Cauliflower rice

Love rice but don't love the unnecessary carbohydrates?

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 - 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 Head Cauliflower
2 tbls butter
pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:
1- Cut into small bite sizes pieces.
2- Place into a pot of boiling water.
3- Cook until you can gently insert a fork, but firm.
4- Drain water.
5- Use a potato masher to break up cauliflower.
6- Add butter, salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy

Fall is here...eat your roots

Nutrition

Most root vegetables are high in complex carbohydrates, which give you energy and the ability to function properly. They are also high in fiber and phytonutrients.  Additionally, they are generally high in vitamin C, beta-carotene, and contain essential minerals such as potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and small amounts of iron. 

 

Health Benefits

There are many health benefits to eating root vegetables. They will not only improve your physical well being, but improve your mental health as well. This is due to their high amounts of antioxidants which help to remove harmful free radicals and toxins from the body.

carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips contain:

• vitamin C
• beta-carotene
• prevent high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

Onions and garlic are very good for the heart:

• prevent blood from clotting
• help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
• help to prevent heart disease and stroke
• build up your immune system

Another great health benefit of eating root vegetables is that they can help you to lose unwanted weight. The high amounts of nutrients and soluble fiber will help satisfy your cravings. The fiber helps clean your digestive system and increase your energy levels.

Roots are a simple easy snack!!

Balsamic coleslaw

With summer fast approaching my mind is starting to think in B-B-Q mode.  Here is a coleslaw recipe that is a staple at our house.  Coleslaw is great with burgers, steak, chicken or even by itself for a snack.

Prep time:  15 minutes


Ingredients:
1 head of cabbage
1 clove garlic
1 carrot
3 radishes
1 tsp brown sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to season







Directions:
1-  Chop garlic, sprinkle salt over garlic then press knife flat on cutting board to make a paste.
2- In a small mixing bowl combine the garlic paste, olive oil, balsamic, sugar and pepper.
3- Julienne the cabbage, carrots and radishes.
4- Toss the vegetable in large mixing bowl and pour balsamic dressing over.
5- Toss all ingredients until evenly coated with dressing.

Pork sirloin with asian marinade

Lately the discussion of food has been a hot topic.   
  
What? When? How much? How can I eat healthy without being boring?  It takes too much time?


My experience is healthy eating does not need to be boring, nor time consuming.  All you need is some imagination, proper planning and good supply of herbs...Oh yeah?...and a little love.

In an attempt to share my passion for healthy eating here is my first recipe...hope you like it :)
 


Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Patience needed: 8 hours
 
Ingredients:
6 Pork sirloin steaks
1/3 cup tamari
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 tbs worcestershire sauce
1 tbs maple syrup
4 cloves garlic
3 green onions
2 tbs hot chili sauce
salt and pepper to season  



Directions:
1. Chop, combine all ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
2. Pour ingredients from mixing bowl over the pork in a shallow baking dish.
3. Cover the pork and refrigerate for 6 - 8 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
5. Roast in oven for 25 - 30 minutes.
6. Remove when internal temperature is between 66 - 75 degrees C.