Spaghetti squash is one of those Paleo staples that I can’t live without. It makes an great substitute for pasta and is ridiculously easy to make. It’s also pretty tasty just on it’s own with a little butter or ghee. I often would get sad when cooking spaghetti squash, however, because I’d end up with short little …
Whole30 Recipes
It was a rough day at the office. Your boss really reamed you out for not filing those TPS reports…again. At least you’re home now. You’re starving, but you’re also beat as a mule on the Santa Fe Trail in August. The last thing you want to do is spend three hours cooking just so you …
Some people might think of barramundi as the “poor man’s sea bass.” Its relatively low price tag, however, can be a bit deceiving. For a white-fleshed fish it is extremely high in omega-3s, nearing levels found in Coho salmon but containing only half the calories. The fish has also been touted for its sustainability and low levels of …
Jacques Pépin is one of my kitchen heroes. I picked up some really great techniques by watching his various shows on PBS. I’m still enamored by the way he wields that tiny little chef’s knife, tearing through piles onions in mere seconds. Also, Jacques has no use for tongs. I swear I’ve seen him stick his bare …
Who doesn’t like a good stuffed pepper? If prepared properly, it can be a sweet little package filled with meaty goodness. I used a technique in this recipe that I picked up from America’s Test Kitchen where you boil the peppers for a few minutes before stuffing them. This does wonders to shorten the cooking time. Your peppers won’t end …
I picked up this easy roasted chicken technique from Michael Ruhlman in his brilliant Ruhlman’s Twenty cookbook. It is by far the most straightforward and delicious way I have found to roast a chicken. I love it for a couple reasons. 1. It’s dirt simple The total ingredients you will need include chicken, salt, and pepper. I usually like …
One of my favorite local eating establishments is Chai Pani, a restaurant that serves a delicious take on Indian street food. I’m a huge fan of their Matchstick Okra Fries, which I tend to always order as a starter. If I am dining with some first time visitors, their typical response upon seeing the dish …
This easy shrimp curry recipe can make it to the dinner table in under 30 minutes. Serve it with cauliflower rice for a quick and healthy Paleo and Whole30 weeknight meal. Fact: I have never encountered a curry that I didn’t like. Coconut shrimp curry, however, is a curry that I simply love. Juicy shrimp, …
The summer produce season is full swing. Thanks to my CSA, the fridge is now stocked with a ton of summer veggies that I have no idea what to do with. I know… it’s really not a bad problem to have. Enter the summer veggie frittata. It’s a simple and tasty way to use up all those vegetables. The …