main dishes
Cabbage Salad with Young Coconut Noodles and Crystallized Ginger
This salad was a beautiful, perfect combination of crunch from the veggies and soft suppleness of young coconut flesh. The flavors melded smoothly with the sweetness of the ginger and maple and the tang of the vinegars. The umeboshi plum vinegar provided a lovely splash of saltiness, and there with a subtle kick with the last minute addition of chili garlic sauce.
Asian Slow Cooker Short Ribs
It’s that time of year again: Crock-tober! That’s right. I said it. And, I’m not ashamed. My favorite kitchen appliance now has its own month, and I’ve gotta say, that makes this little lady very, very happy. In honor of this special month, I decided to whip up one of my favorite standbys – Asian Slow Cooker Short Ribs.
Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprout Hash with a Fried Egg
Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this.
Chickpea and Chard Curry for One
Cooking for one can be a challenge. But, by implementing a few of these money and time saving tricks, you can be sure to eat well and with plenty of variety. This recipe for Chickpea and Chard Curry is proof that cooking for one doesn’t have to be boring.
BBQ Bison Meatloaf and The Best Sugar Free BBQ Sauce EVER!
I know it’s not like me to post something made with red meat, but I can’t help it. This was uh-may-zing and I had to share it with you all. Besides, after learning some new information about the health benefits of eating local, pasture-raised, grass fed buffalo versus any other meat (including chicken), [...]
Chicken Makhani in the Crock Pot
As you may or may not know, I am obsessed with my Crock Pot. It has been a key player in my life over the last several months and has helped immensely in keeping my belly full of amazing nutritious meals with little effort on my part.
Dijon-Hoisin Grilled Salmon
Too often I seem to get caught in the rut of making the same simple basic things every night. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with a great piece of wild salmon with salt, pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon, sometimes I like to jazz it up a little. Take a break [...]
Spiced Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew with Toasted Millet
Millet is one of those grains that everyone, including myself, seems to forget about. When we consider grains to serve as a side dish to a meal we always think of rice or some type of pasta. But, millet is a fantastic change of pace when that tired rice pilaf recipe needs to [...]
Slow-Cooked Agave-Hoisin Chicken
My mom bought me a Crockpot, like, 3 years ago and I think I’ve used it maybe once.
I don’t know. For some reason, it’s always just seemed so wrong to cook stuff with a Crockpot. When I think of slow-cookery, I get visions of ‘The Golden Girls’, ‘Better Homes and Gardens’ and spiral-bound [...]
Gluten Free Pasta with Pumpkin-Coconut Sauce and Kale
I rarely use canned foods, but there are certain items that come with no reasonable alternative, items such as coconut milk and pumpkin puree. Sure I could make them at home, but when I want a quick meal, pumpkin roasting, peeling, seeding, pureeing and straining is not an option. But, what am I [...]
