Friday, October 27, 2023

CREAMY COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY (AIP, PALEO, WHOLE30) - to try

 


  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 40 g (¼ cup) raisins
  • ½ ( cup) medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or other oil of your choice)
  • 125 ml (½ cup) coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground ginger
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • Pinch of sea salt

Optionnel :

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Dice the onion. Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until onions are beginning to get golden.
  • In the meantime, cut the chicken breast into cubes and add it to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, for about 2-3 minutes. Then add the raisins, coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger,cloves and salt. Let it cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Right before serving, add the cilantro or parsley. And voilĂ ! If you are on an AIP, paleo or whole30 diet you can serve this with cauliflower rice (regular rice if you’re not on one of these diets) or with sweet potatoes and/or spinach.
    Bon appétit !

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Sweet Potato Halves - ***


Made with purple sweet potatoes and they burned.  They didn't taste bad but they were way too dark.






4-5 sweet potatoes, cleaned and cut in half lengthwise

Avocado oil

Himalayan Salt



Preheat oven to 400F

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Drizzle oil generously on each half, then sprinkle with Himalayan salt. 

Place them, cut side down, on the parchment-covered baking sheet.

Drizzle more oil on the skins and sprinkle with more salt.

Bake for 40 minutes, until the bottom is caramelized

Recipe from Facebook

Monday, October 23, 2023

Extra Creamy Classic Hummus - to try

 


2 cans organic chickpeas (drain one can and reserve liquid from the second can)
1 cup good quality tahini
Juice from 1 lemon
Chickpea liquid from the can
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 tsp sea salt


Blend everything in a high speed blender until smooth and creamy.

Plate the hummus in a shallow bowl, decorate with chopped purple onions, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, parsley, lemon wedges, and crushed red pepper.


https://www.plantbasedandveganfood.com/extra-creamy-classic-hummus/?fbclid=IwAR2LVA6n_GhJ6whgyWKd-SZXPbwbO2YlhiKcDinZMx9rTUcq4CM4ywxRpLQ

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Ginger Water - to try


Ginger water is a delicious drink to burn fat, improve digestion and relieve joint pain



1-2 inches fresh ginger root
2 cups water
Honey or lemon (optional, for added flavor)


Peel and grate ginger.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Add ginger to the boiling water.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
If desired, you can add a teaspoon of honey and/or a squeeze of lemon for added flavor.
Strain ginger water into a mug.
Your ginger water is ready to drink! Enjoy it hot or let it cool down for a refreshing cold beverage.
Ginger water is known for its potential health benefits, including aiding digestion and providing a warming sensation. It can be a soothing and delicious drink.

Friday, October 13, 2023

Chicken & Veggies - To try


9/21/20

4 oz pastured chicken breast, diced

2 oz broccolini or broccoli

2 oz baby bok choy

2 oz napa cabbage

2 oz onion

2 oz coconut milk

Freshly squeezed lime juice, if tolerated (histamine)

Garlic powder [sub fresh]

Ginger

Cilantro

Sea salt

6 oz cauliflower rice



Cook diced chicken in a skillet for about 5 to 10 minutes until cooked through.

Add veggies, seasoning. Cook 3 to 5 minutes. Add coconut milk. Simmer another 5 minutes.

Cook cauliflower rice in a separate pot for about 5 minutes. Serve chicken and veggies over
cauliflower rice.

Adapted from Crystal Billings - called for 2 oz tikki masala sauce.  find sub

Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Greens - to try

2/8/22



This sustaining breakfast is high in protein and packed with healthy fats along with Vits B2 B12, A and E, iron, zinc, phosphorous and the essential nutrient choline, important for your brain development, muscle movement, nervous system, DNA synthesis and metabolism. It’s Paleo, Vegetarian, Lo-carb and No-amylose.

PREPARATION TIME

5 mins

COOKING TIME

4 mins

YIELDS

2

NOTES

Use organic pastured eggs for a cruelty free and higher nutrition yield

Dairy free, Paleo

INGREDIENTS

6 eggs

1 brown onion, diced

4 - 5 bok choy leaves or equivalent in other green, finely chopped

2 Tbsp ghee coconut oil, divided

Celtic Sea or Himalayan Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Gently heat 1 tbsp of the ghee or coconut oil. Add the chopped onion and fry for 5 mins, stirring regularly

  2. Add the greens and cook until softened, around 5 mins

  3. Remove from the pan and either blitz in a blender or hand chop finely until mixed

  4. Gently heat the remaining ghee or coconut oil over low heat

  5. Meanwhile, gently the whisk the eggs with seasoning before adding to the pan. Add the onion and greens mix and stir with a wooden spoon

  6. Cook for 3 mins or until the eggs are to your liking.


https://gutsybynutrition.com.au/gutsy-by-nutrition-recipes/2019/1/12/scrambled-eggs-with-onions-and-greens

Tahini Dressing Recipe - to try

 

Tahini Dressing Recipe


2 heaping tablespoons tahini
1/2 clove of garlic
Juice of 1/4 of a lemon
Sea salt, to taste
Water


Blend all ingredients, adding water slowly until desired consistency is reached.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Collard Greens - to try

 


Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds collard greens, cleaned and cut (2 large bunches)
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped, optional
  • hot sauce, optional

Instructions

  • In a large deep pot, sautĂ© the onion in the olive oil for 5-6 minutes over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  • To the pot, add the water, smoked paprika, salt and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat so it's simmering gently.
  • Add in the chopped greens. Cover the pot and simmer for about an hour. They shouldn't be boiling too hard, just gently simmering on low heat. Give the greens a stir every now and then.
  • About halfway through cooking, add the vinegar and sun dried tomatoes, if using.
  • After an hour, taste and add more salt, hot sauce or any other seasonings as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Instant Pot Version: Use the sautĂ© feature to cook the onion, then garlic. Add the ingredients for the broth and simmer, then turn off the Instant Pot for a moment. Add the greens, seal and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally, then remove the lid. Stir in the vinegar, sun dried tomatoes and taste for salt. 
  2. If you really dislike vinegar, you may omit it, but it adds a nice kick. 
  3. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. 


https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-collard-greens/

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Pumpkin Waffles to try

Pumpkin Waffles

I thought pumpkin waffles would be fun for October. The original recipe amounts are on the left, changed amounts on the right to make it low oxalate.


3 eggs
1/4 c coconut oil, melted (1-VL)
1/4 c pumpkin puree (1/4 cup .92ox 1-VL)
2 tsp vanilla extract (2 tsp .02ox 1-VL)
3 T maple syrup (3 T 1.98ox 2-L)
1/4 c coconut flour (1/4 cup 2.21ox 2-L)
1 tsp baking powder (1 tsp .11ox 1-VL)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (1/4 tsp 3.75ox 2-L)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (1/8 tsp 4.81ox 2-L) cinnamon extract would be even lower.

Preheat waffle iron while you make the batter.

In a medium mixing bowl, mix the wet ingredients then, add in the coconut flour, baking powder, and spices. Mix the batter until smooth.

Pour 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of batter onto the iron and cook the waffle.

Waffles should be golden brown and slightly crispy. For extra crispy waffles, place the waffles in the toaster oven for 3-5 minutes.

Top with maple syrup or other desired toppings.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Fried Rice *****


I made this using the Veggie Broth Mix from My Plant-Based Family.  It was really good served with some hot sauce.  Yum!  I also made it and added greens instead of napa cabbage, which was very good.


(Or fry in avocado oil)




2 cups Cauliflower Rice 
Veggie broth for sautéing (I had 1 cup on hand)
Avocado Oil for sautéing
1 sweet onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1" piece ginger, grated
1 large carrot, shredded [omit for low oxalate]
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
Lime, juiced
Coconut Aminos, to taste, opt.
Himalayan pink salt to taste
Hot Sauce, opt.


Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in a wok until soft. Stir in cabbage, carrots, and enough broth to keep from sticking, sautéing until tender-crisp.

Add miracle rice and more vegetable broth; stir-fry until heated through. Serve with lime juice and coconut aminos, adding Himalayan salt, as needed.


Easy Dirty Hippie Chai Latte *****




Easy Dirty Hippie Chai Latte


6 oz boiling water

1 Tbsp Truly Pure & Natural chai honey

4 oz strong brewed coffee or espresso

Coconut Milk to taste

Ground Cinnamon, opt.


Pour the water into a large mug. Add chai honey, stirring until all of the honey has melted.

Stir in the coffee.

Add coconut milk, and use a frother to mix.  (Or heat the coconut milk, froth, and then add to the mug.)

Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and enjoy!


Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Strawberry Collagen Chia Pudding *****

Really good!  I like to make two jars at once.


  • 1/3 cup coconut milk 
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 12 drops 100% liquid monk fruit
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1.5 Tbsp Collagen Peptides
  • Organic frozen strawberries
  • 1 half-pint canning jar

In a half-pint jar, mix coconut milk and water, vanilla, and monk fruit.  Cover and shake well.  Add chia seeds and collagen powder; cover and shake well again.  Cover and refrigerate overnight, shaking periodically.

Thaw frozen strawberries and puree in the small Cuisinart until smooth.  Pour into a mason jar, cover, and refrigerate.

In the morning, stir the chia seed pudding.  Stir in strawberry puree.