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Watermelon Poke
Ok, before the last of this season’s watermelon is replaced with pumpkins, make this. If you’re in Northern California right now, make this because it’s so dang hot outside. Thanks again the The Ranch chefs for this recipe. Watermelon Poke 2 cups watermelon, diced 3 Tbsp coconut aminos 1 Tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp rice […]
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Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Another healthy and filling dinner option coming your way! Thanks to the Ranch chefs for sharing this recipe with me – one of my favs from last week. Stuffed Poblano Peppers 6 large poblano peppers 2 garlic cloves minced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp corriander 1/4 cup cilantro […]
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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
From Food, Food, Food cookbook by the good folks at The Ranch Malibu First off, I know, another healthy dish? Yes. But you guys, this was so delicious and filling with some sprouted quinoa. Haha. Listen to me! I’m talking healthy eating. Second, did you know Brussels sprouts had a plural “Brussels” and that it’s […]
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Tamales (A Very Healthy and delicious Version)
I did a thing last week. I stopped everything and spent a week at The Ranch in Malibu. We hiked over 55 miles, climbed a total of 8k feet, ate vegan, focused on health both for our bodies and souls and drank a ton of water, water, water. We were all floored by how delicious […]
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Okonomiyaki
This dish has been haunting me on social media so much that I had to make it. Never had it before. So I don’t know if it’s right but this is damn good eats. As my husband says, “what is this witchcraft?” Okonomiyaki 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp […]
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Broccoli Beef
People tend to think my kids are picky. I think they just like momma’s cooking (and carbs). Oh, and they go through phases. Well, Good news. They LOVED this. Broccoli Beef 2 thick NY steaks, sliced against the grain 2 heads of broccoli, broken down Sesame seeds Veggie oil 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 4 […]
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Blue Bayou Gumbo – Attempt #1
We had the best time at Disneyland. Now that I’m home, I’m missing the food so bad. We were lucky enough to get reservations at The Blue Bayou one day and enjoyed the gumbo and 2 glasses of Pinot Noir. So, why not try to recreate it – missing the boats rolling by. Funny side […]
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Trader Joe’s Thai Yellow Curry
I recently discovered Trader Joe’s bottled Thai yellow curry sauce. It’s really good and comforting. It’s definitely not YaYa’s curry. It tastes a bit more like Japanese curry. But it’s damn good. I made it traditional style with chicken and potatoes (I didn’t have bamboo shoots). Basically, I put 1 and a half chicken breast, […]
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Filet Mignon on the Pan
TJ’s has filets for around $25 for 2. What a steal! I made two last night and typically we bbq but it was already late and well, coals take time. So, I tried it in a pan. Since I don’t have a cast iron in the tiny house (gasp!), I used the stainless steel. They […]
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Chicken Adobo
Pure comfort in a bowl. Paired with Mom’s pancit and it’s the holidays in February! I made this on a Sunday and it fed us a couple more times for lunch and dinner. And, I’m already craving it again! Chicken Adobo 6 full chicken legs, skin removed 1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced 6 […]
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