Cauliflower Mexican "Rice" Print Author: Rachel Ingredients 1 cauliflower ½ tsp salt ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp onion powder ⅛ tsp cumin ⅛ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp coriander ⅛ tsp chili powder ⅛ tsp cayenne ½ cup chopped, roasted mini sweet peppers avocado oil (just enough to saute the cauliflower) fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish Instructions Chop cauliflower into small pieces and pulse in food ... continue reading...
Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers
Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers Print Author: Rachel Ingredients 12-15 peppers Instructions Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice peppers in half and remove seeds. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. 3.5.3229 ... continue reading...
Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Print This recipe is for 1# of ground pork. Author: Rachel Ingredients ½ tsp salt ⅛ tsp white pepper ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp cumin ½ tsp sage ½ tsp marjoram Instructions Add all ingredients to 1# (raw) ground pork. Mix and form into patties or links and cook. Notes I buy my pork from Ramstead Ranch. If you're in NE ... continue reading...
Nutrient Density Part 2
I want to talk about ways to get more nutrients into your diet. For many people the idea of transitioning to a nutrient dense diet from a diet of processed foods can be so daunting they give up before even starting. We don’t have to take an all or nothing approach to food. One of my favorite quotes: don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. I don’t know who first said this, but I’ve heard it a lot lately, and I think it very succinctly makes my point. One of my goals is to eat 6-9 cups of ... continue reading...
Nutrient Density Part 1
The dictionary defines nutrient as: a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. So, nutrient density would be: food relatively rich in nutrients for the number of calories contained. The idea, in this culture of abundance, is to get the nutrients we need without overconsumption of calories. You’re probably familiar with the concept of macronutrients: fat, protein, and carbohydrate. What you may not know much about are the micronutrients: vitamins, ... continue reading...