Moo Shu Cabbage Cups from Primal Cravings Cookbook, p. 90.
This was great in a tortilla. I did not bother with cabbage cups, but I did chop up and saute some cabbage to go with it. It was very good, we all loved it. It makes a great filling. Although I must say it tastes nothing like the Moo Shu Pork I remember from chinese restaurants. Those had a sweet plum sauce. I might try and add that sometime.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Caramelized Coconut Chips
Caramelized Coconut Chips from Well Fed cookbook, p 153.
This was pretty yummy and quick. It is quite salty, just like popcorn. I may use less salt and more cinnamon next time to see if it is more of a sweet treat next time. I was satisfied after a few bites too, there is more than half of it left.
This was pretty yummy and quick. It is quite salty, just like popcorn. I may use less salt and more cinnamon next time to see if it is more of a sweet treat next time. I was satisfied after a few bites too, there is more than half of it left.
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
From Against All Grain/Meals made simple cookbook, p. 62.
Use more potatoes, fewer eggs. I had to put it under the broiler at the end since the top wasn't cooked in my instantpot. Also, I did it on medium for 6 hours. It may cook faster in a standard crockpot that has a wider base. David thought it was bland and he missed the cheese. I used ground pork intead of sausage because that's what I had, so next time I should get some italian sausage and add in more seasonings. I also used regular unpeeled potatoes instead of sweet.
I thought this was yummy and a nice change on standard crockpot dinners of x over rice or soup.
Use more potatoes, fewer eggs. I had to put it under the broiler at the end since the top wasn't cooked in my instantpot. Also, I did it on medium for 6 hours. It may cook faster in a standard crockpot that has a wider base. David thought it was bland and he missed the cheese. I used ground pork intead of sausage because that's what I had, so next time I should get some italian sausage and add in more seasonings. I also used regular unpeeled potatoes instead of sweet.
I thought this was yummy and a nice change on standard crockpot dinners of x over rice or soup.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Creamy Pesto Pasta
http://againstallgrain.com/2012/03/31/springtime-creamy-pesto-pasta/
Creamy Pesto Pasta
This was really good. The zucchini was time consuming to prepare with my julienne slicer, but the end product was good. I used more basil than the recipe called for, but not a ton more. I would make this again for sure. Might try rice pasta next time. I used hot dogs instead of prosciutto.
The cashew based sauce was great. I am dairy-free now and so am glad to have an alfredo type option.
Creamy Pesto Pasta
This was really good. The zucchini was time consuming to prepare with my julienne slicer, but the end product was good. I used more basil than the recipe called for, but not a ton more. I would make this again for sure. Might try rice pasta next time. I used hot dogs instead of prosciutto.
The cashew based sauce was great. I am dairy-free now and so am glad to have an alfredo type option.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Poached Salmon
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/poached_salmon/
Poached Salmon
This was quick but I did not care for the soggy consistency of the skin. I prefer the skin to be crispy, so this isn't my favorite method. I ate it with homemade mayo on top though and it was a great topping.
Poached Salmon
This was quick but I did not care for the soggy consistency of the skin. I prefer the skin to be crispy, so this isn't my favorite method. I ate it with homemade mayo on top though and it was a great topping.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Chicken Enchilada Empanadas
Primal Cravings cookbook p 108, Chicken Enchilada Empanadas
These were really good. It took almost 90 minutes to make dinner though, so I won't be doing it too often. Also I really don't like goat cheese, and I ended up picking it out of the ones I ate. But it turned out well. I used 2 silpats and a flat plate to squish the dough into flat rounds. Also I should have covered the dough since it got kinda dried out and didn't roll out as easily by the second half. Also, I could only fir 6 empanadas on the baking sheet so I did two rounds of baking. The second batch was ready after dinner, but we didn't need them anyway. So next time I might try to do two small sheets instead of one large one.
These were really good. It took almost 90 minutes to make dinner though, so I won't be doing it too often. Also I really don't like goat cheese, and I ended up picking it out of the ones I ate. But it turned out well. I used 2 silpats and a flat plate to squish the dough into flat rounds. Also I should have covered the dough since it got kinda dried out and didn't roll out as easily by the second half. Also, I could only fir 6 empanadas on the baking sheet so I did two rounds of baking. The second batch was ready after dinner, but we didn't need them anyway. So next time I might try to do two small sheets instead of one large one.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Thai Beef Stew
http://againstallgrain.com/2014/07/07/crockpot-paleo-thai-stew/
Crockpot Thai Beef Stew
I used a different red curry paste, and this was good. (it was actually a blend of two). I used only about 3 oz of it because I know from experience the one linked in the original recipe is extremely mild. I served it over rice.
Crockpot Thai Beef Stew
I used a different red curry paste, and this was good. (it was actually a blend of two). I used only about 3 oz of it because I know from experience the one linked in the original recipe is extremely mild. I served it over rice.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Microwave Hummus
http://minimalistbaker.com/best-ever-5-minute-microwave-hummus/
This is quite thick, but good. There is a lot of tahini, which makes this more strong flavored.
This is quite thick, but good. There is a lot of tahini, which makes this more strong flavored.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Fried Rice
I did it in the style of this website: http://perfecthealthdiet.com/2010/12/cambridge-fried-rice/
I used parsnip, green onion, carrot, and celery. It was great. I sliced them in the food processor. I had some mild sausage so used that, but it turned out to be more spicy than I anticipated. I also added soy sauce and sesame oil to the vegetables as they were cooking, and turmeric to the rice as it fried in coconut oil. Having a wok is so nice to make stuff like this that needs a large volume. I put all the cooked food into another bowl as they were completed like the recipe shows. Then I mixed all together at the end. Next time try it with plain ground pork or other meat that is not seasoned.
5/2017: This works well with quinoa too, if the quinoa is not soggy.
I used parsnip, green onion, carrot, and celery. It was great. I sliced them in the food processor. I had some mild sausage so used that, but it turned out to be more spicy than I anticipated. I also added soy sauce and sesame oil to the vegetables as they were cooking, and turmeric to the rice as it fried in coconut oil. Having a wok is so nice to make stuff like this that needs a large volume. I put all the cooked food into another bowl as they were completed like the recipe shows. Then I mixed all together at the end. Next time try it with plain ground pork or other meat that is not seasoned.
5/2017: This works well with quinoa too, if the quinoa is not soggy.
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