Orange chicken is one of the more popular dishes found in American Chinese restaurants and take out, but I never really knew what is was until more recently. I found out more about this dish when I read about Whole30-complaint and Paleo-friendly versions for this dish. The typical orange chicken found at restaurants usually involves...
Here’s a nice idea for your nice brunch, breakfast potluck, or social gathering. It’s paleo-friendly, low-carb, and very easy to make. It takes under 30 minutes. All you need in terms of appliances and tools is an oven and either a set of muffin cups or a muffin tray. Ingredients: (6 pieces) 6 strips of...
After reading about the lilac sweet potato soft serve in an Oreo waffle cone available at select McDonald’s in Hong Kong this past summer, we were curious to make a version of our own. Something simple, dairy-free, and gluten-free. We didn’t have an ice cream maker, but we did have a high speed Vitamix. Here’s...
That’s right. It’s National Sausage Pizza Day on October 11th. While there’s much debate among whether thick crust, thin crust, or stuffed crust is better, we can all agree pizza, however you like it, is delicious and fun to make and eat. It can be easily customized to your liking. The components are simple –...
Here’s a recipe for baked fish cakes. The fish cakes are made with minced white fish, lightly seasoned with red curry paste and fresh herbs. I used cod fish here, but tilapia, halibut, or any other whitefish would be fine too. I minced the fish using a food processor. Alternatively, you can purchase finely minced...
Here’s a recipe for crustless quiche that you can add to your upcoming brunch that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s filled with vegetables and eggs, high protein, low carb, dairy-free and gluten-free. Leftovers, if any, can be stored in the fridge and consumed within next day or two. Ingredients: 3 medium rainbow carrots, grated...
Our latest addition to the cabinet of kitchen appliances is the Instant Pot. We got one over the holidays and it hasn’t failed to impress with every dish prepared so far. It’s like having a bunch of appliances in one. It’s a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and yogurt maker. You can use...
Here’s a simple recipe for fish tacos that is light and satisfying. The fish is seasoned with a rub that gives it just a bit of heat. The lettuce and avocado provide a refreshing balance between the pepper spice ingredients. We used organic corn tortillas from Vermont Tortilla Company, that’s made with just water, corn,...
Breakfast egg bakes and frittatas are always fun to put together. They are delicious when fresh and warm out of the oven, but they also store well in the fridge. Great as leftovers. Great as part of weekly meal preps. Here’s a recipe for a frittata that has sliced potatoes and chunks of chicken sausage,...
September 30 is Mulled Cider day and you can celebrate this comforting drink by making it at home! Ingredients 2 quarts of apple cider 2 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole allspice berries 1/4 cup of brown sugar 3-4 slices of orange peels Directions Pour two quarts (half gallon) of cider into a large...