While this dish is special enough to be served to a crowd, it is also a quick and easy meal to make anytime. Serve with guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce and let everyone build their own masterpiece! Meat 1 lb grass fed skirt steak, sliced into thin (1/4”) slices 1...

This is a great way to use a leftover chicken or turkey. All you have to do is throw the leftover chicken or turkey, bones and all into a pot of water. OR you can use cut up chicken pieces (with bones), or just chicken or turkey meat. I decided to use shiitake...

My favorite local organic farmer recently surprised me and dropped a big grocery bag chock full of vine ripe, red, luscious tomatoes and okra. I don’t cook a lot with okra, so I was kind of at a loss as to what to do with all of them, short of breading and frying the...

A yummy party treat or just anytime for a delicious Asian-inspired dinner. Serve with delicious Pineapple Salsa on the side. (See below for recipe.) Asian Spicy Pork Meatballs Ingredients 1 lb ground pork 1 egg 1/3 cup coconut flour ½ red onion, diced finely 2 cloves...

The Fourth of July weekend is of course, the traditional time to barbecue outside, gather with some friends or family and get outside to enjoy all that summer has to offer. While regular ribs usually are slathered in a sweet sauce full of high fructose corn syrup,...

This salad is definitely a meal in itself. High in protein, it is very satisfying and incredibly healthy too. It’s the perfect Paleo dinner full of fat burning antioxidants and bursting with nutrition. And don’t be afraid of the potatoes. An occasional potato is not...

that includes pumpkin seeds, red lentils, garlic, ginger, turmeric and cilantro. There’s about a foot of fresh snow on the ground, and more is still falling–even in Boulder, Colorado, things are pretty shut down today. It’s an official ‘snow day’ here!  Seems like a...

In a scene straight out of the TV cooking show series, “Chopped” I was looking to make something tasty for dinner and being in a hurry, I decided to just use what I could find in the fridge. Hmm…an orange, cilantro, some fresh cranberries, and a piece of frozen...

Yesterday was one of those rare but perfect fall days. Chilly in the morning, but warming up during the day under a brilliant blue sunny sky. The trees are beginning to change color and leaves are starting to crunch underfoot. Nothing said “Autumn” more, and I was...

Tired of holiday eating and holiday food? I know I am. Ready to get back to normal? Maybe lose a few pounds that you picked up over the holidays? The trick to quick weight loss (and better health) is to pitch the holiday cookies, breads, rolls, and starchy, processed...

This is an often-requested meal in my home.  It’s filling, but not heavy; it has plenty of power-packed nutrition, colorful antioxidants, and fat burning power. The more brightly colored veggies you add, the more nutrition you get! There are plenty of variations on...

ou will find there are infinite variations—the only limit is your imagination! The great thing about this is that you can make them ahead of time and freeze or keep in the fridge until you are ready to pop in the oven or the grill. They are also a great thing to take...

This meal is delicious any time of the day. I sometimes have it for breakfast, as it is a nice break from eggs, but you can use up leftover meat, chicken or fish from the night before. Veggies can be whatever you are in the mood for! This particular recipe, I used...

I just made this up today, and wanted to share it with you. I’m pretty sure you will think it is as delicious as we did. I thought I would make chicken in the crockpot, but really had no idea what I was going to do with it, so I just made it up as I went. I get my...

Meat and Veggies 1 lb grass fed skirt steak, sliced into thin (1/4”) slices 1 large sweet red onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, cut in slices 1 yellow bell pepper, cut in slices Marinade Juice of 1 medium lime or 1 and a half small limes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil...