Sometimes, a big bowl of curry just hits the spot. Sure, it's easy to order in curry from your favorite Thai restaurant. But as easy as that is to do, it's hard to know the exact ingredients that were used.
When you're prioritizing food quality, which is a big emphasis for paleo enthusiasts, knowing *what* ingredients you put in your meals is imperative. That's why cooking your favorite take-out meals at home can be so important.
You get to choose what coconut oil you use, what chicken, the type of curry paste, or cauliflower rice...these factors can make a big difference in the overall taste, and quality, of the dish.
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Brussels Sprout Hash with Fried Eggs
This Brussels sprout hash with fried eggs recipe is another savory breakfast option for you. But if you want to whip this up for lunch or dinner - hey, you do you!
We chose to fry the eggs for this dish, but you could eat them however you like. You could scramble or poach those babies if you prefer that more. Truly, you can't go wrong.
You might think Brussels sprouts for breakfast sound gross, but this recipe is far from gross. It's filling because it's packed down with protein (from those eggs) and fiber from the sprouts. Anytime you can get a boost of vegetables in the morning, do it.
The fact that we're shredding these ...
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Braised Short Ribs with Garlic Rosemary Cauliflower Mash
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Are you ready? This recipe we have to day is a sweet meal for your sweetie. These braised short ribs are savory and so filling...and the garlic rosemary cauliflower mash is a perfect complement.
You can think of these braised short ribs as a leveled-up pot roast. What better dish to make for your lover? Especially if your lover is a meat-and-potatoes type of person. This dish is like an upscale version of the most classic dinner recipe.
You'll need a heavy pot or Dutch oven for this one. You'll also need a food processor. Once you have these things, you'll be good to go.
Now, you might see ...
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Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
We're about three weeks into 2020. How's your resolution holding up so far? Hopefully you're still going strong and instilling good habits (whatever those may be for you...) for the coming years.
The gym that I coach at is currently doing the #800gChallenge. Basically, this challenge is all about eating your fruits and veggies. For 30 days, your goal is to eat 800 grams of fruits and vegetables a day.
These can be anything you want. They can be raw carrots, cooked apples, frozen berries, spinach leaves, etc. As long as they are a real fruit or vegetable, they count towards your 800 grams.
We've been doing it for a week now, and ...
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Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew
If you're not used to cooking with lamb, this is a great recipe to introduce you to a new protein source. This lamb and root vegetable stew is hearty and full of chunky vegetables, rich with flavor, full of good fat and antioxidants, and most importantly delicious.
I am from the Midwest which means that "meat and potatoes" is basically its own food group. This recipe 100% falls into that category - but with a more sophisticated twist. And I have to say, I think it would even please the pickiest of my family members.
Instead of your usual white potatoes, this recipe takes it up a notch with lots of root veggies. Specifically, we've ...
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Greek Omelet With Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Whoever said omelets were only a breakfast food clearly didn't know what they were talking about. I think an omelet is good at any time of the day. And this Greek omelet is so full of flavor that it will satisfy your next craving for something satisfyingly savory, salty, and delicious.
Omelets can be tricky - the whole folding thing takes practice. First off, make sure you're using enough eggs. This recipe calls for three.
Once your pan is preheated and the olive oil has become shiny, pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Using a spatula, lift the edges of the eggs gently and let the liquid flow underneath. Continue this process until ...
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Breakfast Noodle Bowl With Eggs
Who said you can't have noodles for breakfast? I sure didn't. This Breakfast Noodle Bowl is exactly what you need when you are stuck in your same-breakfast rut.
This bowl is great for a number of reasons. First off, if you live in an area where winter happens, this is a comforting way to start the day. The warm broth is perfectly slurp-able and delicious. This bowl is also great because it's an easy way to get in a bunch of vegetables right off the bat.
The star of the show for this dish is the zucchini noodle. The easiest way to get perfect zucchini noodles is to have a spiralizer of some sort. There are all kinds available on the ...
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Coconut Shrimp with Mango Slaw
Coconut and mango - one of my favorite combinations. Throw in some shrimp and a bit of spice from a jalapeno and this Coconut Shrimp with Mango Slaw brings all the flavors to make it a favorite.
If you're suffering from those winter blues right now - first, read this article we wrote last year about beating them. And then buy all the ingredients you need to whip up this tropical dish in the kitchen. The sunny mango and coconut shrimp will bring a little light and happiness to your tastebuds.
The slaw in this recipe is made from chopped cabbage (make sure you chop it up fine - or buy the pre-shredded one, no judgement.) Throw in a ...
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Lemon Caper Chicken and Garlic Spinach
Low on effort, but high on flavor. This is how I'd describe this recipe for lemon caper chicken and garlic spinach.
Anytime I can get a bunch of green vegetables in my mouth easily, I'm all for it. Spinach is great for this because - even though this recipe calls for 6 cups of those baby green leaves - it will wilt down so small that it won't be hard to eat.
Add in the fact that there is no lack of garlic and garlic makes everything better. That's the truth.
What's so great about spinach? Well, first of all, it's loaded down with vitamin C. Vitamin C is great for the immune system. It's also got vitamin K, folate, fiber, and ...
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Cashew Orange Chicken
Remember a month or so ago when I gave you a recipe for all of those times you're craving take-out? It was a delicious chopped chicken salad with this creamy almond sesame dressing.
I hope you made it because that salad was one of my favorite recipes in a while.
But I'm coming at you today to give you one more recipe to put in your arsenal when you've got the itch for Chinese food. To me, this ranks right up there with that salad. It's loaded with protein, healthy fats, and carbs to keep you firing on all cylinders.
Orange chicken used to be one of my favorite things to order from our local Chinese restaurant. The dish would come ...
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