Month: February 2017

Everyone who knows me knows I love Mexican food. The flavor profiles make my tastebuds sing. I’m also a fan of Chinese, Thai and most Asian inspired foods. However, I’ve only found a few restaurants that satisfy my tastebuds AND agree with my stomach. Anyone else? In other words, I’m PICKY! And, I like to control the quality of ingredients I consume. This beef with broccoli recipe satisfies all of the above! I hope you will give it a try.

You will need:

1 1/2 pounds of flank or round steak cut into thin strips

1/4 cup of cornstarch (can use arrowroot powder)

1/2 cup of soy sauce (I use coconut aminos)

2 T brown sugar

2-3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 T of fresh ginger, minced

peanut oil (can use coconut or vegetable oil)

1 lb of broccoli florets

1/4 cup of beef broth

1/4 cup of oyster sauce

In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, corn starch, brown sugar, ginger and garlic. Pour half of the mixture over the meat in a separate bowl and toss to coat. Reserve the other half of the soy sauce mixture. Let the meat sit while you prep the veggies.

Heat about three tablespoons of oil, in a wok or large frying pan, and add the broccoli. Stir for one minute and then remove it onto a plate.

Allow the pan to get very hot again (medium high heat) and add a drizzle of oil. Using tongs, carefully add the meat to the pan. Let it cook, untouched, for one minute, then turn and cook for another minute. Remove onto a separate plate.

Pour the remaining sauce into the skillet with the beef broth and oyster sauce. Cook on high until it starts to thicken. Add the beef and broccoli and toss. Serve alone or over rice.

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I was a not a member of the ‘riced cauliflower fan club’. In fact, I’m not even a fan of cauliflower in any form. But, in my effort to eat healthier, I decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. Okay, that’s an understatement. I was blown away! And, my non veggie loving son didn’t even realize it wasn’t rice. Winning!!!

You will need:

coconut oil (can use grape seed oil)

2 large eggs, beaten

6 green onion, chopped (white & green)

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 T of fresh ginger, finely chopped

1 package of frozen riced cauliflower

4 T of soy sauce (I use coconut aminos)

1/4 t red pepper flakes

1 large carrot chopped

1 cup of snap peas chopped

1 t rice vinegar

1 t sesame oil

Heat two teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the eggs and scramble until the eggs are cooked. Transfer the eggs to a small plate and set aside. Wipe the pan clean and turn the heat up to medium high. Add three tablespoons of oil to the pan and add the carrots, green onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until softened. Add the grated cauliflower & peas. Cook for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until the cauliflower “rice” is tender. Stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil and eggs.

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