Thursday, March 6, 2014

Clean Eating, Whole30 Tip // Ulu


Do you ulu? This Alaskan curved knife and chopping block are my go to kitchen tools. I have a food processor but it's so many pieces to wash I usually use this instead. The way the knife fits into the curved block makes for quick chopping and no sliding food. 

Whole30 Recipe // Quick Fix Salad


Toss some chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and sea salt drizzled in balsamic vinegar for a quick fix salad. Yum!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Whole30 Recipe // Beef & Broccoli


Whole 30 Beef & Broccoli// adapted from Eat Well, Feel Good.
2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
2 tbs. olive oil salt & pepper, to taste
2 lbs. sirloin strip, cut into thin slices 
2 tbs. coconut flour 
1 tbs. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 
3 tbs. coconut or olive oil 
2 minced garlic cloves 
2 shallots or one small onion, minced 
1 cup low sodium beef broth 
1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (use coconut aminos for true paleo/whole30) 
1 tsp. arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tbs. cold water

Preheat oven to 375°. Place broccoli florets on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until starting to brown. Meanwhile, place meat in a large ziploc bag. Add coconut flour through cayenne pepper, then seal bag. Shake to thoroughly coat meat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add one batch of meat, cooking on each side for a minute until brown. Remove to a separate plate and continue until all meat is done. Add garlic and shallot to skillet and cook for a few minutes. Pour broth in skillet and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Add tamari or coconut aminos and simmer for one minute. Add arrowroot mixture and stir to thicken mixture. Add meat and broccoli to skillet and mix to combine. Taste for seasoning.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Whole30 Tip // Larabar


I would have given my left arm to know these deliciously compliant larabars existed during my first round of Whole30! 

Whole30 Tip // The Fewer Ingredients the Better


Picture says it all!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Whole30 Tip // Leftovers for Lunch 2


Leftovers for lunch! Lots of that pico from yesterday on a taco salad with ground turkey and avocado. also blended strawberries & ripe banana for juice.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Whole30 Paleo Recipe // Paleo Protein Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce


I'm all about quick breakfast during the week but Sundays I like to spend more time experimenting in the kitchen. This morning I mixed 4 eggs, 1 scoop Paleo pro vanilla aztec protein powder, 1/2 c coconut flour, and 1c coconut milk. I cooked the pancakes with coconut oil and blended 6 large strawberries, 1 banana and 1 lemon for the sauce. It was SO good. I modified this from @jennaskitchen recipe to what I had on hand, it's so good guys!

Whole30 Recipe // Pico de Gallo


Making some pico with sweet potato chips for our Oscars party tonight, I chopped up a purple onion, 4 tomatoes, a bunch of cilantro and mixed in lime juice and sea salt to taste. I make this at least once a week, I use it on salads, in omelets, etc. easy & quick!