Escarole or any endive lettuce is a great addition as a salad veggie, but it has a slightly bitter flavor. I like to add a little sweetness to offset it. I've rarely seen this beautiful purple escarole while the green variety is quite common. Add … [Read more...]
Recipe: Bok Choy, Leeks, and Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
April 2, 2011 by
I bought some baby bok choy (Chinese cabbage), along with shitake mushrooms, at an Asian market, so I created a recipe to use them up along with a leek. The mushrooms add a nice texture that is similar to meat. This recipe makes a nice side dish, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Pork Tenderloin – (Paleo)
March 27, 2011 by
I originally got the idea for this recipe from a recipe at About.com; however, I've made some changes, making this Paleo friendly. Also, I cooked it differently than the original recipe. The tenderloin is actually the leanest part of the pig. I … [Read more...]
Recipe: Beef Kebobs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
March 1, 2011 by
I was inspired to make this recipe after seeing the Fish Kebabs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce recipe in the book Cook Yourself Thin Faster: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with Over 75 New Recipes You Can Make in a Flash! (There is a different … [Read more...]
Recipe: Pot Roasts
March 1, 2011 by
This is my favorite recipe for any of the meats that need to be cooked longer to make them tender. I always use grass-fed and pastured meat. Not only is this recipe great with beef, but I love it for lamb and pork roasts as well. I originally … [Read more...]