Recipe from here. Take a look and be sure to read the comments for some great ideas. My modified version: The night before cream in a large bowl: 1 1/2 cup of plain whole yogurt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened Mix in: 3 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour (I’ve substituted 1 C of [...]
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I guess I’ve found gold at Mark’s Daily Apple today. Here’s how to make home made coconut milk: Contrary to popular opinion, coconut milk has to be made. It doesn’t occur naturally. Here’s how to do it at home: 2.5 ounces fresh grated coconut (finely grated – use a food processor if you have to) [...]
Again, from Mark’s Daily Apple. A quick dessert I can’t wait to try: This incredibly easy pudding recipe is best served hot and fresh. 1 can coconut milk (or use an equal amount of homemade milk) 1 egg yolk 3 or 4 tablespoons almond flour A bit of maple syrup or honey Stir yolk, flour, [...]
I got this from Mark’s Daily Apple. I love Thai food and coconut milk, so I can’t wait to make this: It’s all too often that we forgo Thai food because rice, noodles, and peanuts figure so prominently in the cuisine. This soup recipe is Primal while retaining the Thai essence. 6 cups chicken stock [...]
Frittata with chicken, corn, chipotle chili
Posted: March 11, 2009 by Rick in Health and Fitness, RecipeThis is a new favorite – tasty, high in protein and fat, low in carbohydrates. 2 Tbsp EVOO 5-6 cloves garlic, microplaned or crushed 2 Tbsp chipotle chile powder one big onion, chopped 1 can corn 1.5 lbs raw chicken breast, diced 12 whole eggs 1/3 cup coconut milk 5 ounces Monterey Jack or Colby [...]
Ingredients: * 300 g (2 C) freshly cooked chickpeas (substitute 1 can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed if needed) * 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar * 2 tablespoons EVOO * 1 teaspoon cumin * 1/2 teaspoon salt (less if using canned beans) * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper * 3 tablespoons sesame oil * 1-3 [...]
From a Men’s Health article: 7 marinades and spice rubs to pack your food with flavor By: Matt Goulding Marinades and spice rubs pack your food with flavor without the gut-busting calories of heavy sauces. They also break down tough muscle fibers and seal moisture into your food, turning even pedestrian cuts of meat into [...]
From a WebMD article: WebMD Feature from “Prevention” Magazine By Julie Upton, RD Learn the truth behind the folklore and use it to your weight loss advantage. Google the word metabolism and you’ll find nearly 45 million results–advice on how to “speed-up,” “ignite,” “kick-start,” and “boost” your body’s fat-burning capacity. Truth is, there are probably [...]
From a Men’s Health article: Lasagna Substitute: Zucchini slices for noodles Slice four to five medium-size zukes lengthwise into three-quarter-inch-thick strips, instructs Lise Battaglia, a New Jersey chef whose past clients include Jon Bon Jovi. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on the strips, place them in a single layer on a nonstick cookie sheet, and bake at [...]
…here. One big keeper from the article is poaching eggs in the microwave. I tried it immediately and it worked great!
