What are Lion’s Mane Mushrooms? Lion’s mane mushrooms are large, white-ish mushrooms that grow hair like tentacles that resemble a lion’s mane, hence the name, and have been used in East Asian medicine for many years Where Can I Buy Lion’s Mane Mushrooms? They are not easy to come by in supermarkets, so if you […]
Apple Cider Braised Purple Cabbage
We are getting into grilling season here in the Northeast, and this apple cider braised cabbage is so versatile, it goes with everything from pork, to beef and lamb, to chicken and other poultry Store bought red cabbage is typically loaded with sugar and high fructose corn syrup, which is inflammatory, and leads to weight […]
Mediterranean Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
If you are a crunchy salty snack person, these chickpeas will be your new best friend. They are healthy and satisfying, quick to put together in one pan, and flavor combinations are endless What Seasonings Go With Chickpeas? I used orange zest, truffled green olives and Italian oil cured olives, fresh garlic, fresh sage, olive […]
Coconut Forbidden Purple Rice
What is Forbidden Rice? This heirloom black rice has been an important part of Asian cuisine for thousands of years Also called Emperor’s rice, forbidden black rice got its’ names because it was first used in traditional Chinese medicine, and reserved exclusively for aristocracy What Does Forbidden Black Rice Taste Like? Because the bran is […]
Slow Cooker Pork with Mushroom Gravy
Time to get the slow cooker out! This Pork Butt with Mushroom Gravy takes about 5 minutes to put together Set it and forget it for 8 hours, and come home to a delicious supper with fork tender pork Keep it lean by swapping out pork tenderloin – which will also come out tender thanks […]