pumpkin topping that tempted me to give this a try. Also, since it’s one of those use-up-leftovers and a one-dish meal recipe, it’s ideal, especially post workout! Ingredients: 2lb ground beef […]
CONTINUE READINGThis post is long overdue – one cannot emphasize enough the importance of consuming organ meats, especially liver. This “nature’s multivitamin” or “most nutrient-dense food on the planet” has been regarded as one of the prized components in all traditional cultures, along with other organs, namely kidneys and brains. Why is liver such a super […]
CONTINUE READINGRecently, I obtained the cookbook, Well Fed by by Melissa Joulwan. Every recipe in there is “LICK THE BOWL GOOD”! As I was cooking through the book, I began to notice an ingredient that I was not yet familiar with, coconut aminos. I had heard of Bragg’s Aminos, Tamari, or soy sauce, so I figured […]
CONTINUE READINGNo Grains. It is a hard concept for folks to fathom when you tell them that you do not eat grains on Paleo. It is usually followed by the, “can you eat brown rice?” No, it’s a grain. “Can you eat corn?” No, it’s a grain. “What about Whole Wheat, that’s healthy?” No, it’s a […]
CONTINUE READINGAt pool parties, barbecues or with your kids at the park, it can get pretty tempting to stray into that bag of chips or reach for that chilled diet coke. You wish eating healthy was that convenient? Well, it can be! Here are some ideas for snacks and drinks that require minimal preparation but give […]
CONTINUE READINGIt has been a few weeks since the Whole 30: Go Against the Grain Challenge ended…is it — Ahhhh, “the feeling of accomplishment” or more like, “YES, I am finally done with it and can go back to my normal life?” My guess, it is complicated. One of our winners, Mandy, stated in her essay […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an easy, quick meal during those busy weeks. 3 TBSP Olive Oil 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp oregano 1-2 Bay leaves 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (fine), and some to add to fish for taste 1/3 cup kalamata olives, chopped 4- 6 […]
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