Bell Pepper Zucchini Hash πŸŒΆπŸ«‘πŸ§„

This is a savory yet fresh summer lunch side that goes well as a base for a lunch bowl with protein such as Bolognese sauce, lamb gyros, or air fried shrimp with avocado πŸ₯‘πŸ€© To make this you need: Your favorite garlic butter, or try this homemade version 🧈 1 large zucchini πŸ₯’ 1 largeContinue reading “Bell Pepper Zucchini Hash πŸŒΆπŸ«‘πŸ§„”

Breaded Turkey Cutlets πŸ¦ƒ

Who doesn’t love chicken fingers? I remember breaded chicken breast was always a favorite childhood dinner served with mashed potatoes and green peas 🍽 I can vividly remember that I stole the little scrambled egg that was left over after breading straight from the pan, crispy and full of yummy chicken juices 😍 While traditionalContinue reading “Breaded Turkey Cutlets πŸ¦ƒ”

Nutty Chocolate Noatmeal 🍫

A warm bowl of oatmeal with honey and berries used to be the ultimate comfort food for me! I would often eat this before school but quite frankly, it never kept me full for long and I would often grab a pack of crackers and a chocolate milk in the Cafeteria during break! Now withContinue reading “Nutty Chocolate Noatmeal 🍫”

Dairy Free Swaps πŸ₯›

If you have a milk protein allergy like me, or struggle with thyroid issues and are avoiding casein (due to gluten cross reactivity), you may be very bummed out that you cannot eat milk, cheese and cream anymore ☹️ Luckily, there are a few swaps out there that can help you out. I must sayContinue reading “Dairy Free Swaps πŸ₯›”

Easy German Style Chuck Roast πŸ₯©

If you’re a beef lover like us, I’m sure you’ve had many types of roasted beef in your life. Maybe you’ve even tried my moms famous roast tenderloin πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ³ Today, I’m sharing another family favorite which is a chuck roast, prepared the German way πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ When my parents were growing up, it was not uncommonContinue reading “Easy German Style Chuck Roast πŸ₯©”

Coconut Butter β€œEggs” πŸ₯₯🐣

Easter is just around the corner which means supermarket shelves are fulling up with all kinds of Easter themed sweets! Just because we eat a low carb fat fueled life doesn’t mean we don’t miss out πŸ™ƒ lucky for us, many components of candies are actually superfoods, namely cacao and coconut 😍 If you’re lookingContinue reading “Coconut Butter β€œEggs” πŸ₯₯🐣”

Whipped Tahini Bell Pepper Spread 🌢

Another one of my favorite Mediterranean style spreads for for a Mezze platter πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·πŸ€© Serve this along with eggplant dip, olive tapenade and cracker swaps for a nice appetizer spread or enjoy with your favorite meal, I love this with roasted fish, chicken, or lamb shanks! It’s also super yummy with cauliflower steaks, grilled veggiesContinue reading “Whipped Tahini Bell Pepper Spread 🌢”

Simple Shrimp Paella 🦐

Summer is just around the corner, which calls for lighter dishes with lots of seafood and veggies 🦞 Today, I’m sharing our take on a classic: the paella, with our friend cauliflower rice 🍚 This dish incorporates fresh tomatoes, green onions and garlicky herb butter to create a flavorful base for the riced cauliflower andContinue reading “Simple Shrimp Paella 🦐”

Hazelnutty Truffles 🍫

Fun fact: my great cousin is a chocolatier, and every Christmas and Easter we receive a bright yellow package in the mail full of goodies he has made. The box smells like the freshest chocolate, nuts and a little bit of rum (from the rum truffles). Unfortunately, they are also packed with sugar and dairyContinue reading “Hazelnutty Truffles 🍫”

The Ultimate Jicama Fry 🍟

Jicama is a great prebiotic vegetable since they are a full of gut-healthy inulin and they taste super yummy too 😍 One way I enjoy these are as a cruditΓ©s with guacamole or olive tapenade, but my favorite way to make these is as a baked β€œfry” swap 🍟 Jicama are small brownish round vegetables,Continue reading “The Ultimate Jicama Fry 🍟”