Category: cooking
Grass Fed Lemongrass Beef and Pho
Bought some incredibly perfect grass fed beef from Whole Foods two weeks ago and froze it. It thawed beautifully. I love Lemongrass beef, my favorite lunch spot near my office downtown is a Vietnamese restaurant and their lemongrass beef lettuce wraps and chicken Pho are my go to when I did not have time to [...]
Light, Simple and Yummy Banana “Ice Cream”
This quick and simple ice cream recipe is for those dieting, sensitive to dairy, avoiding a majority of processed foods or just want something yummy to eat. Banana “Ice-Cream” 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced thin 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Freeze bananas on a single [...]
Brown Buttered Brussel Sprouts and Mushrooms
Trying to incorporate new veggies into our diet for nutritional variety. Believe it or not this made brussel sprouts and mushrooms delish! 1 lb brussel sprouts half a cup chopped mushrooms chopped onions 6 tbsp butter, divided salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add butter [...]
Paleo Blueberry Banana Bread (No Sugar Added)
Nothing better than warm banana bread on a cold night. I love pastries and baked goods but I try to avoid processed sugar and flour. I want my food to be nutritional AND indulgent. You can imagine how happy I was to discover almond flour, which is high in protein with iron and a great [...]
Natural Strawberry Shortcakes made with Alternative Sweetners and Almond Flour
One of my favorite natural cooking sites is run by a woman whose child has a gluten allergy. She shares wonderful recipes for those who want to go gluten-free, lactose-free, dairy-free and vegetarian. This recipe is great for those looking to avoid traditional sugar and wheat flour or those just aiming for a more balanced [...]
5 Pounds in 10 Days
My diet has been going very well! Using the MyFitnessPal app to count calories was the best accidental find ever! I have reduced my bored eating and manage my portions while working out. I still eat the same foods, just less of it. On Monday, just two weeks in, I had loss 5.5 pounds. That [...]
Beef, Lentil, Plantain and Jasmine Rice MAGIC
Beef, Lentil, Plantain and Jasmine Rice MAGIC I made it up as I went along, the measurements are rough estimates Would you believe that on a diet and journey to become healthy, that this is a freaking meal I can have? The only problem is controlling your portions. If you do this will cost you [...]
