It’s spring time everybody! How freaking exciting is that?! I love season changes. Except for winter. I could definitely live without winter. But spring means no more snow, it means a lot more fresh local produce, means summer is coming and salads are on the menu again! Not that you can’t eat them in the winter but I think you know what I mean. Continue reading “Vietnamese Chopped Salad”
Tag: Dairy-free
Israeli Breakfast Skillet (Shakshuka)
I’ve had my eye on this breakfast idea for a while. Although I had never tasted this before making it myself, I had heard of it and thought it sounded delicious. I recently ended up in an Israeli ran restaurant called Greengos in Guatemala, and I saw the word ‘Shakshuka’ on the menu and actually had no idea what it was.
Crispy Duck Breast with Braised Cabbage & Apple
If you’ve never had duck before, well now is the time to try it. It is in my opinion of the most succulent dishes you can have and is perfect for a special occasion. If you Continue reading “Crispy Duck Breast with Braised Cabbage & Apple”
Easy Paleo Mayo
If you are wondering why anyone would ever go through the trouble of making their own mayo…Let me answer your question with a question: Have you read the back of a mayo jar lately? I don’t know about you but eating anything containing hydrogenated vegetable oil such as soybean or canola is right at the top of my NO list. And as tempted as I am to get into the juicy details of why these oils are absolutely awful for your health AND for the environment, I am going to let you do your own research and save the lecture for another time. For now, you’re just going to have to take my word for it. Continue reading “Easy Paleo Mayo”
Portobello Pesto Bacon & Egger
Have I mentioned I am a huge pesto fan? Well now you know! I usually make my pesto with pistachios but the health food store was all out this morning so I had to improvise. Cashews are always my base as they add a creamy texture any sauce, so I decided to keep that as a part of the recipe.
Yam and Bacon Hash
Not that white potatoes were ever a huge part of my diet or my breakfast but once in a while, I need some carbs!!! When I first started to eat Paleo I experimented some occasional potato withdrawals, and quickly discovered some amazing substitutes to create new recipes with. Continue reading “Yam and Bacon Hash”
Root Vegetable & Coconut Milk Puree
This light and sweet puree pairs really nicely with a slightly spicy piece if chicken. If you need inspiration check out my Creole Chicken Recipe. Continue reading “Root Vegetable & Coconut Milk Puree”
Paleo Bacon & Crab Mushrooms Caps
This whole stuffed mushroom idea started with me being at this beautiful fish store out of town and buying crabmeat, because it looked delicious but also because I can’t get it where I live. I already had a plan for dinner so I had to find a way to incorporate it into a side dish or an appetizer. Continue reading “Paleo Bacon & Crab Mushrooms Caps”
Baba Ganoush
What is Baba Ganoush you may ask?
In Jordanian, Syrian, Palestinian, and Lebanese cuisine, it is made of eggplant blended with finely diced onions, tomatoes, and other vegetables. The Egyptian version, known in the Levant as mutabbal, is made of roasted, peeled, and mashed eggplant, blended with tahini, garlic salt, and lemon juice. Continue reading “Baba Ganoush”
Cauliflower Coconut & Coriander “Rice”
I LOVE curries! I mean love them with passion, I crave them. In fact there are very few things in life that satisfy my hunger as much as a really good curry. Thai curries, Indian curries, you name it. I love them all. Continue reading “Cauliflower Coconut & Coriander “Rice””
