When you have the opportunity to use a lean protein (turkey), a superfood (sweet potatoes), and a longevity food (beans), you should. Because, balance. And bonus: you don’t have to baby this meal. You mix it all up and walk away for most of the day and come back to dinner. And, BONUS: this chili…
Month: July 2018
Goes on Everything Peanut Sauce (with Pan Fried Tofu and Cucumber Noodles)
Press and drain 1 package of extra firm tofu. Cut into 1/2″ cubes or slices and brown over medium heat in approximately 3 tablespoons of oil. This should be approximately 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and cool. Spiralize two English cucumbers, discarding the core of the cucumber. Dry on…
Orzo Pasta Salad
I spent the first 10 years of my life steadfastly avoiding beans because of that stupid rhyme from when we were all kids. I spent the next 15 avoiding beans because I genuinely couldn’t handle the texture. But I’ve learned that if I disguise it in enough other textures, I’m on board. Dice 1/2 of…
Crabby Fries
Slice up two clean potatoes and toss lightly in a teaspoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Begin to air fry at 400 until crisp. This will depend in part on your frier. Move the fries about in the basket every so often to keep the air circulating around the…
Savory or Sweet Ricotta Pizza
Pizza dough: Combine 3 3/4 cup bread flour (you can use all-purpose if you don’t keep bread flour on hand), 1 teaspoon honey, 1 packet instant dry yeast, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt in bowl of a stand mixer. With mixer going, stream in 1 1/2 cups warm but not steaming water and 2 tablespoons…