Although I’m
lucky to never worry about carbs for the sake of dieting, I have gone off
refined sugar a few times, which is always advisable if you have the willpower.
Since Rich and I are doing a cleanse, it seemed like a low-carb diet might
enhance its effectiveness. It’s been an interesting challenge in the kitchen
and I’ve discovered new dishes, both veg and non, a few of which will even
become classic favorites, I’m sure!
Breakfasts:
Miso Soup
with extra veggies
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| can easily make for lunch or dinner, too! |
Breakfast
Casserole
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| very portable, so easily doubles as a work lunch or snack |
Savory
Pancakes with carrot juicing pulp
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| Another incarnation of these oat bran pancakes |
Fried egg
with greens and grilled tomatoes
Green Tea-Avocado Smoothie
Lunches:
Leftovers!! - the cooking's already done
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| Grilled mackerel, Baba Ganouj and stir-fried greens |
Chickpea Pancake
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| Based on this and that recipe, served with DIY coconut yogurt |
- Veg and Tofu from a veggie buffet: the easy and cheap option here in Taipei
Dinners:
Grilled
Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes and Stir-Fried Veg
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| our kick-off gourmet dinner |
Slow-Cooked
Tofu & Veg Curry
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| loosely based on this recipe |
Slow-Cooked Balsamic
Chicken
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| Sooo easy and really good. Def a new fave. I didn’t even have to touch the meat, just dump it into a bowl to marinate overnight, then slide into the slow cooker! ;) |
This Balsamic Chicken came from The Mediterranean Slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone, which is a great cookbook. The recipe goes like this:
- Oil insert of large slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 large finely chopped garlic cloves,1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 Tbsp chopped drained capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Dip 4 lb of bone-in breasts, thighs and legs chicken pieces into mixture, turning to coat on all sides. Place chicken in cooker and pour on any remaining coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until chicken is very tender and coming away from the bone. Serve hot.
Veg Stir-Fry with Edamame and Tofu
Snacks:
- Nuts (soaked for easier digestion)
- Broth
- Cheese Cubes
- Raw or Stewed Fruit (no added sugar)
- Smoked salmon, goat cheese and cucumber, wrapped in lettuce leaves
- Savory Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread
- Yogurt, dairy or non, with nuts or ground flax
- Lassis
- Fresh Green Juices
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| we’ve splurged on a cold press juicer and are even growing wheatgrass |
