main dishes
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 [...]
Miso Noodle Soup with Wakame and Spinach
It was way past due for me to take care of me. This soup was just the soothing goodness I needed.
Creamy Malaysian-Style Rice Noodles with Shrimp, Bok Choy, and Snow Peas
This week has been tough. It’s been a roller coaster ride of emotions. My normally relaxed and easy-going life has been overhauled with visits to doctors, veterinarians, and uncomfortable corners of my psyche. So, needless to say when I needed to make dinner last night, I wanted something quick, delicious, nutritious, and [...]
Orange-Saffron Bouillabaisse with Gluten Free Red Pepper Rouille
Last summer, I decided to watch the entire series of “The French Chef”, Julia Child’s cooking show from the 60’s. The one episode that has always stuck out in my mind was the one where she made bouillabaisse. After watching that episode, I think I had firmly decided that I would never make [...]