T2T Asian Meatballs
Finding easy, quick weeknight meals is tricky if you also want healthy. Here’s a fun option.
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Low Carb Stir Fry
Low Carb Asparagus Pepper Stir Fry 1 # grass fed ground beef, or ground pork 1 large shallot chopped or green onions (4), chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced (if large, use one) 1 tbsp. fresh minced ginger 1 red bell pepper, diced large 2 cups asparagus, chopped 3 tbsp. coconut aminos 1-2 tsp. Asian red chili paste** (see my go to below) 1/4 cup Thai basil or regular fresh basil For “rice”: 1 head cauliflower, riced (see below) 1 small onion, diced 1 garlic clove minced 1 tbsp. coconut oil (or ghee) 1 T chicken bouillon base (I LOVE “Better than Bouillon” brand, organic) ¼ cup hot water Instructions Prep cauliflower rice. Chop the cauliflower into florets and add to a food processor with the onion and garlic. Pulse into fine rice like pieces. Do this in batches so that the pieces stay fairly uniform. Start the stir-fry: Add the beef to a hot saute pan on medium high heat. Using a chopper or spatula, break up the pieces until cooked thoroughly. Add in the …
Time2Thrive Crabcakes
I adapted this recipe from one online that used crackers, and I’ve made it gluten free. They are even better than the one I posted a few years back!Just in time for the holidays! The most important thing is that you have good crabmeat. If you like spicy, you’ll have to add some cayenne or sriracha. These are tasty with a lot of flavor, but not too spicy. Ingredients: serves 4-8 depending on size and other meal items 1 large egg, beaten½ cup olive oil based mayo or your favorite mayo1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard1 T Worcestershire Sauce½ T hot sauce OR 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (I use Sriracha)¼ teaspoon salt (more if your crackers don’t have salt)¼ cup crushed gluten free saltine type crackers (I used GF Matzoh!)1 stalk celery finely diced¼ cup diced fennel (optional)2 T finely chopped fresh parsley1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, drained well if you use canned I use 1 – 3 T coconut oil for cooking them, may have to add more if you have two batches. Combine all …
Makloubeh: divinity upside down!
Makloubeh, a classic middle eastern entree for a special occasion, made easy with Kalla’s recipe. Don’t wait to make this, it is phenomenal!
Pork Stir Fry, (super easy)
A super easy, no gourmet skills required stir fry that whips up in 15 minutes.
Leek & Smoked Salmon Tart
Miss your lox and bagel? Here’s a fix that’s healthy and satisfying.
Sausage, Bean and Kale Soup
We are all doing a lot more home cooking, and that is such a good thing! Eating healthy is important always, but especially now. You can actually boost immunity by providing your body with vitamins and minerals. This soup is easy and spicy sausage, kale and white beans make a hearty, filling and nutritionally packed entree for the chilly nights and days of spring. This soup is GF, DF and slow carb. Prep time 25minsCook time 25minsServes 4-8 depending on entree or side dish Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil1 medium yellow onion, chopped4 medium garlic cloves, minced¾ -1 lb spicy chorizo sausage or hot Italian sausage3 carrots, peeled and diced small¾ C mushrooms, chopped2 celery stalks, finely chopped1 tsp aleppo pepper, optional½ C dry white wine4 C chicken broth plus 1 tsp. “better than bouillon” extract, chicken flavor2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed1 bunch kale, chopped small, stems removedsalt, to tasteBlack pepper, ground, to tasteParmesan, optional, for serving Directions: Heat oil over medium in a large soup pot. (not …
Low Carb Keto Lamburgers, T2T Original
One of Mark Hyman’s original cookbooks is still one of my favorites. The Ultra-Metabolism Cookbook (scroll down for link and image) has lots of amazing healthy recipes. I’ve taken the recipe for lamburgers and added my twist, subtracted what I didn’t like and violá! So, let’s get on with it. Keto/Low Carb Lamburgers Ingredients: serves 4-6 | *optional | printable recipe w/o pics here 1 lb. organically fed ground lamb, locally sourced if possible 2 roasted red peppers, skin removed, chopped fine (I use ones that come in a jar) 1 bunch mint, stems removed 1 bunch cilantro*, chopped fine stems okay (see below how I use food processor) 12 leaves basil, stems removed and cleaned 5 stalks fresh parsley, stems removed and cleaned 1-2 large fennel pieces, chopped into quarters 1 large slice red onion (see photo), chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 2 teaspoons ground coriander 4-5 “grinds” black pepper, preferably freshly ground 1 tsp aleppo pepper, if you have it (or you can use red pepper …
Easy Chicken Soup
Today we went down to make lunch and we had two chicken breasts that we had baked yesterday. I try and buy the ones with the bone in and the skin on so that they have a bit more flavor than the ubiquitous boneless skinless chicken breast. Which reminds me of the time our middle son, as a toddler, asked me at dinner “Mom, how did they get the bones in this chicken?” Do you think we’d had boneless skinless too much? Eeek! We burst out laughing. Those were the days when chicken fat was evil. Not any more. My husband looked at me and said “it’s too cold to have chicken salad” which is our go-to lunch for cooked chicken. He asked if there was anyway we could have soup, and since I love making soup, we gave it a try. He is my sous chef and chopper, so I am lucky! This recipe literally came out of my head and my fridge but it turned out so good I thought I would post …
Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie
I am fortunate to have a spouse who has been willing to “eat clean” the way I need to. This has been a godsend, as I don’t have to come up with two dinners each night! Last week, we were in a rut of what to do with our grass fed hamburger, and he came up with this, combining an old favorite with new “go to” replacements for our carbs. Specifically, cauliflower mash for potatoes, and green beans for peas. It was a hit! We made a double recipe and then didn’t have to cook for a few nights. WIN-WIN! Steve’s Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie (printable copy here) 1 Lbs grass fed ground beef or ground lamb 1 Tbl Oil 2 cloves chopped garlic 1 chopped green onion 1 medium chopped yellow onion 1 Tbl arrowroot (you can use cornstarch, but it adds carbs) 1 tsp Salt ¼ tsp Thyme 1 tsp Pepper (black, or aleppo, both work well) 1 cup Water 1 T organic tomato paste 2 T organic fresh parsley 1 cup steamed …
Chicken Kebabs
Chicken Keema Kebabs Healthy doesn’t have to be bland. These Pakistani inspired Chicken Kebabs are an example of healthy and delicious. “Keema” is somewhat of a catch-all in South Asian cooking for most ground meat mixtures. Spices and meats can vary wildly from one keema to the next, and then they can be prepared in many different ways, including stewing, pan frying, or skewering and grilling. We grill this recipe, but you could also use the broiler or a stove top cast iron grill. Create your own version by experimenting with spices! Prep Time: 20 Minutes (with 20 more optional for frig/freezer time) Cook Time: 12 Minutes Total Time: approximately 1 hour Yield: 4 kebabs (feeds 2-4 based on side dishes) Ingredients 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon coriander seed 1 pound ground chicken breasts or thighs 2 tablespoons finely grated onion 1½ tablespoons fresh garlic, minced (2 large or 2-4 small cloves) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons finely diced Thai green chilies or jalapeno if you can’t find Thai 1 ½ teaspoons …
The Better Pasta
Recently I had an appointment with my Nutritionist, who is responsible for millions of people getting healthy. Kathie Swift, MS, RD, LDN is the practitioner who introduced Mark Hyman, M.D. to both functional medicine and food as an avenue to health. She was the person who taught half of my week long workshop in 2008 when I began my wellness odyssey and I am eternally grateful to her for her wisdom and guidance. She is the person I turn to when I get stuck in my weight loss journey, and she is brilliant and up to date on all things regarding food and medicine. We were recently talking about the “holes” in eating gluten free (things we miss) and I mentioned that my husband and I occasionally ate Einkhorn pasta (a wheat pasta using the original wheat from Italy that hasn’t been hybridized and modified the way our wheat has, thereby making it much less reactive). She suggested we try some of the low carb pastas made from alternative beans (black bean and mung bean). …
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