You can make this the night before for a filling breakfast snack, or in the morning to combat your nighttime cravings. Either way, it’s one of my favorite ways to have my protein powder when I’m not in the mood for shakes. Hint: remember that chia seeds absorb liquid, so take that into account when gauging … More Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
Yes, this is its ACTUAL color. We love our fancy layered salads. Funny story: my family has this salad at every celebration and get together, and I only started liking it this year. Definitely one of those tastes you learn to appreciate when you’re a little older! Ingredients for 1 serving (1/8 casserole dish): 3 packages kippered … More Russian Shuba Salad (“Herring Under Fur Coat”)
Thought I’d upload a breakfast AND a dinner recipe today. Modified from this recipe. It’s delicious, filling, and the fresh parsley makes you almost forget there’s snow to shovel outside. Ingredients (for 1/5 recipe or about 300g): 1 tbsp olive oil 80 g yellow onion (about 1/2 of a small onion) 10 g garlic (3-4 … More Spanish Chicken, Mushrooms and Potatoes
I was worried about using Shirataki noodles after hearing lots of people don’t like their smell/texture…. but this portion was HUGE, filling and most of all surprisingly delicious! Ingredients (for 1 bowl): 1 package yam shirataki noodles (I used House Foods Traditional Shirataki, 227g package) 60g diced chicken breast 75 g frozen vegetables of choice (I … More Shirataki Noodle & Chicken Stir Fry
Hearty and comforting for those cold winter months! Ingredients (for 9 servings): 165 grams tomato (1 large tomato) 300 grams carrots (3-4 medium carrots) 250 grams mushrooms (9-12 crimini mushrooms) 10 grams garlic (3 large cloves) 900 g stewing beef 600 grams mini potatoes 150 grams green peas (1.25 cups) 85 grams yellow onion (1/2 small onion) 2 cups low sodium beef broth 1 tsp xanthan powder (alternative: … More Beef Stew
Don’t be afraid to use whatever veggies you want – garlic, zucchini, eggplant… even fruit like pineapple would work great! Ingredients for 10 serving (20 kebabs): 1 kg stewing beef 240 g bell pepper (about 1.5-2 peppers) 200 g sweet onion (about 1 onion) 200 g cherry tomatoes (about 20) 450 g mushrooms (about 18 … More Beef Shishkebabs
Light side salad for a nice summer lunch or dinner Ingredients (for 1 side salad): 10-12 cherry tomatoes (~100 g) 1 apricot (~35 g) 1 small clove garlic 2 tbsp chives 1 sprig parsley 5 leaves basil 5 g feta cheese 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp lemon juice salt and pepper, garlic powder to taste Instructions: … More Apricot Tomato Salad
Wow, look how tough I have it on a diet. Ingredients for 1 serving (3 large sea scallops): 3 large sea scallops, thawed in the fridge overnight (~150 g) 1 tsp light whipped butter 1 small clove of garlic 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp each chopped fresh parsley and chives salt, pepper and garlic powder … More Pan-Seared Scallops
Two chicken thigh recipes in one day? It’s almost like I bulk bought a bunch of them but didn’t have enough ingredients to make the whole batch one flavour… Ingredients for 6 servings (2 chicken thighs/serving): 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 cup basil leaves (40g) OR 1/2 basil, 1/2 spinach if you don’t have … More Homemade Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs
After weeks of chicken and turkey breasts I always forget just how amazing thighs taste! Ingredients for 6 servings (2 chicken thighs/serving): 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 ripe/over-ripe pear (~130 g) 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp dijon mustard (I used garlic flavour) 1/2 tsp each garlic powder and ginger salt & pepper to taste … More Pear and Dijon Chicken Thighs
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